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ABOUT US
Como Photo is the oldest film processing lab still in operation in the state of Wisconsin. Begun in 1918 by Lloyd Cook and Harris Montgomery, CO-MO PHOTO, as it was known back then, started as a firm that photographed city scenes, then developed and sold them all over the state as post cards. Originally the company was located in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. Later, the lab took in film for processing from the general public, and began servicing area drug stores. It was at this time the move was made to Watertown - a larger city about 12 miles away.
By the mid-twenties, the lab was out of the post card business, and concentrated on film developing only. Cook had expanded to a larger lab in Milwaukee, while Montgomery, and Bernard Schaufler who joined CO-MO in 1920, continued to run the business. In 1933, Cook and Montgomery sold the business to Schaufler, who continued to run it until 1946 when he sold out to Bill Welch, an employee of the Milwaukee plant since his return from World War II where he served in the Air Force in Europe.
Bill, along with his son Jim, who joined the business in 1976, ran Como Photo until 2003 when long-time employee Paul Strohbusch acquired the company.
Como's rich history has given it a foundation based on quality images, products and services. But that history hasn't kept Como Photo in the past. Como's continued success in customer satisfaction is due, in part, to a history of keeping up with the technology and improvements that the photo imaging industry has developed over the decades. Now the baton has been passed to the current owners who recognize Como's history, and stand ready to continue a photographic tradition that values the past, while providing up to date service.
It seems like the occurrence of developments in photo imaging technology has accelerated. Como Photo is committed to looking to the future with upgrades that will allow you to take advantage those new developments, while continuing superior service in more traditional products and processes.
The business and the industry have changed quite a bit through the years, but one thing has not changed. Then as now, quality and customer service have been Como Photo's formula for success, because, while technology and equipment can change frequently, quality customer service will never be old fashioned.
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