Sunflower Rental has been an equipment rental icon in Topeka for over 60 years.  Originally opened in 1951, Sunflower Rental was located in North Topeka at 926 W Topeka Blvd.  A short time later, Sunflower was presented with an opportunity to relocate to a prime commercial area, and needless to say, we jumped at it.  After developing some good ties with another merchant in the area, Sunflower was able to acquire a large lot right next to the Shunganunga creek on 21st and Topeka blvd.  Sunflower promptly put up a new building and by 1960, was firmly entrenched in the current location at 2010 SW Topeka Blvd.

Sunflower Rentals' founding father was Gene Wanamaker.  His strong work ethic, dedication and customer skills are still talked about today.  Through hard work and sound business decisions, he built a solid business with a firm foundation in the construction community.  His legacy lives on today, Sunflower Rental, now owned by his daughter Kay Wendland is a thriving business with three locations and a staff of almost 30 employees in 2 states.  Kay's husband, Rick Wendland began working for Gene at Sunflower rental in 1957, so it was definitely in the cards when Rick was able to buyout the Wanamaker family, after Gene's passing and assume ownership, thus providing Gene Wanamakers daughter with a secure future built on her fathers his ongoing legacy.  Today, along with their mother, Sunflower Rental's ownership and managerial responsibilities are shared by the grandchildren of Gene Wanamaker all working together to ensure that the legacy of their grandfather continues to live for many years to come.

Sunflower Rental built and opened the Lawrence location in 1993.  The modern facility is somewhat limited on space so it seems pre-destined that the store would branch into Event and Party goods equipment rental.  This location offers almost any item necessary to make your party or event a spectacular success.  Their friendly and knowledgeable staff can help make planning your special event easy and inexpensive while still maintaining that opulent appearance that will be talked about for years.