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Blood Drive 2016: Roscoe Gives Back
On behalf of LifeSource and the patients who are the ultimate beneficiaries, we’d like to express thanks to everyone who donated or attempted to donate to help others during our recent blood drive. Your generosity will help people in need, including cancer patients, critically ill newborns, burn patients, accident victims, transplant patients, and many more … Read more
Shop Towel Rule FAQ
Now that the Shop Towel Rule has recently been enacted, we get asked a lot of questions on what it means for our customers. This blog post details answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ). What is the “Shop Towel Rule”? The Solvent Contaminated Wipe Rule, or “Shop Towel Rule” was published on July 31, 2013, … Read more
Clean Green Certification 2016
In 2012, the Textiles Rental Services Association (TRSA) launched an initiative called the Clean Green Certification Program. Shortly thereafter, we became the first industrial launderer to become Clean Green Certified and we are still the only uniform rental supplier in Chicago to be certified following our re-certification. Clean Green Certification Process Every year, we go … Read more
Roscoe Presents Textile Service Webinar with TRSA
TRSA recently hosted the webinar “Leadership and Coaching for Textile Services Managers and Staff Members.” The webinar was led by our production team leader, Miriam Avila, and our service team leader, Wesley Rowe. Miriam and Wes discussed their duties, tools and training programs we’ve implemented in our day-to-day operations to empower our team members. Miriam … Read more
Two New Roscoe 20-Year Club Inductees
This year, The Roscoe Company will recognize two employees that have been with us for 20 years: Russell Burt and Andrew Nutall. Both are route service representatives (RSRs) and we interviewed them to learn about their Roscoe experience and why they’re still with us after two decades. Russell Burt Russell’s first experience with The Roscoe … Read more
Longtime Plant Expert Mike Alesia Passes On
Michael J. Alesia, an executive with The Roscoe Co., who retired in 2010 after 31 years of service with the company and the industry as an active member of UTSA, passed away on October 31. Alesia worked as a dock supervisor for F.W. Means in Chicago before joining Roscoe in 1979. He rose through the … Read more
Donald W. Buik: Industrial Pioneer Passes On
Donald W. Buik, 88, a former president of the Institute of Industrial Launderers (IIL) and of The Roscoe Co., Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 2 “His passions were his family and his family’s business,” said his son and current company President Jim Buik in a brief statement. Visitation is slated for 9:30-10:30 … Read more
The Chicago Work Uniform Company Pays Tribute to an Industry Icon: Donald W. Buik
Donald W. Buik had a remarkable career in the work uniforms & textile rental industry – just as his father, George C. Buik, he had a disproportional degree of influence because he rolled up his sleeves, got involved and shared what he learned with the industry. My dad is 88 years old and has good … Read more