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The Right Floor Mat System for Keeping Your Workplace Clean and Safe

Friday October 16, 2020

By Sergio Peña, District Service Manager

As a District Service Manager and 15-year member of the Roscoe Team, I have had the privilege of meeting a lot of customers over the years, beginning as a Route Service Representative. And while our work uniforms are the “meat and potatoes” of this business, as my supervisor once told me, I have also spent a lot of time helping customers take care of their floors as well.

As an industry veteran, I know that appearance matters. That includes what you see when you’re looking down. Floor mats are an important part of maintaining …

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A Century of Pride: Roscoe’s Roaring 20s

Friday October 9, 2020

As we approach our centennial anniversary, our blog series, A Century of Pride, commemorates our history and explores Roscoe’s journey from a small neighborhood laundromat to a full-service work uniform provider.   

 

Before the 1900s, work clothes were generally laundered at home. Family members – typically women – would hand-launder garments for the entire family.

But with the urbanization of America, employees were increasingly required to wear uniforms for personal and product protection and as part of new standards of cleanliness in the workplace.

In response to the growing demand for professional laundry services, laundering partners became popular throughout …

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4 Reasons to Use a Uniform Rental Program

Monday October 5, 2020

Maintaining hygiene and professionalism are key to success, and a uniform rental partner will ensure your employees look their best, day after day.

Relying on employees for the maintenance, laundering, and general upkeep of their uniforms can lead to inconsistent hygiene and professionalism.

Outsourcing uniform management to a uniform rental service alleviates the stress of worrying whether your employees will show up looking their best. With a professional laundering partner, hygiene, safety, and professionalism are managed for you.

Here are the top 4 reasons companies choose to use a uniform rental partner.

1. Company Image

When it comes to service-based …

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An Extra Proud Roscoe Celebrates a 99th Anniversary and One of the Hardest Working Teams in Chicago

Friday September 4, 2020

This year marks Roscoe’s 99th year in business: an achievement only possible thanks to our team members whose dedication and loyalty have paved the way for Roscoe’s success.

No business anniversary is possible without the support of a great team, but to be approaching a 100th anniversary, you have to have a team that really goes above and beyond. That’s why our 99th anniversary celebration on Aug. 13 doubled as Employee Appreciation Day.

Over a catered lunch and our traditional More cupcakes, Roscoe’s team members joined CEO Jim Buik in reminiscing through the company’s history and reflecting …

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New Rental Garments Expand Options for Women with Style and Comfort

Thursday August 27, 2020

Women are nearly half of the U.S. workforce, yet the industrial laundry industry largely caters to a male crowd. Many women face limited – or nonexistent – options for work uniforms, creating another barrier for women entering (historically) male-dominated fields.

Roscoe cares deeply about workforce equality – and comfort – so we recently reevaluated our rental product offerings to ensure more options and styles designed for women.

These new rental products combine comfort, style and quality, with features that work as hard as your employees do.

Garments Designed for Hard-Working Women

We now offer three different styles of polo shirts …

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