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Professional Outerwear Fit for Chicagoland Winter
This autumn has been relatively mild. But this is Chicagoland, and colder, wet weather is certainly on the way. Protect yourself with outerwear from Roscoe, available for rental or purchase. Include Jackets in Your Uniform Rental Service Roscoe rental jackets work just like uniforms. We supply, we deliver, and we pick up and launder soiled … Read more
Roscoe President Ends Busy Second Term as Industry Association Chair
When Roscoe President Jim Buik began his second two-year term as chairman of the industry association for the linen, uniform and facility services industry in 2018, he could not have imagined the challenges that lay ahead. Buik’s longstanding advocacy of industry collaboration, modernization, strategic planning and transparency, however, proved well-suited to a term in which … Read more
Sloppy Weather Meets its Mat(ch)
In Chicago, we don’t need a groundhog to tell us if the weather is about to change. It’s always about to change. And while we had a bit of a dry spell over the summer, it’s already time to start thinking about that wet, sloppy season known as… well you know what it’s known as. … Read more
A Century of Pride: George C. Buik and the Early Years
As we approach our centennial anniversary, our blog series, A Century of Pride, details Roscoe’s (almost) 100 years of colorful history through the recollections of modern family members, some written histories and an irresistible trove of faded note cards, old photos and family lore. In Roscoe’s early years, founders J.P. “Jack” O’Connell and George C. … Read more
The Right Floor Mat System for Keeping Your Workplace Clean and Safe
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 … Read more
A Century of Pride: Roscoe’s Roaring 20s
As we approach our centennial anniversary, our blog series, A Century of Pride, details Roscoe’s (almost) 100 years of colorful history through the recollections of modern family members, some written histories and an irresistible trove of faded note cards, old photos and family lore. Before the 1900s, work clothes were generally laundered at home. Family … Read more
4 Reasons to Use a Uniform Rental Program
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 … Read more
An Extra Proud Roscoe Celebrates a 99th Anniversary and One of the Hardest Working Teams in Chicago
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 … Read more
New Rental Garments Expand Options for Women with Style and Comfort
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 … Read more
