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Step Right in with a Floor Mat Rental Program that Keeps the Dirt Out
You probably walk right over them without ever giving them a second thought. But did you know that the right floor mat at the entrance to your workplace can keep out more than 80% of the dirt, dust and moisture that typically finds its way in? It’s the easiest cleaning tip ever. But to do … Read more
Customer Appreciation Days with All of the Toppings
At Roscoe, we know who we have to thank for 96 years of success in the work uniform rental business. But sometimes just saying “thank you” isn’t enough. That’s why, for more than 15 years, we’ve been setting aside a day every month or so to show our customer appreciation with more than just words. … Read more
Coat Angels Campaign Leaves Roscoe Employees Feeling Warm
At Roscoe, we help people get dressed for work all year long. But it’s a special honor when we get to help Chicago area schoolchildren get dressed properly for winter. Since 2006, the not-for-profit Coat Angels organization has been outfitting underprivileged Chicago children with new coats, hats, fleeces, and gloves. It’s an effort that has … Read more
Roscoe Tradition of Developing Better Managers Continues
In a tradition that covers decades and includes generations of Roscoe company leaders, the company sent two employees to the Executive Management Institute (EMI) in Maryland recently to cultivate management and leadership skills. Julia Buik, who joined the company full time last year and is the daughter of Roscoe President and Owner Jim Buik, completed … Read more
Roscoe Announces ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Roscoe has been ISO certified since 2001 and, following a successful external audit performed by NSF, we take pride in announcing that we are now ISO 9001:2015 certified. Being ISO certified is just one of the many ways in which our continuous improvement strategy ensures that we offer the highest quality work uniform rental service … Read more
Roscoe Picnic 2017: A Celebration of Family
The Roscoe Company hosts a picnic every year to recognize the dedication of our Team Members and to have a good time. This year’s picnic helped us celebrate our 96th year in business. Fun in the Sun The food was “amazing,” the games were “so fun” and the camaraderie was wonderful as approximately 50 Roscoe … Read more
Expand Your Brand When the Temperature Drops (5-20% off for Fall)
When the temperature goes down, your visibility goes up with Roscoe fall and winter image apparel. There is no better time to invest in your brand than just ahead of the fleece and outerwear season. Surprise your employees with the gift of warm clothes bearing your company logo and you’ve created an army of brand … Read more
Roscoe Implements New UHF Chips in All Customer Uniforms & Mats
As part of our multi-year modernization plan that started in 2009, we are replacing the RFID chips in all customer work uniforms and floor mats with ultra-high frequency (UHF) 900 MHz chips. These flexible and water-resistant chips will allow us to scan garments and mats more quickly allowing us to provide counts of merchandise picked … Read more
Roscoe Strategic Planning: Nobody’s Perfect vs. Continuous Improvement
“Nobody’s perfect” is a phrase we like to say to defend ourselves when we make a mistake. Someone once noted that everyone likes to say “Nobody’s perfect,” yet no one seems to be bothered much by their imperfections. At Roscoe, our imperfections bother us. We want to be the best we can be for our … Read more
