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Reflections on a Momentous Year Left Behind and a Momentous Year Begun
In some ways, turning the corner on 2020 feels like an accomplishment in itself. And yet, despite the many difficulties – and the pandemic-related challenges we still face – 2020 was a year of more than perseverance for Roscoe and our customers. There were genuine accomplishments amid efforts that made us all a little stronger … Read more
Lights, Camera, Laundry! Roscoe Wins Industry Association Video Contest
Roscoe takes first place in the annual TRSA video contest for our virtual tour of our state-of-the-art facility. Dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the industry, TRSA’s annual video contest is a lighthearted effort to highlight the important role videos can play in educating customers and prospects. And of course, the pandemic has only heightened the need … 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
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
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
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
Roscoe Celebrates 99 Years in Business
New Blog Series to Commemorate 100th Anniversary As Roscoe celebrates 99 years in business today, we’re looking forward to a spectacular celebration next year when we reach a milestone that really has us thinking big. At the same time, it’s impossible not to spend a little time looking back… A lot has happened in 100 … Read more
Why Roscoe Customers Are More Likely to Recommend Our Services
In a year filled with challenges, our steadfast commitment to hearing from our customers through our annual customer satisfaction survey has once again demonstrated why Roscoe stands out from the competition. Despite the unprecedented circumstances, our customers have expressed remarkable satisfaction. Key Highlights from Our 2020 Customer Satisfaction Analysis In 2020, a remarkable 96% of … Read more
The Early Bird Gets the Job Done Right
When it’s your job to help a lot of other people get ready for their jobs, your work day begins at a time that could easily be mistaken for night. That’s true for a lot of us at Roscoe, but especially for the team members who work on the wash floor. So when Sergio Peña … Read more