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The Benefits of Microfiber
With the latest advancements in technology in recent years, the future of fabric has arrived: microfiber. What is microfiber? A blend of polyester and nylon fibers that are split many times smaller than human hair (1/16th) and woven together to create a net-like surface area. What does this mean? It means it is able to … Read more
Take the Hassle out of Garment Repairs
A couple of weeks ago, we announced a series of articles that describe the most common industry issues and how we Take Pride in addressing those issues. It featured how the Chicago uniform company handles shortages, today we are jumping back in to discuss repairs. Companies with a uniform rental program know what a pain … Read more
OSHA Revises the Hazard Communication Standard
In the largest regulation change in 20 years, OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) is further improving safety and health protections for America’s workers by standardizing the classification and labeling of chemicals. The current Hazard Communication Standard is now in alignment with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), giving workers the “right to understand,” replacing the … Read more
Excellence, Efficiency, Solutions, Reliability & Service: Dart Container Story
Dart Container, the world’s largest manufacturer of foam cups and containers, comes from humble beginnings in Mason, Michigan. It manufactured goods for the Department of Defense, including key rings, steel tape measures and dog tags. Today, it boasts a global corporation with 20 plants in 6 countries and over 7,500 employees. Dart produces more than … Read more
Taking Pride in Community Service
The tornadoes that struck the Midwest last Sunday hit too close to home with at least a dozen Illinois counties declared as state disaster areas. Images of overturned cars, homes reduced to rubble, trees ripped from their roots and residents searching for their belongings through debris caused this Chicago mat company to donate to the … Read more
Great by Choice
Planning is a strong component of Roscoe’s culture and a key contributor to our success in the Chicago uniform rental market. This uniform and mat rental company works with CMI founder Bruce Hodes after a “chance” meeting at an INC Magazine Customer Service Conference in Florida over 20 years ago. But, as we learned from … Read more
How to Handle Shortages
John comes into work on Thursday at the Widget Company and finds that he only has one more uniform shirt, but his delivery day is not until Tuesday. What is John to do as he has the responsibility to maintain the image and professionalism of the company? Described above is an example of shortages in … Read more
Roscoe: Driven with Pride
Roscoe is excited to unveil four brand new trucks in the next couple of weeks. The new trucks purchased from Currie Motors, a valued customer of this Chicago uniform company for over 10 years, are bigger, better and leaner. Not only do the trucks have added benefits for the Route Service Representative (RSR), but also … Read more
Giving Recognition Where Recognition is Due
In a few short weeks, Roscoe will wine and dine an elite group that have served this Chicago uniform company for at least 20 years. Over cocktails, pasta and breadsticks, we will honor two new inductees in the 20 – Year Club. The Roscoe Company started this recognition program in 1957, and every fall hosts … Read more
