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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
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
Roscoe CEO on Family Business Strategies for Managing Pandemic Challenges
Roscoe CEO Jim Buik shared his thoughts with readers of the Daily Herald’s Business Ledger recently on the strategies that have helped Roscoe manage the challenges of the coronavirus and that can help other family business owners minimize their disruption as well. Among other assets he has been able to draw upon, Buik writes of … Read more
