Talk:Alsco Uniforms
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As I already said in my revert, there are significant issues with this contribution, most notably in its tone. It's a long list of services, awards, and other PR fluff that don't belong in an article - especially if it's entirely from primary sources. SeeWP:NPOV,WP:ONUS,WP:CORP,WP:PRIMARY, and other guidance.
Additionally, the addition is just poorly constructed in general. It contains no wikilink, every reference template is broken (If you'd previewed it, you'd see that "{{cite web}}:Empty citation (help): Missing or empty |title= (help)" onevery addition), it doesn't follow Wikipedia style guidelines (e.g., it uses title case for headings, uses curly apostrophes, etc.).
On top of that, you're engaging in edit warring. If you've been reverted, you take things to talk - seeWP:BRD, as already mentioned.
On top of that, it's highly suspicious a new editor suddenly decided to make such an extensive edit to a niche corporate article. Are thereWP:COI interests that need to be declared, per the usage policies? On top of that, the additions feel machine-generated; was AI used to produce them, in whole or in part? --Xanzzibar (talk)20:56, 11 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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| − | Alsco Uniforms (originally American Linen & Supply Company[1]) is an American | + | Alsco Uniforms (originally American Linen & Supply Company[1]) is an Americanuniform, linen, andfacilityservicesproviderheadquarteredinSaltLakeCity,Utah.Thecompanyisanindustriallaundryandrentalservicethatdeliversuniforms,linens,andsupplementaryproductstobusinessesaroundtheworld.In 2008, Forbes ranked Alsco Uniforms at #398 on its America's Largest Private Companies list.[4] |
Reason for the change: Updating to more accurately reflect the company, as we are not a cleaning service.
References supporting change:https://alsco.com/about/JonnyB94 (talk)17:45, 5 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
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In 1874, George A. Steiner was born in Leavenworth, Kansas. In 1889, at the age of 15, he bought the Lincoln Steam Laundry pushcart route in Lincoln, Nebraska, for $25 cash, supplying towels to local businesses for a small fee. George's brother Frank M. Steiner joined him in 1891 and they named their business the Lincoln Towel and Apron Supply after adding aprons to their services. They began to use hand-drawn carts to deliver their linens.
In 1896, George moved to Salt Lake City and established the American Linen Supply Company. Over the next few years, George bought their first horse and a two-wheeled wagon, along with acquiring local competitor Salt Lake Towel Supply and establishing a route to Ogden, Utah. Meanwhile, Frank moved to Minneapolis in 1896 and started the American Linen Company.
Over the next decade, American Linen Supply Company and American Linen Company both expanded with plants or branches in Ogden, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Chicago. In response to extortionist practices from labor unions, Frank and George worked with other towel suppliers in Chicago to form the Chicago Linen Supply Association.
The company expanded into Canada with the incorporation of Canadian Linen Company Limited in 1925, while continuing to expand with more locations across the United States.
In 1918, the brothers patented a continuous-towel cabinet and began selling them directly to customers. These products were a major success for the Steiners, and there were more than 500,000 cabinets in use by the 1950s. George's son Frank Gardner, or F.G., Steiner began managing the Steiner Sales Company and the growth of their cabinet business by 1922.
Frank Steiner and George Steiner passed away in 1939 and 1945, respectively. F.G. Steiner oversaw Steiner enterprises along with Frank's sons George R. Steiner and Lawrence McIvor. In 1948, they consolidated all of the individual branches into the American Linen Supply Company. The company was incorporated in Nevada with F.G. Steiner as president.
Under the leadership of F.G. the company aggressively expanded, establishing 16 branches over the next decade and creating another international subsidiary with the Society Toalhas de Papel Steiner Ltda. in Brazil. Their growth continued with 8 new plants in Canada and a branch overseas in Germany in the 1950s.
Throughout this growth, the American Linen Supply Company began to diversify from more than just a linen supplier and launderer. They also began directly selling more products like soap dispensers, tissue dispensers, toilet tissue, and paper napkins. They manufactured uniforms and linens directly and created and sold their own paper products.
In 1959, largely due to management differences between the cousins, F.G. Steiner and his son Richard R. Steiner split the business into two companies with George R. and Lawrence McIvor. F.G. and Richard favored a more aggressive growth strategy of reinvesting their profits into building the business, while George and Lawrence preferred a more conservative, cautious approach.
After the split, George and Lawrence operated out of Minneapolis, while F.G. and Richard remained in Salt Lake City. The Minneapolis group kept the name of American Linen Supply Company, while the Salt Lake Group changed their name to Steiner American Corporation. Each company took some of the plants in the split, with the Minneapolis group controlling 22 plants in the Midwest and Canada and the Salt Lake Group controlling 19 western plants, plants in Milwaukee and Chicago, and the locations in Brazil and Germany.
Once Steiner American Corporation was on its own, F.G. and Richard continued their strategy of aggressive expansion. Over the next five years, they built 17 new branches, with 11 in the U.S. and six internationally. They began moving into markets in Switzerland, Australia, and Italy while growing their presence in Canada, Brazil, and Germany.
By 1967, Steiner American had 30 branches in the United States, five each in Australia and Germany, two in Brazil, and one each in Italy and Switzerland. That year, they opened a mid-century office for their headquarters in Salt Lake City.
Under Richard Steiner′s leadership, Steiner American also diversified the products and services they offered and established numerous subsidiaries. They manufactured fiberglass, processed foods, created an insurance company, provided financial services, and even operated a ranch throughout the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.
By the 1990s, major competitors were staking more of a claim in the linen services industry. Companies like Cintas and Aramark were growing, and Steiner American faced more competitive pressure. After decades of sustained growth, the company upgraded their facilities, moved into larger plants, and focused on water conservation and recycling to improve their capacity to serve customers.
In 2000, Richard R. Steiner retired, and his sons Robert and Kevin began running the company as co-chief executives. They rebranded Steiner American as Alsco in 2002, bringing all the company's diversified services and product offerings under one name. Throughout their leadership, they have focused on consolidating their services to place the company's focus on uniforms, linens, and facility services while promoting continued growth.
Kevin Steiner retired in 2022, leaving Robert Steiner as CEO. The company rebranded again in 2022 to Alsco Uniforms, placing an additional emphasis on their uniform offerings for industrial and healthcare workers.
* Reason for the change:Adding more detail to company history.
* References supporting change: Leonard J. Arrington,From Small Beginnings: A History of the American Linen Supply Company and Its Successors and Affiliates, Salt Lake City: Steiner Corporation, 1991.JonnyB94 (talk)17:58, 5 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
{{edit COI|summary=adding information about our acquisitions}}
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In June 2018, Alsco Uniforms acquired CLEAN Linen Services Ltd., a laundry service based in the United Kingdom.
Alsco Uniforms acquired Churchhill Linen, a New England-based laundry service, in September of 2024.
In February of 2025, Alsco Uniforms acquired MacIntosh Services, a privately-owned laundry provider based on the East Coast.
Alsco Uniforms acquired Topper Linen in June 2025, expanding their presence in Canada with a second facility in Toronto.
* Reason for the change: Updating company informaiton
* References supporting change:https://alsco.com/news/alsco-inc-acquires-uks-clean-linen-services-ltd/
https://americanlaundrynews.com/articles/alsco-uniforms-acquires-churchill-linen
https://www.trsa.org/news/alsco-uniforms-acquires-macintosh-services/
https://americanlaundrynews.com/articles/alsco-uniforms-acquires-topper-linenJonnyB94 (talk)18:02, 5 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
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Alsco Uniforms partners with several professional sports teams. They currently sponsor:
· Toronto Raptors
· Sacramento Kings
· Indiana Pacers
· Milwaukee Bucks
· Houston Rockets
· Utah Jazz
· Utah Real Salt Lake
· Utah Royals
· Utah Mammoth
* Reason for the change:Adding more information about the company
* References supporting change:https://alsco.com/partnerships/JonnyB94 (talk)18:04, 5 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
{{edit COI|summary=Information about company sustainability}}
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Some of the company's sustainability initiatives include:
· Partnering with textile companies to recycle fabric
· Working with chemical suppliers to innovate NPE-free formulas for laundering
· Reducing water usage by 50% in all U.S. facilities
· Integrating electric and hybrid delivery vehicles into their fleet
· Installing solar power at facilities
· Reducing paper waste with electronic invoices and statements
* Reason for the change: Provide more information on sustainability initiatives
* References supporting change:https://alsco.com/our-sustainability-approach/JonnyB94 (talk)18:08, 5 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
