Salt Lake City: Livability in the 21st Century

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Left: Alsco’s global headquarters in Salt Lake City.
Utah Symphony. This facility allowed American Linen to
launder and process its own linens rather than contract the
work out. Back East, Frank had moved to Minneapolis to
open a new branch in 1896, so the brothers worked in
tandem from across the country to expand their businesses.
In 1910, George added a new processing plant at 33 East
and Sixth South, where the Grand America Hotel now
stands. Currently the company, now known as Alsco,
provides outstanding service through their efficient
processing facility located in West Valley City.
Today Alsco has expanded worldwide to 150 plus
locations in fourteen countries, including the United States.
In addition to its two headquarters in Salt Lake City, other
Utah sites include Ogden and St. George.
From being the first towel supplier to add bib aprons to their
product line to being recognized by the renowned Hohenstein
Institute in Germany in 2009 for inventing the linen and
uniform rental industry, Alsco has always looked for innovative
ways to enhance its business and improve its products.
Today, Alsco continues to lead by advancing new green
technologies using recyclable fabrics and cutting-edge
technology to save water and energy in its processing plants.
Now, 125 years later, Alsco remains family owned and
operated. Frank G. Steiner, George’s son, took over the
company’s development and growth following the founders,
George and Frank. Frank G. was followed by his son, Richard
R. Steiner, and subsequently by two grandsons, Robert C. and
Kevin K. Steiner, who currently serve as Alsco’s co-CEOs.
As a family company in its fourth generation, Utah owned
and operated, Alsco remains committed to its family roots
and local community. In 1962 the company created the
Steiner American Foundation, which later became the
Steiner Foundation. Since that time, both Alsco and the
Steiner Foundation have made substantial contributions to
local organizations that support the arts, education, physical
fitness, and healthcare within local communities.
Founded by a young teenager who was constantly creating
and adopting new technology, new ways of marketing and new
techniques of management, Alsco continues to pioneer the
linen and uniform rental-services industry. Alsco leads with
high quality products, innovative technologies, and a relentless
drive to provide the best customer service in the industry.
For additional information on Alsco or for a facility near
you, please visit www.alsco.com.
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