Alsco Uniforms, a fifth-generation family-owned leader in uniform and linen laundry services, has acquired Advanced Linen, a uniform and linen provider serving California's Bay Area, Central Valley, and Monterey Bay regions. This strategic acquisition represents Alsco Uniforms' continued growth approach of partnering with respected local companies and maintaining the customer relationships they have carefully built over decades.
The acquisition ensures Advanced Linen's customers will experience no disruptions to linen services throughout the transition process. According to company statements, those customer relationships form the foundation of the business and will remain a top priority. Gordon Hickman, President and co-owner of Advanced Linen, stated that he and his partners carefully chose Alsco Uniforms as the company they trust to take care of their customers moving forward, reflecting a shared commitment to service, integrity, and customer support.
Bob Steiner, CEO of Alsco Uniforms, emphasized the company's focus on continuing the great customer partnerships Advanced Linen has built. "We are committed to continuing the great customer partnerships Advanced Linen has built and ensuring every customer feels confident about who is serving them today and into the future," Steiner said. "Since 1889, we have delivered hygienically clean linens and uniforms to businesses in communities around the world, along with our many other services."
By combining Advanced Linen's established customer relationships with the operational scale, infrastructure, and long-standing expertise of Alsco Uniforms, customers will benefit from a stable, experienced service provider positioned to support their needs well into the future. Alsco Uniforms reaffirmed their emphasis on quality, responsiveness, and reliability throughout the acquisition announcement.
The acquisition has significant implications for the uniform and linen service industry in California, particularly for businesses in healthcare, automotive, industrial, and hospitality sectors that rely on consistent, high-quality linen services. With Alsco Uniforms operating more than 200 locations with 16,000 employees serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries, the company brings substantial resources to the California market. This expansion strengthens Alsco Uniforms' position as the largest uniform company in the world while providing Advanced Linen's customers access to broader service capabilities and operational expertise.
For businesses currently served by Advanced Linen, the acquisition means continuity of service with enhanced backing from an industry leader with over 135 years of experience. The transition represents a consolidation trend in the uniform and linen rental industry, where established companies like Alsco Uniforms continue to grow through strategic acquisitions that expand their geographic footprint while maintaining local customer relationships. More information about Alsco Uniforms' services is available at https://www.alsco.com.
