For more than 80 years, Cintas has created a safer and comfortable workplace for everyone. The company is a leading provider of corporate identity uniforms, fire protection products, restroom and cleaning supplies, tile and carpet cleaning items and other promotional products and document management services. The company is listed as of the S&P 500 and is a component of the Russell 1000 Index with more than 1 million businesses supported around the world.
Cintas started out as Acme Industrial Laundry in 1929 and became Cintas in 1972. It kicked off with founder Richard Farmer washing chemical-soaked rags for customers for a fee. As the business picked up, it started offering other specialized services and broadened its services to cater to various industries. Through organic growth and aggressive acquisition of competing businesses, the business has grown to become a billion dollar venture with annualized revenue of more than $4.3 billion. The operations of the business are divided into six major segments, namely, First Aid & Safety, Facility Services, Uniforms & Apparel, Fire Protection, Document Management and Tile and Carpet Cleaning. The latter is the recent addition to their business units.
Part of the corporate responsibility of the business is to give back to the community it thrives in. The business has made several donations to non-profit organizations and has helped raise funds for various charitable groups. For its commitment to giving back and for its attention on the welfare of its employees, Cintas was named as one of the “Most Admired Companies” for 8 consecutive years by Fortune Magazine. Report on Business Magazine also branded the company as “One of the Best Employers in Canada”.