WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORK UNIFORM INDUSTRY?

THE BIG KEEP GETTING BIGGER IN THE UNIFORM RENTAL INDUSTRY – GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALL MICHIGAN INDEPENDENTS LIKE MODEL In 2016, two large, publicly-traded competitors gobbled up two competitors that had a very large presence in Michigan.   Total new revenues for the buyers–$1 billion annually.  Customers suffer, even today.  Last week I received two calls…

Are Reusable Towels Worth It?

Wiping towels are used for many different applications, and come in various materials, styles, and colors.  Towels are used to wipe mirrors, windows, counters, computers, equipment, showroom inventory, spills, leaks, and splashes.  And hands!  It’s possible for all these things to be accomplished with paper or disposable towels. But it’s so much more effective and…

Simply Working Toward Stronger Communities

Ninety-four years ago, Model Coverall Service, Inc. founder Max Subar saw a chance to serve the West Michigan community through the creation of a rental linen service. Eleven years later, Hendrik Meijer founded the first Meijer grocery store in Greenville, Michigan. Today, Model continues to offer uniform rental along with many more services, and Meijer…

West Michigan Scoutreach Program

At Model Coverall, we do uniforms, services, and more. We also do community. We’re invested in a variety of areas both within Grand Rapids and beyond, and we believe it’s very important to support other organizations with a heart for service in the world. In the immediate Michigan area, Model is a proud sponsor of…

National Safety Month 2017

Are you protecting your most valuable asset–your employees?  Is your company at risk for employees getting hurt on the job and incurring the costs of losing key people?  June is National Safety Month and time to think about your safety attitude and programs. Our obligation as employers is to see that employees go home at…