Roscoe Company

Roscoe Company Roscoe offers laundering and servicing of various products including: uniforms, mats, shop towels and wipers, facility services and hygiene solutions. Donald W.

In 1921, George C. Buik and John P O’Connell started the Roscoe Overall Company as a laundering service for customer owned work clothes and rags in Chicago. The product line quickly evolved to supplying and maintaining uniforms, floor mats, industrial towels, mops, linens and restroom hygiene products. Now owned and operated by James W. Buik, grandson of the founder, Roscoe offers our services to

over 2,000 customers within a 90 mile radius of our state-of-the-art facility located in the Lawndale Community. Roscoe provides services to the following industries: manufacturing, food processing, transportation, construction, health services, wholesale trade, agricultural services, education and social services. Roscoe takes pride in supplying our customers with image enhancing garments decorated with company and name emblems or direct embroidery. A wide variety of floor mats comprise the second largest product category, which not only reduces dirt and wear in an office area, but also increases safety and comfort in the work place. Industrial shop towels, linen products, dust mops and restroom facility services complete the product line. Most importantly though, is the excellent customer service that Roscoe’s team members are wholly dedicated to in delivering clean merchandise and removing soil on a weekly basis, while plant personnel launder, repair and replace merchandise to meet customers’ stringent quality standards. With its roots in sustainability, Roscoe is committed to environmental stewardship. Buik, son of the founder, pioneered waste water pretreatment in 1974 with the newly formed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and two national trade associations. Roscoe boasts the longest record of environmental compliance in the nation. Roscoe continues to pioneer industry best practices, culminating in a modernization of plant and equipment in 2008 – creating one of the most energy efficient plants in the nation.

This year’s World Environment Day focuses on climate change and the actions businesses and communities can take to help ...
06/05/2026

This year’s World Environment Day focuses on climate change and the actions businesses and communities can take to help create a more sustainable future.

Environmental responsibility has been part of how we operate for decades. From wastewater treatment technology and energy-conscious garment finishing systems to hanger recycling and reusable textile programs, we continue looking for ways to reduce waste and improve efficiency throughout our operations.

Some of our ongoing sustainability efforts include:
✔ Wastewater treatment technology
✔ Reusable towel and textile programs
✔ Hanger recycling initiatives
✔ Energy conservation efforts
✔ RFID tracking to help reduce garment loss and unnecessary replacement
✔ Waste reduction and recycling programs throughout our facility

We are proud to be a two-time recipient of the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award and remain committed to supporting cleaner, more responsible operations for both our customers and our local community.

Small operational improvements can create a meaningful long-term impact, and we believe every step forward matters.

Learn more about our sustainability efforts ♻️ https://www.eroscoe.com/about/sustainability-and-technology/

Mary, thank you for the positivity, consistency, and support you bring to the team each day. The people behind the scene...
06/04/2026

Mary, thank you for the positivity, consistency, and support you bring to the team each day. The people behind the scenes play a huge role in helping Roscoe continue delivering dependable service, and your contributions are appreciated more than you know.

Milestones like this are built one day at a time through teamwork, dedication, and pride in doing the job right.

We are grateful to have you as part of the Roscoe team.

June gives us plenty of reasons to celebrate.This month, we’re recognizing a group of team members who help keep Roscoe ...
06/03/2026

June gives us plenty of reasons to celebrate.

This month, we’re recognizing a group of team members who help keep Roscoe moving every day through hard work, teamwork, and pride in what they do. We’re grateful for the people behind the service and the positive impact they make across the company.

We hope your birthdays are filled with time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the people who matter most.

Happy Birthday from your Roscoe family 🎉

06/02/2026

June is National Safety Month, a time to recognize the importance of creating safer workplaces for employees across every industry.

From manufacturing floors and warehouses to food processing facilities and service environments, safety depends on consistency, preparation, and having the right support systems in place.

At Roscoe, we are proud to support Chicago businesses with uniforms and facility service programs designed to help promote safety, professionalism, and compliance on the job.

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing additional safety-focused content and resources that highlight different ways businesses can help protect their teams and strengthen workplace operations.

47 years of leadership, commitment, and pride in the work.Jim’s time at Roscoe reflects generations of dedication to ser...
06/01/2026

47 years of leadership, commitment, and pride in the work.

Jim’s time at Roscoe reflects generations of dedication to serving Chicago businesses the right way. From building strong customer relationships to investing in employees and the local community, his leadership has helped shape the company Roscoe is today.

Family ownership means something different when it lasts for generations. It means showing up consistently, supporting the people around you, and always keeping the long-term in mind.

Jim, thank you for everything you have contributed over the past 47 years and for continuing to lead with integrity and care.

Congratulations on 47 years.

Antonio, thank you for the role you have played in helping Roscoe continue providing consistent, reliable service. Long-...
05/29/2026

Antonio, thank you for the role you have played in helping Roscoe continue providing consistent, reliable service. Long-term commitment helps create the stability that allows our team to perform at a high level year after year.

We are grateful to have you as part of the Roscoe team and proud to celebrate this milestone with you.

Congratulations on 11 years, Antonio.

Isaac, the effort you bring each day helps make a difference not only for your coworkers, but for the customers who rely...
05/28/2026

Isaac, the effort you bring each day helps make a difference not only for your coworkers, but for the customers who rely on consistent service week after week. Every role plays an important part in delivering the experience people expect from Roscoe.

We appreciate the time, focus, and care you have contributed over the past 7 years.

Happy 7 year anniversary, Isaac.

Ever wonder what happens to your uniforms after pickup?Our plant tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process, te...
05/27/2026

Ever wonder what happens to your uniforms after pickup?

Our plant tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process, technology, and people working every day to deliver clean, consistent, and reliable service.

From advanced sorting and inspection systems to quality checks at every step, every garment is handled with care to help ensure your team always has what they need, when they need it.

It is one of the many ways we work to provide dependable service week after week.

See how the Roscoe process helps support your uniform and facility service program.

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In 1985, second-generation owner Donald W. Buik received the Gus Eggerling Operator Lifetime Achievement Award, recogniz...
05/26/2026

In 1985, second-generation owner Donald W. Buik received the Gus Eggerling Operator Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his leadership and contributions to the textile rental industry.

Strong leadership has helped shape Roscoe’s commitment to dependable service, continuous improvement, and long-term relationships with the businesses we serve.

For more than 100 years, our focus has remained the same. Do the work the right way and support the customers and community that trust us every week.

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.We are gratefu...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We are grateful for their sacrifice and for the freedoms they helped protect.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day as we take time to reflect and remember.

Address

3535 W Harrison Street
Chicago, IL
60624

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(773) 722-5000

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