Alsco Uniforms, a 135-year-old in uniform and linen laundry services company headquartered in Salt Lake City, has announced the acquisition of Topper Linen, a textile rental service company based in Toronto.
“This acquisition marks an exciting step forward in our continued growth,” said Bob Steiner, CEO of Alsco Uniforms. “We’re proud to welcome the employees and customers of Topper Linen to Alsco Uniforms. As a 135-year-old, family-owned company with deep Canadian roots, we understand the value of long-standing relationships and appreciate the trust Topper has built in the Toronto community. We look forward to building on that legacy and delivering reliable, consistent and exceptional service.”
“We are confident our customers will be excited that Alsco Uniforms brings the same values of service and partnership that Topper always upheld,” said Tim Topornicki, president of Topper, who has spent 46 years with the Canadian firm.
As part of this transition, Topper’s Toronto facility and fleet of delivery trucks will be rebranded as Alsco Uniforms over the coming months. The acquisition brings two laundry facilities in Toronto, serving industrial, health care, hospitality and food and beverage businesses throughout the region.
Alsco Uniforms will continue to operate both Toronto facilities independently. Current Topper Linen employees will remain in place, ensuring service continuity and local expertise.
“Keeping the talented Topper employees was a vital factor in this acquisition,” said Steiner.
“This acquisition of Topper Linen gives us a strong base to better serve customers in the Toronto area,” said Jim Kearns, chief operating officer at Alsco Uniforms. “Along with strategic acquisitions, we plan on investing more in expanding our sales and service teams across North America to support our growth initiatives.”
Alsco Uniforms now has over 80 mixed-processing facilities in North America, providing hygienically clean uniforms, linens, floor mats, mops, and first aid and restroom supplies.