Cintas Corporation is an American-based company that provides corporate identity uniforms and provides various facility services. The company was founded in 1929 by Richard T. Farmer and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol CTAS.
Cintas is a provider of corporate identity uniforms, such as uniforms for hotels, restaurants, and healthcare providers. They offer a wide range of uniform styles, materials, and customization options to meet the needs of their customers. In addition to uniforms, Cintas also provides facility services, such as restroom cleaning, floor care, and first aid and safety products.
Cintas serves a variety of industries, including hospitality, foodservice, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, and Latin America, and serves customers in over 20 countries. They have over 35,000 employees and operate more than 430 facilities worldwide.
Cintas has been recognized for their commitment to workplace safety and sustainability. The company has received numerous awards for their safety programs and initiatives, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program Star designation. Cintas has also been recognized for their efforts to reduce their environmental impact, such as their use of energy-efficient equipment and renewable energy sources.
In recent years, Cintas has made several strategic acquisitions to expand their product and service offerings. In 2020, the company acquired G&K Services, a provider of uniform and facility services in the United States and Canada. The acquisition added over 170,000 new customers to Cintas' client base and expanded their presence in the Canadian market.