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Robison & Smith Inc. Rebrands as Century Linen & Uniform

Company celebrating 100th anniversary, looks to future

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. — Robison & Smith Inc., which provides linen, uniforms and other services, celebrates its 100th anniversary next month and has announced via press release that it is rebranding to better reflect the services it offers and to support future growth. The company will change the name of its existing corporation to Century Linen & Uniform in October; no new corporations have been formed.

“We're celebrating our history with a ferocious vision and keen eye on the future,” says Richard Smith, president and CEO. “Our previous name didn’t describe what we do, and that’s important as we continue to expand into new markets.”

Century Linen & Uniform has two plants in upstate New York: one that exclusively serves healthcare here in Gloversville, and one that serves restaurants, hotels, industrial, and retail medical in Johnstown. The company says it employs around 300 full-time team members and also has three service centers across the state, in Canastota, Potsdam and Albany.

“A name that represents our experience and reliability is essential as we enter new territories,” says Century’s VP of sales and service, Matthew Smith. “We also strategically added ‘Uniform’ to the name, since we have been successful in growing that segment and we want to continue to be.”

More than 20% of the work in the mixed-goods plant is now industrial garments and dust control, up significantly from just five years ago, according to the company.

In recent years, the company has focused on expanding its product line, which now includes soaps, paper and latex/vinyl gloves. It has also added technologies, such as RFID garment and mat tracking, and an online portal and ordering, which the company says has improved customer experience and satisfaction.

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