Alsco Uniforms NZ

It's incredible to see how we're making a difference through sustainable initiatives, thanks to our partnerships with ImpacTex NZ and Medical Aid Abroad (MAA). When the NZ Post supply chain team faced a challenge with unneeded post bags, ImpacTex let us know and we jumped into action!

These bags are now being repurposed by MAA volunteers to deliver critical medical supplies to communities in places like rural Fiji, Africa, and Latin America.

We're super proud to have played a part in this initiative, knowing that these bags are now supporting MAA's vital work. It's partnerships like these that highlight the power of sustainability and community impact, ensuring that no resource goes to waste while helping those who need it most.

Read the full post here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/impactex-textile-recycling_giving-a-new-life-to-post-bags-that-are-no-activity-7238984510439104512-FdLz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

We're proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Metro Magazine Restaurant of the Year issue! Out of the many categories to sponsor, we chose the one that resonates with us the most: the 'Best Service' award. As a service provider ourselves, we know how essential service excellence really is.

Stay tuned for more as the awards night approaches—we’ll be sharing some exciting highlights! 🏆

Last month, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora asked us to help whānau in Wairoa hit hard by flooding. Over 400 households have been affected, many left without bedding and linen, some even retrieving items from rubbish piles due to local shortages.

Our Palmerston North and Richmond branches quickly jumped into action, providing much needed linen, with Robbie Semu from our Napier branch facilitating the deliveries. Richard Mahood and his Richmond team also sent duvets, quilts, blankets, and bathrobes to those in need.

Awesome work team! Read more over on our website: https://www.alsco.co.nz/stories/alsco-news/alsco-uniforms-supports-flooded-wairoa-community/

Check out this fantastic article from our friends at CrestClean! It highlights the strong partnership we’ve built with the CrestClean team in the Hawke's Bay region.

Since 2016, we've been working hand-in-hand with CrestClean, and our collaboration has consistently delivered great results for our customers. We also support new CrestClean franchise owners with start-up kits that include quality cleaning tools like mops and buckets.

Recently, CrestClean's Hawke's Bay Master Franchisee, Tim O'Leary, showed his appreciation by presenting Client Manager Lyn Larking and her colleague with restaurant vouchers. It’s always rewarding to see such a positive and ongoing relationship!

Nice work team👍

Read the full article here: https://crestclean.co.nz/2024/07/crestclean-and-alsco-a-winning-partnership-for-seamless-cleaning-solutions/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEGeNdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbEA35rROEY9gUp9ZPyOf4sVvy3KQ9Rcw1yQZDCmZM7Nbwf9NAQHkUvukg_aem_Ltd5vPmCUbcXrTBkgXFhnA

Over the weekend, we made our way to The Fortress Eden Park to watch the All Blacks vs England game! We were excited to bring along some well deserving people from two charities Alsco Uniforms supports: Kidney Kids (below photo) and Ronald McDonald House.

CEO of Kidney Kids, Ian Potter (left) notes that these kids were so beyond thrilled to get the news that they were going to watch an All Blacks game.

Everyone got to take home some awesome merch packs too, including All Blacks branded scarves!

A very exciting update from us at Alsco Uniforms NZ. We're making significant strides towards our sustainability goals as we work to completely transition away from coal as an energy source ♻️

Our Group Chief Executive, Mark Roberts, recently visited MHM Automation in Christchurch to see the new biomass boiler being manufactured which will be installed this September.

By the end of the year, we'll also be replacing the boiler at our Invercargill branch with a biomass one!

Big steps, big change at Alsco Uniforms NZ.

Read more over on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7208603451046469632/

It's all about thinking outside the 'cabinet' for Hamilton branch!

The branch faced a unique challenge recently: a top 100 customer needed an eye wash cabinet for their food manufacturing business in a wet production environment, (typically areas exposed to a lot of moisture or salt water as well!). With a major site-wide audit looming in mid-June 2024, our standard cabinet simply wouldn’t cut it. So, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work!

The team displayed several of Alsco Uniforms' core values to tackle this challenge:

🔧Productivity: Through regular site visits, we identified a potential issue and sprang into action.

🤝Accountability: In discussions with the customer, we acknowledged there could be a better solution and took responsibility to find it.

🌱Nurture: To maintain our strong customer relationship, we collaborated with a local plastics company (one of our customers) to craft an alternative cabinet suited for the harsh environment. Our commitment to the customer’s success, especially with their upcoming audit, truly sets Alsco apart. We believe in going the extra mile and being a proactive solution provider.

💡Originality: Thinking outside the box, we teamed up with Amtech and local suppliers to devise a creative and effective solution. The installation was completed quickly, and the customer is thrilled with the outcome.

See our branch manager, Daniel Holmes proudly showcasing and delivering the new fit for purpose eye wash cabinet!

At Alsco Uniforms, we’re dedicated to delivering the best possible service and provide innovative solutions.

Another fantastic evening at Eden Park for the Blues vs. Brumbies semi-finals! 🏉

We had the pleasure of bringing along Keri and her partner Jarrod, both of whom are currently staying at the Ronald McDonald House while their child is unwell. This game was a much-needed break for the two of them as they have been staying at the House for some time now.

Alsco Uniforms were honored to accompany this brave family and remain grateful to Ronald McDonald House for providing essential care and comfort, supporting families just like Keri and Jarrod.

Check out Troy at the Auckland City Mission Cook-Off which took place last week sporting our uniforms and tea towels!

The evening was a huge success, with over 150 Mission guests enjoying a delicious three-course meal. The Mission is close to reaching their fundraising goal, and your support can help them get there.

Learn more about their incredible work and how you can contribute by visiting: https://citymissioncookoff.org.nz/.

Images courtesy of Auckland City Mission.

🎉🌍 Happy World Blood Donor Day! 🌍🎉

Alsco Uniforms recently organised a blood drive to take place at our Support Centre location and it was a fantastic turnout! The drive was fully booked, with many first-time donors and others who could finally donate again thanks to the lift of the Mad Cow disease restrictions. 🩸🙌

Thanks to the amazing efforts of everyone who participated, with over 50 donations made which will save 159 lives!

Check out our Marketing Coordinator proudly donating and making a positive impact!

Some big news in the textile recycling space - UsedFULLY have just announced their $3 million capital raise!

The capital raise will fund the construction of plant processing 1,500 tonnes of waste textiles annually, marking significant advancement in textile waste management ♻️

Robbie Turnbull, our Regional General Manager notes "Alsco Uniforms is very proud to be a foundation partner in the Textile Reuse Programme. Solutions of scale must be built from ground-up and our strong belief is that the vision of UsedFULLY to build a prototype textile waste processing plant is a major step forward. A real win for New Zealand."

Read the full article below and join us and UsedFULLY in creating a sustainable, low-emissions future for the textile industry.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/usedfully_usedfully-launches-3m-fund-raise-to-turn-activity-7206058964940120064-NJDR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

We're thrilled to announce our latest donation to Medical Aid Abroad (MAA), a charitable trust we admire for its work in providing unused medical goods to developing countries, especially in the Pacific Islands. MAA sends about 2,000 cartons of medical supplies annually, which would otherwise end up in landfills, to those in need.

Since 2016, Alsco Uniforms has supported MAA by covering vehicle expenses including rego, WoF, and fuel. In 2019, we donated a van, and this week, we've gone further by providing a bigger and better van from our Nelson branch. Monique Welsh, our GM for New Zealand & Asia, handed the keys to MAA’s Chairman, Murray Kerr, and Stores Manager, Kim Kempthorne.

A huge thank you to:
❤️ Richard and the Alsco Uniforms Nelson team
❤️ Shane from Wide Glide Panel Beaters in Kingsland
❤️ Glenn, Rod, and the Brave Design team in Henderson

Special thanks to Darrell Alvey from Auckland Fresh & Clean for delivering the blank van to Brave Design, where it received a new livery at no cost.

Look out for the new van on the road next week, delivering essential supplies to those who need them most! 🌍💚

This King's Birthday weekend, Alsco Uniforms had the privilege of inviting two incredible families from Ronald McDonald House Auckland (RMHC) to attend the Blues v Chiefs rugby game at Eden Park. These families, currently staying at RMHC, are facing challenging times as their children battle serious illnesses.

Sherene and her son, Te Waarakihi, were joined by their close friend. Te Waarakihi, diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, has been waiting for the day his bone marrow shows a sign of recovery before they can return home. The family has been staying at RMHC for three months now, relying on the charity's support during this tough journey.

Ray, along with his son Vance, attended the game as well while his daughter, Daisy, remains in Starship Hospital. Daisy, who has just turned three years old, suffered a fall that led to the discovery of a large tumour pressing on her brain stem. Her family has been staying at RMHC for 12 weeks now.

The opportunity to attend this game was a much-needed escape for these families, offering a brief respite from hospital walls and medical routines. Alsco Uniforms were honoured to bring along these brave families and grateful to RMHC for providing such essential care and comfort.

🎥 Check out this latest video interview with Nicholas Thornley from Explore Careers New Zealand!

He started as a Graduate Accountant with Alsco Uniforms New Zealand and after a couple years of hard work, and moving up the ranks he is now thriving as a Financial Control Analyst in our Aussie Support Office! ✨

Nic discusses his time with the company and highlights what he loves most about the role and what his day-to-day tasks look like.

Thinking about a career switch? Check out our current opportunities over on our website and find your perfect fit today.

https://youtu.be/EJdIy006CGg?si=jXBzdp7RiwfU1h_F

Calculating Your Career Path: Nicholas Shares His Journey into Accounting! “Everyone was so warm and welcoming; I knew I’d chosen the right workplace.” It’s our pleasure to introduce Nicholas, a professional number cruncher whose of...

Alsco Uniforms is delighted to announce that we have made a $10,000 donation to the City Mission! ❤️

Here is Troy, our Auckland Fresh & Clean Business Manager presenting the cheque to Helen Robinson, the City Missioner, a top the beautiful community garden at the central Auckland City Mission location. We're honored to back such a meaningful cause, which helps hundreds of people facing food insecurity and more on daily basis.

But that's not all - Troy is actively fundraising and participating in the Mission's annual cook-off, and has raised an incredible amount so far.

You can check out Troy's page here: https://auckland-city-mission.grassrootz.com/cook-off-2024/troy-wild-alsco/?tab=donations

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We're super excited to have a booth at this year's EMEX Exhibition event at the Auckland Showgrounds, marking the largest EMEX event in decades! Alsco Uniforms showcases a variety of products and offerings at this event including, Garments, Spill Kits, and our First Aid & Eyewash Stations.

We can't wait!

Our Fresh & Clean Business Manager, Troy Wild, has stepped up to represent Alsco Uniforms in this year's Auckland City Mission Cook Off event for 2024. This is an event that Alsco has been apart of for a number of years now and we are proud to be involved again this year.

Troy has taken on the challenge of cooking a delicious three-course dinner for 150 guests of the Auckland City Mission - many of whom are experiencing homelessness or face a daily struggle to put food on the table.

Troy is aiming to raise $10,000 for the Mission which will go towards providing nutritious food for hungry families.

To read more, head over to Troy's donation page: https://auckland-city-mission.grassrootz.com/cook-off-2024/troy-wild-alsco

It's a proud moment for Alsco Dunedin! Some of the team recently headed on down to Forsyth Barr Stadium to participate in the Cancer Society's Relay for Life - Te Ara Toiora. Relay for Life is a remarkable community event that honors cancer survivors, caregivers, and those whose lives have been lost.

Through walking, running, baking, Zumba-ing, and dancing for over 12 hours, the Alsco Dunedin team managed to raise $1500 to support the Cancer Society's vital work.

To read more about this event or to register your interest for 2025, head to the Cancer Society website: https://relayforlife.org.nz/.

Explore Careers New Zealand have just written another great piece about what it's like to work with us at Alsco Uniforms. This blog features one of our Service Delivery Supervisors, Baxter King, and highlights both his personal and professional development. It just goes to show how important it is to work with a supportive employer ✨

Read the full blog here: https://explorecareers.co.nz/why-working-with-supportive-employers-leads-to-career-success/

Why Working with Supportive Employers Leads to Career Success When you think about starting your career, what key things do you want in the workplace? 🤔 We bet a supportive manager and team to work with is at the top of your list! A crucial aspect that can significantly impact this journey is the type of employer you choose to work with. But what

Let us introduce you to Shehara! Another one of our talented Client Managers based out of our Auckland branch. Shehara tells us about her time with Alsco, and while it has only been brief, she has already progressed through roles and received some valuable leadership training ❤️

Read the full interview here: https://www.alsco.co.nz/stories/alsco-news/spotlight-shehara-wedamesthridge-client-manager/

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What a great night out at P!NK💗 Some of our staff members recently headed out to Eden Park to attend the concert and managed to snap some awesome pictures of the evening. Looks like it was a fun-filled night out for everyone!

What a stunning day in Nelson!

One of our Richmond based team members snapped this awesome picture of one of our freshly painted Alsco Uniforms vans parked outside their favourite coffee spot, Trydunn Coffee, while getting coffees for their team.

It's celebrations all round for the team at our Rotorua branch! They managed to take out top sales for Q4 2023, along with Daniel Anderson snagging the title of top Service Delivery Person for the same quarter.

To mark this achievement, the team shared a meal at the historic Pig & Whistle pub.

Congratulations Rotorua, on a job well done 🎉

Meet Angela! She is one of our Client Managers based out of the Palmerston North branch. Since joining Alsco in 2017 after working in retail for 20 plus years, Angela has gone from strength to strength. Discover her journey, from the training she's embraced to her favourite aspects of working with us, along with valuable career insights.

Click the link to read the full interview: https://www.alsco.co.nz/alsco-news/spotlight-angela-webber-client-manager/

Meet Megan! She's our Health & Safety Coordinator out of our Palmerston North branch. Megan was kind enough to share her inspiring journey with us at Alsco Uniforms since joining right out of high school in 2009. Since then, she's progressed through different roles, gained valuable qualifications, and learnt a lot along the way.

Read the full interview with Megan here: https://www.alsco.co.nz/stories/alsco-news/spotlight-megan-holloway-health-safety-coordinator/

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A huge shoutout to our Timaru based Client Manager, Rachael O'Reilly and her team who donated much needed medical supplies and bedding to The Thaplung Women, Children’s and Community Health Project, Nepal - which will be used in their health clinic.

Awesome work guys and we love to see such impactful contributions making a real difference in the lives of those in need ❤️

Our friends over at Explore Careers New Zealand have just written another amazing piece about us at Alsco Uniforms!

We get it - for some students traditional career pathways just aren't for them, and this article dives into one of our entry-level opportunities that allows students to carve out their career in a different way.

Our Service Delivery Driver roles are a great way to get your foot in the door and is just one of the many ways you can get started with us!

Curious to learn more about how Alsco Uniforms is redefining career paths? Dive into the article and discover the benefits of joining a stable, reliable, friendly company and get ready to build a great career filled with opportunity at Alsco Uniforms.

Read the full blog here: https://explorecareers.co.nz/explore-the-day-in-the-life-of-a-service-delivery-person/

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We had a great afternoon hosted today by the lovely Michelle and Kaye at the Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand in Auckland today. Our Regional General Manager, Robbie Turnbull, and our newly appointed General Manager for New Zealand and Asia, Monique Welsh, opened up our rebranded Alsco Uniforms sponsored room.

We provide linens to this site and have sponsored a Ronald McDonald Charity House room for over 3 years now in which we provide the linens for all of the bedding. Last year alone, this sponsored room hosted 41 families from across New Zealand and even a family from Tonga, with one family staying a total of 46 nights.

Each one of the cards you see on the table has been written to us by the families who have stayed in the room saying thank you, which is such a heartwarming thing for us to read and we are so happy to be able to help families like these during such difficult and stressful times.

Thanks again for having us Michelle and Kaye and we're excited to see how we can continue to grow and expand this sponsorship ❤️

Meet Leslie! Our Management Support based out of the Support Centre Office. We sat down with him recently to unpack his incredible journey at Alsco Uniforms, including his career highlights and what advice he would give to someone considering a career at Alsco.

Read the full interview over on our website: https://www.alsco.co.nz/alsco-news/spotlight-leslie-cross/