by universallinen | Jan 1, 1998 | Uncategorized
As the denim business was declining, the uniform business continued to grow. The denim facility had abundant washing capacity and the company implemented a strategic plan to build a linen supply company that would eventually replace the lost denim revenue. Medical...
by universallinen | Jan 1, 1997 | Uncategorized
When Congress passed the North American Free Trade Agreement, it signaled the end of American made apparel. Universal’s largest jeans customer began to close US factories and move manufacturing and laundry services to Mexico.
by universallinen | Jan 1, 1994 | Uncategorized
Tom Austin, Bill Tate’s son in law, joins the company as an Engineer in the Denim Division, and advanced in 1996 to COO and General Manger of both Divisions.
by universallinen | Jan 1, 1990 | Uncategorized
The company is split into two divisions, Industrial and Denim, both with separate management teams and operating statements. Both grow quickly and at the peak of production in 1995… the denim division was processing over 300,000 pair of blue jeans weekly, however, 90%...
by universallinen | Jan 1, 1988 | Uncategorized
The operation outgrew the facility and after an extensive city wide search, the property just down the street at 1803 Commerce was purchased. The property consisted of seven acres and two old buildings that formerly belonged to the B.F. Avery Tractor and Plow...
by universallinen | Jan 1, 1979 | Uncategorized
Bill leaves Spalding’s and establishes Universal Uniforms as a uniform rental company. He does not have a plant for washing, but contracts with Cintas to make ready his uniforms with logos and emblems and then contracts with Kentucky Overall in Lawrenceburg, KY to...
