The need for efficiently produced, sharp, well-laundered products has always been a key priority for textile service companies. 
 
All Rental Garment Co., Rockford, IL, was no exception to that rule. Forty-one years ago, they used early attempts at automation as the primary method in resourceful laundering. The photos above, published in the November 1966 Linen Supply News, showcase the company’s well-organized overhead rail and chute systems designed to maximize efficiency and throughput.
 
The company also focused on delivering goods on hangers because, as owner Harry Lello said, “We spend a lot of time taking ...