Cintas Streamlining: Des Moines Stockroom Closing

Cintas Corp. recently announced that it will gradually close a stockroom in Des Moines, IA, that was part of its acquisition of G&K Services. The move is part of a streamlining effort designed to enhance efficiency and customer service.

“Our strategy is to focus on the optimal distribution structure to facilitate excellent customer service and future growth across our entire organization,” said Terri Cain, vice president of distribution for Cintas. “As part of our integration of the distribution network we acquired from G&K, the company has made the decision to shut down this facility and integrate the products into other stockrooms across our company.”

The closure will affect a total of roughly 35 “employee-partners” at the Des Moines stockroom. Cintas is encouraging these people to apply for other positions at other company facilities in the Des Moines market. If openings or severance pay aren’t available for these employee-partners, the company will provide “optional continued healthcare coverage and job-placement help and resources,” the release said. “It is a top priority for the company to assist these employee-partners and their families throughout this transition.” Cintas finalized its acquisition of G&K Services in March 2017.