Québec Linge Service d'Uniformes

What Québec Linge Service d'Uniformes does

Québec Linge Service d'Uniformes, operating as Québec Linge and Canadian Linen, is a Canadian uniform rental and linen supply company founded in 1925 and headquartered in Sherbrooke, Quebec. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vestis Corporation (NYSE: VTS), the publicly traded uniform and workplace supplier spun off from Aramark in 2023. Québec Linge delivers managed uniform rental, lease, and purchase programs; linen and towel rental; and facility services (floor mats, mops, cleaning chemicals, first aid, washroom products, disposable gloves) to businesses across Canada, serving approximately 150,000 customers weekly through 25+ service locations and production facilities. Its product portfolio spans specialized sub-brands and uniforms for Food & Beverage, Industrial, Automotive, Healthcare, Oil & Gas/Safety, and general Facility Services verticals, with category-specific offerings including flame-resistant apparel, Hi-Visibility uniforms, and food processing garments.

The company's operating model is built on a route-based service delivery network, with weekly pick-up and delivery executed via over 3,400 North American routes (at parent Vestis level) originating from laundry plants and satellite facilities. Its proprietary technology stack includes C3 Mobile, a tablet-based service platform enabling real-time account management during customer visits; RFID tracking and barcode scanning for garment and mat inventory accuracy; a 24/7 Customer Portal for billing, service, and delivery visibility; and a Web Store offering e-commerce purchasing plus Focused eStore (vertical-specific) and Custom eStore (large-customer branded storefront) variants. Controlled Environment Services extend the offering into cleanroom laundry using barrier equipment and de-ionized water systems.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through subscription-based recurring rental and service contracts (uniforms, linens, mats, first aid, washroom, cleaning supplies), with secondary one-time/license revenue from direct web store purchases. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The Complete Customer Care (C3) program provides dedicated Customer Service Managers conducting quarterly on-site visits, supported by route service representatives and tagline "People You Can Count On." Vertical segmentation, custom branding, and a high 92% customer retention rate anchor the recurring revenue base.

Name

Québec Linge Service d'Uniformes

Legal name

Québec Linge & Uniform Service Co.

Website

https://quebec-linge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Québec Linge is a Canadian uniform rental, linen, and facility services provider, serving 150,000 customers weekly across food service, industrial, healthcare, and automotive verticals via route-based delivery and a proprietary C3 Mobile platform. It is a subsidiary of Vestis Corporation (NYSE: VTS).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Uniform and Linen Rental Services

NAICS

Linen and Uniform Supply (81233), Industrial Launderers (812332), Linen Supply (812331)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Uniform & Linen Cleaning, Sanitization & Processing (Service-Included) (HSAJAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Uniform & Linen Pickup/Delivery & Route Service (HSAJAMAD), Facility Mat & Mop Rental/Service (Complementary Textile Programs) (HSAJAMAL), Kitchen & Dining Linen Service (Tablecloths, Napkins, Aprons) (HSAJAMAG), Hospitality/Short-Term Rental Linen Service (Airbnb/Small Hotels) (HSAJAMAK)

Keywords

• Uniform rental services
• Linen supply services
• Facility management supplies
• Industrial laundering
• Workplace apparel programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Uniform Rental Programs: Full-service rental programs delivering clean rental uniforms on a weekly basis with managed inventory, pickup, laundering, and delivery services. Includes logo libraries and employee allowance features.
2. Linen and Towel Rental: Professional laundering and delivery of linens, towels, and table linens with inventory management and scheduled pickup/delivery.
3. Facility Services: Floor mats, washroom supplies, cleaning chemicals, first aid supplies, and disposable gloves provided through rental or direct purchase programs.
4. Web Store / Direct Purchase: E-commerce platform offering uniform purchases, accessories, and branded merchandise. Includes Focused eStore for specific industries and Custom eStore for larger customers.
5. Uniform Lease Programs: Lease options alongside rental and purchase programs providing flexibility for different business needs and budgets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Québec Linge provides managed uniform rental, lease, and purchase programs along with linen and towel rental and facility management supplies (cleaning chemicals, first aid, floor mats, washroom products) to commercial and industrial businesses across Canada. Services are delivered through route-based weekly pick-up and delivery from over 25 service locations, including professional laundering, inventory management, custom branding/embroidery, and dedicated account support via the Complete Customer Care (C3) program.

Product overview

Québec Linge is a uniform and linen rental service company operating as part of the Vestis Corporation family, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services across Canada since 1925. The core offering includes uniform rental, lease, and purchase programs featuring multiple specialized sub-brands and product lines (FlexFit performance workwear, flame resistant uniforms, food processing uniforms, healthcare uniforms, hi-visibility uniforms, hospitality uniforms, and industrial/automotive uniforms), combined with facility management services (industrial cleaning supplies, first aid services, floor mats, floor mops, disposable gloves, washroom air care, washroom paper products, soaps and sanitizers) and linen/towel rental services (healthcare linens, hospitality linens, industrial/automotive towels). Service programs include Complete Customer Care (C3) with proprietary C3 Mobile technology, a Customer Portal for account management, Web Store e-commerce platform with Focused and Custom eStore variants, controlled environment clean room services, and billing/invoicing services. The company serves approximately 150,000 customers weekly across more than 25 service locations with customizable uniform branding and image programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% customer retention rate
• +5 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vestis Corporation (Parent Company)coreOthersQuébec Linge is a subsidiary of Vestis Corporation, a leading provider of uniforms and workplace supplies across the United States and Canada. Vestis operates over 350 facilities in North America including laundry plants, satellite plants, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and over 3,400 pick-up and delivery routes. Approximately 50% of uniforms and linens are manufactured in two Vestis manufacturing plants in Mexico.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vestis Corporation: Québec Linge's publicly-traded parent company (NYSE: VTS) operating 350+ facilities and 3,400+ routes across the US and Canada. As the broader incumbent, Vestis provides the platform, manufacturing, and capital backing for Québec Linge's Canadian operations.
• Aramark: Large facility services and uniform provider that previously owned the predecessor to Vestis. Comparable in the broader facility services and uniform rental space, though Aramark operates more broadly across food services and other lines.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. Comparable to Québec Linge's cleaning supplies, soaps, sanitizers, and washroom product offerings for commercial and industrial customers.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Division of Kimberly-Clark offering washroom, cleaning, and facility products comparable to Québec Linge's washroom paper products, soaps, sanitizers, and disposable glove offerings for commercial customers.

Emerging players

• Medline Industries: Major healthcare-focused medical supply distributor. Comparable in the healthcare vertical for uniforms, linens, and related supplies, though Medline operates more broadly across medical-surgical products.

Direct peers

• Prudential Overall Supply: Family-owned uniform rental and linen supply company founded in 1932, comparable to Québec Linge's 100-year heritage. Operates similar route-based uniform programs, industrial laundering, and facility services across the US and internationally.
• Cintas Corporation: The largest uniform rental and facility services company in North America. Québec Linge's SVP of Sales (Peter Rego) previously spent 19 years at Cintas, and the operating model — route-based uniform and linen rental, ancillary facility products, and vertical specialization — is directly comparable.
• Alsco: Privately-held uniform and linen rental company operating across North America (and globally) with a closely comparable service model, including uniform rental, linen supply, first aid, and facility services for industrial and commercial customers.
• UniFirst Corporation: Major North American uniform rental and linen supply competitor with comparable route-based delivery, uniform rental programs, and facility services. Targets overlapping customer segments including industrial, automotive, healthcare, and food service.
• ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists: Healthcare-focused uniform and linen rental provider serving hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and medical offices. Comparable to Québec Linge's Healthcare vertical offering with similar infection-prevention service positioning and route-based delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/canadianlinen
• Facebookfacebook.com/QuebecLinge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qu%C3%A9bec-linge-service-d'uniformes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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