John C. Gallagher opens Detroit Waste Works, Inc., producing utility rags for local businesses.

To better serve the needs of the local automotive
companies, Detroit Waste Works, Inc. starts
manufacturing and laundering shop towels. The
company moves to a new facility.

CEO Norman Gallagher (John's son) opens a facility in
Battle Creek, Michigan.

Norman's son Ronald joins the 3rd generation laundry.

Gallagher Cotton Mill is built in Florida to produce shop,
dish and bath towels from natural spun cotton.

A new manufacturing and laundering facility is built in
Detroit and the company changes its name to Gallagher
Industrial Laundry, Inc.

To focus on the Battle Creek plant's growing potential, Gallagher sells the Detroit facility.

Ronald's four sons and current owners, Mike, Pat, Dan
and John, join the 4th generation uniform supplier and industrial laundry.

1984

Major expansion of production area is completed in
Battle Creek.

1990

Gallagher implements bar-code technology, putting Gallagher on the cutting-edge of quality service and
laundry innovation.

1991

Opens a brand new, 35,000 square foot, facility offering superior laundry innovation in Battle Creek.

1993

Ronald Gallagher retires after 46 years.

1995-1998

Equipment is upgraded to the latest technology to accommodate growing uniform rental business. Automatic sorting DVT, Toyota Stockroom System, technically advanced wash aisle, and Dober Chemical Injection System keep the new Gallagher facility forward looking.

1999

Gallagher launches new website and introduces direct sale business to existing rental customers. Republican Presidential candidate, George W. Bush, stops at laundry facility while on campaign tour a few weeks prior to election.

2001-
2005

Mike’s two sons, Chris and Kevin, and Pat’s daughter, Amy, join the 5th generation uniform company.

2002

Gallagher brings their direct embroidery work in-house to accommodate increasing demand. Customer Management Software is introduced to better manage and track communication with customers and prospects.

2003

Launches the most advanced uniform management tool available, G-Trak! Online garment tracking reports, uniform orders & cancellations, invoices and direct sale ordering are available live, 24/7.

2007

Gallagher reinvests in an energy efficient steam tunnel to produce superior drying capacity and quality steam finished garments.

2009

Launches Handheld computers for Route Service Representatives, anchoring Gallagher Uniform as the leader in innovation and technology.