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Wacker Drive, Suite 2020 Chicago, IL 60606 2076420 44 September 1 • 2016 ongtime Metro Detroit-based Midwest Linen & Uniform Service, a fourth-generation, family-owned industrial laundry ser- vice, began operations in 1888 and provides linens, uniforms, floor mats and other facility services. It recently established a new division, Reliable Restaurant Supply, which will offer food-service businesses throughout the Midwest disposable paper goods and industrial cleaning supplies. Zach Wish, CEO of Midwest Linen and president of the newly created division, noted that it was in response to customers’ interest in consolidating vendors that Reliable Restaurant Supply was launched. “There’s never been an easier way for a restaurant to order all the items they need, from linens and uniforms, to nap- kins and take-out boxes, from just one supplier,” Wish, 32, said. The Bloomfield Hills resident and member of Temple Beth El has been with Midwest Linen since 2001, starting as plant manager and becoming CEO in 2015. “From before a restaurant opens,” he said, “to years later into its operations, we know we’ll be a vendor the restau- rant can rely on. “With all of our new offerings, we can fully stock restaurants while saving customers up to 20 percent over other vendors,” Wish added. “Providing the highest-quality linen and understanding the need for our customers to keep costs down are major factors in our com- pany’s longevity in the market. But our most important asset is our customer service. Our team stays up-to-date on the restaurant and hospitality business. That’s crucial to understanding the ‘where and what’ our clients deal with daily.” Brad Gordon, Midwest Linen’s chief marketing officer and vice president of Reliable Restaurant Supply, agreed. “Our four generations of success can be attributed to quality leadership and a mutual respect among employers, employees and our customers,” he said. The 27-year-old Gordon, who lives in Berkley and is a congregant at Adat Shalom Synagogue, has been with the company for more than three years and sees a bright future of positive growth for Midwest Linen and the new division. “Metro Detroit’s economy has always Brad Gordon and Zach Wish played a big role in our company’s suc- cess,” he said. “With the restaurant boom in Detroit, we’ve gained a lot of momentum with no signs of slowing down.” Midwest Linen serves some of the Detroit area’s most well-known eateries, like London Chop House, Beverly Hills Grill, Tam-O-Shanter Country Club and Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen, just to name a few. It’s also recently begun ser- vicing Townhouse, Wahlburgers Detroit and Birmingham’s Arthur Avenue and Au Cochon. And what do they find challenging about their business? “For me,” Gordon said, “it’s about ensuring that Midwest Linen continues to be an enjoyable place for our associ- ates. Our culture and dynamic are really important.” Respect and valuing people are also paramount in these two young business- men’s outlooks. “Family is the most important value,” Gordon said, “whether it’s considering our co-workers as family or honoring Zach’s mother and father by continuing their long-lasting business. Hard work and a feeling of a job well done are great rewards.” Wish concluded, “My Jewish heritage has taught me to respect every position in our company, from the hourly work- ers to the executives. I also value the opinions of each of our customers, who provide useful insight to us about our products. It’s important to respect every one, to make them understand every role is vital in running a business cor- rectly and efficiently.” * Businesses can visit both www.midwestlinen.com and www.reliablerestaurantsupply.com to find products and services.