Kyodo Linen Supply Co., Ltd.

Founded as a joint venture between Shiroyoshi Co., Ltd. and Springerlandries Inc. in the United States. The company was established on land adjacent to Shiroyoshi Tokyo Branch in Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo (current headquarters), with capital participation and technical support from Shiroyoshi Co., Ltd. and Springerlandries Inc. The company's name (English name: UNITED LINEN SUPPLY Co., Ltd.) originates from its founding as a joint venture between Japanese and American corporations.

Our company was founded in February 1962 with the capital participation and technical support of Shiroyoshi Co., Ltd. and Springerlandries Inc. in the United States.

Established the Osaka branch on land adjacent to Shiroyoshi Osaka Branch in Suita City, Osaka.

Received an order for linen supply services related to the Tokyo Olympics. The linen supply services for the Olympic Village were contracted. The opening of international-class hotels is increasing, and the market for linen supply services in Japan is expanding significantly.

Received an order for linen supply services related to the Osaka Expo.

Merged with Nihon Renteックス Co., Ltd., a related company, and established the Kobe branch of Osaka branch.

Established the Rihga Royal Business Office at Osaka branch. Acquired laundry services for Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka and opened the Rihga Royal Business Office.

Transferred the uniform rental business of Kobe branch (former Nihon Renteックス Co., Ltd.) to Shiroyoshi Co., Ltd. The company will differentiate its business: Shiroyoshi will focus on uniform rental, and the company will focus on hotel linen supply services in the Kansai area.

Acquired all shares of Hankyu Linen Supply, a linen supply company belonging to Hankyu Railway Group, and made it a subsidiary.

Merged the subsidiary (former Hankyu Linen Supply Co., Ltd.) acquired from Hankyu Railway Group, and established the Osaka branch's 13th factory.

Acquired all business of Hanshin Electric Railway Group's linen supply company (former Hanshin Silver Laundry), making it the Amagasaki factory of Osaka branch.

Carried out a complete renewal of major equipment at the 13th factory in Osaka branch, including continuous washing machines, to support the production of high-quality linen with state-of-the-art facilities. Transferred production from the Amagasaki factory (former Hanshin Silver Laundry) to the 13th factory and closed the Amagasaki factory.

Obtained certification for sanitary standards from the Japan Linen Supply Association at the 13th factory, following the Ibaraki factory of Osaka branch.

Established Ikeda Factory at Osaka branch by acquiring part of the business from partner companies.

Celebrated the 50th anniversary of founding with a commemorative banquet and published a commemorative magazine.

Acquired land and buildings for Ikeda Factory at Osaka branch.

Split the Tokyo and Osaka branches into new companies (newly established companies), with Osaka branch succeeding to the new company (Kyodo Linen Supply Co., Ltd.).

In July 2023, split the Tokyo and Osaka branches into new companies (newly established companies), with Osaka branch succeeding to the new company (Kyodo Linen Supply Co., Ltd.).

Today, we have grown to serve some of Japan's most prominent customers, including world-renowned five-star hotels, luxury domestic hotels, and private railway hotel chains. Thanks to this, we celebrated our 62nd anniversary in February 2024.