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This isn't a blog! Jerry G. Sweeton Jr. 12:47, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Dispute of neutrality

I agree with whoever tagged this article that it seems to lack NPOV; it reads like a rehash of company press releases. However, just to say that alone is not enough; if you think that something lacks objectivity, please cite where and how you think that this should be improved, including your sources. Rlquall 03:52, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

Whoever this Strongbuy is, he's responsible for the large majority of the edits on this page, most of which are favorable to Cintas. If you look through the page history, at several points there were sections critical of the company, with supporting links and documentation. Strongbuy has removed all of them. If I have time, I'll try to add some of them back into the current article in some form. Malakhi 01:14, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

I keep adding the link to "Cintas Exposed" and it keeps getting removed. It is an outside source and I think it should be admitted to keep the site legitimate.

The opening 'description' is a direct copy of the information posted on the company website Home>Corporate>Corporate Profile. I feel that a company written corporate profile is considered promotional material. I will rewrite it if I get a chance. CaptCan 27 March 2007

I have done a rewrite of the article in hopes of providing a balance to the tone and information. It isn't perfect but better I think. I look forward to seeing contributions from other users. CaptCan 27 March 2007

It is still biased as Forbes magazine in December 11,2006 cited Cintas as a company who overcharges customers by nickel and diming them, have been subpoenaed numerous times for fraud, filing bogus financial statements in the Terry manufacturing case, for hiring illegal immigrants, for violating OSHA requirements, and for unfair business practices. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ionoiono (talk • contribs) 08:09, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Acronym?

Doesn't the name derive from Cincinnatti Towel and Supply? If so, shouldn't this be included in the article? Rlquall 03:54, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

No, the name is a meaningless word like EXXON, Cintas was orignally ACME Towel, based in Ohio.

No, I think the name means something in spanish, im not sure what though. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.192.69.76 (talk) 00:00, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Cintas IS an acronym. I believe Cincinnati Towel and Supply is correct, but I'm not certain. I used to work for the company and I do know that they were not trying to name it after a word in spanish (which loosely translates to "shoelace" by the way). Exxon is also an acronym, but I'm not sure what. Also, yes is was originally ACME Towel. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.229.242.157 (talk) 05:44, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

The name has no meaning. It's origin is traced back to the early days of a conversation that happened over a few drinks in a bar. CIN was the basis, obviously from the home city of Cincinnatti, but the TAS was just a doodle that was scribbled on a drink napkin and the name was born. Not a great story, but that is the truth of the matter. There is a spanish word but that was not a consideration when nameing the company.

The name Cintas is NOT an acronym. The name of the company was never Cincinnati Towel and Supply. Both Richard Farmer and Scott Farmer were throwing names around one day and they ended up with Cintas. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hummer739 (talk • contribs) 02:53, 17 January 2008 (UTC)