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Saturday, 28 January 2012

Last Chance to Enter the "Carhartt Tough" Contest by Cintas

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) January 14, 2011

The Are You Carhartt Tough? contest has entered the last few weeks of its fourth and final quarter and has received hundreds of entry nominations at http://www.CarharttRental.com.

The contest began last February and has generated the selection of nine quarterly winners so far. When the contest closes on Jan. 30, three additional finalists will be selected, and all 12 will be featured on the contest?s web site where the public will be encouraged to vote for the toughest of the tough. Two grand prize winners will be chosen based on public votes.

The contest was created in conjunction with a new partnership between Carhartt, the nation?s leading manufacturer of premium work wear for over 120 years, and Cintas Corporation, North America?s largest uniform supplier, and the roll-out of the new Carhartt Rental Workwear line, which is available exclusively through Cintas.

?This contest is really a reflection of our companies,? says Chuck Helmes, Director of Garment Strategy at Cintas Corporation. ?Both Carhartt and Cintas are known for providing tough products and dependable service, and we want to celebrate workers who reflect those same characteristics.?

With Ducks Unlimited acting as media sponsor, contest organizers have reached out to the American workforce to identify people who are strong, dependable, resilient and rugged. The two grand prizes include a weekend duck hunt trip designed by Ducks Unlimited or a trip for two to The STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series in 2011.

Quarterly winners of the Are You Carhartt Tough? contest thus far include the following individuals:

????Steve Nicholson, Senior Firefighter, Quincy, CA
????Cori Dixon, Farm Manager, Kutztown, PA
????Jonathan Backus, Lineman, Hampton, VA
????Tim Zweber, Dairy Farmer, Elko, MN
????Gabe Butler, Navy Deep Sea Diver, Coranado, CA
????John Irish, Truck Driver and Roofer, West Allis, WI
????Elizabeth ?EJ? Robertson, Laborer/Journeyman, Peoria, IL
????David Huskins, Field Technician, Denver, CO
????Bubba Peters, Tow Truck Operator, Seattle, WA

Contestants can register by visiting http://www.CarharttRental.com, where they can submit a short essay and photograph. Submissions will be accepted until Jan. 30.

?This is a great way for two well-respected work wear brands to showcase the men and women behind some of the toughest jobs out there,? said Steve Carter, Vice President of Corporate Sales for Carhartt. ?Our customers work hard and play hard, and these are two fabulous prizes that we look forward to presenting to our top two finalists.?

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Public Voting for the "Are You Carhartt Tough?" Contest Begins

Cincinnati, OH (Vocus/PRWEB) February 01, 2011

Nominations for the yearlong "Are You Carhartt Tough?" contest have closed, and it?s time for the public to select the toughest of the tough out of our 12 finalists at http://www.CarharttRental.com. Voting takes place from Feb. 1 ? 28, and the two grand prize winners will be announced March 1.

The "Are You Carhartt Tough?" contest began last February and has generated hundreds of nominations. Each of the 12 quarterly finalists will be featured on the contest?s web site where the public will be encouraged to vote. Two grand prize winners will be chosen based on public votes.

With Ducks Unlimited acting as media sponsor, contest organizers have reached out to the American workforce to identify people who are strong, dependable, resilient and rugged. The two grand prizes include a weekend duck hunt trip designed by Ducks Unlimited and a trip for two to The STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series in 2011.

The twelve quarterly finalists are:

Steve Nicholson, a Senior Firefighter from Quincy, CA
Corrine "Cori" Dixon, a Farm Manager from Kutztown, PA
Jonathan Backus, a Utility Lineman from Hampton, VA
Tim Zweber, a Dairy Farmer from Elko, MN
Gabe Butler, a Navy Deep Sea Diver from Coranado, CA
John Irish, a Truck Driver and Roofer from West Allis, WI
Elizabeth ?EJ? Robertson, a Laborer/Journeyman from Peoria, IL
David Huskins, a Field Technician from Denver, CO
Bubba Peters, a Tow Truck Operator from Seattle, WA
Matthew Clark, a Snowmaker from Boalsburg, PA
Joanna Davis, an Electrician from Centennial, CO
Peter Lindbeck, a Heavy Equipment Operator from Brownsville, WI

More information about these finalists, including their entry essays and high-resolution, downloadable photos, can be found at http://www.CarharttRental.com.

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Less Than Two Weeks Left to Vote in the 'Are You Carhartt Tough?' Contest

Cincinnati, OH (Vocus/PRWEB) February 15, 2011

Less than two weeks of voting remain before the toughest of the tough are announced as winners of the Are You Carhartt Tough? contest at http://www.CarharttRental.com.

Finalists have received tens of thousands of votes combined, and the top three so far (in no particular order) include: Jonathan Backus, a lineman from Hampton, VA; Steve Nicholson, a firefighter from Quincy, CA; and Bubba Peters, a tow truck driver from Seattle, WA.

Finalists? standings have changed many times during the first two weeks of voting, so there are no guarantees that any of the participants mentioned above will win. All 12 finalists still have a chance, but it will require the support of their communities and industries participating in the voting process.

Cintas Corporation launched the Are You Carhartt Tough? last February and has generated hundreds of nominations. Each of the 12 quarterly finalists will be featured on the contest?s web site where the public will be encouraged to vote. Two grand prize winners will be chosen based on public votes.

The other nine finalists in the running are:

????Cori Dixon, a Farm Manager from Kutztown, PA
????Tim Zweber, a Dairy Farmer from Elko, MN
????Gabe Butler, a Navy Deep Sea Diver from Coranado, CA
????John Irish, a Truck Driver and Roofer from West Allis, WI
????Elizabeth ?EJ? Robertson, a Laborer/Journeyman from Peoria, IL
????David Huskins, a Field Technician from Denver, CO
????Matthew Clark, a Snowmaker from Boalsburg, PA
????Joanna Davis, an Electrician from Centennial, CO
????Peter Lindbeck, a Heavy Equipment Operator from Brownsville, WI

More information about these finalists, including their entry essays and high-resolution, downloadable photos, can be found at http://www.cintas.com/customer_applications/CarharttRental/images.asp.

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Only One Week Left to Vote in the 'Are You Carhartt Tough' Contest

Cincinnati, OH (Vocus/PRWEB) February 21, 2011

Only one week of voting remains before the toughest of the tough are announced as winners of the Are You Carhartt Tough? contest at http://www.CarharttRental.com, and the top three finalists have maintained their standings since last week.

Tens of thousands of votes have been cast, and the top three finalists for two consecutive weeks have been (in no particular order): Jonathan Backus, a lineman from Hampton, VA; Steve Nicholson, a firefighter from Quincy, CA; and Bubba Peters, a tow truck driver from Seattle, WA.

Finalists? standings have changed many times during the first three weeks of voting, so there are no guarantees that any of the participants mentioned above will win. All 12 finalists still have a chance, but it will require the support of their communities and industries participating in the voting process.

Cintas Corporation launched the Are You Carhartt Tough? last February and has generated hundreds of nominations. Each of the 12 quarterly finalists are featured on the contest?s web site where the public is encouraged to vote. Two grand prize winners will be chosen based on public votes.

The other nine finalists in the running are:

More information about these finalists, including their entry essays and high-resolution, downloadable photos, can be found at http://www.cintas.com/customer_applications/CarharttRental/images.asp.

About Cintas Corporation: Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types primarily throughout North America. Cintas designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services and document management services for approximately 800,000 businesses.

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'Carhartt Tough' Contest Winners Announced

Cincinnati, OH (Vocus/PRWEB) April 06, 2011

After one month of public voting at http://www.CarharttRental.com, Cintas Corporation and Carhartt are pleased to announce the winners of the Are You Carhartt Tough? contest ? Jonathan Backus, a lineman from Hampton, Va. and John Irish, a truck driver from West Allis (Milwaukee area), Wis.

Both winners were selected based on essays submitted that showcased qualities of ?Carhartt Toughness? ? strength, dependability, resilience and ruggedness. From Feb. 1, 2010 through Jan. 31, 2011, hundreds of essays were collected at the contest website ? http://www.CarharttRental.com. Backus and Irish were two of 12 quarterly finalists, and their fates were dependent on Internet public voting throughout the month of February.

Backus is the epitome of strength, both professionally and personally. An employee of Dominion Virginia Power, he frequently works in dangerous, high-voltage environments in all types of weather conditions. On any given day, he may be scaling steel towers more than 300 feet high or working on energized lines reaching 34,500 volts.

Aside from his career, Backus? physical strength fought a different battle last year when he was treated for Stage Two testicular cancer. After two surgeries and an intense chemotherapy schedule, he's proud to say he is now cancer-free.

?My fight against cancer took my physical and mental toughness to new levels,? says Backus. ?I?m proud to be recognized by Cintas and will continue to prove that I?m tough enough to make it through anything.?

Irish, the second place winner, works long days as a truck driver, delivering shingles to construction sites. His tough job takes him up and down rooftops while carrying 100-pound bundles, and his daily routine requires him to catch and lift thousands of pounds of shingles while on steep angles. He estimates carrying a combined weight of about 51,000 pounds per day.

?Not many endure this job for many years, because it?s so physically demanding, but I?m ten years into it and going strong,? says Irish. ?My Carhartt jeans take a beating just like I do, but they?ve proven to be just as resilient as I am.?

Backus, who received the highest number of votes, chose the Duck Hunt Trip for Two designed by Ducks Unlimited as his grand prize; Irish will receive a trip for two to the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series this fall.

Cintas Corporation, North America?s largest uniform supplier, created the Are You Carhartt Tough? contest in conjunction with a new partnership between Carhartt, the nation?s leading manufacturer of premium work wear for over 120 years, and the roll-out of the new Carhartt Rental Workwear line, which is available exclusively through Cintas (http://www.cintas.com/Carhartt).

(NOTE: Watch the Carhartt Tough Winners video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH4oJsRQ2jk; High-resolution photos of both winners are available upon request.)

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Trucking Companies Prefer Carhartt Rental Workwear from Cintas

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) September 01, 2011

Last year, Cintas Corporation partnered with Carhartt, a global manufacturer of quality workwear, to offer Carhartt garments for the first time in a uniform rental program. The Carhartt Rental Workwear line has become popular in many industries, but trucking companies in particular are enjoying the uniforms for their professionalism and durability.

?A friend of mine who is also a Cintas client recommended the Carhartt line,? says Caroline Laing of Laing Trucking in Bainbridge, New York, whose drivers wear the Carhartt dungaree work pant on the job. ?I really appreciate the professional look, and our drivers enjoy the functionality, so it?s a win-win.?

Cintas uniform rental programs include garment laundering, repair and replacement benefits. That convenience, combined with Carhartt?s unparalleled reputation for quality and durability, offers a great benefit that companies can make available to their employees, which increases employee morale while exuding a professional company image.

?Our mechanics got tired of throwing away their clothes, and our employees hated washing filthy uniforms at home,? says Donna Dwyer of Gerster Sons, Inc. in White Plains, New York. ?The rental program eliminates that stress and increases morale. Our customers love the professional, unified look.?

When asked to rate the characteristics of the Carhartt Rental Workwear line, trucking companies ranked both durability and professionalism highest on the charts.

?Our employees view the availability of Carhartt as a perk,? says Debby Justice of Bely Trucking in Spartanburg, South Carolina. ?The Carhartt Work Shirts give them a neat, clean look, so we can maintain a professional appearance, which is extremely important.?

The Carhartt Rental Workwear line includes a Work Shirt available in blue and sandstone, a Carpenter Jean, a 5-Pocket Work Jean and a Dungaree Pant available in navy and duck brown.

?Our employees weren?t interested in uniforms until the Carhartt line came along,? adds Dwyer. ?But it?s been a great experience. I would refer anyone to Cintas.?

For more information about Carhartt Rental Workwear only from Cintas, visit: http://www.cintas.com/Carhartt.

About Cintas Corporation

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types. Cintas designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid and safety products, fire protection services and document management services to approximately 800,000 businesses. Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CTAS, and is a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.

About Carhartt, Inc.

Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium work wear brand with a rich heritage of developing rugged apparel for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Mich., with more than 3,600 employees worldwide, Carhartt is privately owned and managed by the descendants of the company?s founder, Hamilton Carhartt. For more information, visit http://www.carhartt.com.

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Carhartt Rental Workwear by Cintas Solves Laundering Challenge for Landscapers

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) September 15, 2011

Last year, Cintas Corporation partnered with Carhartt, a global manufacturer of quality workwear, to offer Carhartt garments for the first time in a uniform rental program. The Carhartt Rental Workwear line has become popular in many industries, but landscaping companies in particular are pleased with the professional look and the convenience of Cintas? laundering services.

?They?re much more professional than the t-shirts our employees were wearing before, and they give the team a more uniform look,? says Pam Mattis from B.H. Graning Landscapes in Sylva, NC. ?We?ve enjoyed working with Cintas; they?re on time, very helpful and overall, provide great service.?

Adds Mattis, ?Our employees get compliments on their uniforms, and they really stand out compared to other landscaping companies. People have even stopped to ask for their business cards ? the new look has increased our business opportunities!?

Matt Hunter, the branch manager of John Deere Landscapes in High Point, NC, especially enjoys the laundering services Cintas provides. ?It?s a great benefit for a landscaping company.?

When asked to rate the characteristics of the Carhartt Rental Workwear line, landscaping companies ranked both durability and professionalism highest on the charts.

?The Carhartt uniforms have definitely improved our company?s professional image across the board,? says Hunter.

The Carhartt Rental Workwear line includes a Work Shirt available in blue and sandstone, a Carpenter Jean, a 5-Pocket Work Jean and a Dungaree Pant available in navy and duck brown.

For more information about Carhartt Rental Workwear only from Cintas, visit: http://www.cintas.com/Carhartt.

About Cintas

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types primarily throughout North America. Cintas designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services and document management services for approximately 800,000 businesses. Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS, and is a component of the Standard & Poor?s 500 Index.

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Cintas Releases New Carhartt Rental Active Jacket

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) November 03, 2011

Cintas Corporation, North America?s largest uniform supplier, has added a popular Carhartt Rental Active Jacket to its Carhartt Rental Workwear line. This addition was prompted by an overwhelming demand by Cintas customers, many of whom work outdoors and in cold temperatures.

?Carhartt is synonymous with outerwear, so with colder months approaching, this was a natural addition and ideal timing,? says Chuck Helmes, National Director of Garment Strategy for Cintas Corporation. ?Based on the success of our Carhartt Rental Workwear line and the fact that this is one of Carhartt?s best-selling items, we are confident it will be well-received.?

The Carhartt Rental Active Jacket is available in Carhartt brown and features a quilted flannel lining for warmth, an attached hood, two large lower outside front pockets and secure inside pockets, triple-stitched seams for added durability and a heavy-duty zipper. It is available in sizes small through 5XL.

The Carhartt Rental Active Jacket, along with the rest of the Carhartt Rental Workwear line, was developed exclusively for Cintas. Workers will appreciate the styling, durability and rugged performance one would expect from Carhartt with the added benefits of laundering, repair and replacement that accompany a Cintas Rental Program. Businesses can now supply Carhartt, a brand that workers recognize and trust, in a cost effective manner, while increasing morale and exuding a professional company image.

The Carhartt Rental Workwear line launched in 2010 as part of a new partnership between Cintas and Carhartt, which was founded in 1889 and is a global manufacturer of premium rugged apparel.

?We look forward to the continued success of our rental workwear partnership with Cintas and are excited to add the Carhartt Active Jacket into the Carhartt rental apparel product offering ? a very popular style that our consumers know, love and trust,? said Rick Fecowicz, director of Carhartt Licensing.

The Carhartt Rental Workwear line also includes a Work Shirt available in blue and sandstone, a Carpenter Jean, a 5-Pocket Work Jean and a Dungaree Pant available in navy and duck brown. For more information about Carhartt Rental Workwear from Cintas, visit: http://www.cintas.com/Carhartt.

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Join the Cintas & Carhartt Cold Crew

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

In conjunction with the release of the new Carhartt Rental Active Jacket, Cintas has launched its search for the ?Cintas & Carhartt Cold Crew.? Contestants can enter the contest by submitting a short essay and photo at http://www.cintas.com/carharttcoldcrew.

Contest organizers are looking for workers in the U.S. and Canada whose jobs require them to withstand tough conditions in cold temperatures. These individuals are encouraged to share their stories and explain why Carhartt workwear is essential to their jobs.

Entries will be accepted through Feb. 29, 2012, at which time Cintas and Carhartt will select its Cold Crew finalists and begin public voting at the contest website. The grand prize winner will be announced in March, and he or she will receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2012 STIHL? TIMBERSPORTS? Series in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. on June 15 ? 17.

The Carhartt Rental Active Jacket is available through Cintas in Carhartt brown and features a quilted flannel lining for warmth, an attached hood, two large lower outside front pockets and secure inside pockets, triple-stitched seams for added durability and a heavy-duty zipper. It is available in sizes small through 5XL.

The entire Carhartt Rental Workwear line, including the new Carhartt Rental Active Jacket, was developed exclusively for Cintas, North America?s largest uniform supplier. Workers will appreciate the styling, durability and rugged performance one would expect from Carhartt with the added benefits of laundering, repair and replacement that accompany a Cintas Rental Program. Businesses can now supply Carhartt, a brand that workers recognize and trust, in a cost effective manner, while increasing morale and exuding a professional company image.

Cintas launched the Carhartt Rental Workwear line in 2010 as part of a partnership Carhartt, which was founded in 1889 and is a global manufacturer of premium rugged apparel. The Cintas rental line also includes a Carhartt Work Shirt, a Carhartt Carpenter Jean, a Carhartt 5-Pocket Work Jean and a Carhartt Dungaree Pant.

?We look forward to the continued success of our rental work wear partnership with Cintas and are excited to offer the Carhartt Active Jacket into the Carhartt rental apparel product offering ? a very popular style that our consumers know, love and trust,? said Rick Fecowicz, director of Carhartt Licensing.

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Carhartt Workwear and Flame Resistant Apparel Now Available with Your Logo at Promology101

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 17, 2012

Brought to you by promology101

NFPA 70E for General Industry Mandates that employers conduct a hazard risk assessment to determine the potential arc exposure for employees who work on or near energized parts or equipment. The level of arc exposure is referred to as the Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) and is measured in calories/cm? (often called a cal rating). It also requires employees to wear flame resistant clothing with an ATPV, or cal rating, equal to or greater than the determined arc hazard. Simplify the hazard assessment and compliance process by creating Hazard Risk Categories (HRC) for common tasks an electrical worker would perform. Therefore, an FR clothing item?s HRC rating determines if that item provides sufficient protection for a particular job. As a result, Carhartt FR Clothing carries HRC tags. And, unlike some others, Carhartt HRC tags are externally visible, allowing supervisors and safety officer?s to easily confirm workers are in compliance with NFPA 70E regulations.

NFPA 2112 For Oil & Petrochemical Industries Mandates that employers conduct a flash-fire hazard assessment to determine the risk of a flash fire. It also requires employees to wear flame resistant clothing if the potential for a flash fire exists.

NESC? For Electric Utilities Specifies that employers conduct a hazard risk assessment to determine the potential arc exposure for employees who work on or near energized parts or equipment. Requires employees to wear flame resistant clothing with an ATPV, or cal rating, equal to or greater than the determined arc hazard.

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