President of Alsco, the American Linen Supply Company, also known as the Steiner Corporation, which was founded by his father George in 1889 and incorporated as American Linen in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1912. Frank G. Steiner was the inventor of the continuous towel dispenser cabinet in 1918, which is still used in commercial and industrial settings to this day. This product replaced the repeated use of cloth towels and was an advancement in making the workplace and public buildings more sanitary. In 1922, the business became known as the Steiner Sales Company, and experienced rapid growth and success based largely on Frank's innovation. He became president of the company in 1948, moving the base of operations from Salt Lake City to Chicago. In 1960, the company divided, and Frank's portion became known as Steiner American Corporation. His son Richard led the business after Frank retired. The Steiner Corporation purchased the 1927 Community Laundry Building at 900 N. Highland in 1961, which remains the Los Angeles headquarters of Alsco.
President of Alsco, the American Linen Supply Company, also known as the Steiner Corporation, which was founded by his father George in 1889 and incorporated as American Linen in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1912. Frank G. Steiner was the inventor of the continuous towel dispenser cabinet in 1918, which is still used in commercial and industrial settings to this day. This product replaced the repeated use of cloth towels and was an advancement in making the workplace and public buildings more sanitary. In 1922, the business became known as the Steiner Sales Company, and experienced rapid growth and success based largely on Frank's innovation. He became president of the company in 1948, moving the base of operations from Salt Lake City to Chicago. In 1960, the company divided, and Frank's portion became known as Steiner American Corporation. His son Richard led the business after Frank retired. The Steiner Corporation purchased the 1927 Community Laundry Building at 900 N. Highland in 1961, which remains the Los Angeles headquarters of Alsco.
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