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The Mission of the Made in Michigan Movement is to utilize education, awareness and relationship-building to inspire consumers across all Michigan geographies to change purchasing behaviors to include more goods and services produced in their own state. The organization seeks to advance Michigan’s economy by driving the evolution of the state’s purchasing culture toward one that prefers locally produced goods and services above those produced elsewhere.

  • -- The Made in Michigan Movement is dedicated to bridging gaps in Michigan’s business and consumer communities. These gaps prevent customers from knowing about Michigan-made products, inhibit local businesses from connecting with those customers, and keep Michigan businesses from working together for the common economic good.
  • -- The Made in Michigan Movement is a direct response to demand from Michigan consumers for information about and access to Michigan-made products and services. Demand continues to grow as more Michigan residents view purchasing from local businesses as a way to support the state’s struggling economy.
  1. MiMM: Give us a brief history of Arrow Uniform.
    TA: Arrow was established in 1937 as an industrial laundering facility in SE Michigan. Thomas G. Andris started his own similar business in 1949 and grew rapidly, including the purchase of Arrow in 1968, until his passing in 1974. Thomas R. and Robert Andris, who grew up in the business and followed and continued rapid expansion throughout the Midwest by internal growth and numerous acquisitions. Currently, Arrow is the eighth largest textile leasing and direct sales company in the industry with two state of the art mega...


Arrow Uniform has been a "Made in Michigan" company since 1937. They’ve been identifying and satisfying the textile needs of America’s businesses. Our services include the rental, cleaning and sale of industrial work uniforms, career apparel, wiping cloths, dust mops, entrance mats, and other related items. Arrow is one of America’s largest family-owned uniform companies, with corporate offices and stockroom in Taylor, Michigan, three processing plants, and 14 distribution locations throughout the Great Lakes and Midwest from which we service over 15,000 businesses.

COMMITTED TO SERVICE EXCELLENCE SINCE 1937

Arrow Uniform’s early beginnings can be traced to two companies that merged to become the Arrow you know today. First, Arrow Overall Supply Company began operations in Detroit, Michigan in 1937. Twelve years later, entrepreneur Thomas G. Andris began a similar company, also in the Detroit market, called Clean Coverall Supply Company. Both organizations were small, building their reputations on providing honest, superior service to their customers. In 1968, Thomas G. Andris, along with his sons, Thomas R. and Robert J., purchased Arrow Overall Supply They reorganized both companies in a way that best utilized each organization’s strengths. In 1974 Thomas G. Andris passed away, and since then Arrow Uniform has been under the guidance of Thomas R. Andris as CEO/President and Robert J. Andris as Executive Vice President.

After more than 60 years, Arrow is still a family-owned business. They remain true to their fundamental principles of honesty, trust, and integrity. Today, they operate 14 locations throughout the Midwest, with 1,000 employees successfully servicing over 15,000 customers. In 1995 Arrow began the process of modernizing its three laundry facilities and central stockroom into new state-of-the-art operations. This investment is Arrow’s commitment to the future – benefiting both our customers and employees for many years to come.

6400 Monroe Blvd.
Taylor, MI 48180
Contact Numbers
Main Number - (313) 299-5000
Toll Free - (888) 33-ARROW
Main Fax Number - (313) 299-5100
http://www.arrowuniform.com