- Cintas Corporation (CTAS, Financial) has been named one of FORTUNE’s Most Innovative Companies in 2025.
- This is Cintas' inaugural appearance on FORTUNE’s third edition of the list.
- The evaluation focused on product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture.
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) has achieved a significant milestone by being named one of FORTUNE's Most Innovative Companies in 2025. This marks the first time the company appears on the prestigious list, now in its third edition. The recognition underscores Cintas' excellence in three critical areas: product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture.
CEO Todd Schneider emphasized the importance of innovation to Cintas' corporate identity, highlighting the 'spirit of positive discontent' that drives continuous improvement in their products and services. "Innovation is central to our culture and has been part of our story since the seeds of our company were planted by our founders nearly a century ago," Schneider stated.
The selection process, conducted by FORTUNE and Statista, highlighted three main dimensions for evaluation:
- Product Innovation: Regular introduction and improvement of products/services, including patents.
- Process Innovation: Development and utilization of new technologies, production processes, and digitalization.
- Innovation Culture: Encouraging entrepreneurship and creativity among employees.
Cintas was selected among the top 300 U.S. companies that demonstrated excellence in these innovation metrics. This recognition aligns with Cintas' commitment to setting high standards within the industry and delivering exceptional products and services to customers.
Cintas Corporation, headquartered in Cincinnati, is a Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS. They provide products and services that help over one million businesses maintain clean, safe, and professional environments.
