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FORTUNE Names Cintas Corporation One of America’s Most Innovative Companies in 2025
The business services leader makes its inaugural debut on the list for its ability to develop innovative products, streamline processes, and cultivate a
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nThe business services leader makes its inaugural debut on the list for its ability to develop innovative products, streamline processes, and cultivate a forward-thinking corporate culture.\n\n CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nCintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been named by FORTUNE as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies in 2025. This prestigious award recognizes organizations that lead the charge in fostering creativity, advancing technology, and driving transformational change. This is Cintas' inaugural appearance on the third edition of FORTUNE’s list.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250415115539/en/This is Cintas' inaugural appearance on the third edition of FORTUNE’s list.\n\"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,\" said Todd Schneider, President and CEO of Cintas. \"We have a spirit of positive discontent, which drives us to continually evolve and improve our products and services to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. Through innovation, we strive to set the highest standards in our industry and deliver exceptional products and services to our customers.\"\n\nFORTUNE and Statista selected America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 based on three dimensions:\n\n\nProduct Innovation: This comprises the regular introduction of new products or services and the regular improvement of existing products and services. The number and relevance of industrial property rights in the form of patents are also part of this dimension.\n\n\nProcess Innovation: This refers to the development and use of new and innovative technologies and production processes as well as the innovative use of digitalization and the resulting opportunities.\n\n\nInnovation Culture: This measures to what extent a company fosters a spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity, encouraging their employees to take initiative and develop new ideas.\n\n\nThe 300 U.S. companies with the highest scores based on these three dimensions were then selected for the list of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025.\n\nTo view the complete listing of FORTUNE’s 2025 America’s Most Innovative Companies, click here.\n\nAbout Cintas Corporation\n\nCintas Corporation helps more ...