History

Robinson Solutions has grown from a family-based business to a corporation with a presence in Canada, the US and Mexico. Our story, illustrated in the following timeline, demonstrates how focused client service, in-depth expertise and the drive to continually improve form the foundation for business success.

1967 – Bernie Robinson becomes Kingston Branch Manager for an Ottawa-based janitorial supply company
1980 – Robinson Sanitation is incorporated
1985 – Robinson Sanitation acquires Peterborough/Oshawa Janitorial Supply Business
1989 – Robinson Sanitation acquires Toronto Janitorial Supply Business
1993 – Robinson Solutions is created as a Management Services Business
1995 – Awarded first Automotive Services Contract with GM in Oshawa
1999 – Expand operations into the United States and Mexico
2001 – Robinson Solutions is acquired by Tyco Fire & Security
2002 – Robinson Distribution is acquired by Swish Cleaning & Maintenance
2002 – Awarded Pre-Manufacturing Services Contract with Goodyear
2005 – Robinson Solutions re-acquired from Tyco Fire & Security
2005 – Robinson Solutions acquires Caligo Canada from Newalta and expands into Western Ontario
2006 – Robinson Solutions starts the Building Systems Group to complement its Manufacturing Support and Facility Support Groups.