Established in 1959, ALCO is a manufacturer of a variety of cleaning compounds and janitor equipment/supplies. It manufactures its products under the Mandala Brand Products label. It also distributes national brand lines, such as Proctor & Gamble, Spartan Chemical. The firm also distributes cleaning accessories, such as Windsor equipment, mops, floor pads, matting, trash liners, paper products and dishwashers. Located in Akron, Ohio, it offers a range of other products, such as brooms, brushes and accessories, can liners, chemicals, etc. It serves a number of industries, including schools, health care, hospitals and nursing homes, restaurants, food processing and others.