RITZ history was written over generations. Proud to be a family-owned and operated business, John Ritzenthaler Company (JRC) has always maintained a small, friendly company culture that adheres to our motto: “Makes Lasting Friends.”
In 1892, the company was founded by Mr. John Ritzenthaler, a young and ambitious immigrant, pursuing the American Dream in New York City. JRC started out as an importer of fine cleaning cloths from Belgium. John Ritzenthaler branded his products “RITZ”.