Innovative industrial laundry facility poised to efficiently
serve metro Detroit area
businesses
WILMINGTON, Mass., April 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation
(NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized
business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid
and safety services, is hosting a ribbon-cutting event on
Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. EDT to celebrate the grand opening of its
new 70,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art uniform service and
processing facility.
UniFirst—Taylor, Michigan industrial laundry facility
ribbon-cutting event set for Friday, May 3,
2024, at 11 a.m. EDT
Developed to accommodate a rapidly growing customer base in the
Taylor and Metro Detroit areas,
the new plant is one of the most technologically advanced
operations in North America,
featuring the latest innovations in textile services technologies
and automation. The new operation and its team of approximately 100
on-site employees provide local business with personalized service
programs for uniforms and workwear, as well as facility
service products like floor mats and mops, wipers and towels, and
restroom and ancillary business products.
"Our flagship operation in Taylor,
Michigan is at the forefront of the latest advances in
uniform and textile service technologies and innovation,"
says UniFirst president and CEO Steven
Sintros. "Our expansion in this important market will allow
us to maximize service levels to local business customers allowing
us to always deliver exceptional service and customized
products."
Spanning nine acres, the new facility supports greater energy
efficiencies through investments that include heat reclaiming
equipment, contemporary rooftop HVAC units, and the
latest-generation high efficiency machinery using less of gas,
electric, water, and detergents while producing hygienically
laundered garments and textiles. This eco-conscious approach
extends to our cleaning formulas and detergents that are
environmentally friendly while natural light throughout the plant
offers a better employee experience while saving energy.
"We're thrilled to be bringing this world-class operation to the
Metro Detroit market," said UniFirst General Manager,
Earl Harris. "I'm proud that our
Taylor facility houses the very
best of all the technological advancements we've made over the
years and is a flagship for future UniFirst servicing operations.
It also reinforces our ongoing commitment to always deliver
quality, efficiency, and industry-leading customer service, and
represents UniFirst's long-term commitment to the local business
community."
The grand opening ceremony is expected to include Taylor Mayor Timothy Wooley, Wayne County Sheriff Ray Washington, Chief of Staff for Wayne County Sheriff Michael Turner, President and CEO of the
Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce Ronald Hinrichs,
as well as UniFirst executives and staff. The event will conclude
with a tour of the new facility and lunch.
About UniFirst
Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:
UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of
uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well
as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its
subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garment programs
for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering
with leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded
workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its five
company-owned ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities. With
more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations,
and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the Company outfits more
than 2 million workers every day. For additional information,
contact UniFirst at 888.296.2740 or visit UniFirst.com.
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