New facility designed to enhance uniform
services across Southwestern
Ontario
WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 9,
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, announced the grand opening of
its latest state-of-the-art uniform service and processing facility
in London, Ontario. The facility,
located at 2365 Innovation Drive, London,
Ontario, marks a significant investment in the region and
underscores UniFirst's commitment to supporting businesses across
London, Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener, Chatham, Windsor, and surrounding areas with enhanced
service capabilities.
The 56,000 square-foot-facility is equipped with advanced
processing technology designed to optimize the quality and
efficiency of uniform cleaning, maintenance, and delivery. With a
focus on sustainability, the plant incorporates several
environmentally friendly features, including energy-efficient
systems and water conservation measures, aligning with UniFirst's
ongoing commitment to reducing its environmental footprint.
The new facility will serve nearly 2000 customers across
Southwestern Ontario, providing a
range of services, including uniform and workwear rental,
laundering, and maintenance, as well as facility products and
services for industries spanning healthcare, hospitality, food
processing, manufacturing, and more. The plant employs
approximately 80 residents, contributing to the economic growth of
the London community.
"We are thrilled to open our new facility in London, Ontario, which will allow us to better
serve our customers in this region with the highest levels of
service and efficiency," said Steven
Sintros, UniFirst President and CEO. "Our state-of-the-art
facility represents our commitment to continuous improvement and
our promise to always deliver to the communities where we
operate."
Michelle Clarke, General Manager,
added, "This new plant is a testament to our team's hard work and
dedication to our customers. We're excited to bring the latest in
uniform service technology to Southwestern Ontario and to provide our
customers with the reliable, high-quality service they've come to
expect from UniFirst."
The grand opening event will take place on September 10, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony
scheduled at 11 a.m. ET. Special
guests include London Mayor
Josh Morgan, representatives from
the London Economic Development Corporation, UniFirst executives,
and employees will be in attendance to celebrate this milestone.
The event will conclude with a facility tour followed by light
refreshments.
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. Follow UniFirst on Social
Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram.
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