UniFirst Corp., Wilmington, MA, announced the grand opening of its latest state-of-the-art uniform service and processing facility in London, Ontario, Canada. The facility, located at 2365 Innovation Drive, 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.
Wildman Business Group recently welcomed U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) and Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) to its headquarters in Warsaw, IN. Josh Wildman, the company’s third-generation CEO, has helped grow the family-owned business into a leading industrial laundry serving the Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio markets.
Wildman Business Group, Warsaw, IN, recently announced the acquisition of Ionia, MI-based Advantage Linen Supply. The acquisition will add to Wildman’s WM Uniform business in Western Michigan, according to a news release.
On Aug. 14, U.S. Linen & Uniform, Richland, WA, marked its 80th anniversary. The company got its start on Aug. 14, 1944, as Richland Laundry & Dry Cleaning after Harvey Stoller won the bid to provide laundry service to the government town of Richland.
Vestis Corp., Atlanta, recently announced the addition of Bill Seward as the company’s COO, effective Sept. 1; and Peter Rego as senior vice president of sales, effective immediately. Reporting directly to CEO Kim Scott, both Seward and Rego will assume responsibility for key aspects of the company’s strategic plan to achieve high-quality growth, efficient operations, disciplined capital allocation and a performance-driven culture.
The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recently recognized the Cintas Rental Division location in Reno, NV, for successful renewal as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) participant. The program recognizes employers and staff members who have implemented effective safety-and-health-management systems and maintain injury-and-illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their industry.
CLEAN Linen & Workwear recently announced the grand reopening of its Banbury, England, facility, a significant leap forward in the company’s mission to provide top-tier workwear and PPE processing services. This transformation is the result of a substantial £1.9 million ($2.4 million) investment, turning the 24,000-square-foot space into a cutting-edge hub under the Alsco Uniforms brand.
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) recently submitted a Congressional Record (CR) to honor Continental Linen Services’ (CLS) 125th anniversary.
After 23 years of service at CITY Laundering Co., Oelwein, IA, Marie Suhr recently announced her retirement.
UniFirst Corp., Wilmington, MA, recently held its annual Ronald D. Croatti Memorial Golf Tournament at Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, MA. The tournament raised nearly $50,000 this year and attracted more than 90 golfers and 30 corporate sponsors. The funds will be donated to five local charities and bring the total amount UniFirst has raised throughout the years to more than $200,000, according to a news release.
