Mission Opens New Bay Area Plant

Mission Linen Supply recently built and opened a new, 100,000-square-foot LEED-certified facility in Newark, CA. The plant is capable of processing more than 70 million lbs. of textiles annually. The new facility will provide services to customers throughout the San Francisco Bay area, according to a news release.

Described as a “state-of-the-art facility,” the plant leverages the latest advances in equipment technology and automation. It’s also designed to protect the environment. The plant uses less than .85 gallons of water per pound. It also features solar panels, is equipped with energy-efficient light sources and recycles wastewater. In addition, one quarter of the plant’s fleet delivery vehicles run on alternative fuels, the release said.

“We’re thrilled about the opportunities this new facility creates,” said John Ross, Mission’s president and CEO. “Not only will it allow us to bring our industry-leading expertise, commitment to sustainability and wide selection of products to new customers in the Bay Area, but it will also help us provide even better service for many of our existing local accounts.”

The Newark plant is Mission’s 44th location. The company’s other facilities are in California, Arizona, Texas, Oregon and New Mexico. Each of these locations, including Newark, offer textile rental services, items for direct purchase and e-commerce solutions. In addition, Mission provides cleaning products, floor mats, restroom supplies and more. Mission also collaborates with customers to monitor inventory, evaluate product usage and determine the most cost-effective supply programs, the release said.