UniFirst Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Ontario

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.

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. The plant incorporates several environmentally friendly features, including energy-efficient systems and water-conservation measures.

The new facility will serve nearly 2,000 customers across Southwestern Ontario. The plant employs approximately 80 people, the release noted.

“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, the general manager of the London facility, added that, “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 took place on Sept. 10, with an 11 a.m. EDT ribbon-cutting ceremony. Special guests included London Mayor Josh Morgan, representatives from the London Economic Development Corp., UniFirst executives and employees. The event concluded with a facility tour followed by light refreshments.