UniFirst Plans Grand Opening at New LA-Area Plant

UniFirst Corp. will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 30 to mark the opening of its new 73,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art industrial laundry in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The facility in Los Angeles County has created more than 100 jobs, according to a news release.

The plant features the latest innovations in textile services technology and automation, and it was developed to accommodate a growing customer base in metro Los Angeles, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Anaheim and surrounding areas, the release said.

“Our LA plant is an engineering showpiece,” says Steven Sintros, UniFirst president and CEO. “The new facility features the latest technologies and high-tech processing systems that are among the most advanced in the textile service industry. This will allow us to continually improve our managed uniform programs for our customers’ benefit, so they consistently receive the very best services possible.”

The facility supports greater energy efficiency through investments that include heat-reclaiming equipment, latest-generation warehouse lighting and contemporary rooftop HVAC units. All cleaning formulas and detergents are 100% environmentally friendly.

“We’re extremely excited to bring this world-class operation to the Greater Los Angeles market,” said General Manager Anthony Ortega. “Our LA operation is the culmination of all the technological advancements we’ve made over the years, serving as a model for new UniFirst servicing operations to come, and reinforces our ongoing commitment to quality, efficiency and industry-leading customer service. It also represents UniFirst’s long-term commitment to the local business community, the surrounding regions and the state of California.”

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