April 7 ribbon
cutting planned for the innovative facility poised to maximize
service levels
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 24,
2022 /CNW/ -- UniFirst
Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing
customized business uniform programs, facility service products,
and first aid and safety services, is hosting a ribbon-cutting
ceremony on Thursday, April 7, 2022,
at 10:30 a.m. EDT to celebrate the
grand opening of its new 66,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art
industrial laundry plant at 6162 Enterprise Park Dr. in
Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Developed to accommodate a growing customer base in Chattanooga and surrounding communities, the
new customer-servicing plant features the latest innovations in
textile services technologies and automation. The advanced
operation and its team of 80 employees will provide local
businesses with personalized service programs for uniforms and
workwear, as well as facility service products like floor mats and
mops, wipers and towels, and restroom products. All employees from
our smaller facility in Chattanooga have transitioned to the new
location, and an increase in staff by about seven percent is
expected over the next few years to accommodate projected growth
rates.
"Our new Chattanooga facility
is at the forefront of the latest advances in uniform and textile
service technologies and innovation," said UniFirst president and
CEO, Steven Sintros. "The
combination of the facility's high-tech processing systems and our
staff of dedicated uniforms and services experts will allow us to
maximize service levels to area business customers."
Spanning seven acres, the new facility also has an eye on the
"greener" side of operations, supporting greater energy
efficiencies through investments that include heat reclaiming
equipment, contemporary rooftop HVAC units, latest-generation
machinery that requires fewer natural resources (gas, electric,
water, and detergents) for the production and hygienic laundering
of garments and textiles, and eco-conscious warehouse and office
lighting. In addition, all cleaning formulas and detergents are
100% environmentally friendly, and natural light throughout the
plant offers a positive employee boost to the workday while saving
on energy.
"We are excited to bring this world-class operation to the
Greater Chattanooga markets to
serve our local customer base," said General Manager Timothy Spencer. "Our Chattanooga facility
houses the very best of all the technological advancements we've
made over the years and serves as a model for future UniFirst
servicing operations. It also reinforces our ongoing commitment to
delivering the highest-quality uniform products and personalized
service to our local customers for many years to come."
The grand opening ceremony is expected to include
representatives from the local community as well as UniFirst
executives and staff. The event will conclude with a tour of the
new facility and a catered lunch.
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, as well as the delivery of facility service programs.
Together with its subsidiaries, the company also provides first aid
and safety products, and manages specialized garment programs for
the cleanroom and nuclear industries. UniFirst manufactures its own
branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products; and
with 260 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and
14,000 employee Team Partners, the company outfits more than 2
million workers each business day. For more information, contact
UniFirst at 800.455.7654 or visit UniFirst.com.
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