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UniFirst Earns 2021 OH&S Award for Armorex FR Enhanced Visibility Safety Coveralls
UniFirst was awarded Occupational Health & Safety’s 2021 Platinum Industrial Hygiene Award in the Protective Clothing category for their Armorex FR (Flame Resistant) Enhanced Visibility Coveralls
Read ArticleSpring Cleaning: Four Steps to Re-Establishing a Clean and Safe Workplace
Though many of our nation’s workplaces have been much quieter and far less trafficked in recent months due to COVID-19 restrictions, National Cleaning Week (March 28 – April 4) and the gradual return to normalcy and on-site, 40-hour work weeks bring new meaning and importance to the term spring cleaning.
Read ArticleUniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet Driven by Chase Elliott to Make 2021 NASCAR Debut on Sunday, March 14
UniFirst will be debuting a revamped design of the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, driven by 2020 Cup Series Champion Chase Elliott
Read ArticleHygienically Clean Uniforms Provide Safer Work and Home Environments
UniFirst has long offered hygienically clean laundering as part of its managed uniform rental services
Read ArticleUniFirst No. 9 Chevy’s New Paint Scheme Unveiled for the 2021 NASCAR Season
UniFirst has unveiled a revamped paint scheme for their UniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE. The car will once again be piloted by defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott for three races during the 2021 season.
Read ArticleUniFirst Adds Electrostatic Disinfecting Services as Businesses and Schools Reopen Nationwide
UniFirst is now providing added value and peace of mind to companies and schools in four select locations throughout the U.S. with the recent addition of electrostatic (E-Spray) disinfecting services.
Read ArticleUniFirst Debuts New WonderWink INDY Line of Healthcare Scrubs for Uniform Service Programs
UniFirst is proud to introduce the addition of a ground-breaking line of healthcare garments to its core uniform service offerings: WonderWink INDY™ scrubs.
Read ArticleCustomer Service Excellence: UniFirst Names 2020 Aldo Croatti Award Winners
UniFirst has named six Route Service Representatives (RSRs) as their 2020 recipients of the prestigious Aldo Croatti Award.
Read ArticleUniFirst Commissions Water Recycling System at California Laundry Facility to Advance Resource Conservation and Sustainability Goals
Uniform and workwear services company prioritizes environmental stewardship with latest infrastructure project at Ontario, Calif., laundry facility.
Read ArticleUniFirst Names 2020 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship Recipients
UniFirst recently announced the 2020 recipients of their Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarships
Read ArticleUniFirst Donates Over a Quarter of a Million Protective Face Masks to Support Small Business Revitalization Across North America
UniFirst has spent the summer supporting small business revitalization in regions across the United States, Mexico, and Canada through a comprehensive donation totaling more than 250,000 protective face masks
Read ArticleUniFirst Wins 2020 Stevie Award for Customer Service Training Program
UniFirst was presented with a Silver Stevie® Award in the Customer Service & Call Center category at the 14th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
Read ArticleUniFirst No. 9 Chevy Driven by Chase Elliott to Make Final 2020 NASCAR Appearance on Sunday
The No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, driven by NASCAR's most popular driver, Chase Elliott, will make its third and final appearance of the 2020 season at the South Point 400 on Sunday, September 27, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada
Read ArticleUniFirst Named to Barron’s 2020 List of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the U.S.
UniFirst has been included for the second year in a row on Barron’s third annual list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the United States.
Read ArticleUniFirst Wins 2020 APEX Award of Publication Excellence for New Collection of Industry-Specific Mini Catalogs
UniFirst has earned the 2020 APEX Award of Publication Excellence for the development and design of the company’s new series of industry-specific mini product sales catalogs.
Read ArticleUniFirst Earns Spot on Selling Power's Annual 50 Best Companies to Sell for List
UniFirst has been named on Selling Power magazines 2020 list of the 50 Best Companies to Sell for. This is the 17th consecutive year UniFirst has been included on the list.
Read ArticleUniFirst Corporation Partners with HOLT Renewables to Install Solar Power System at San Antonio Facility
Uniforms and workwear services company installs on-site renewable energy source to reduce power demand and annual utility costs.
Read ArticleChase Elliott Drives UniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet to Victory Lane; Earns $1 Million Prize at NASCAR All-Star Race
UniFirst celebrated NASCAR driver Chase Elliott’s first-place finish while driving the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE at the All-Star Race.
Read ArticleUniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet Driven by Chase Elliott to Make Second NASCAR Appearance on July 15
The No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, driven by NASCAR's most popular driver, Chase Elliott, will make its second appearance of the 2020 season at the NASCAR All-Star Race on Wednesday, July 15, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.
Read ArticleUniFirst Finds New Ways to Celebrate Its 19th Annual Founder's Day Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Founder's Day is the day each year when the 260-plus locations of UniFirst Corporation across North America celebrate the memory and business values of company founder Aldo Croatti.
Read ArticleUniFirst Human Resources Director Catalina Dongo Selected as YWCA Tribute to Women Honoree
Catalina Dongo, Human Resources Director for UniFirst Corporation, was selected by the YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts as a 2020 Honoree for their annual Tribute to Women awards.
Read ArticleUniFirst Joins Washington State Mask Challenge
UniFirst donates professional laundering services to deliver thousands of hygienically clean face masks to Washingtonians.
Read ArticleUniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet Driven by Chase Elliott to Make NASCAR Debut in Phoenix on Sunday
UniFirst will be debuting the all-new No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, driven by NASCAR's most popular driver, Chase Elliott, on Sunday, March 8, at Phoenix Raceway.
Read ArticleUniFirst Becomes a Primary Sponsor of NASCAR Driver Chase Elliott
UniFirst is unveiling a new car and driver for the 2020 season. Six-time Cup Series winner, Chase Elliot, will be at the helm of the all-new No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE.
Read ArticleUniFirst to Donate More Than $2 Million Worth of Work Clothing to the United Way
Donations of more than 79,000 items sent to United Way of Ohio Valley.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named to Newsweek's 2020 List of America's Best Customer Service Providers
UniFirst has been honored with Newsweek's America's Best Customer Service Provider Award for 2020.
Read ArticleCustomer Service Excellence at Every Turn: UniFirst Names 2019 Aldo Croatti Award Winners
UniFirst has selected seven route service representatives as the 2019 recipients of the prestigious Aldo Croatti Award, the most coveted of all UniFirst Corporation recognitions. Named after UniFirst's founder, the Aldo Croatti Award is presented to those RSRs who exemplify customer service excellence and satisfaction.
Read ArticleUniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Driver William Byron to Make Final 2019 NASCAR Season Appearance Together
The No. 24 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, driven by 2018 NASCAR Cup Series rookie of the year William Byron, will make its final appearance of the 2019 season.
Read ArticleUniFirst Honored for Upholding Workplace Diversity
UniFirst was once again recognized for its commitment to diversity from two different organizations—2020 Women on Boards and the TRSA (Textile Rental Services Association).
Read ArticleHendrick Motorsports Driver William Byron to Take on Charlotte's ROVAL in the UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Hendrick Motorsports driver William Bryon will return to the track this Sunday, Sept. 29, behind the wheel of the No. 24 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Charlotte Motor Speedway's ROVAL.
Read ArticleUniFirst Wins APEX Award for Publication Excellence for President's Club Promotional Mail Campaign
UniFirst has won a 2019 APEX Award of Excellence for the design and implementation of the company's recent President's Club promotional mail campaign.
Read ArticleUniFirst Lands a Top-10 Spot on Apparel Magazine's List of America's Leading Apparel Companies
UniFirst has secured the No. 9 spot on Apparel magazine's 'Top 50' apparel companies list.
Read ArticleUniFirst Earns Spot on Selling Power's Annual '50 Best Companies to Sell for' List
UniFirst has ranked on Selling Power magazine's 2019 list of the '50 Best Companies to Sell for.' This is the 16th consecutive year UniFirst has been included on the list.
Read ArticleUniFirst Celebrates 18th Annual Founder's Day
The company's 14,000-plus employee Team Partners honor the man who started the company on this day in 1936.
Read ArticleUniFirst Teams Up with Andretti Autosport and the No. 98 IndyCar Driven by Marco Andretti for Two July Races
UniFirst Corporation will be the primary sponsor of Marco Andretti's No. 98 IndyCar at the upcoming Honda Indy Toronto, and for the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio.
Read ArticleUniFirst Names 2019 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship Recipients
UniFirst Corporation announces the 2019 recipients of the company's Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti scholarships.
Read ArticleUniFirst Executive Vice President Cynthia Croatti Selected as YWCA Tribute to Women Honoree
Cynthia Croatti has been selected by the YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts as an Honoree for their Annual Tribute to Women awards luncheon, scheduled on Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Andover Country Club.
Read ArticleForbes Magazine Names UniFirst Corporation to its 2019 America's Best Employers List
UniFirst has been selected as one of "America's Best Large Employers for 2019". The list ranks the top 500 employers across 25 different industries in the United States.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named to Barron's 2019 List of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the United States
UniFirst has been included on Barron's second annual list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the United States.
Read ArticleGreen Guard First Aid & Safety Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Corporate Headquarters in St. Louis
Green Guard First Aid & Safety, a division of UniFirst Corporation, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new 55,000-square-foot corporate headquarters.
Read ArticleUniFirst Wins Stevie Award for Recruitment Initiative of the Year
UniFirst has won a Bronze Stevie® Award for its LEAP (Leadership, Education, and Performance) management development program in a new category for 2019—Sales Recruitment Initiative of the Year.
Read ArticleUniFirst Unveils No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Race Car for the 2019 NASCAR Season
UniFirst is gearing up for the 2019 racing season with the unveiling of an updated paint scheme for the No. 24 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by 2018 Cup rookie of the year and 2019 DAYTONA 500 pole winner William Byron.
Read ArticleUniFirst Employee Celebrates 50-Year Work Anniversary
UniFirst honored its longest serving full-time employee Team Partner, Mittie Barber, who recently celebrated her 50th anniversary with the company. UniFirst held a surprise celebration at the Dothan, Ala., plant where Ms. Barber works as a uniform and garment mender.
Read ArticleUniFirst Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New High Tech Industrial Laundry Facility in Santa Fe Springs, California
UniFirst is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new 73,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art industrial laundry plant in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. The new facility has created more than 100 jobs to service businesses in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Read ArticleTips to Help Businesses Beat the Flu Season
Flu season is back, and it can cost U.S. businesses billions of dollars in sick days and lost productivity if not carefully managed in an office environment or workplace. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. between December and February.
Read ArticleThe Top 10 Reasons Businesses Should Give the Gift of Employee Uniforms this Holiday Season
For many businesses, the holiday season is wrought with finding a special corporate gift to reward employees for a job well done. If businesses want to make a lasting impression this holiday season with a gift that keeps on giving, a managed workwear program just might be at the top of their list.
Read ArticleUniFirst Honored for Providing English Classes to Immigrant Workers
UniFirst has received a 2018 Business Leadership Award from English for New Bostonians. The award recognizes UniFirst's support of workplace English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes for its employee Team Partners.
Read ArticleDriving Customer Service Excellence: UniFirst Names 2018 Aldo Croatti Award Winners
Named after UniFirst's founder, the Aldo Croatti Award is presented to those RSRs who exemplify customer service excellence and satisfaction, while retaining 100% of their customers for an entire fiscal year. Remarkably, combined, these nine RSRs service more than 1,000 UniFirst business customers on a weekly basis.
Read ArticleWilliam Byron Takes the UniFirst No. 24 Camaro to Kansas Speedway for its Final Run of the 2018 NASCAR Season
The No. 24 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, driven by 20-year-old rookie of the year contender William Byron, will make its final appearance of the 2018 NASCAR season this Sunday, Oct. 21, in Kansas City, Kansas. The 400.5-mile, 267-lap race begins at 2 p.m. EDT and will be nationally televised on NBC.
Read ArticleThe UniFirst No. 24 Chevy Camaro and NASCAR Driver William Byron Head to Charlotte for Sunday's Race
20-year-old rookie of the year contender William Byron, returns to the track this Sunday, Sept. 30, for the Bank of America ROVAL 400.
Read ArticleVideo: Shirt and Lab Coat Pressing at UniFirst
Given our mission to uphold your business image for maximum market impact, UniFirst routinely presses all work shirts and lab coats as a complimentary service. <img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://unifirst.com/company/videos/free-shirt-and-lab-coat-pressing/free-shirt-and-lab-coat-pressing-sm.jpg"/> <br />
Read ArticleVideo: In-Plant Scanning at UniFirst
In-plant garment scanning at UniFirst uses the latest in bar code technology managed by our cutting-edge, proprietary, tracking software to help us deliver complete, on-time deliveries every time. <img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://unifirst.com/company/videos/in-plant-scanning/in-plant-scanning-sm.jpg"/> <br />
Read ArticleUniFirst Earns Top Rankings for 2018 in Both Selling Power and Apparel Magazines
UniFirst has again secured positions on both Selling Power magazine's annual list of the "50 Best Companies to Sell For" and Apparel magazine's "Top 50" apparel companies list
Read ArticleUniFirst Wins APEX Award for Publication Excellence for The Uniform Rental Catalog
UniFirst has won a 2018 APEX Award of Excellence for the cover design of the company's 2018 Uniform Rental Catalog ®.
Read ArticleUniFirst Celebrates 17th Annual Founder's Day
Founder's Day is the day each year when the over 250 locations of UniFirst across North America and in Europe celebrate the memory of company founder Aldo Croatti.
Read ArticleUniFirst Opens 34,000-square-foot Corporate Support Services Center in San Antonio
Founder's Day is the day each year when the over 250 locations of UniFirst across North America and in Europe celebrate the memory of company founder Aldo Croatti.
Read ArticleUniFirst Announces 2018 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship Recipients
UniFirst awards more than $60,000 in scholarships for 2018
Read ArticleThe New UniFirst No. 24 Car Driven by NASCAR Phenom William Byron Makes its Debut at Pocono Raceway on June 3
UniFirst will debut its all-new No. 24 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with William Byron behind the wheel on Sunday, June 3, at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania, as the company continues its partnership with 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports for the 2018 season.
Read Article10 Tips to Help Workers Stay Cool in the Heat of the Summer
Workers who are exposed to rising temperatures on the job, outdoors, or in hot indoor environments are at risk for several heat-related illnesses, ranging from heat rash and heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named a Winning Company for Second Consecutive Year by 2020 Women on Boards
UniFirst has been recognized for the second time in two years as a 2020 Women on Boards Winning Company. Winning companies are recognized for championing diversity with their Board of Directors by having 20 percent or more of their Board seats held by women.
Read ArticleUniFirst's Owensboro Distribution Center Celebrates 20 Years of Business Success in the Daviess County Area
UniFirst is holding a 20th anniversary celebration on March 29, beginning at 2 p.m., at its state-of-the-art Owensboro Distribution Center, located at 2801 UniFirst Drive, Owensboro, Ky., one of the area's largest employers with 445 employee Team Partners.
Read ArticleUniFirst Wins 2018 Stevie Award for Customer Service
Award-winning technology developed by UniFirst customer service representative. Company earns a Silver Stevie® Award in the Best Use of Technology in Customer Service category at the 12th annual Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service.
Read ArticleUniFirst Debuts Revolutionary MIMIX Line of Workwear in The Uniform Rental Catalog for 2018
UniFirst is debuting a revolutionary new line of workwear called MIMIX™ in the company's newly issued 2018 uniform rental catalog.
Read ArticleUniFirst Unveils New Race Car Design for Driver William Byron for the 2018 NASCAR Season
UniFirst, in partnership with 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports, is gearing up for the 2018 racing season with the unveiling of the all-new No. 24 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by 20-year-old phenom William Byron.
Read ArticleHow a Managed Uniform Program Can Help Protect Outdoor Workers from "Cold Stress"
As the winter season begins, keeping outdoor workers safe from falling air temperatures is a priority for many businesses across the country, even in regions that are not accustomed to frigid winter weather. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), exposing workers to extreme cold, near freezing temperatures, wet conditions, and wind chill are all considered risk factors for "cold stress."
Read ArticleDriving Superior Customer Service: UniFirst Names 2017 Aldo Croatti Award Winners
UniFirst Corporation has announced 13 route sales representatives (RSRs) as 2017 recipients of the prestigious Aldo Croatti Award, the most coveted of all UniFirst Corporation recognitions.
Read ArticleUniFirst Racing Returns for Back-to-Back NASCAR Races in October
Upcoming races will take place at the Kansas Speedway for the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 3 p.m. EST, and at the Martinsville Speedway in Virginia for the First Data 500 on October 29.
Read ArticleUniFirst Featured on Selling Power's '50 Best Companies to Sell For'
UniFirst has again secured a position among Selling Power magazine's annual list of the 50 Best Companies to Sell For. The 2017 ranking continues UniFirst's notable presence on the list every year since 2003.
Read ArticleRaising a Reader MA and UniFirst Announce Partnership to Support Early Literacy
Raising A Reader Massachusetts (MA) and UniFirst Corporation have announced a new partnership to bring the early literacy organization's signature Red Bag Book program to UniFirst employees, providing them with access to children's books at no charge and the opportunity for parents to learn reading techniques, regardless of their reading comfort level.
Read ArticleFormer UniFirst President and CEO Ronald D. Croatti Earns Uniform Industrys Highest Honor
Ronald D. Croatti, former chairman, president, and CEO of UniFirst Corporation, will receive the TRSA's (Textile Rental Services Association) 2017 Operator Lifetime Achievement Award.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named No. 18 in Apparel Magazine's Annual Top 50 Apparel Companies List
UniFirst has been named No. 18 in America's top 50 apparel companies by Apparel magazine, a leading international resource for the global apparel industry.
Read ArticleUniFirst Corporation Names Steven S. Sintros President and Chief Executive Officer
Tenured executive to oversee operations after passing of former company leader.
Read ArticleUniFirst Honors Two Great Leaders at 16th Annual Founder's Day
This year's celebration had particular meaning, as they also honored Aldo Croatti's son, Ronald D. Croatti, UniFirst's most recent chairman, CEO, and president, who passed away on May 23, 2017.
Read ArticleUniFirst CEO Ronald D. Croatti Posthumously Named by Glassdoor as a Highest Rated CEO in 2017
Former UniFirst Corporation CEO, Ronald D. Croatti, who passed away in May 2017, has posthumously won a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award recognizing the Highest Rated CEOs for 2017.
Read ArticleUniFirst Announces 2017 Aldo Croatti and Ronald Croatti Scholarship Recipients
UniFirst announces the 2017 recipients of the company's Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship programs.
Read ArticleUniFirst Announces the Passing of President and CEO Ronald D. Croatti
UniFirst earlier today announced the passing of Ronald D. Croatti, the company's chairman, president, and chief executive officer (CEO), as a result of complications associated with pneumonia.
Read ArticleTV Show Goes Behind the Scenes With UniFirst
UniFirst has been selected as the 'best' in the uniform and facility services industry. As such, the company will be featured in an upcoming episode of the popular television show World's Greatest...!
Read ArticleUniFirst and Hendrick Motorsports Continue Partnership in 2017 NASCAR Season
The No. 5 UniFirst Chevrolet SS returns to the NASCAR track for the Talladega 500 on Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. EDT, at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. UniFirst is continuing its partnership with Hendrick Motorsports for the 2017 NASCAR season as a primary sponsor of the No. 5 car driven by Kasey Kahne.
Read ArticleUniFirst Helps Eliminate the 'Spring' in Spring Cleaning
Facility managers can virtually eliminate that once-a-year challenge and address facility needs on a routine basis with a managed facility service program to help ensure clean and well-maintained buildings throughout every season.
Read ArticleUniFirst Wins Two 2017 Stevie Awards for Sales Training Programs
UniFirst was presented with two Bronze Stevie® Awards in the Sales Training or Coaching Program of the Year category at the eleventh annual Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service.
Read ArticleUniFirst Wins Bronze in 2016 Best in Biz Awards
UniFirst has been named a bronze winner in the Film or Video of the Year category by the Best in Biz Awards. Best in Biz is the only independent business awards program judged by members of the press and industry analysts.
Read ArticleDelivering the Best: UniFirst Announces 2016 Aldo Croatti Award Winners
Named after UniFirst's founder, the Aldo Croatti Award is presented to those RSRs who exemplify unparalleled customer service and satisfaction while retaining 100% of their customers for an entire fiscal year. <img align="left" hspace="5" src="//www.unifirst.com/company/press-releases/images/aldo-croatti-award-winners-2016-rss.jpg"/> <br />
Read ArticleUniFirst and Hendrick Motorsports Strike Eight-Year Sponsorship Agreement
UniFirst and 11-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports have reached an eight-year agreement that will make the workwear and textile service company a primary sponsor of the No. 5 Chevrolet SS driven by Kasey Kahne. <img align="left" hspace="5" src="//www.unifirst.com/company/press-releases/images/hendrick-motorsport-number-5-chevrolet-ss-tn.jpg"/> <br />
Read ArticleUniFirst Announces Acquisition of Arrow Uniform
UniFirst has completed the acquisition of Arrow Uniform (Arrow) for approximately $122 million. The deal is structured as an asset acquisition, with UniFirst acquiring essentially all of Arrow's assets and virtually none of its liabilities.
Read ArticleUniFirst Ranked No. 10 Best Company to Sell For
UniFirst Corporation has again secured a position in the top ten among Selling Power magazine's annual list of 50 Best Companies to Sell For. <img align="left" hspace="5" src="//www.unifirst.com/company/press-releases/images/selling-power-magazine-ranks-unifirst-10th-best-company-tn.jpg"/> <br />
Read ArticleUniFirst Named No. 12 in Apparel Magazine's Annual Top 50 Apparel Companies List
For the tenth consecutive year, UniFirst has been named one of America's top 50 apparel companies by Apparel magazine, a leading international resource for the global apparel industry. <img align="left" hspace="5" src="//www.unifirst.com/company/press-releases/images/unifirst-top-apparel-company-in-america-tn.jpg"/> <br />
Read ArticleUniFirst Celebrates 80 Years in Business at 15th Annual Founder's Day
It's the day when the over 225 locations of UniFirst across North America celebrate the memory of company founder Aldo Croatti. The company's 12,000-plus employee Team Partners take a break from their busy schedules and join together to honor the man who started the billion-dollar uniform service and supply company on July 12, 1936. And this year's celebration was extra special, as they also recognized 80 years in business. <img align="left" hspace="5" src="//www.unifirst.com/company/press-releases/images/unifirst-80-years-in-business-tn.jpg"/> <br />
Read ArticleSpecialized UniFirst Garment Services for Healthcare and Food Industries Excel in Lab Analysis
Scientific testing by an independent laboratory has proven that specialized laundering processes offered by UniFirst to clean and maintain both healthcare and food industry garments can reduce bacterial contamination levels on workwear by greater than 99.9 percent. <img align="left" hspace="5" src="//www.unifirst.com/company/press-releases/images/hygienically-laundered-lab-coat-tn.jpg"/> <br />
Read ArticleUniFirst Offers Customers Access To Online Safety Training Courses
UniFirst is now offering online safety training courses to help meet OSHA, HAZCOM, HR/occupational, environmental health and safety (EHS), and other workplace training requirements. <img align="left" hspace="5" src="//www.unifirst.com/company/press-releases/images/online-safety-training-tn.jpg"/> <br />
Read ArticleUniFirst Donates $850,000 in Clothing to Global Outreach Efforts in Haiti
UniFirst donates nearly 34,500 garments (valued at over $850,000) to aid relief initiatives in Haiti through Global Outreach Haiti, a member of Global Outreach International's Caribbean efforts. <img align="left" hspace="5" src="//www.unifirst.com/company/press-releases/images/haiti-clothing-donation-tn.jpg"/> <br />
Read ArticleVideo: Protecting Your Workers with Flame Resistant Garments
Keep your workers safe. Stay in compliance. Avoid costly fines and liability. Reduce your worry with a managed flame resistant uniform rental program from UniFirst. <img align="left" hspace="5" src="//www.unifirst.com/company/videos/flame-resistant-clothes-protect-your-workers/fr-clothing-protects-workers-tn.jpg"/> <br />
Read ArticleUniFirst Named a Winning Company by 2020 Women on Boards
UniFirst named a 2020 Women on Boards Winning Company. Winning Companies champion board diversity by having 20 percent or more of their board seats held by women.
Read ArticleUniFirst Wins 2016 Stevie Award for Customer Service
UniFirst earns a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Back-Office Customer Service Team of the Year category at the tenth annual Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service.
Read ArticleUniFirst Corporation Releases 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
UniFirst released its inaugural corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, which outlines the extensive social and environmental programs aimed at enhancing the company's sustainability and strengthening the local communities.
Read ArticleTop Seven Reasons Businesses Choose a Uniform Rental Service Program
Uniform programs have long been a tool in helping improve and maintain business image by effectively promoting a company brand and projecting a professional image. And research continues to support an overall consumer preference for being serviced by uniformed employees.
Read ArticleExcellence in Customer Service: UniFirst Announces 2015 Aldo Croatti Award Winners
Named after UniFirst's founder, the Aldo Croatti Award is presented to those RSRs who exemplify unparalleled customer service and satisfaction while retaining 100% of their customers for an entire fiscal year.
Read ArticleMeet the Inaugural Class of Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship Recipients
We are excited to announce the first-ever recipients of the Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship - founded this year to further expand UniFirst's dedication to academic and professional enrichment.
Read ArticleDon't Take Contaminated Work Home with You
Laundering your work uniforms at home may seem sensible, so why shouldn't you? According to studies, many workers regularly expose their families to potential health risks and don't know it.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named the 6th Best Company to Sell For
UniFirst has again secured a position in the top ten among Selling Power magazine's annual list of 50 Best Companies to Sell For. Finishing only six points behind the number one position, the 2015 ranking highlights UniFirst's notable and consistent climb over the past four years, beginning in 2012 when the company was ranked number 17, and marks UniFirst's second year in a row finishing in the top ten.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named No. 9 in Apparel Magazine Annual Top 50
For the ninth consecutive year, UniFirst has been named one of America's top 50 apparel companies by Apparel magazine, a leading international resource for the global apparel industry. Securing the No. 9 spot, the 2015 ranking represents UniFirst's highest position on the list to date.
Read ArticleUniFirst Founder's Day Celebration Recognizes CEO's 50 Years
It's the one day each year that all 12,000 employee Team Partners at the over 225 locations of UniFirst Corporation across North America stop working. It's Founder's Day and they collectively take a break from their busy schedules coming together to honor the memory of Aldo Croatti.
Read ArticleUniFirst Corporation Announces 2015 Aldo Croatti Scholarship Recipients
UniFirst is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2015 Aldo Croatti Scholarship. The scholarship, named for UniFirst's founder, was established to encourage and assist children of UniFirst employee Team Partners in their academic pursuits.
Read ArticleUniFirst Teams with VF Imagewear to Sponsor Richard Childress Racing Team in NASCAR XFINITY Series Race
UniFirst teams with VF Imagewear to sponsor the Richard Childress Racing (RCR) No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro in the July 18 NASCAR XFINITY Series Sta-Green 200 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named to the 2015 Leadership 500 Excellence Awards for Management Development Program
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) was chosen as a recipient of the 2015 Leadership 500 Excellence Awards for outstanding achievements and innovation in leadership development and programs.
Read ArticleUniFirst Awarded Contracted Supplier Status by Premier, Inc. for Uniforms and Facility Service Products
The UniFirst program available to Premier members offers a wide selection of healthcare uniforms, lab coats, and other clothing items for rental programs or for direct purchase. UniFirst rental programs outfit members' employees in the work clothing of choice, provide scheduled pickups and deliveries, and handle hygienic cleanings, garment repairs and replacements.
Read ArticleCould a Uniform Program Help Your Team Avoid Decision Fatigue?
The benefits of managed business uniform programs are many: they create a positive business image; build brand awareness; foster team spirit; and can instill a sense of pride and responsibility.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named Winner in Apparel Design Awards with New Performance Polo
UniFirst has been named the winner for Best Polo in the 2014 Wearables Apparel Design Awards, bringing high performance comfort to the workplace with the UniSport performance polo.
Read ArticleUniFirst CEO Named Executive of the Year by Best in Biz Awards 2014
Ronald Croatti, president and CEO of UniFirst Corporation, a leading provider of work uniforms and facility services to businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada, has been named the Gold winner in the Executive of the Year category for the Best in Biz Awards 2014, the highest level of distinction awarded.
Read ArticleTips for Employers to Help Protect Outdoor Winter Workers
When winter arrives, it's extremely important to recognize the risks and hazards that come with working outside in cold climates. Cold air, water, and snow not only draw heat from the body, cold weather also forces the body to work harder to maintain its temperature. Failure to understand or prepare for the winter dangers can pose great risks.
Read ArticleBeyond Customer Service, UniFirst Announces 2014 Aldo Croatti Award Winners
It is the most coveted of all UniFirst Corporation recognitions. And out of the thousands of UniFirst route sales representatives (RSRs) in the U.S and Canada, only ten have earned this distinction for 2014.
Read ArticleBusinesses and Individuals Play Key Roles in Protection against Flu
It's not possible to predict what this flu season will be like. The timing, severity, and length of the season vary year to year. But you can predict that the flu will spread.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named 2014 Top Ten Best Company to Sell For
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and protective clothing throughout the U.S. and Canada, has been named one of the 50 Best Companies to Sell For by Selling Power magazine for a third year in a row.
Read Article10 Tips for Keeping Roadway Workers Safer
As governments rebuild aging highways, experts are calling for a stronger focus on worksite safety, particularly pertaining to high visibility workwear.
Read ArticleWork Uniforms: Say Hello to the Halo Effect
Consumers overwhelmingly view employees who wear personalized company uniforms as being more professional, knowledgeable, and reliable than their non-uniformed counterparts.
Read ArticleUniFirst's Prestige Packaging Helps Keep Healthcare Costs in Check
Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., a distributor of over-the-counter (OTC) medications to more than 100,000 convenience stores and retailers worldwide, has presented Prestige Packaging, a division of UniFirst Corporation, with its '2013 Supplier of the Year' award.
Read ArticleTen Tips for Identifying Quality Uniforms and Workwear
Workers who dress in clean, attractive uniforms leave customers with positive impressions that help support the company's bottom line.
Read ArticleHow to Keep Cold and Flu Infections Out of Your Life
If you want to avoid catching a cold or the flu this winter season, keep yourself and your surroundings as hygienically clean as possible.
Read ArticleNew Wrangler Workwear™ Rental Programs Now Offered by UniFirst
UniFirst customers now have a wider selection of apparel offerings to choose from as the result of a new partnership formed with Wrangler Workwear.
Read ArticleThe Importance of Employee Uniform Colors
The color of employee shirts and pants, such as those pictured here manufactured by UniFirst Corporation, can help reinforce a strategic business image.
Read ArticleEnhancing Your Brand Can Energize Sales
To improve sales, marketing professionals recommend that businesses enhance their brands. One way is through custom branded uniforms.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named a Best Company to Sell For by Selling Power Magazine
UniFirst Corporation once again named one of the "50 Best Companies to Sell For" in North America by Selling Power magazine in 2013.
Read ArticleUniFirst CEO Reveals 'Secret Formula' for his Company's Success
UniFirst's secret formula is its people, or Team Partners, and their highly focused customer service disciplines that call for developing Customers for Life.
Read ArticleUniFirst Flame Resistant Work Clothing Saves Lives
Flame resistant workwear is designed to resist ignition and be almost immediately self-extinguishing to prevent or limit body burns from arc flash hazards.
Read ArticleUniFirst Innovates Work Uniforms for Comfort and Style
Today a wide range of synthetic fabrics can be found in all types of work apparel, but it hasn't always been that way.
Read ArticleMassachusetts Energy Official Pays Kudos To UniFirst
UniFirst received kudos from Massachusetts' top environmental official for measures it has in place to being a more environmentally-friendly company.
Read ArticleUniFirst Sends Care Packages to U.S. Soldiers Serving in Middle East
U.S. military soldiers serving in Afghanistan to receive care packages courtesy of UniFirst's "Thanks from Home" collection and donation program.
Read ArticleUniFirst Recognized on Boston Globe 100 List for 25th Year in a Row
For the 25th consecutive year, UniFirst has been named to The Boston Globe's prestigious "Globe 100" list recognizing outstanding financial performance.
Read ArticleTop 10 Benefits of Employee Uniforms
10 Business Benefits of Employee Uniforms
Read ArticleUniFirst Named A "Best Company" To Sell For
UniFirst named a Best Company to Sell For in North America
Read ArticleUniFirst introduces Armorex® COOL flame resistant work shirts and coveralls
The new Armorex® COOL flame resistant shirts and coveralls from UniFirst are coolest and most comfortable FR clothing.
Read ArticleUniFirst Donates Clothing to Hurricane-Ravaged New Jersey Residents
Donation is valued at nearly $200,000. In addition, $6,000 is donated for Red Cross relief efforts and other needed items sent to hurricane victims on Staten Island
Read ArticleUniFirst UniSafe Garment Disinfection Service for Food Industry
The UniFirst UniSafe Service and Product Protection Process (PPP) kills virtually all organisms associated with causing food-borne illness.
Read ArticleOSHA Warning Prompts Nursing Homes to Consider Utilizing Commercial Floor Mat Services
Nursing homes and residential care facilities look to reduce slip, trip, and fall accidents by contracting with commercial floor mat services as result of OSHA warning.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named to Top 50 by Apparel Magazine
Uniform company UniFirst makes Apparel magazine top 50 list.
Read ArticleUniFirst Sends U.S. Soldiers Packages Containing Hard-to-Get Supplies
A U.S. Marine Corps unit in Afghanistan will be receiving a seven-foot-high pallet of "care packages" courtesy of a "Thanks from Home" program created by a group of UniFirst employees working in partnership with MooreMart, a nonprofit organization in New Hampshire that provides much needed, hard-to-get supplies to U.S. soldiers serving in the Middle East.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named Best Performer by Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal
UniFirst, a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and protective clothing, has been named a "best performing" company for 2011 by two nationally recognized publications, The Boston Globe and Boston Business Journal (BBJ).
Read ArticleUniforms As Advertising
No one likes to think they're easily sold. That's why Madison Avenue strives to develop ads that create "positive impressions" that can subliminally impact purchasing decisions at a later date–when consumers are more likely to feel they're making independent purchasing decisions.
Read ArticleUniFirst Donates Morale-Boosting T-shirts To Soldiers in Middle East
Captain Jeff Hastings found a highly effective antidote for the oftentimes sagging spirits of soldiers serving with the 718th Transportation Battalion in Iraq and Kuwait this past year. He presented each member of the unit with a custom printed T-shirt donated by UniFirst, an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and protective clothing. The T-shirts feature the Battalion's crest on the front and its "Iron Chariots" nickname and military tour of duty dates on the back.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named A "Best Company" to Sell For
UniFirst Corporation, an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and protective clothing throughout the U.S. and Canada, has been named one of the "50 Best Companies to Sell For" in North America by Selling Power magazine, a publication that provides business readers with practical solutions for their sales management challenges.
Read Article'Tis the Season for Slip, Trip, and Fall Claims
With the moisture-packed winter season approaching, the potential for slip, trip, and fall accidents will increase significantly. And that's chilling news for business owners who, according to the National Safety Council, spend $70 billion annually in worker compensation and medical claims as a result of customer and employee slips, trips, and falls.
Read ArticleUniFirst to Test All-Electric Delivery Vans from Navistar for Pollution-Free Customer Deliveries
UniFirst, a provider of rental work apparel and cleanliness facility products to companies throughout the U.S. and Canada, has announced it will begin testing the use of electric-powered vans from Navistar for its customer deliveries.
Read ArticleUniFirst's Armorex FR® Flame Resistant Work Apparel Now Available with Enhanced Visibility Reflective Striping for Double-Duty Protection
UniFirst recently announced that the company has added a new reflective striping option to its most popular Armorex FR® flame resistant work shirts, pants, and coveralls to create a new line of combined Flame Resistant/Enhanced Visibility safety uniforms.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named a Top 50 Company by Apparel magazine
Apparel magazine, the leading resource for global apparel executives, has once again ranked UniFirst as one of the nation's Top 50 apparel companies for 2011, based on its overall performance and financial management. The listing features UniFirst in the #13 position, up from #16 last year.
Read ArticleUniFirst Receives Performance Award from Premier Healthcare Alliance
UniFirst has announced that it is a recipient of the sixth annual Performance Award, presented by the Premier Healthcare Alliance.
Read ArticleUniFirst Named a 'Best Performing Company'
UniFirst, a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and protective clothing, has been named a "best performing" company for 2010 by two nationally recognized publications, The Boston Globe and Boston Business Journal (BBJ).
Read ArticleUniFirst Sets Industry Pace in ISO Certifications
In a leading industry effort reflecting its commitment to customer service and continuous quality improvement, UniFirst, a provider of work uniforms, uniform rentals, and facility service products to businesses throughout North America, announced that more than 50 of its locations have now earned ISO 9001:2008 quality certification.
Read Article5 Ways to Improve Workplace Indoor Air Quality
If "allergy season" seems to arrive earlier every spring, the problem may not be outdoors with Mother Nature, but with the quality of the air inside your workplace.
Read ArticleEffective Marketing Tools — Uniforms, Internet, TV, Radio, Newspaper
What's the next big thing on Madison Avenue? According to new research the answer, for many companies, isn't a new social medium, ad network, or internet technology, but a decidedly "low tech" tactic aimed squarely at face-to-face customer interactions: company uniforms.
Read ArticleUniFirst CEO Puts 'Undercover Boss' Lessons into Practice
CEO Ronald Croatti of UniFirst, a leading provider of uniforms and related business services throughout North America, was recently featured on the hit CBS reality TV series, Undercover Boss, and has wasted no time implementing corporate policy and procedure changes as a result.
Read ArticleUniFirst named "Best" by The Black Equal Opportunity Employment Journal
UniFirst has been named by The Black Equal Opportunity Employment Journal as being among the "Best of the Best" diversity employers in the United States for 2010.
Read ArticleWhy ISO 9001 Banners Seem to be Everywhere
Spotting an ISO 9001 quality management banner on a company building a decade ago was like catching a glimpse of an American bald eagle—a rare experience. But those banners can now be seen flying high almost everywhere these days. Among the perks remaining intact today are casual Fridays, free coffee/tea, low cafeteria pricing, work uniforms, and employee discounts for such things as cell phones and restaurants.
Read ArticleClean Uniforms Can Help Hospitals 'Cure' $30 Billion in Infection-Related Overhead
If you want to observe a sickly expression on a hospital administrator's face, point out that the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID) says hospital-acquired infections cause more than $30 billion a year in needless healthcare industry overhead which, according to the Centers for Disease Control, conservatively reflects 1.7 million infections and 99,000 associated deaths annually.
Read ArticleUniform Provider UniFirst and Nike Help Flood Victims in Nashville, Tennessee
Teaming with Nike, UniFirst laundered 35,000 pieces of clothing that were donated to destitute Nashville residents following record-setting flooding in that city during May.
Read ArticleUniFirst National Distribution Center to Receive Governor's Annual Award for Safety
A 320,000 square-foot warehousing and distribution center in Owensboro, Kentucky, operated by UniFirst Corporation, has been presented with the Governor's Safety & Health Award at the Kentucky Safety and Health Conference. UniFirst is one of the largest uniform manufacturers and uniform rental service companies in North America.
Read ArticleNon-"Uniform" Work Apparel Prevents Patients from Identifying Who's Who in Hospitals
When it comes to identifying hospital personnel these days, the medical community could take a basic apparel lesson from the classic John Wayne cowboy movies where it was easy to tell the good guys from the bad guys. The good guys wore white hats; the bad guys black ones.
Read ArticlePremier Healthcare Alliance Selects UniFirst to Supply Healthcare Uniforms
UniFirst Corporation has been named an official contracted supplier for the Premier Healthcare Alliance, one of the largest national Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) in the United States, with membership of more than 2,200 hospitals and 63,000-plus other healthcare organizations.
Read ArticleClean Hands are Key to Fighting Cold, Flu Germs
With the cold and flu season approaching, it's time for health-minded individuals to pay particular attention to washing their hands on a regular basis because, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cleaning our hands is the single most important measure people can take to keep from getting a cold, the flu or the threatening H1N1 virus.
Read ArticleUniFirst FR Apparel Offering Provides Notable Comfort
UniFirst Corporation has announced it is now offering Flame Resistant (FR) work uniforms made from Tecasafe® Plus, the newest inherently flame resistant fabric on the market.
Read ArticleWhy Some Employee Benefits Are Not Disappearing During Economic Downturns
Due to the faltering economy, company-sponsored benefits are now disappearing faster than stage props at a David Copperfield magic show. But as companies search for ways to shore up profits, cost-effective benefits that improve employee morale and productivity are continuing to remain clearly in sight during these challenging economic times.
Read ArticleThe Secret to Remaining Comfortable When Outdoor Temperatures Fluctuate
Current laboratory research promises that, in the not too distant future, outdoor workwear will be manufactured with "smart fibers" that automatically open and close to release or retain body heat and moisture as temperatures fluctuate.
Read ArticleHighway Stimulus Funding Calls for Use of High Visibility Clothing
Are you hoping to get a piece of the $27.5 billion in Federal funding available for highway and bridge construction projects under the Obama Administration's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act? Then your thinking should be colored, to some extent, by bright yellow and brilliant orange — the two standard colors used in safety-rated high visibility work apparel.
Read ArticleFloor Mats Provide Barrier Against Grime and Illness-Causing Bacteria
Not only do floor mats help keep dirt from being tracked into a building, they prevent thousands of illness-causing bacteria from entering facilities on footwear.
Read ArticleUniFirst Receives Awards for Helping to Keep Environment 'Green'
Long recognized for providing attractive uniform services and keeping work apparel clean, UniFirst Corporation is now being saluted by many cities and towns for the industrial laundering processes it has in place that help keep local environments appealing and similarly spotless.
Read ArticleFORBES selects UniFirst for 'Best Big Companies' list
UniFirst has been named to Forbes magazine's annual "Platinum 400 — Best Big Companies." UniFirst earned the elite ranking for overall company management and financial performance that places the company above their competition.
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