Health authorities and state and local governments are recognizing the linen, uniform and facility services industry as an essential service. Consisting mostly of small, independent family-owned and operated businesses, the industry supplies, launders and maintains essential, environmentally friendly reusable textiles for industries that need these most, including restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, manufacturing, infrastructure, other businesses and government agencies. In addition to linens and uniforms, personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as hygiene, first aid and other facility services, are provided.
Aramark's facilities services team consists of 72,000 employees managing nearly 1 billion square feet for more than 1,300 clients.
February 16, 2017
Aramark, Philadelphia, Pa., announced a joint venture with Carter Brothers, an East Point, Ga.-based provider of integrated facilities management (IFM), project management, electronic security, electrical and mechanical services.
