ImageFIRST Acquires Imperial Linen Services, Strengthening Presence in Texas Market
June 20 2024 - 11:15AM
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., June
20, 2024 – ImageFIRST® the leading national provider
of linen, laundry and facility services specializing in the
healthcare industry announced it has completed its acquisition of
Imperial Linen Services. Terms of the transaction were not
disclosed.
Imperial Linen Services
was founded in 1943 and provides laundry services for the
healthcare and hospitality industries, making it an ideal fit for
ImageFIRST’s expanding footprint. By integrating Imperial Linen
Services into its operations, ImageFIRST will leverage its
established framework and customer relationships to deliver
enhanced service offerings. ImageFIRST is the nation’s
largest linen, laundry and facility services provider that
specializes in the healthcare industry, with a hospitality division
operating in select markets. This acquisition enables ImageFIRST to
expand its services in Texas and strengthen its regional presence.
Existing healthcare customers of Imperial Linen will now be
serviced by ImageFIRST, and existing associates will be welcomed
onto the ImageFIRST team. “ImageFIRST has a strong
presence in the Texas market and acquiring Imperial Linen Services
with its 55,000+ square foot state-of-the-art facility will further
strengthen our position,” said ImageFIRST CEO Edward H. Orzetti.
“This partnership marks one of the largest acquisitions in
ImageFIRST’s history and will enhance our ability to serve our
growing customer base. By delivering better quality and support to
our healthcare customers, we will continue to set the standard for
service excellence and operational efficiency in linen management
and facility services.”
ImageFIRST has an
extensive record of successful acquisitions in the linen and
laundry industry. These acquisitions prioritize combining the
operational expertise and service excellence of organizations like
Imperial Linen Services with ImageFIRST’s national footprint and
resources to advance the company’s ability to deliver remarkable
products and services to its growing customer base.
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ABOUT
IMAGEFIRST
Founded in 1967,
ImageFIRST® is the largest and fastest-growing national provider of
linen rental, laundry and facility services, focusing primarily on
the healthcare sector. Acquired by private equity firm Calera
Capital in 2018, ImageFIRST serves medical facilities nationwide
and hospitality customers in select markets. They offer an array of
items such as linens, patient garments, essential staff uniforms
and supplies, safety and hygiene programs, and more while managing
their clients’ linen inventory for cost management. With a customer
retention rate of over 97%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving
staff and patient/guest satisfaction through their quality linen
and remarkable service. As leaders in infection prevention, they
currently own and operate the most Healthcare Laundry Accreditation
Council (HLAC) accredited facilities in the industry. For more
information, visit imagefirst.com.
ABOUT IMPERIAL LINEN
SERVICES
Imperial Linen Services,
Inc. is a third-generation family-owned and managed Houston-based
business in operation for over 70 years. The company provides
dependable, environmentally friendly, high-quality commercial
laundry services to the healthcare, hospitality, food service,
fitness, and events industries.
Kristin Golden
ImageFIRST
2676580592
kgolden@imagefirst.com