MINNEAPOLIS — AmeriPride Services has acquired First Class Linen in Mississippi, the company reports. The production facility in Durant and its two service centers in Richland and Olive Branch will now operate as AmeriPride’s 30th U.S. branch.
“We believe this is a great addition to the AmeriPride family,” says Bill Evans, president and CEO of AmeriPride. “The acquisition will help us expand our geographic territory and further solidify our market leadership in this region, and supports our ongoing efforts to grow profitably.”
In addition to the customers, facilities and equipment, AmeriPride has kept almost the entire workforce, the company says. Most employees and key management agreed to stay on board, including Dan Wills, former vice president of sales and service, who will take over as the general manager.
“AmeriPride has a great reputation in the industry, and I fully expect this to be a smooth and seamless transition,” says Wills. “Our production facility and service centers will remain open at full capacity, and customers should only see positive changes as a result of this change. There is a lot of opportunity for growth and continued success in the markets we serve.”
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