PHILADELPHIA — Monarch Brands, an importer and manufacturer of commercial linens, towels, microfiber cleaning products and professional wipers, is moving its headquarters to Northeast Philadelphia, the company reports.
Monarch says it is expanding from its current location in Southwest Philadelphia to a 300,000-square-foot facility on Norcom Road.
The move, along with the implementation of a new “pick and pack” system, quadrupled dock space and new four-tier roll-back racking system, should streamline operations and ensure efficiency now and into the future, Monarch says. The move is scheduled to be completed by May 1.
Founded as A&B Wiper Supply in 1947, the company says it started in professional wiping rags and has since diversified into many commercial and consumer textiles lines, as well as industrial and linen supply lines. The company says it rebranded as Monarch Brands in 2015 to better reflect its diverse product offerings.
“We are proud to be at a point in our firm’s history where we can make this move, and drive capital efficiencies for years to come. This will allow us to grow without compromising our goal of delivering quality and value to our customers,” says Hal Kanefsky, president of Monarch Brands.
The move will allow the company to consolidate three East Coast warehouses, according to Monarch. The company says its West Coast facility will continue to operate in Los Angeles.
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