In the US, the Wildman Business Group has reported to have acquired WM Uniform. The two family-owned companies in the industrial laundry business have joined forces to enable further expansion in the field. They will operate from six locations all over the states of Indiana and Michigan with 440 employees and provide services to more than 12,000 customers.
The two companies will continue to operate under their own names and branding with the same sales and service teams. Apart from the services customers already received from WM Uniform – such as uniforms, mat and towel rental and restroom programmes – customers will now have access to additional product lines such as first aid and safety essentials and restroom hygiene cleaning, known as CleanTeam. The combined business is expected to continue its 15 percent annual growth, will add 20-25 employees each year, extend service offerings, and expand into additional locations in the region.
The Wildman company states to be passionate about changing the perception of the industrial laundry industry. One method of achieving this is through strategic partnership with other independent laundries looking for an alternative succession plan to large nationals with the purpose of continuing the families’ legacies.
