ImageFIRST Westbrook, ME Facility Earns TRSA Hygienically Clean Food Service Certification
Industry-Leading Accreditation Reinforces Commitment to Quality, Safety and Hygiene
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., February 25, 2025 – ImageFIRST®, the leading provider of linen and laundry services, is proud to announce that its Westbrook, ME facility has achieved a three-year Hygienically Clean Food Service certification from the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA). This accreditation recognizes the facility’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of disinfection, safety and quality in food service linen processing.
TRSA’s Hygienically Clean certification is awarded to laundries that meet stringent industry standards for textile cleanliness through third-party microbial testing and continuous facility audits. By earning this accreditation, ImageFIRST reinforces its dedication to delivering hygienically clean linens that meet the highest levels of sanitation and quality assurance.
“Our facility services nearly 600 customers in the New England region,” said ImageFIRST Westbrook General Manager Glen Stevens. “With lab-tested linens and regularly audited processes, we ensure that our customers receive safe and clean linen for their guests. Five-star restaurants and hotels trust ImageFIRST for their fine linens and feel confident that our service delivers certified, hygienically clean linens of the highest quality. This achievement emphasizes our commitment to excellence, and it is something our associates take great pride in.”
ImageFIRST’s Westbrook, ME facility serves a diverse range of customers, including fine dining establishments, hotels and other hospitality businesses that demand superior linen services. The TRSA Hygienically Clean Food Service Certification reaffirms the company's reputation as a trusted leader in linen and laundry services for the food and beverage industry.
Glen Stevens is available for interviews and plant tours upon request.
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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/guest 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 HLAC-accredited facilities in the industry. For more information, visit imagefirst.com.
ABOUT TRSA
The Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) represents the linen, uniform and facility services industry, advocating for the interests of commercial laundries that serve healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and other businesses. TRSA supports its members through advocacy, education, certification, research and networking, driving best practices in safety, sustainability and operational efficiency. By promoting industry standards and innovation, TRSA helps ensure reliable, high-quality textile services nationwide. For more information, visit www.trsa.org.
Media Inquiries:
Angel Taylor, ImageFIRST
ataylor@imagefirst.com
267-806-0058
Kristin Golden, ImageFIRST
kgolden@imagefirst.com
267-658-0592