Lexington, KY, March 17, 2010 – Galls, a Kentucky-based ARAMARK company, was honored with a 2010 Best Dressed Public Safety Award from the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD). The annual award acknowledges the importance of professional, neat, well-fitted, and identifiable uniforms in police, fire and other first-responder public safety.
Winners were selected from an independent panel of judges, including those from public safety institutions, officials and media representatives.
“We take great pride and care in providing the highest quality products to the public safety and emergency personnel who rely on us for their professional needs,” said Galls President Larry Dismukes. “We are honored that the NAUMD recognizes our commitment to support the men and women who serve in demanding jobs that protect us all.”
Each year, Galls provides uniforms, footwear, law enforcement equipment, medical supplies and vehicle gear to over one million law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical technicians
About ARAMARK Uniform and Career Apparel
ARAMARK Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC, is a leading provider of uniforms and workwear solutions to industries such as manufacturing, transportation, construction, hospitality, public safety and healthcare. Through its ARAMARK Uniform Services and Galls divisions, it provides rental uniforms and direct sale products to upwards of 4 million customers annually, helping them achieve a variety of goals for their businesses, including the establishment of corporate identity and brand awareness, protection of workers, protection of products, and retention of employees.
About ARAMARK
ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's 2010 list of "World's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 255,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at www.twitter.com/aramarknews.
Contacts:
Laura Temple
215-238-6841
temple-laura@aramark.com