In a significant development in the healthcare linen services industry, CITY Laundering Company has become the newest member of MEDtegrity, which is the largest network of HLAC Accredited & Hygienically Clean Healthcare Laundry Facilities.

"CITY became the newest equity member of the MEDtegrity group," announced CITY President Colin Wetlaufer in 2024, highlighting this strategic expansion in the healthcare linen services landscape.

As Colin explains, "MEDtegrity is the preeminent provider of laundry linen supplies to the United States." The organization consists of "privately owned, independently operated laundries that service Healthcare Linens throughout the country," creating a network that provides the best healthcare laundry solutions.

The Power of Local Service with National Reach

One of the key advantages of this partnership is what Colin describes as having a "local service with a national footprint." This innovative approach allows CITY Healthcare and the rest of the MEDTegrity partners to maintain their commitment to personalized customer service while leveraging the resources and reach of a national organization.

Cost-Effective Solutions for Modern Healthcare

Addressing the practical aspects of this partnership, Colin emphasizes that "MEDtegrity is a great solution for those looking for that high level of service but still really price conscious." He acknowledges that this balance "matters in a competitive Healthcare landscape," highlighting the organization's understanding of current market demands.

Benefits for Healthcare Facilities

The CITY/MEDTegrity partnership offers several key advantages for healthcare facilities:

1. Access to a nationwide network of reliable linen and laundry service providers

2. Maintained high service standards across all locations

3. Cost-effective solutions without compromising quality

4. Consistency in service delivery and standards

5. Local attention with national backing

Meet the Members that Make Up MEDTegrity

Established in 2004, MEDtegrity is a national network that simplifies linen rental for healthcare providers by offering single-source contracting through a network of laundry providers across the U.S. and its territories. It facilitates regional, multi-state, and national agreements through its equity and affiliate members, with a primary focus on serving ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and expanding support to hospitals, acute care, and similar facilities.

As the newest equity member, CITY Healthcare joins an elite group of healthcare service providers committed to excellence in healthcare linen management. The following are equity partners in the MEDTegrity organization:

Clean Care – Established in 1933, Clean Care is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and delivers high-quality healthcare linen and uniform services to hospitals, surgical centers, and long-term care facilities. Known for their strict hygiene protocols and personalized customer service, they have built a strong reputation in the Mid-Atlantic region.

• HQ: 40 51st Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

• Phone: 8002227600

• Website: cleancarelinen.com

Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply – Founded in 1959, Dempsey is headquartered in Jessup, PA, and provides hygienically clean healthcare linens and uniform rentals with a focus on infection prevention and sustainability. Their state-of-the-art facilities and service-first mindset make them a trusted partner across Pennsylvania and the surrounding states.

• HQ: 1200 Mid Valley Drive, Jessup, PA 18434

• Phone: 5703072300 • 18003788060

• Website: dempseyuniform.com

Economy Linen – Founded in 1931, Economy Linen serves Ohio and beyond as a well-established provider of medical linen and laundry services. Their healthcare division focuses on surgical centers, clinics, and hospitals, delivering cost-effective solutions backed by advanced laundering technology.

• HQ: 80 Mead Street, Dayton, OH 45402

• Phone: 9372224625 • 1-8005361000

• Website: economylinen.com

Gold Coast Linen Services – With a focus on the healthcare and hospitality segments of the industry, Gold Coast’s products and business practices are based on the concept of recycling reusable textiles. The company has had the same family ownership since 1946 and is proud to be a business leaders in our community. Gold Coast Linen Services operates out of Florida and is a regional leader in medical laundry services. Their dedicated healthcare processing ensures sterile and consistent delivery for clinics and ambulatory surgical centers throughout southern Florida.

• HQ: 1811 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

• Phone: 5618323841

• Website: gclinenservice.com

Superior Linen Service – Founded in 1954, Superior Linen Service has deep roots in the Southern Midwest region and offers reliable, certified healthcare linen and uniform solutions. Their focus on safety, compliance, and efficient delivery makes them a preferred partner for both small practices and large healthcare networks.

• HQ: 6959 E 12th Street, Tulsa, OK 74112

• Phone: 9188353777 • 1-8007499040

• Website: superlinen.com

Unitex Healthcare Laundry Services – With origins dating back to 1922, Unitex is one of the largest and most experienced healthcare laundry providers in the U.S., with multiple facilities serving the Northeast. They specialize in high-volume, hygienically clean linens for hospitals, long-term care facilities, and surgical centers.

• HQ: 565 Taxter Road, Suite 620, Elmsford, NY 105232300

• Phone: 9148403200 (or 866UNITEX9)

• Website: unitex.com

Westport Linen Services – Founded in 2001, Westport Linen Services is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and serves the Southeast with modern, compliant linen processing services. They support hospitals and surgery centers with consistent quality and dependable logistics.

• HQ: 510 Kornmeyers Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

• Phone: 2252188878

• Website: westportlinen.com

Medico Professional Linen Service – American Textile Maintenance was established in 1932, and under that name is Medico, American Textile Maintenance’s healthcare laundry division. Medico is a trusted name in California for healthcare laundry services. With decades of expertise in infection control and linen logistics, they offer full-service rental and laundering solutions tailored to clinical and hospital settings.

• HQ: 1667 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007

• Phone: •(323) 731-3132  • 2137494433 • 1-8004646334

• Website: medicolinen.com

Mickey’s Linen / MedClean – Founded in 1930, Mickey’s Linen and its MedClean division serve the Midwest with a dedicated focus on medical linen services. Their commitment to customer care, cleanliness, and compliance supports a growing base of healthcare providers across the region.

• HQ: 1001 Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

• Phone: 3128292000

• Website: medclean.com/

Handcraft Services – In business since 1970, Handcraft Services is headquartered in Virginia and offers healthcare-exclusive laundry services across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington, DC. They are known for meticulous quality control, industry compliance, and outstanding delivery standards.

• HQ: 2828 Cofer Rd, Richmond, VA 23224

• Phone: (804) 358-8671• (888) 358-8671

• Website: handcraftservices.com

MediCleanse/Service Linen – Established in 1946, MediCleanse and Service Linen operate in the Pacific Northwest, delivering sustainable medical laundry programs focused on infection control, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency.

• HQ:  418 Wells Avenue S Renton, WA 98057

• Phone: (425) 255-8686

• Website: medicleanse.com/

CITY Laundering Co / CITY Healthcare – CITY Laundering Company was founded in 1906, and its healthcare division, CITY Healthcare, now serves the Upper Midwest with flexible, reliable healthcare linen services. With a service-obsessed culture and TRSA Hygienically Clean certification, CITY delivers consistent, transparent, and responsive linen solutions to ASCs, hospitals, and urgent care providers.

• HQ: 1335 Airwaves Rd NE, Pine City, MN 55063

• Phone: 8007985621

• Website: cleanandsimplehealthcare.com

The partnership between the independent laundries listed above, along with some additional affiliate members, makes up MEDtegrity, which represents a significant step forward in the evolution of healthcare linen services. By combining local expertise with national resources, this collaboration creates a powerful solution for healthcare facilities seeking reliable, cost-effective linen services.

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, such strategic partnerships will play an increasingly important role in delivering efficient, high-quality support services to medical facilities across the country.

To learn more about MEDtegrity, visit: https://medtegrity.us/

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