Evanston, IL – June 23, 2021 – BC Ferries, ferry services for coastal and island communities in the Canadian province of British Columbia, has announced that it has selected Unisync Corporation to manage their employee uniform program.
The new multi-year agreement was signed recently after an extensive review of Unisync’s award-winning product quality and a customer-focused suite of fulfillment services. The agreement covers the sourcing, supply, and program management of operational clothing for all of BC Ferries uniformed staff.
“We are pleased and honored to have been selected by BC Ferries to be their uniform provider,” commented CEO, Matthew Graham. “BC Ferries is an iconic transit provider in the province of British Columbia and provides a lifeline to remote and coastal communities in British Columbia. We will be working to ensure that every day each staff member is wearing a uniform that keeps them safe and performing to the best of their ability. Our full-scale managed service offering will complement our ability to conveniently service their uniformed employees from our Richmond BC distribution and service facility.”
With over 80 years of experience, Unisync has become a leading provider of corporate apparel and protective garments in the uniform industry and services all of North America with sourcing options in Canada, China, India, Central America, and Mexico.
About BC Ferries
BC Ferries currently operates vessels and terminals located throughout the coastal regions of British Columbia. The majority of the staff is located in the Lower Mainland and Southern Vancouver Island region with staff located in remote communities dotted throughout Coastal British Columbia. The uniformed workforce consists of unionized and management employees, with a permanent workforce of approximately 2,500, and is augmented by approximately 1,600 casual and seasonal workers. Positions include, but are not limited to, deck officers, engineering officers, cleaners, deckhands, terminal maintenance workers, terminal attendants, ticket agents, and catering attendants.
About Unisync
Unisync is a broad-based vertically integrated North American enterprise with exceptional LP which has been producing operational uniforms and accessories to Canada’s Armed capabilities in garment design, domestic manufacturing, and offshore outsourcing, including state-of-the-art web based B2B ordering, distribution, and program management systems. Unisync operates through two business units: Unisync Group Limited (“UGL”) and 90% owned Peerless Garments Forces for over 50 years
