How To Prevent Cross Contamination in the Pharmaceutical Industry

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As you’re probably aware, maintaining high standards in the pharmaceutical industry is key in preventing cross-contamination. This is a major concern within the pharma manufacturing industry, particularly for products produced at multi-product or shared facilities, such as contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).  Since it can easily compromise the safety of patients, staff, environment, and business, pharma […]

Everything You Need to Know About Our Nu-Trak App

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Thanks to advancements in RFID tag technology, we’ve launched NU-Trak, a full-service uniform management app for our customers!  Now, all from one app, you can… Request repairs, size changes, and replacements,  receive text notifications when requested services are received, send a message to request a management visit, and more. Below, we explain everything you need […]

Why Northern? Uniforms Across Industry Lines

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As a trusted Canadian company for well over a century, it’s clear that making sure our customers are happy with the service we provide is important to us. We work with you directly to make sure you’re satisfied with your experience.  Northern Uniform offers customized uniform rental programs to fit exactly what your business needs. […]

ISO 22000 & ISO 9001: What Do These Certifications Mean?

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Northern Uniform is registered to both ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. While we’re proud of it, you’re probably wondering, “that’s great and all, but what does it mean? How do these certifications benefit my business?” Below, we delve into what each certification entails, how we maintain it, and how […]

Managing Your Uniform Program Is Our Job, Not Yours!

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With the summer season here, your company should worry less about uniform program management and more about relaxing as much as possible.  Let us take the stress off your business when it comes to managing your uniform rental or facility services program—we have all of the resources and tools to make these programs easy, efficient […]

Enhanced Visibility vs. High Visibility Garments: What’s the Difference?

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Hi vis apparel is essential for any mining, construction, or manufacturing worker. These garments, which are reflective and often flame-resistant, come in a variety of pants, coveralls, shirts, bibs, and more. Depending on the industry, the regulations and standards may vary.  Below, we outline the key differences between enhanced visibility and hi vis garments—as well […]

Northern Uniform’s P.A.S.S. | Industrial Program Explained

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Here at Northern Uniform, we pride ourselves on our long history of providing our customers with the safest uniform rental program available. We also realize that this can be a huge upfront expense for businesses. That is why we developed the P.A.S.S. | Industrial Program, exclusive to Northern Uniform.  What is P.A.S.S.? The Protective Apparel […]

Our Company Story: 100+ Years in the Making

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Despite all of the new and exciting things we’ve been doing here at Northern, we still remember where, why, and how we started.  The story of Northern Uniform as not only a proudly Canadian company, but as a family, drives our team each and every day to deliver the best results for our customers.  It’s […]

5+ Ways Uniforms Can Benefit Your Business

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When you’re going through a uniform rental company, you may think that uniforms are just there to identify your employees and your business. While that’s certainly one benefit, there are several other ways uniforms can benefit your business.  Below, we outline the 5+ versatile ways a uniform rental program can benefit your business.  1. Saves […]

New Year, New Uniform Program

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We’re already a month into 2022, and we’ve got high hopes for what’s to come! Whether you’re looking to switch from your current uniform provider, or looking to start the uniform rental process, Northern Uniform is here for you.  With over 120 years of experience servicing Ontario, here’s why you should “Go Northern” in 2022.  […]