Standard Textile Named One of the Healthiest Employers of Ohio

Standard Textile Co., Inc., a global leader in healthcare and hospitality textiles, has been named one of the 2024 Healthiest Employers of Ohio. The Healthiest Employers® awards program celebrates organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employees through meaningful health and wellness initiatives. 

Standard Textile earned recognition for its comprehensive well-being programs, which focus on physical, mental, financial, and social health. Recent initiatives, such as a $0 premium medical plan option for single-coverage employees and substantial incentives for preventive health actions, have led to high participation rates. At the Cincinnati headquarters, 93% of employees and their spouses enrolled in the company’s medical plan complete both a biometric screening and physical exams, helping to catch health issues early and promote overall wellness.  

“At Standard Textile, we believe physical health powers mental well-being, which in turn fuels business success,” said Alex Heiman, President of Standard Textile. “Our long-standing commitment to promoting healthy habits, preventive health checks, and affordable care supports both our employees and the success of our business.”  

Standard Textile’s wellness program goes beyond preventive care, fostering healthy habits and promoting overall well-being through a variety of challenges and initiatives. These activities support not only physical health but also mental, social, and financial well-being, encouraging employees to take small, manageable steps toward a healthier lifestyle while building camaraderie and a supportive workplace culture. 

Tim Jaap, Senior Manager of Talent Development & Performance, shared how Standard Textile’s wellness programs have transformed his life.  “Before the company introduced the Walking Challenge, I had neglected exercising for years. It always felt too overwhelming to start again. But when the company made wellness a priority and presented it in a way that felt achievable, I began with 10-15 minutes of walking during lunch. Over time, those few minutes turned into a full exercise routine. I’ve since lost 25 pounds, reduced my body fat from 25% to 12% and lowered my cholesterol by almost 100 points in less than a year. It all started with the Walking Challenge and the company’s encouragement to prioritize my well-being.”  

The Healthiest Employers award is powered by Springbuk, a health intelligence platform that uses data-driven insights to evaluate and rank companies by their commitment to employee health and wellness.  For information on how the applications are scored, please visit Sprinbuk’s methodology page here.  

About Springbuk and Healthiest Employers®
Springbuk is a health intelligence software platform that empowers everyone in an employer’s health ecosystem to glean actionable insights to improve their population’s well-being and contain claims costs. Each year, Springbuk administers the Healthiest Employers® Awards Program across the country to honor the nation’s most dedicated employers in bettering their worksite health and wellness programs. To date, over 10,000 employers across 40+ U.S. cities have participated in the awards program. Learn more at www.Springbuk.com. and www.HealthiestEmployers.com.

About Standard Textile
Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality, and service. With more than 150 patents issued, its products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity, and value. A vertically integrated company, Standard Textile is a leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufacturing, and laundry expertise, and its global infrastructure, this company serves customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interiors, workwear, and consumer markets worldwide. For more information visit standardtextile.com.