The Association for Linen Management (ALM) announced the launch of the ALM Circle app, what ALM believes to be the first year-round professional app created specifically for the textile care industry, according to a news release. Available exclusively to ALM members, ALM Circle puts trusted resources, education, industry expertise, and professional connections at their fingertips. …
The Association for Linen Management (ALM) announced that Traci Anelli has joined the organization as Vice President of Marketing & Events, bringing extensive experience in marketing, communications, brand strategy, and the commercial laundry industry. Anelli joins ALM after serving as Director of Marketing at G.A. Braun, which became JENSEN Braun following its acquisition by JENSEN-GROUP …
The Association for Linen Management (ALM) and TRSA have launched Linen360, an educational initiative created to improve how healthcare facilities train staff on the proper use of healthcare textiles. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to patient safety, operational efficiency and sustainability through better linen management practices. At the center of the program is the Linen360 …
The Association for Linen Management (ALM) has announced its Board of Directors who will begin their terms on July 1, 2026, marking the next chapter in the association’s commitment to developing leaders and strengthening the future of the textile care industry. This year’s Board reflects more than representation across healthcare and commercial laundry. It …
The Association for Linen Management (ALM) announced a strategic partnership with the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP), bringing together operational expertise and value analysis leadership to better align how linen is evaluated, utilized, and managed across healthcare systems, according to a news release. Together, ALM and AHVAP will focus on advancing evidence-informed, operational …
The Association for Linen Management has appointed Graham Skinner, RLLD as Dean of Industry Education & Partnerships. As ALM’s programs continue to evolve into more structured, competency-based pathways, sustained senior-level subject matter leadership is essential to ensure academic integrity, curriculum consistency, and long-term relevance. While the association remains deeply committed to its volunteer instructors and …
Laundry and linen professionals from across the United States gathered March 2–5 on Alabama’s Gulf Coast for the Association for Linen Management’s 2026 IMPACT Conference, an event focused on advancing operations, strengthening leadership, and building stronger industry connections. Hosted at the Grand Resort in Point Clear, the conference brought together operators, linen managers, and supplier …
The Association for Linen Management will formally introduce the IMPACT Legacy Circle on March 4 during its annual IMPACT conference, recognizing distinguished leaders whose careers have significantly shaped and advanced the textile care industry. The IMPACT Legacy Circle honors individuals whose leadership, innovation, and service have strengthened professional standards, elevated operational performance, and guided generations …
Debuting at Clean Show 2025, the Association for Linen Management (ALM) announced the launch of LinenCARE™, a turnkey linen awareness program designed for hospitals and healthcare systems seeking immediate impact without the heavy lift of building a program from scratch. LinenCARE™ delivers ready-made, behavior-focused training for healthcare facilities, commercial laundries, and textile suppliers to strengthen …
The Association for Linen Management’s (ALM) “Your Future Unfolds” campaign video won a Telly Award. The campaign highlights opportunities in the textile care industry and focuses on people behind the process, showcasing how skills, training and teamwork come together to create stable jobs and clear career paths in laundry and linen management. ALM partnered with …