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 …
The Association for Linen Management (ALM) announced the appointment of Matt Schlimgen, director of managed services for Novo Health Services, to its Board of Directors. With more than seven years at Novo Health Services, Schlimgen brings a strong background in operational leadership, technical services, and healthcare laundry management. Before joining Novo, he served as a …
Core Linen Services, a provider of linen and laundry solutions, announced a new partnership with the Association for Linen Management (ALM) to enhance industry education and professional development opportunities for its team members and customers. Through this partnership, Core Linen has expanded its ALM membership to include all employees at its owned facilities, as well …
The inaugural ALM Elevate Conference, held from March 17-19, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, attracted 118 professionals, including 68 laundry operators, 43% of whom were decision-makers. This two-day event offered hands-on workshops, expert insights, and valuable networking opportunities, providing attendees with practical tools to enhance their operations and industry knowledge. “We are thrilled with the success …
Elevate 2025, the Association for Linen Management’s (ALM) conference is designed for leaders in laundry and linen operations. Set for March 17-20, 2025, at the Margaritaville Resort in Nashville, Tennessee, Elevate is crafted to empower professionals across the industry with hands-on learning and practical strategies for achieving new levels of operational excellence. Created with Laundry …
The Association for Linen Management (ALM) recently announced that the 5,000th individual has completed ALM’s Certificate Programs for technician staff. This significant milestone marks a key moment in the industry’s continuous effort to raise the bar in quality, efficiency, and professional expertise. ALM’s technician level programs – the Certified Washroom Technician (CWT) and Certified …