It's not too late! Register now for the textile care industry's best option for training future leadership, the Laundry & Linen College. The training is completely online this year — no travel required!

Prepare for the RLLD certification by starting with Laundry Management: Processing & Operations, September 21-25 and September 28-October 2, 2020. Also, the Textile Care Services session will be offered again in Spring 2021, so you could complete the full college in less than a year.
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"But what does 'virtually' mean?" We've heard this question quite a bit since announcing that IMPACT will be a hybrid event.

IMPACT being offered virtually means you can participate where you are, on your schedule, without missing out! All you need is an internet connection, ideas and enthusiasm! If you can't view sessions live due to other responsibilities, or you are torn between concurrent sessions, it's no problem. All sessions will be recorded and available to all paid attendees after the conference to watch when time allows. Also, the first 50 virtual attendees are guaranteed a goody bag with games, yummy treats and fun delivered directly to you!

Maybe you are now asking, "But what if I want to attend in-person?" That's great! We welcome you to join us in Colorado, and want you to be assured we will follow current guidance and recommendations to provide an educational and networking experience with additional safety measures for your comfort. The Broadmoor has also put extended measures in place. (Don't worry, you'll get goody bags on-site!)

Wondering why we made IMPACT hybrid? Because so many conferences and meetings in the textile care industry have been cancelled due to the pandemic, we consider it our proud duty to provide this opportunity to share information, thoughts and best practices as we all find new ways to move forward through these times.

For more details about IMPACT 2020 or to register, please visit the IMPACT website. We hope to see you soon!

Don’t just be the “source” for ordering products and supplies, be the “resource” your customer depends on when they need to improve or resolve a situation. Join us for the next ALM webinar, How to Go From Being “The Source” to “The Resource,” with Robin Holmes, on October 15, at 2 p.m. ET. Remember, you are allowed an UNLIMITED number of participants in one location! Register now!

Diamond Chemical Company, Inc., of East Rutherford, N.J., a national manufacturer of laundry, warewash, floor care, housekeeping, disinfecting and sanitizing products, organic intermediates and industrial products, is pleased to announce the addition of Sam Spence as VP of Business Development.

Sam has over 25 years of experience in the linen supply industry, including more than 20 years as Plant Manager and General Manager for independent linen suppliers. Most recently, he served as a Senior Consultant for TBR Associates, the consulting division of Tingue Brown, where he partnered with clients to implement process improvement programs to improve throughput and increase profitability. He brings his experience in plant operations, sales, customer service and process improvement to the Diamond team.

To help first responders, medical transports, nursing homes and schools in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, area with their urgent need for hand sanitizer, Washing Systems (WSI) donated cases of 16 ounce bottles. WSI was able to reach many local organizations quickly and supply them at no charge. Individuals and organizations were able to pick up bottles at WSI’s Loveland, Ohio, corporate office, Xavier University or arrange for delivery.

WSI representatives said it was extremely gratifying to hear that their donation came at just the right time, as some companies reported they had emptied their last bottle the previous day.

Also, employees of WSI’s corporate office were able to take cases of hand sanitizer for their kids’, grandkids’, spouse’s or community's classrooms, as WSI realizes the safety of all students and school staff is very important in this pandemic environment.

Ecolab Inc. has received the 2020 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest U.S. government recognition of employers supporting staff serving in the National Guard and Reserve.

Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, is one of 15 companies to receive the award this year, from more than 2,600 nominations. Just 295 employers have received the distinction since its inception in 1996, and an employer can only receive the award once.

Hillyard, Inc. a family-owned manufacturer and nationwide distributor of cleaning solutions is pleased to announce an agreement in principle to acquire a 100% interest in House of Clean, Bozeman, Montana.

“House of Clean is a long-time Hillyard distributor that is dedicated to serving their customers by delivering the best solutions for clean, safe and healthy facilities throughout Montana,” said Robb Ensign, chief program officer. “Conrad, Curt and the entire House of Clean team have worked tirelessly to position the company as the premier janitorial supply and paper distribution business in Montana. House of Clean aligns well with our customer-first distribution philosophy and we look forward to bringing the House of Clean team into the Hillyard family.”

“Both companies are family-run businesses that focus on helping our customers succeed,” said Conrad Kradolfer, president, House of Clean. “We look forward to servicing our loyal customers for years to come as part of the Hillyard company.”

The acquisition of House of Clean is expected to close in the 4th quarter of 2020. ­