Messe Frankfurt has announced the 2021 Clean Show, scheduled for June in Atlanta, will be postponed due to the continued global impacts of COVID-19. The next Clean Show will be held July 30 through August 2, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia.
After months of strategic conversations with Messe Frankfurt’s global leadership, their partner associations, including ALM, and representatives from key exhibiting groups, the team has decided pushing the date is in the best interest of the industry.
The decision will affect at least the next two Clean Shows, with Clean 2023 also being rescheduled to August 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
With the next Clean Show moving to 2022, ALM leadership is considering alternatives for the next IMPACT to ensure the provision of quality educational opportunities for textile care professionals. ALM is the educational leader for the textile care services industry, and no matter the challenge, we will get the job done, as demonstrated with the recently concluded, hybrid IMPACT 2020 Conference.
“ALM supports Messe Frankfurt’s difficult decision,” said Richard Bott, ALM Board president and CEO of Emerald Textiles. “It’s what is best for the industry as a whole, and ALM is exploring revised dates for IMPACT, our educational conference.”
Further details about the next IMPACT will be announced to ALM members and across our social media channels and website soon.
The full announcement from the Clean Show is available here.
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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Association for Linen Management (ALM) has fielded hundreds of questions from the hospitality industry surrounding issues related to hotel textiles, as well as the safety of laundry and housekeeping employees. In response, ALM assembled a Task Force of subject matter experts to provide guidance on best practices and also partnered with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) on that group’s Safe Stay Initiative.
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Chip Rogers welcomed ALM’s expertise in hotel laundry services as travelers begin returning to AHLA member properties. In a recent national survey commissioned by AHLA, travelers overwhelmingly indicated their priorities are on safety, and the joint efforts between AHLA and ALM address those needs.
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The holidays are approaching, and ALM offices will be closed in observance during the following dates:
- November 26-27, 2020
- December 24-25, 2020
- December 31, 2020-January 1, 2021
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The ARTA Board of Directors has confirmed the selection of officers and directors for 2020-2021. Directors Jerry Martin of Prudential Overall Supply and Duane Houvener of American Dawn were recently nominated and approved as 1st and 2nd vice presidents. Cecil Lee of Standard Textile was elected and Jeff Courey of George Courey was re-elected as directors.
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Standard Textile Co., Inc., a global leader in the healthcare and hospitality textile markets, recently announced today it is launching a national program to combat homelessness. The company is partnering with four non-profit organizations across the United States that provide mobile shower services to people living either on the streets or in insufficient housing, with a goal of supporting 80,000 showers by the end of 2021.
For 80 years, Standard Textile has been partnering with organizations to help bring comfort to those in need. Through product donations, financial support, and volunteerism, the company has continually supported efforts to make a meaningful impact in the communities where employees work, live, and raise their families. To honor the company's legacy of inspiring care, comfort, and change in communities, it is expanding its commitment by launching "Standard Textile Cares."
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OMNI Solutions is proud to announce recent promotions of several of their employees.
Tim Clancy has been promoted to Vice President of Sales in MENA (Mideast North Africa). Tim brings extensive experience in customer service, customer solutions and communications to his position, along with many years of experience in the UV Industry.
Britta Kastens is now OMNI’s Director of Operations. We feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Britta in her new capacity on the corporate level.
Christy Perdue has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Distribution (East). Christy has deep knowledge of our market, products, customers and channel partners, and the ability to transform that knowledge into actionable results.
Russ Rankin is now the Vice President of Sales and Distribution (West). In the past couple of years, Russ has achieved great things in helping us provide excellent customer support.
OMNI is very fortunate to have such a great team and is looking forward to continued growth and success in the coming year.
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UNX Industries recently announced that Josh Lilley has been promoted to the role of president. Josh, who most recently served as vice president, assumed his new role at the beginning of September. In this role, Josh will lead the day-to-day business functions of UNX as well as provide vision and direction as the organization strives to fulfill its mission and purpose.
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Colville, WA – Colmac is pleased to announce the hiring of Geoff Spaulding to their production staff. Production Manager Dan Melvin states “Geoff brings a high aptitude for computers and machining applications to the Colmac team.” Spaulding is a graduate of Missouri Military Academy, and Seattle University and he served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Colmac Industries is a privately owned company and the cornerstone of Colmac’s 200,000 square foot corporate office, manufacturing, and research and development campus located in Colville. Colmac Industries is the worldwide leader in garment finishing equipment, automated soil sorting and counting for the laundry, and manufacturer of heat pump water heaters for commercial and industrial applications.
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Ecolab Inc., ranks #22 overall and #1 in the chemicals industry on the 2021 Just 100 list. Developed by Forbes and Just Capital, this year’s Just 100 rankings analyzed how the nation’s largest publicly traded companies invest in their workers, support their communities, respect their customers, deliver value to shareholders and reduce environmental impact.
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As part of an organizational restructuring aimed at strengthening its sales presence in North America, LAVATEC has hired John Pabalan as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast. Based in Florida, he will report directly to Mark Thrasher, President and CEO.
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