The Association for Linen Management (ALM) sold out their 2023 IMPACT Conference, held last week in Charleston, South Carolina, exceeding pre-pandemic attendance levels! This rapid event recovery reflects IMPACT’s reputation for high-level education in an intimate environment, which is ripe with opportunity for business development, problem solving, and strategic thinking.

“The energy and enthusiasm of attendees was off the charts,” shared James Mangini, RLLD, ALM Board President and Senior Director of Supply Chain Logistics for MaineHealth. “The amount of networking that took place, business being conducted, and minds being challenged and enlightened with actionable takeaways from the educational programming was phenomenal.”

Recognizing the value and need to help educate newcomers to the industry, the Association for Linen Management (ALM) created ALM Quick Start. This online eLearning opportunity allows incoming textile care industry professionals to quickly and effectively gain a consistent industry framework. UNX-Christeyns recently joined ALM in supporting the program as part of their ongoing efforts to provide the best possible resources for the betterment of the industry.

The Clean Show, North America’s largest dry cleaning, laundering, and textile care exposition, is excited to announce its 2025 show dates. This four-day event will take place August 23 – 26, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in the vibrant city of Orlando, Florida.

Applications are now being accepted for the TCATA College Scholarship. Students interested in pursuing a degree at any accredited U.S. college or university on a full-time basis are eligible to apply. Applicants must be a full-time employee, child, or grandchild of a member company in good standing of TCATA. Also, the employee must be employed by the sponsoring member company for over one year.

The 2023 TCATA Scholarship forms are available on the TCATA website. All applications must be received by Sunday, April 30. If you have any questions, please contact Luci at luci@tcata.org.

Avery Dennison recently announced it has completed its acquisition of Thermopatch, to become part of the company's Solution Group, Apparel Division. The acquisition will allow the combined business to build on collective industry knowledge, leveraging the company's know-how, quality, and service to drive growth in external embellishments.

After one year of operation, Gurtler Logistics has been an unqualified success. The new unit has enhanced customer service, improved on-time delivery, and provided more flexibility in scheduling. In addition, Gurtler drivers are trained and certified in hazardous materials handling and safety, assuring that bulk chemicals are safely off-loaded, and packaged goods are safely handled and delivered.

G.A. Braun, Inc. announced the expansion of their Inside Sales & Project Management Team. Kristen Hayduk (left) and Ty Kallfelz (right) have joined Braun as Project Managers.

Emerald Textiles recently announced Dan Sanchez joined the executive management team as Vice President, Sales and Marketing.  

“We are extremely excited to have Dan join the Emerald team. Dan complements our strong customer focused culture, and we believe his impressive industry reputation and knowledge of the business makes him the right choice to lead our sales and marketing organization,” said Andrew (Andy) Kratky, Chief Executive Officer. 

Tingue recently sent more of its management team to Duke University to complete a week-long executive education program at their Fuqua School of Business.

Cory Acton, Tingue Regional Sales Manager and one of the recent attendees, said, “To know that Tingue wants to invest in me to expand my skills and capabilities, as well as those of my teammates, speaks volumes about the company’s commitment to the future.”

Photo credit: Tingue

Diamond Chemical Company Inc. recently announced the addition of Kirk Dulom as Vice President - Sales and Marketing, STARCO Division and Institutional Division. Kirk is a graduate of Sales Excellence Institute at the University of Houston and brings many years of sales experience, as well as 25+ years in senior leadership. Kirk has managed various business units with a proven track record of high sales growth and personnel development.