As we countdown to the new year, Brushware takes a look back with our annual most read articles ranking. This year’s list addresses well-known industry topic as the top article touches on the labor issues that continue to be a challenge for all of manufacturing. Looking further down the rankings, acquisitions were active in 2023 and that activity captured the attention of readers. Additionally, there always seems to be an interest in new products, so it was not surprising to see articles on new product innovations in the top 15 as well. Please enjoy Brushware’s recap of the top industry news articles from 2023:
01. Ohio Manufacturers’ Workforce Summit 2023
The 2023 Ohio Manufacturers’ Workforce Summit announcement drew a lot of interest as the event offered topics on inclusive workplaces, workforce development for electric vehicle/semiconductor technologies and strategies for recruitment/retention and tackling talent shortages.
www.brushwaremag.com/ohio-manufacturers-workforce-summit-2023-november-8/
02. 10 Must-Dos For Small To Medium Manufacturers
A short guide in October on ten common “must dos” that enable manufacturers to cut costs and operate in a lean and efficient manner from Adam Grabowski, Director of Marketing at Global Shop Solutions proved to be popular with readers.
www.brushwaremag.com/10-must-dos-for-small-to-medium-manufacturers/
03. Perlon® Acquires Shaun Filaments in Goa, India
Perlon® – The Filament Company – strengthened its position in the Asian market and global filament industry by acquiring Shaun Filaments in Goa, India, a leading producer with expertise in various filament types for the Asian market to expand Perlon’s market leadership in paper machine clothing, advanced technical textiles, technical brush filaments and personal care.
www.brushwaremag.com/perlon-gmbh-in-germany-acquires-shaun-filaments-in-goa-india/
04. Gordon Brush Acquires Justman Brush Company
In May, Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. announced the acquisition of Justman Brush Company in Omaha, Nebraska, with intentions to maintain manufacturing operations in Nebraska while relocating administrative procedures to California. the acquistion expands Gordon Brush’s custom manufacturing capabilities and product offerings for the scientific, food service and electronics industries.
www.brushwaremag.com/gordon-brush-mfg-co-acquires-justman-brush-company/
05. 2023 Global Innovation Awards for Excellence
Fourteen housewares suppliers were announced as Global Honorees of the IHA Global Innovation Awards for Excellence in Product Design across categories such as Bath + Personal Care, Cleaning, Cook + Bakeware and Smart Home at The Inspired Home Show 2023.
www.brushwaremag.com/2023-global-innovation-awards-for-excellence-in-product-design-announced/
06. 2023 FEIBP Innovation Award Competition Announcement
The European Brushware Federation invitation to participate in the 14th FEIBP Innovation Award drew a lot of interest from the Brushware audience. The award competition offered the opportunity to showcase groundbreaking innovations in the brushware industry at the FEIBP Congress in September.
www.brushwaremag.com/2023-feibp-innovation-award-competition-european-brushware-showcase/
07. ABMA Convention Highlighted By Four Innovation Nominees
Brushware’s coverage of the 106th ABMA Annual Convention ranked high for pageviews. This year’s event featured a packed agenda highlighted by keynote speaker Larry Broughton, concurrent sessions on digital marketing and sustainability and the presentation of the William A. Cordes Innovation Award to the Malish Corporation for their Flex Scrub Bristled Floor Pad. Additional nominees included Ergonline’s Bender Roller Handle, MGG North America’s IVM/11SL + IVM/10SP automated line and Wooster’s Pro GripTech.
www.brushwaremag.com/2023-abma-convention-highlighted-by-four-innovation-nominees/
08. Storch-Ciret Group Acquires Savy
European painting tools company Storch-Ciret Group acquired the French firm Savy, strengthening its expertise in manufacturing for painting tools Made in Europe to establish the firm as a major player in the French market, serving both commercial and private end customers with a comprehensive product range.
www.brushwaremag.com/storch-ciret-group-acquires-savy-to-expands-market-position-in-france/
09. Synthetic Brush Filament Q&A: Accelerated Growth
Senior Brushware correspondent Bob Lawrence offered an in-depth Q&A feature with Andrew McIlroy of Perlon, Enrique Mejia of PMM and Jon Monahan of Monahan Filaments on the state of the synthetic filament industry.
www.brushwaremag.com/synthetic-brush-filament-qa-accelerated-growth/
10. Five Steps to Winning Now in Manufacturing
Brushware readers enjoyed Global Shop Solutions’ CEO Dusty Alexander’s article on how successful manufacturers should focus on delivering quality products on time, ensuring a great customer experience, developing long-term relationships by employing ERP software to streamline scheduling and enhance customer efficiency.
www.brushwaremag.com/5-steps-to-winning-now-in-manufacturing/
11. Z.PUMA Offers Maximum Performance and Flexibility
ZAHORANSKY’s introduction to the Z.PUMA, a machine for brooms and brushes, featuring a tufting tool capable of processing various filament types at up to 1,100 tufts per minute, outstandingly quiet operations and a modular design for efficient production of standard household products with easy pattern changes in under a minute. The machine is praised for its efficiency and ergonomic design, offering user-friendly and safe operations with an innovative control system.
www.brushwaremag.com/zahoranskys-z-puma-offers-maximum-performance-and-flexibility/
12. The New Z.SCORP From ZAHORANSKY
ZAHORANSKY’s introduction to the Z.SCORP production line, revolutionizing the output, flexibility and automation in disc or cylindrical brush production with a compact design featuring an integrated trimming unit, enabling fully automatic production after tufting, resulting in space and efficiency savings. The Z.SCORP boasts up to 30 percent higher output than traditional methods, minimizes errors and allows rapid changeovers between brush types through easy adaptations facilitated by the ZMI 4.0 machine control system, with the unique ability to convert for fully automated production of disc and cylindrical brushes with a simple changeover of the carriage and infeed system.
www.brushwaremag.com/the-new-z-scorp-from-zahoransky/
13. ISSA PULIRE 2023 Product of the Year Candidates
The ISSA PULIRE NETWORK announcement of 22 products from 18 exhibiting companies as candidates for the ISSA PULIRE 2023 Product of the Year Award. The honor recognizes innovation and effectiveness in the professional cleaning sector.
www.brushwaremag.com/issa-pulire-2023-announces-candidates-for-the-product-of-the-year/
14. Andrew Krauss Joins Nexstep as Purchasing Specialist
In February, Andrew Krauss joined Nexstep Commercial Products, Exclusive Licensee of O-Cedar, as a Purchasing Specialist.
www.brushwaremag.com/andrew-krauss-joins-nexstep-as-purchasing-specialist/
15. Montipower’s Frits Doddema Profile
Interview with the CEO of MontiPower which serves a broad range of markets from automotive to retail all over the world with an emphasis in the preparation of outdoor heavy-duty steel such as pipelines, oil and gas platforms, refineries, tanks and terminals for coatings and sealants.
www.brushwaremag.com/profile-montipowers-frits-doddema/
