John Kirkland, National Sales Manager of The Mill-Rose Company’s Clean-Fit Products division, was recently honored by the Association of Independent Manufacturers’/Representatives (AIMR) with the 2026 Golden Eagle Award during the association’s 54th Annual Conference, held Sept. 14-17 in Napa, Calif. AIMR is a trade association dedicated to enhancing the quality and value of independent sales […]
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Nexstep Commercial Products is proud to announce that Advanced Fuller Sales of Minneapolis, MN will now be representing us in the MN, IA, ND, SD Markets. They have merged with Keystone Marketing Group who previously represented Nexstep Commercial Products in the territory. Advance Fuller Sales is a manufacturers’ representative agency representing leading manufacturers in the […]
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Nexstep Commercial Products is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Beth Spencer has been promoted to Director of Customer Service at the company’s corporate office. Spencer most recently served as Customer Service Administrator and has also held positions in Accounts Receivable and Human Resources. Her broad experience across the organization gives her a strong foundation […]
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Three Generations of Ingenuity, Custom Manufacturing and Growth Precision Brush Company was founded in 1951 by Lloyd Benjamin in Cleveland, Ohio. Before starting the company, Lloyd worked for Superior Brush Company, which primarily manufactured vacuum cleaner brushes. While there, he designed brush-making equipment and worked in the factory. He began noticing customer inquiries for custom […]
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Old West Brands, a division of Old West Industries, Inc., has acquired the Champion Brush business from Hillbrush, with the transfer taking effect June 23, 2026. The transaction includes the Champion Brush product range, remaining inventory, the Beasties trademark and the Winner’s Circle brand. Champion Brush has long been recognized in the equestrian market, particularly […]
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Global Shop Solutions announced that Director of Product & Engineering Trent Maynard is celebrating his 10-year anniversary with the company, reflecting a decade that spans from consulting on the shop floor to leading its unified AI initiative, Genii. “As AI rapidly reshapes manufacturing software, the role of product and engineering leadership is evolving alongside it,” the […]
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The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has reported the passing of John J. Lannon, co-founder of Lanoco Specialty Wire Products, Inc., a supplier of fine-diameter wire used in the power brush industry. Lannon died March 3, 2026, after a six-year battle with cancer. He was 80.
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Behind every brush are decades of knowledge, mechanical intuition and steady adaptation. Industry leaders share how legacy, leadership and technology are intersecting on today’s shop floors. By Amy Linzmeyer-Jelinek The brush industry is shaped by an enduring combination of heritage and innovation. Success requires workers with physical dexterity and technical aptitude, as well as leaders […]
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A+B Bürsten-Technik AG has acquired the firearm cleaning business of Büchsenmacherei Ferdinand Raetz, assuming responsibility for the production and distribution of the company’s premium cleaning rods and brushes as of March 1, 2026. The transition is part of a succession plan established by Carola and Ferdinand Raetz, who built a reputation for high-quality firearm cleaning […]
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The Mill-Rose Company, exclusive supplier of Blue Monster products used in P/H/C applications and the world’s leading supplier of PTFE thread sealants, has agreed to sponsor Matt Massey, a plumber-turned-professional angler, in Major League Fishing.
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