Peer networking and leadership looks to connect young industry professionals The newly formed ABMA Emerging Leaders has elected its initial Board of Directors. Kevin White from the Industrial Brush Company will serve as president, Miguel Medrano from Borghi USA takes on the role of vice president and Thomas Cottam from Industrial Brush Corporation will act as […]
Read MoreThe Malish Corporation announced the launch of the Flex Scrub™ Bristled Floor Pad and says the product represents the most innovative floor-cleaning technology since the advent of pads over 70 years ago. This groundbreaking product, developed by The Malish Corporation, blends the easy installation of a traditional floor pad with the robust cleaning power of […]
Read MoreThe Malish Corporation announced the launch of the Flex Scrub™ Bristled Floor Pad and says the product represents the most innovative floor-cleaning technology since the advent of pads over 70 years ago. This groundbreaking product, developed by The Malish Corporation, blends the easy installation of a traditional floor pad with the robust cleaning power of […]
Read MoreThe ABMA Foundation is now accepting applications for the new year through March 1, 2021. The ABMA Foundation Endowment Fund assists industry employees and their families based on need. The Kathy K Parr Memorial Scholarship Fund awards an annual $2,500 Kathy Parr Memorial Scholarship. This money will be awarded to a high school age or […]
Read MoreThe Industrial Brush Corporation (IBC) has created the new position of Co-President which will be jointly held by John C. Cottam and James Cottam. Both John and James have recently been serving as vice presidents. John L. Cottam who has served as company president for 38 years will assume the newly created position of Chairman. […]
Read MoreThe International Housewares Association (IHA) is partnering with Brandwise to offer a robust, year-round e-commerce opportunity for its members and buyers, IHA announced today. The platform, Connect COMMERCE, will integrate with Connect 365 and help meet the desire of retailers to both discover new products and purchase them directly online. IHA and Brandwise will offer a live demo […]
Read MoreMary S. Fitzgerald, 60, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Wassaic, N.Y., lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 27, 2021. She was born on February 27, 1960, in Sharon, Conn. to Richard and Edna Mae (Kruger) Miller. She graduated from Webutuck Central School in Amenia, […]
Read MoreHillbrush, the UK’s largest manufacturer of brushware and hygienic cleaning tools for the food industry has appointed Mariane Hodgkinson, an expert in food safety and hygienic manufacturing design as a consultant. With almost 20 years of food industry experience, Hodgkinson will be working with Hillbrush to provide expert advice as it further expands its range […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update During the evening of January 19, 2021, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the new regulations on the pandemic. Restrictions are on-going, with the lockdown in Germany being extended until February 14, 2021. Experts from science, medicine and research had met in an advisory committee and finally, a result was communicated from the federal government. […]
Read MoreOn December 23, 2020, Scott Tanis sold Tanis Incorporated to private investor Nick Mallinger. Tanin Incorporate was started by Scott and his late father, Chuck Tanis, 33 years ago and has grown during that time to include three manufacturing facilities and 121 employees. Tanis provides industrial and medical customers a complete line of brush configurations […]
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