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da Vinci Opens State-of-the-Art Expansion Building in Nuremberg

da Vinci Künstlerpinselfabrik DEFET GmbH, a leading manufacturer of premium artist, cosmetic, nail and dental brushes, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art expansion building at its headquarters in Nuremberg. The €12 million project represents a major milestone in the company’s growth, combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology and sustainable construction. Built on previously unused brownfield […]

Z-Group Passes the Torch to the Fourth Generation

Zeintra has announced that after over four decades in company management, owner Max Zeintl is handing over operational responsibility of the company to the fourth generation. Starting in 2025, Salome Zeintl and Simon Zeintl, the fourth generation of Max Zeintl’s family, have taken over leadership. Salome Zeintl will head the group and focus on technical brushes […]

Precision Brush is First Industrial Brush Manufacturer to Accept Stablecoin via Coinbase

Precision Brush Company has become the first industrial brush company in the world to accept stablecoin payments through Coinbase Payments, offering a seamless, secure, and modern checkout experience for its customers.

New IHA Report Reveals Home, Housewares Drive Sales in 2025

The newly released IHA State of the Industry MarketOutlook report indicates that home and housewares should continue to be a key driver of general merchandise sales in 2025. The report, detailing consumer purchase intent and the factors influencing buying plans, was published on IHA’s independent news and information platform, HomePageNews.com.

IHA’s CHESS Conference to Strategize Navigating Trade Complexities

Global Authority on U.S.-China Trade Strategy to Keynote on Trade Options at IHA’s Annual Education and Networking Event on October 7-8, 2025. Navigating trade complexities will take center stage at the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) 2025, as Allen Morrison — senior professor at the Thunderbird School of Global Management and […]

German Brush Manufacturer Lessmann Makes Management Changes

From left: Jürgen Lessmann, Cornelia Kitzsteiner, Annamaria Weber and Dieter Lessmann Oettinger, Germany-based brush manufacturer Lessman has announced that in the middle of this year Dieter Lessmann will retire from active management and will become a future shareholder as the family company grows. Annamaria Weber has been recruited as his successor to manage the IT, […]

Global Shop Solutions Celebrates 35 Years of Leadership and Innovation under President & CEO

Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software for manufacturers worldwide, announced the 35th anniversary of President & CEO Dusty Alexander, which marks a significant milestone in the family company’s growth and success. Under Alexander’s steadfast leadership, innovation and commitment to helping manufacturers simplify their operations, Global Shop Solutions said it is one of […]

IHA Survey Finds Tariffs Significantly Impact Home, Housewares Industry

Companies that sell home and housewares products continue to struggle with substantial tariffs, according to a new survey of International Housewares Association (IHA) members. The survey shows 87% have been impacted significantly (97% have been impacted significantly or somewhat), and many have already canceled product shipments, increased retail prices and/or reduced their workforce.

IHA Announces New Total Market Research Report

The International Housewares Association (IHA) has launched the 2025 IHA State of the Industry report, a new total market resource for the home and housewares industry. The first of the report’s three installments, which provides data and analysis on U.S. market size by category and retail channel, was published May 1.

Gordon Brush’s Mr. LongArm Enhances Online Presence

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., which acquired the assets of Mr. LongArm in March 2025, has announced that Mr. LongArm has updated its website and now sells all products through its online store at www.mrlongarm.com.

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