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Nexstep Announces New Representation in NY Metro Area

Nexstep Commercial Products (Exclusive Licensee of O-Cedar) has announced that JV Carter Company of Phoenixville, PA will be representing he company in the New York Metro Market.

IHA Partners With Quickcode To Help Members Navigate Tariffs

AI software platform helps companies calculate tariffs, navigate rulings and regulations in real time Members of the International Housewares Association (IHA) now have access to new tools to help them keep up to date on rapidly changing tariffs, regulations and rulings through the organization’s new collaboration with Quickcode. The partnership, which features discounted pricing to […]

Hillbrush Partners with Aventes to Expand into Poland

Hillbrush has announced a new partnership with Aventes, a respected distributor based in Poland. This collaboration signifies a pivotal moment in Hillbrush’s international growth strategy, marking a significant milestone as the company extends its footprint into the vibrant Polish market. Hillbrush is excited about the opportunities this partnership unlocks, promising to bring the company’s premium […]

Gordon Brush Acquires Mr. LongArm

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. has acquired the assets of Mr. LongArm, a leader in the design and manufacturing of telescoping extension poles and accessories for over 67 years. Located near Kansas City in Greenwood, Missouri, Mr. LongArm will continue to operate in the company’s existing manufacturing facilities.

ABMA 2025 Innovation Award Nominees: Borghi and Wooster

The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has unveiled the nominees for the highly anticipated 2025 William A. Cordes Innovation Excellence Award. This year’s selection showcases two remarkable advancements in the brush manufacturing industry, emphasizing sustainability and user-focused design. Winners will be announced at the 2025 ABMA Annual Convention, to be held March 25-28, 2025 at the […]

Celebrating 25 Years of IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia)

2024-2025 gia Winners to be Honored at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago Excellence in housewares retailing will be an important focus at The Inspired Home Show 2025 in Chicago as the world’s most innovative and creative home and housewares retailers are honored at the 25th annual IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program.

Open Now: ISSA Scholars 2025-2026 Applications and Sponsorships

ISSA Scholars, an ISSA Charities signature program, has opened its scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Employees of all ISSA member companies and their families are encouraged to apply now through April 21, 2025.

2025 Foreign Exchange and Commodities Report: Key Insights for Manufacturers

Currency Fluctuations, Commodity Prices and the Road Ahead for Manufacturers By Bart Pelton PelRay International Co., A Division of Brush Fibers, Inc. For many years, I presented a report on commodities and currencies at the annual mop and broom convention in St. Louis, Missouri, focusing on their impact on raw material costs in our industry. […]

IHA Shifts to Mid-Week Pattern in 2026; No Change in 2025 Show

International Housewares Association (IHA) announced that its 2026 show will shift to a new mid-week pattern after surveying participants for the best scenario to meet their needs. The 2026 show will run Tuesday, March 10–Thursday, March 12, rather than the Sunday–Tuesday pattern that the upcoming 2025 show will follow.

Mill-Rose Inducted into Western Reserve Historical Society’s Hundred Year Club

The Mill-Rose Company, the largest U.S. manufacturer of twisted-wire brushes, was recently inducted in the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Hundred Year Club, Cleveland’s oldest existing cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history of Cleveland, and the Western Reserve, which represents the northeast Ohio area.

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