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.
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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. […]
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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.
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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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Happy Holidays to the Brushware community! To celebrate the season and begin wrapping up 024, Brushware is proud to present the year’s most engaging articles. From pivotal industry events to insightful thought leadership and key business developments, this list captures the stories that resonated most with our readers. Dive into our recap of the year’s […]
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Hillbrush Partners has announced a strategic collaboration with BST to introduce the innovative BST xdetect Hygiene Range. The new product line combines Hillbrush’s decades of experience in manufacturing premium cleaning tools with BST’s expertise in metal-detectable technology, resulting in a cutting-edge solution for industries demanding rigorous safety and traceability standards. Described as a “groundbreaking collection of […]
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Brushware is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new initiative for our upcoming January/February edition. This special issue will mark the debut of our Photo Issue, designed to celebrate and showcase the remarkable diversity and utility of brush products across industries.
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Brushware magazine is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Brush Manufacturing Industry Survey! This is a unique opportunity for professionals within the brush industry to have their voices heard and contribute valuable insights that will help shape the future of our field. Whether you’re involved in production, sales, or supply, your input is […]
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By Alice Castle, Brush Expert Ltd | Photos by Brush Expert Ltd The annual reports on the state of the markets with reference to the following raw materials were shared with the delegation. Each report examined the availability and pricing of the various commodities used widely in brush manufacturing.
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How to Work Productively with Town Officials By Phillip M. Perry Legislation out of Washington can have a profound effect on businesses large and small. Despite the high profile of federal initiatives though, municipal ordinances very often have a more immediate impact on profits. Business owners need to cultivate productive relationships with town officials to […]
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