By Bob Lawrence Given that industrial brushes are ubiquitous in numerous industries, from automotive and aerospace to robotics, automation and food processing, it’s not surprising that its market share is enormous in the multi-billion dollar global brush industry. In a 2022 analysis by India-based Maximize Market Research, it was reported that the global industrial brush […]
Read More“You have to be able to make it easier — and better.” This thought came to carpenter Poul Erik Jespersen more than 25 years ago while he was bent over the hand sander at his workplace in a furniture company. The thought developed into an idea which, after a development period of eight years, became […]
Read MoreThirty-five years ago, the brothers Jürgen and Dieter Lessmann took over the medium-sized family business in Oettingen, Germany, from their father as managing directors. The brush manufacturer has been on the road to success for well over 35 years and supplies customers worldwide with premium tools, all of which are developed and produced in Oettingen. […]
Read MoreThe Storch-Ciret Group announced the inauguration of its impressive production facility for brushes and paint rollers in Zheijang, China, in late October of 2023. What started as a humble manufacturing plant has grown to become a truly impressive production facility thanks to the tireless efforts and dedication of the local team.
Read MorePresident and CEO Gonzalo Martinez Offers Insights on the Schaefer Brush Approach By Bob Lawrence Talk about a legacy in the brush industry, this company undeniably has one for sure, including unique ownership. Founded in 1904 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Schaefer Brush was a family-owned and operated business until nine years ago when it was purchased […]
Read MoreIn a recent letter to World Brush Expo exhibitors, FEIBP President Alessandro Acquaderni indicated the event has so far attracted more than 135 exhibitors and interest from thousands of visitors. He says that the early commitments are fueling success for the Expo which will be held May 22-24, 2024, in Bologna, Italy.
Read MoreAs we countdown to the new year, Brushware takes a look back with our annual most read articles ranking. This year’s list addresses well-known industry topic as the top article touches on the labor issues that continue to be a challenge for all of manufacturing. Looking further down the rankings, acquisitions were active in 2023 […]
Read MoreAtlas Graham Furgale Ltd. (AGF) has announced a leadership transition with the departure of Ryan Proulx on November 24, 2023. Jim Graham, who was the former President and CEO at AGF from June 2005 until his retirement in December 2015, has taken over as the new President and CEO after the departure of Proulx. According […]
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