After diverting to a virtual convention for 2021 due to the pandemic, the ABMA is excited to return in 2022 as a live and in-person event for the 105th Edition of the Annual Convention. The destination is Bonita Springs, Fla., and the event runs March 2-5 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and […]
Read MoreOrganizers of Interbrush have released a statement offering clarification related to a competing show based in the Ukraine that is also utilizing the name “Interbrush.” The statement says, “there is no connection between our own Interbrush event in Freiburg and the new Interbrush event taking place in Ukraine. Both trade fairs are organized entirely separately […]
Read MoreWhen Coronavirus first surfaced in late January of 2020, no one could ever have predicted that we’d still be having conversations about the virus more than two years later, but here we are. Although we’ve been a bit beaten and battered at times, we are still standing together as an industry and supplying desired products […]
Read MoreThe FEIBP released their European Brush Industry Survey Report for the fourth quarter of 2021. The latest report is based on input from 37 completed surveys out of total of 292 invitations. Industry firms surveyed were asked about performance in both domestic and export markets and technical brushes led the way at home with more […]
Read MoreThe American Brush Manufacturers Association is excited to share the schedule of topics for the Meet the Pros roundtable discussions to be held as part of this year’s Annual Convention. The session is titled Workplace 2.0 – We Are All In This Together and is sponsored and led by the ABMA Emerging Leaders group. It […]
Read MoreFollowing the January Board of Directors’ meeting, the International Housewares Association has announced The Inspired Home Show 2022 will take place March 5-7. COVID-19 safety-related policies and protocols have also been established as has a shortened schedule for the event. Before collecting a badge at McCormick Place that provides access to The Inspired Home Show, […]
Read MoreThe numerous headwinds facing the housewares industry will remain in 2022, and uncertainty remains. But after the pandemic’s second year, many housewares executives have found a way to manage those headwinds while also putting plans in motion to not only maintain their position, but build on it. “Unpredictability felt like the new normal in 202l, […]
Read MoreThe American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) next quarterly Educational Institute webinar is set for January 11, 2022 at 200 p.m. EST. The top is “The Benefits of a Managed Sale” and is presented by Todd Middleton and John Stevenson, ASA, Mariner Capital Advisors.
Read MoreIn reaction to yesterday’s announcement that ZAHORANSKY will not exhibit at Interbrush, Daniel Strowitzki, CEO of Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik and Messe GmbH & Co. (FWTM) have responded with an email statement. “We deeply regret the decision of our longstanding exhibitor and business partner. However, as a company that knows what it means to weigh financial […]
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