By Meg Cooper With the 2021 ABMA Convention being held as a virtual event, it presented the opportunity for a deeper look at the overall impact of the sessions. Meg Cooper was able to have a quick question-and-answer session with ABMA Executive Director David Parr on the success of the event. How did you feel […]
Read MoreThe Interbrush trade fair for machines, materials and accessory equipment for the broom, brush, paint roller and mop industry is postponed until 2024. Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG (FWTM) has announced the cancellation of next year’s edition of Interbrush, which was set to take place from May 4 to 6, 2022, […]
Read MoreThe Mill-Rose Company announced the cancellation of the 61st annual Victor F. Miller Cleveland Brush Makers Golf and Dinner Outing due to scheduling and planning complications related to COVID-19. The event would have taken place on June 24, 2021.
Read MoreAfter the postponement of the 2020 trade show, ISSA Show Canada will reconvene virtually this June with a focus on educating and inspiring the industry. Last year’s event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and provincial restrictions across Ontario which prohibited large gatherings. This year, the in-person show had been slated for June 9-11, […]
Read MoreThe European Brushware Federation officially announced the pushback of the 62nd FEIBP Congress to September 21-24, 2022. In the announcement, the FEIBP says, “… the industry might be in a relatively stable situation as it concerns the customer markets, but it is facing unprecedented turmoil on the raw materials markets and transport disruption. The emphasis […]
Read MoreThe ABMA 2021 Convention main session was held virtually yesterday afternoon and we’ll provide full coverage from the event in the next issue, but here are the early highlights:
Read MoreDue to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 edition of the Wisconsin Brushmakers’ Annual Golf and Dinner Outing has been canceled. This year’s host, Schaefer Brush will update everyone with information regarding the 2022 event as it becomes available.
Read MoreAs state restrictions prohibiting large gatherings remain in effect for the foreseeable future, and government travel restrictions continue to significantly impede domestic and international travel, the International Housewares Association’s Board of Directors have made the difficult but necessary decision that The Inspired Home Show 2021, scheduled to take place Aug. 7-10, 2021 at McCormick Place […]
Read MoreThe International Housewares Association announced today that Peter Giannetti will join the organization as director, editorial, content and education. In this role, Giannetti will oversee the development and delivery of industry-wide content and resources intended to inform, educate and inspire. Giannetti joins IHA after serving for 14 years as editor-in-chief and 14 years before that […]
Read MoreThe ABMA Foundation is now accepting applications for the new year through March 1, 2021. The ABMA Foundation Endowment Fund assists industry employees and their families based on need. The Kathy K Parr Memorial Scholarship Fund awards an annual $2,500 Kathy Parr Memorial Scholarship. This money will be awarded to a high school age or […]
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