Perlon at Cinte Techtextil China 2023

Perlon® will participate in the CINTE exhibition September 19-21, 2023, in Shanghai, China. CINTE Techtextil China is the leading trade fair for technical textile and nonwoven products in Asia. Due to the rapid growth of the Chinese market, the demand for technical textiles is enormous. As a subsidiary fair of Techtextil in Frankfurt, the fair covers a wide range of areas of application. In addition to existing products, Perlon® will also be presenting cutting-edge innovations.

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FEIBP 63rd Congress Preview: Guide to Belfast

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Aerial view of Belfast in autumn. Credit: istockphoto/Alexey_Fedoren.

By Gwyneth Bowen

Fáilte! Welcome to Belfast host city of the 63rd annual FEIBP Congress. The event will be held September 20-22, with a program that features two days of sessions plus plenty of outstanding opportunities to take in Belfast attractions before, during and after the Congress.

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Boucherie at CIBRUSH 2023

Boucherie-AFT 2.0

Boucherie, a leader in advanced toothbrush and brush manufacturing technology, will exhibit at the highly anticipated China International Brush Making Industry Exhibition (CIBRUSH). Held in Shenzhen World, China, CIBRUSH has established itself as a premier gathering for professionals, enthusiasts and trailblazers within the brush industry. Recognized for its role in catalyzing innovation, fostering collaboration, and propelling growth, CIBRUSH consistently attracts global attention. In 2023, the event promises an even more spectacular showcase of cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking solutions.

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DeburringEXPO: The Industry Meet for Deburring and Finishing

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Fifth Edition of the Leading Trade Fair for Deburring Technology and Precision Surface Finishing to be Held October 10-12, 2023

Requirements and processes are changing in many ways for manufacturing industries as a result of structural and technological change. Where deburring and the production of precision surface finishes are concerned, new and modified solutions are needed. The Fifth DeburringEXPO will present innovations and trends for these production steps, which are becoming increasingly relevant for quality and efficiency, at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Centre in Karlsruhe, Germany, from October 10-12, 2023. The event is a must-attend for industry players in order to exchange information with interested parties and customers about their investment plans.

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2024 ABMA Innovation Award Nomination Deadline: November 30

William A. Cordes Innovation Award

The ABMA is inviting member companies to enter new products for the ABMA William A. Cordes Innovation Excellence Award for 2024. “The Willie” is given to recognize outstanding innovation in any manufactured product, component or service in the brush industry in any given year. Submitted entries will be showcased during the 2024 ABMA Annual Convention next March set for Amelia Island, Florida.

The Innovation Award recognizes outstanding innovation of manufactured products, components or services in the Brush, Broom, Mop and Roller Industry and is named after William A. Cordes, who served as the ABMA’s first President from 1917-1928.

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Housewares Charity Foundation Supports Maui Wildfire Relief

HCF to Match Dollar-For-Dollar Donations from Housewares Industry

To help support the people of Maui after the recent wildfire tragedy, the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) has established a fund for donations and will match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 in total. Donations will go to support the Maui Strong Fund and Team Rubicon Disaster Relief.

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2023 FEIBP Innovation Award Competition: European Brushware Showcase

Fons Ceelaert and Andrew McIlroy with 2022 Innovation Award winners Brosserie Brenet’s Simon Lorrilliere and Izabela Kolon

Participate in the Prestigious FEIBP Innovation Award Competition and Showcase Your Innovations in the Brushware Industry

The European Brushware Federation (FEIBP) is excited to announce the 14th FEIBP Innovation Award, a remarkable opportunity for individual members to spotlight their groundbreaking contributions to the brushware industry. Since the introduction of the FEIBP Innovation Award many European companies in the brushware industry have shared innovations in their products and production processes.

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Overstock Leadership to Keynote 2023 IHA CHESS

Annual Conference Runs Concurrently with IBC Global Forum in October

Overstock executives will discuss the company’s relaunch of Bed Bath & Beyond during the keynote session at the International Housewares Association’s 2023 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) October 3-4, 2023, in Rosemont, Illinois.

Overstock completed its strategic transformation to a 100 percent furniture and home furnishings e-retailer in 2022. With a strong business model but a name that didn’t reflect its focus on home, Overstock saw a unique opportunity in acquiring the Bed Bath & Beyond brand after the retailer filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. As a result of the acquisition, Overstock rebranded under the Bed Bath & Beyond name, a widely recognized and admired banner synonymous with home. In this special keynote, Overstock leadership will offer attendees an update on its home-centric transformation, the relaunch of Bed Bath & Beyond and what’s ahead for the leading furniture and home furnishings company.

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