Andrew Krauss Joins Nexstep as Purchasing Specialist

Nexstep Commercial Products, Exclusive Licensee of O-Cedar, is pleased to announce that Andrew Krauss has joined our corporate office in Springfield as a Purchasing Specialist. Krauss grew up in Mantua, Ohio, and graduated from Ohio University. After graduation, he worked in professional sports operations for the Nashville Sounds, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Columbus Clippers. He worked as a recruiter for Speedway and J.P. Morgan Chase in Columbus and then returned to Speedway in a purchasing capacity.

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Brushware News February 24, 2023

Kinsey Promoted to Manufacturing Manager at Abtex

As a result of the recent consolidation of operations between the Systems Design and Consumables segments of Abtex LLC’s business, Joshua Kinsey has been promoted to the newly created position of Manufacturing Manager. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of all Abtex manufacturing.

Kinsey began his career at Abtex as a participant in the company’s successful internship program in 2016. While attending Alfred University, he continued to work for Abtex and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2018.

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Brushware News January 27, 2023

Hospeco Brands Group Names John Fanizza Sales Director

25-year Pro To Oversee Wisconsin and Illinois Territories

Hospeco Brands Group, a manufacturer of a full portfolio of products that protect, clean and provide care and comfort to millions around the globe, has named John Fanizza sales director. Fanizza has more than 25 years of experience in the jan/san sector and a deep familiarity with the product offering from his six years independently representing the company’s brands, which include Acute Care Pharmaceutical™, Adenna®, Chemcor, High-Tech Conversions, HOSPECO®, Nilodor® and other popular brands. His territory will encompass Wisconsin and Illinois.

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Brushware News January 18, 2023

IHA Elects Three New Directors to Board

Three new directors have been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association (IHA), the full-service trade association for the housewares industry. They are: Scott Felsenthal, CEO, Whitmor, Inc.; Sal Gabbay, CEO, Gibson Homewares; and Michael Hayes, chief customer officer, Newell Brands. Their three-year terms begin October 1, 2022, and end September 30, 2025.

Also elected were new board officers:

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Brushware News September 20, 2022

Meet Borghi USA’s New Spare Parts Manager

Borghi USA of Aberdeen, Maryland, is happy to announce we have hired a Spare Parts Manager. Please welcome Armando Ercole who recently completed a 4-month training program for customer service, inventory control and processing spare parts orders.

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Brushware News September 8, 2022

ZAHORANSKY Announces Expanded Management Team for India

Sathyapriya Balakrishnan, Managing Director ZAHORANSKY, and Reinhard Schnurr, Managing Director ZAHORANSKY

ZAHORANSKY introduces expanded management team in India:
Sathyapriya Balakrishnan is the first woman to join the Top Management Circle

ZAHORANSKY’s subsidiary in Coimbatore, India, is being run by a new dual management team. Starting March 1, 2022: Sathyapriya Balakrishnan, who has been at this location since 2017 and was previously Managing Director Reinhard Schnurr’s deputy, will be the first woman to join the ZAHORANSKY Group’s top management. As Managing Director, she will be responsible for ZAHORANSKY Moulds & Machines Pvt. Ltd. in Coimbatore.

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Brushware News July 27, 2022

Nexstep Promotes Tonya Burgess to Sales & Operations Liaison

Nexstep Commercial Products, Exclusive Licensee of O-Cedar, is pleased to announce that effective immediately Tonya Burgess has been promoted to Sales & Operations Liaison. She will be assisting customers with orders that have been shipped, backorders and freight/product issues.

Burgess has been with Nexstep for 10 years, most recently in Nexstep’s International & Domestic Purchasing. She really enjoys working with people and the challenge of problem solving. “This is a well-deserved promotion,” says Erin E. Busch, Vice President Sales & Marketing. “Our customers will benefit from her dedication, knowledge, and can-do attitude.”

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Brushware News July 21, 2022

Deco Products: Michael Suarez Hired as New HR Recruiter

Deco Products Company has hired Michael Suarez as the HR Recruiter. Suarez is replacing Eric Smedsrud who recently accepted a position as a Sales Project Manager for Deco.

Suarez is from La Quinta, Calif., and came to Decorah to attend Luther College where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and was a member of the wrestling team. Prior to accepting the position at Deco, Michael was the Assistant Wrestling Coach for Luther College and worked for Decorah Builders.

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Brushware News May 12, 2022

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