New Blue Monster LUBE-JOB Pipe Joint Lubricant

New Blue Monster® LUBE-JOB Pipe Joint Lubricant Formulated for Push-on Pipe Joints with Gaskets

Blue Monster® LUBE-JOB, a superior pipe joint lubricant that simplifies assembly of all types of pipelines (especially potable water systems) without swelling gaskets, is now available from Clean-Fit Products, a division of The Mill-Rose Company.

LUBE-JOB is formulated from a biodegradable blend of lubricity enhancers and soaps creating a unique lubricant that flows into cavities when mating abutting pipes, effectively sealing joints. It’s soft, creamy formula spreads on easily to give superior lubrication, performing well in extreme temperatures from -10°F to 150°F.

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Interior Painting: Guide to Trim Paintbrushes

istockphoto/Marc Dufresne

istockphoto/Marc Dufresne

Brushware’s Guide to Trim Brushes for Interior Painting

When it comes to interior trim painting, the choice of paintbrush can significantly impact the final result, especially when dealing with trim. The following guide covers the types and sizes of paintbrushes for trim, when to opt for a roller instead of a brush and tips for achieving a flawless finish without brush marks.

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10 Must-Do’s For Small To Medium Manufacturers

By Adam Grabowski, Director of Marketing Global Shop Solutions

The world has never seen a more competitive and accessible marketplace. Manufacturing companies must operate as lean as possible to maintain profitability and a healthy bottom line. My nearly seven years at Global Shop Solutions have put the magnificence of the manufacturing industry front and center in my life. Everything around us, at some point in time, was touched by a human hand – it is truly amazing to think about. I feel fortunate that my role provides the unique opportunity to spend time with owners, presidents and key personnel at many of our thousands of customer businesses across the 30+ countries and 25+ industries Global Shop Solutions serves. I spend most of this precious time simply listening to what makes their businesses lean, efficient and successful.

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Cottam Brush Expands Its Pencil Brush Offering

(L to R) – Alan Crook (MD at Cottam Brush), Richard Eynon (SAM) and Dave Leatherhead (Cottam Brush Production Engineer)

Following rigorous testing, research and investment in new technology, Cottam Brush is now pleased to be offering alternative manufacturing methods to produce pencil brushes for oil and gas pigging and other industries as part of our technical brush range.

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ISSA PULIRE 2023 Announces Candidates for the Product of the Year

Unger nLITE Angle Brush-Window Cleaning Brush

The ISSA PULIRE NETWORK has announced 22 products for the third edition of the “Product of the Year ISSA PULIRE 2023” Award. The Award created by the organizers of the international show ISSA PULIRE 2023 aims to recognize the research activity carried out by companies operating in the professional cleaning sector and the effectiveness of products placed on the market. The winner and the finalists will be proclaimed by an international Jury on the first day of the show, May 9, 2023, at the ISSA PULIRE Lab in Hall 8.

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TaskBrand Prep-Paint-Finish Wiping System

A Complete Five-Step Solution for a clean, detailed finished surface

Painting and refinishing is a painstaking, multi-step process that requires attention to detail and quality materials to achieve the desired outcome. The necessary materials extend beyond the coating or paint being applied. The wipers used to clean and decontaminate a surface between steps are critical as well.

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