Three Generations of Ingenuity, Custom Manufacturing and Growth Precision Brush Company was founded in 1951 by Lloyd Benjamin in Cleveland, Ohio. Before starting the company, Lloyd worked for Superior Brush Company, which primarily manufactured vacuum cleaner brushes. While there, he designed brush-making equipment and worked in the factory. He began noticing customer inquiries for custom […]
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Boucherie USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Toto as Plastics Technology Sales Manager, leading commercial growth initiatives and customer partnerships across the medical, consumer, personal care, and industrial plastics markets. As part of a planned leadership transition, Bill will assume responsibility for injection mold tooling activities currently managed by John Williams, who […]
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Exclusive 2026 MarketOutlook data outlines consumer purchase intent for the coming year Home and housewares continue to be a reliable source of general merchandise sales, and consumers are especially focused on health and wellness, according to the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) 2026 MarketOutlook report. This second installment of IHA’s 2026 State of the Industry Report, […]
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HSE Creates a Dedicated Platform for Discovering New Partners and Emerging Capabilities: Connecting Suppliers and Solutions to Transform the Hardlines Marketplace Trade shows help buyers find products, and the Hardlines Supplier Event (HSE) was built to help them find their next supplier. HSE launches with the goal to help retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and brands discover […]
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Brushware’s September/October 2026 digital edition is now available with our preview of the 66th FEIBP Congress in Lyon, France. As the FEIBP embarks on a new direction, our coverage offers a guide on what attendees can expect in Lyon at a time when shifting supply chains, tariffs, automation and geopolitical uncertainty continue to reshape the […]
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Newly released schedule includes education, networking and new “AI leadership labs” Housewares suppliers will gain strategic direction on balancing the speed of AI with the power of human experience at the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) 2026. With the theme “Refortifying the Value of the Human Touch,” the annual executive education […]
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By Lisa Anderson The recent Executive Order on Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains highlights a growing reality for manufacturers: critical minerals have become a strategic priority. While the order focuses on strengthening defense supply chains and reducing dependence on foreign sources, the implications extend far beyond defense contractors. Manufacturers across industries rely on critical minerals […]
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Manufacturing momentum broadened in July as the U.S., Europe and much of Asia remained in expansion, though pricing pressures and supply chain risks continued to challenge producers. U.S. manufacturing expanded for the seventh consecutive month in July, according to the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report. Factory activity accelerated to its strongest pace in more than […]
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Manufacturers remember ERP partners for more than the software. They remember who answers the call and stands beside them when production is on the line. Over the past 15 years, Doug Johnson has helped build one of the manufacturing ERP industry’s highest-rated customer care organizations, turning fast, knowledgeable support into one of Global Shop Solutions’ […]
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Steve Bellocchio Appointed President to Lead U.S. Operations ZAHORANSKY has announced a leadership change at its U.S. subsidiary: Effective July 1, 2026, Steve Bellocchio has assumed the role of President of ZAHORANSKY USA Inc. With his extensive market expertise and long-standing customer relationships, he will further strengthen ZAHORANSKY’s position in this important growth market and […]
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