Industry News - Brushware

da Vinci Opens State-of-the-Art Expansion Building in Nuremberg

da Vinci Künstlerpinselfabrik DEFET GmbH, a leading manufacturer of premium artist, cosmetic, nail and dental brushes, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art expansion building at its headquarters in Nuremberg. The €12 million project represents a major milestone in the company’s growth, combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology and sustainable construction. Built on previously unused brownfield […]

U.S. Manufacturing Activity Slows Further in July

Declines in employment and supplier deliveries drive deeper contraction; tariff concerns continue to weigh on sentiment U.S. manufacturing conditions deteriorated in July, marking the fifth consecutive month of contraction, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business. After a short-lived rebound earlier in the year, the sector remains under pressure from policy uncertainty, shifting […]

ABMA Names Donald Cooper as Keynote Speaker for 2026 Annual Convention

The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has officially announced that internationally recognized business coach and management expert Donald Cooper will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 ABMA Annual Convention, set to take place March 24-27 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in Puerto Rico.

Z-Group Passes the Torch to the Fourth Generation

Zeintra has announced that after over four decades in company management, owner Max Zeintl is handing over operational responsibility of the company to the fourth generation. Starting in 2025, Salome Zeintl and Simon Zeintl, the fourth generation of Max Zeintl’s family, have taken over leadership. Salome Zeintl will head the group and focus on technical brushes […]

ABMA 2026 Convention Opens Room Block

The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has announced the room block is now open for the 109th Annual Convention, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in Puerto Rico on March 24-27, 2026.

Draper Knitting Company Names Bethany Pollack as VP

The American Brush Manufacturers Association has reported the promotion of Bethany Pollack to the position of Vice President of Draper Knitting Company, Pollack joined Draper Knitting six years ago and has worked in sales, product development and marketing.

Roth Composite Machinery: Engineering Excellence in Brush and Broom Manufacturing

A Conversation with CEO Andreas Reimann and Sales Manager Gernot Müller With over a century of innovation behind them, Roth Composite Machinery continues to shape the future of brush and broom manufacturing. We sat down with CEO Andreas Reimann and Gernot Müller, Sales Manager Brushes & Brooms, to discuss their approach to custom solutions, technological […]

Precision Brush is First Industrial Brush Manufacturer to Accept Stablecoin via Coinbase

Precision Brush Company has become the first industrial brush company in the world to accept stablecoin payments through Coinbase Payments, offering a seamless, secure, and modern checkout experience for its customers.

Navigating Vulnerabilities and Tariff Impact with Supply Chain Resiliency

By Lisa Anderson Since tariffs went into effect, supply chain vulnerabilities have been exposed. We are in a global supply chain with wildly varying levels of risk and exposure depending on the country of origin, product composition and each specific company’s strategy. The most resilient and innovative will have more opportunities than ever before, whereas […]

Boucherie Unveils Aeola-T: A New Era for Street Broom Production

High-Productivity Machine Handles Diverse Fibers; Offers Advanced Automation for Brush Manufacturers Boucherie has introduced the Aeola-T, a high-performance broom manufacturing machine designed to elevate productivity for street brooms and other long-fiber applications. This innovative system is engineered to handle a wide array of natural or synthetic filaments, offering brush manufacturers enhanced versatility and […]