The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has unveiled the nominees for the highly anticipated 2025 William A. Cordes Innovation Excellence Award. This year’s selection showcases two remarkable advancements in the brush manufacturing industry, emphasizing sustainability and user-focused design. Winners will be announced at the 2025 ABMA Annual Convention, to be held March 25-28, 2025 at the […]
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The brush manufacturing industry, like many manufacturing sectors, is grappling with one of its most pressing challenges: attracting and retaining skilled workers. With labor shortages intensifying and competition for top talent growing, innovative work models have become critical. One trend gaining attention is the four-day workweek. Recent pilot programs and industry analyses have shown that […]
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By Marion Keller Is the daily grind of winter making you want to escape? Come get lost with fellow members of the brushware industry at the 2025 ABMA Convention at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas, March 25-28.
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Abtex LCC has promoted Larry Johnson to the position of Senior Sales Development.
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Brushware magazine, the leading publication and website for the brush manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce the release of our 2025 March-April digital edition that features a full guide to the upcoming 2025 ABMA Convention to be held later this month in Texas along with our comprehensive look at the end of year 2024 U.S. […]
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Borghi’s STAR/SMART R32 MATIC is a fully automatic machine that simplifies the making of brooms and brushes. With its three-station carousel and automated systems, it quickly transforms raw materials into finished products, ready for trimming and finishing. Perfect for high-volume production, it’s the efficient solution for business needs.
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By Lisa Anderson In the second half of 2024, manufacturers in the U.S. and Mexico were in contraction according to PMI readings while Canada showed continual expansion. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is based on a survey of private sector executives and measures the health of the economy. Canada has scored in expansion territory (greater […]
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The National Association of Manufacturers announced that Johnson & Johnson Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Operations & Risk Officer Kathy Wengel, as well as Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Blake Moret, will once again serve as board chair and vice chair, respectively.
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Canada, Mexico and China PMI readings slip based on global trade policy concerns The U.S. manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery in January, marking its first expansion after 26 consecutive months of decline, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. Supply chain executives reported stronger demand, improving production levels and stable employment conditions, […]
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2024-2025 gia Winners to be Honored at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago Excellence in housewares retailing will be an important focus at The Inspired Home Show 2025 in Chicago as the world’s most innovative and creative home and housewares retailers are honored at the 25th annual IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program.
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