ISSA Scholars, an ISSA Charities signature program, has opened its scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Employees of all ISSA member companies and their families are encouraged to apply now through April 21, 2025.
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Brush manufacturers seeking cutting-edge efficiency and precision can now turn to Borghi’s STAR R31, a revolutionary three-station carousel tufting machine engineered to optimize production. Designed for seamless operation, the STAR R31 integrates advanced technology to enhance speed, accuracy, and versatility in brush manufacturing.
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Portfolio Includes Communications and Public Affairs The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announced the addition of former Transportation Security Administration Assistant Administrator for Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Alexa Lopez as the NAM’s vice president of communications and public affairs, a newly created position designed to build on the NAM’s strategic outreach and advocacy efforts.
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Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, contributing $2.91 trillion to GDP and employing over 13 million people across more than 244,000 firms as of 2024. However, this thriving industry faces a significant challenge: finding skilled workers to fill critical roles. With 481,000 manufacturing job openings reported in September 2024 and 3.8 […]
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When The Inspired Home Show opens in just six weeks, attendees will be greeted by over 1,600 exhibitors including more than 250 new and returning exhibitors and a diverse array of long-time market leaders, up-and-coming companies and entrepreneurs. The Show brings the home and housewares industry together in a dynamic environment to explore new products, […]
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Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software for manufacturers worldwide, is honored to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of Greg Bean, Director of Data Analysis, who leads a team that helps manufacturers quickly resolve advanced and specialized ERP data analysis questions.
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Summerland Brush, Inc. announced the sale of the grooming products brand, Desert Equestrian, along with its associated trademark brands—Legends, Equestria, Dakota Star, Imperiale, and Pony Express—to Old West Brands of Old West Industries, Inc. This strategic decision ensures these iconic brands will continue to flourish under the guidance of a trusted leader in the equestrian […]
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Currency Fluctuations, Commodity Prices and the Road Ahead for Manufacturers By Bart Pelton PelRay International Co., A Division of Brush Fibers, Inc. For many years, I presented a report on commodities and currencies at the annual mop and broom convention in St. Louis, Missouri, focusing on their impact on raw material costs in our industry. […]
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International Housewares Association (IHA) announced that its 2026 show will shift to a new mid-week pattern after surveying participants for the best scenario to meet their needs. The 2026 show will run Tuesday, March 10–Thursday, March 12, rather than the Sunday–Tuesday pattern that the upcoming 2025 show will follow.
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The Mill-Rose Company, the largest U.S. manufacturer of twisted-wire brushes, was recently inducted in the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Hundred Year Club, Cleveland’s oldest existing cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history of Cleveland, and the Western Reserve, which represents the northeast Ohio area.
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