Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software for manufacturers worldwide, announced the 35th anniversary of President & CEO Dusty Alexander, which marks a significant milestone in the family company’s growth and success. Under Alexander’s steadfast leadership, innovation and commitment to helping manufacturers simplify their operations, Global Shop Solutions said it is one of […]
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Inventory pullbacks, tariff disruptions and softening export demand weigh on factory performance U.S. manufacturing activity declined for the third straight month in May, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. After a brief rebound early in the year, producers are once again navigating headwinds tied to trade policy uncertainty, shifting inventory strategies, and […]
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Symbolic Excursion to Emphasize Congress Theme: “No Federation Is an Island” The European Brushware Federation (FEIBP) has announced a symbolic and historically rich excursion as part of the 65th FEIBP Congress, set to take place October 8-11, 2025, in Ischia, Italy. On Thursday, October 10, delegates will be invited to participate in a special guided […]
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ABCO Cleaning Products, a leader in sustainable cleaning tools, has acquired Carolina Mop Company, strengthening its position in the commercial cleaning industry. This strategic acquisition enhances ABCO’s vertical integration and expands its manufacturing capabilities. By leveraging shared expertise and capabilities, ABCO will provide Carolina Mop distributors with greater value, improved efficiency and new growth opportunities.
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Following House passage of H.R.1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement: “Today’s House passage of this historic legislation marks a major victory for manufacturers across America. This pro-growth legislation preserves crucial tax policies that will enable manufacturers to create jobs, invest in […]
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Companies that sell home and housewares products continue to struggle with substantial tariffs, according to a new survey of International Housewares Association (IHA) members. The survey shows 87% have been impacted significantly (97% have been impacted significantly or somewhat), and many have already canceled product shipments, increased retail prices and/or reduced their workforce.
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A White Paper By Jarrett R. Smith Operations Consultant Global Shop Solutions This white paper provides 10 essential ways manufacturers can reduce their production times and boost their profitability by addressing the unique challenges of ETO manufacturing.
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Bill Reflects Full Range of Manufacturing Priorities The National Association of Manufacturers has commended Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) and the House Ways and Means Committee for their bold leadership in acting on manufacturers’ top policy priority in our comprehensive manufacturing strategy: preserving and extending President Trump’s historic 2017 tax reforms. The monumental action marks a […]
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By Adam Grabowski Director of Marketing, Global Shop Solutions It has been five years since the COVID pandemic dealt its blow to the manufacturing industry, with 1.4 million workers finding themselves out of a job. Since then the industry has recouped about 800,000 workers, yet the labor shortage continues unabated. It is estimated that four […]
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The International Housewares Association (IHA) has launched the 2025 IHA State of the Industry report, a new total market resource for the home and housewares industry. The first of the report’s three installments, which provides data and analysis on U.S. market size by category and retail channel, was published May 1.
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