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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Eurozone and UK Struggle Amid Demand Weakness, While Canada and India Show Resilience The US manufacturing industry faced contraction for the ninth consecutive month in December, marking the 25th month of decline out of the past 26, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. Released by Timothy R. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., Chair of […]
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By Lisa Anderson There will be new policies, new supply chains and new manufacturing growth in the New Year. Although 2024 has ended on a sluggish note for most manufacturers with concerns swirling around missed revenue goals, inventory levels tying up cash and supply chain vulnerabilities and risks, there is excitement around changes coming down […]
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The National Association of Manufacturers released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for Q4 2024, which illustrates that even with ongoing economic challenges, manufacturers are more optimistic post-election about potential action on expiring tax provisions and efforts to curb the regulatory onslaught. According to the latest reading, 70.9% of respondents are positive about their company’s outlook, up […]
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Happy Holidays to the Brushware community! To celebrate the season and begin wrapping up 024, Brushware is proud to present the year’s most engaging articles. From pivotal industry events to insightful thought leadership and key business developments, this list captures the stories that resonated most with our readers. Dive into our recap of the year’s […]
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Hillbrush Partners has announced a strategic collaboration with BST to introduce the innovative BST xdetect Hygiene Range. The new product line combines Hillbrush’s decades of experience in manufacturing premium cleaning tools with BST’s expertise in metal-detectable technology, resulting in a cutting-edge solution for industries demanding rigorous safety and traceability standards. Described as a “groundbreaking collection of […]
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The Interclean Shanghai 2024 trade show, which was held Dec. 11-13, 2024, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, showcased the latest advancements from leading manufacturers in cleaning and hygiene, offering a broad range of solutions from cleaning machines, accessories, and robotics to washroom appliances, chemicals, detergents, and healthcare cleaning equipment. Of particular interest were […]
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