There’s an old saying in business that you can’t manage what you don’t measure. That is certainly true in the manufacturing industry regarding performance, productivity, and efficiency. These three represent some of the most important metrics in your business as they provide a reliable measure of the company’s overall success. They also help identify areas […]
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By Phillip M. Perry Healthy economic growth will help bolster profits for construction and manufacturing operations in 2025. Lower interest rates, a decline in inflation, a rebound in housing activity and governmental infrastructure support will generate tailwinds. However, businesses must beware of supply chain disruptions resulting from geopolitical tensions, as well as the growing threat […]
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Hospeco Brands Group announced that Renee M. Starr has joined the company in the newly created position of chief revenue officer (CRO). Starr now leads Tranzonic/Hospeco Brands Group sales teams and, in this role, aligns and integrates sales, customer success, and business development to help ensure the company maximizes revenue growth.
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Hospeco Brands Group has named Robert (Bob) Kibbe as CEO of Tranzonic Companies and its Hospeco Brands Group, effective immediately. Outgoing Tranzonic CEO Tom Friedl will become vice chairman of the company’s board of directors.
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Brushware’s 2024 November-December 84-page double edition features the Annual Machinery Showcase and Supplier Spotlight plus full coverage of the 2024 FEIBP Congress held in Ibiza, Spain, in early October. The issue also provides Philip Perry’s 2025 US Economic Forecast for business. Lisa Anderson’s Supply Chain column advocates for proactive planning as recent headlines illustrate the […]
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By Alice Castle, Brush Expert Ltd | Photo by Brush Expert Ltd Echoing the spirit of advancement within the FEIBP itself, three companies proudly presented their innovations to the audience this year during the Opening Session of the FEIBP 64th Congress. Each company was also allocated a display space within the Brush Forum, enabling delegates […]
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The fourth China International Brush Making Industry Exhibition (CIBRUSH) will return to Shanghai on Dec. 9-11, 2025. CIBRUSH, which is organized by Beijing HJT International Exhibition Co. and China Sundry Articles Industry Association, is an international and professional exhibition for the brushmaking industry and one of the largest brushmaking industry exhibitions in the world. CIBRUSH […]
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By Alice Castle, Brush Expert Ltd | Photos by Brush Expert Ltd The annual reports on the state of the markets with reference to the following raw materials were shared with the delegation. Each report examined the availability and pricing of the various commodities used widely in brush manufacturing.
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Hospeco Brands Group executive vice president Bill Hemann will retire on Dec. 31, 2024, but plans to stay on in an advisory capacity to mentor and develop new leadership, share his vast product knowledge, and help ensure the company continues the growth and success it has realized throughout his “remarkable” tenure of 48 years, the […]
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Palmer Fixture and LaCrosse Brush, two well-known brands in the industry, are joining forces under the Alwin Manufacturing umbrella. This strategic merger leverages the strengths of both companies, providing customers with an expanded range of products designed to enhance efficiency and service quality across sectors.
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