Contractors will appreciate the convenience and ruggedness of Blue Monster® citrus scrubbing towels, now available individually packaged and in two flip-top containers storing towels for cleaning hands, tools, equipment and other hard surfaces. Blue Monster scrubbing towels are pre-moistened, heavy-duty hand and surface cleaning towels ideal for general purpose cleaning without water. These special towels […]
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NFIB Index Drops to 95.8 as Uncertainty and Cost Pressures Mount The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index declined three points to 95.8 in March, slipping below its long-term average of 98.0 and signaling a more cautious outlook among U.S. small businesses. The March reading marks the lowest level in nearly […]
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Brushware’s May/June 2026 digital edition is now live, bringing readers inside the 109th ABMA Convention, held in March at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. This issue captures key moments from the industry’s flagship gathering, including innovation highlights and insight into the forces continuing to reshape global brush manufacturing. In this […]
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Interclean Amsterdam 2026 has come to a close after four days of innovation, knowledge sharing and global industry connection. From April 14-17, the world’s leading cleaning and hygiene professionals gathered in Amsterdam to discover the latest technologies, attend expert sessions and explore future trends for the cleaning industry.
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By Lisa Anderson As manufacturers must scale rapidly to meet increasing needs across the spectrum, hyperscale manufacturing is becoming a competitive differentiator. Companies are expanding domestic production as geopolitical risks force greater control, tax and deregulation benefits roll out, tariffs stabilize and incentivize investments in manufacturing and artificial intelligence-driven demand is forcing industrialization at speed. […]
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Interclean Amsterdam 2026 opened today at RAI Amsterdam, placing innovation and industry progress firmly in the spotlight. The first day featured the Amsterdam Innovation Award ceremony, recognising industry innovations shaping the future of cleaning and hygiene. Hosted by Pernille La Lau, the dynamic opening programme combined insight and celebration, with a keynote from Olympic and […]
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Accelerate Product Sourcing, Private Label, and Manufacturing at NHS Concept to Commerce – Mark Your Calendar for March 2027 The retail industry reached a pivotal milestone last week with the successful debut of NHS Concept to Commerce. Evolving from its 80-year show success roots as the National Hardware Show, this reimagined NHS Concept to Commerce […]
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Program offers funding support and global exposure for next-generation industry talent The American Brush Manufacturers Association is encouraging member companies to invest in the next generation of leadership by participating in the upcoming FEIBP Congress 2026, scheduled for September 22–24, 2026, in Lyon, France. The initiative follows remarks delivered at the association’s recent Annual Convention, […]
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Expansion spreads globally, but inflationary pressure and geopolitical risk keep the recovery uneven. U.S. manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly four years in March, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI rising to 52.7 percent. That figure represented the highest reading since August 2022 and a modest increase from February’s 52.4 percent. Gains were […]
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Convention in Puerto Rico highlights global collaboration, leadership development and a steady push toward industry growth The 2026 ABMA Convention delivered a clear message: innovation remains a defining force in the brush manufacturing industry. That message culminated with the announcement of the William A. Cordes Innovation Excellence Award, where Zahoransky was named this year’s winner […]
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