How to Work Productively with Town Officials By Phillip M. Perry Legislation out of Washington can have a profound effect on businesses large and small. Despite the high profile of federal initiatives though, municipal ordinances very often have a more immediate impact on profits. Business owners need to cultivate productive relationships with town officials to […]
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To assist members and housewares suppliers that sell product in New Jersey, the International Housewares Association (IHA) is presenting a webinar focusing on the key details of the New Jersey post-consumer recycled (PCR) content law, including background on the legislation, manufacturers and products covered, PCR content requirements, compliance, exemptions/waivers and penalties. The free program, “Decoding […]
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Brushware’s 2024 September-October issue is now open for viewing as a digital edition. This edition offers a full preview of the 2024 FEIBP Congress to be held in Ibiza, Spain,. The issue also includes a feature on the importance of working with local politicians and city officials as a manufacturer. Columnist Lisa Anderson takes a […]
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As concerns mount about a potential work stoppage around Canada’s rail network that affects the entire North American manufacturing supply chain, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “North American manufacturing supply chains depend on functioning rail links. If rail traffic grinds to a halt, businesses and families across […]
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Nexstep Customer Service Specialist Andrea Aleshire has been promoted as the Sales Reporting Specialist. Aleshire grew up in Newton, Illinois, and attended the University of Cincinnati. Prior to Nexstep, she worked in Inside Sales at a local beverage company. Andrea is a current resident of Springfield, Ohio with her husband and three children. Outside of work, […]
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Other Countries Follow the Trend, But the UK and India Continue to Soar The ISM U.S. Manufacturing PMI® dropped to 46.8 percent in July as U.S. manufacturing saw a fourth straight month of decline and well below the June figure of 48.5 percent.
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Jennifer Finley joined Nexstep in July 2024 as a customer service specialist. She attended Kent State University where she majored in Political Science. Prior to Nexstep, she worked at McGregor Metals in customer service. Finley is originally from Columbus, Ohio, but moved to Springfield, Ohio, four years ago. Outside of work, Jennifer loves to hike, […]
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By Lisa Anderson The economy is facing headwinds with high inflation, interest rates and concerning employment numbers. The world is on high-risk alert with the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas war, which has expanded to Hezbollah. Iran backs Israel’s enemies as well as the Houthi rebels that have been attacking container ships in the Suez […]
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The ABMA has released a statement from ZAHORANSKY reporting the passing of Dr. Heinz Zahoransky on July 25, 2024, at the age of 95 in the St. Carolushaus in Freiburg, Germany. The statement from ZAHORANSKY says, “With his creative inventiveness, he has advanced technical developments, his tireless commitment has allowed the company to survive crises […]
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2024 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) Looks to Address Houseware Industry’s Pain Points The housewares industry’s resilience is once again being tested amid the uncertainty of economic, technological and global disruption during a consequential election year whose outcome, one way or the other, is sure to affect policy and response that directs business strategy and […]
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