Hospeco Brands Group EVP Bill Hemann to Retire

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 Merger Expands Product Offerings

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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Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, Disruptions and Risks: Proactive Plans

By Lisa Anderson There is a trifecta of supply chain vulnerabilities, disruptions and risks creating volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) in the business environment. From supply chain vulnerabilities like the ones exposed in the Middle East war to the heightened risks that emerged with Hurricane Helene and the disruptions occurring with labor unrest and […]

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US Manufacturing PMI Holds at 47.2 Percent in September

Global Manufacturing Slows Overall But Canada Pushes Into Growth Mode The ISM U.S. Manufacturing PMI held steady at 47.2 percent in September, matching August’s figure and marking the sixth consecutive month of contraction. According to Timothy R. Fiore, Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, demand continued to weaken while production showed signs of […]

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ZAHORANSKY Realigns Executive Board

From left: Chairman of the Supervisory Board Wolfgang Weber, Member of the Executive Board Ulrich Zahoransky, Ric Nachtmann, Dr Heinrich Sielemann. ZAHORANSKY has realigned Executive Board with Dr.-Ing. Heinrich Sielemann and Ric Nachtmann. On December 1, 2024, Dr.-Ing. Heinrich Sielemann will be appointed to the Executive Board for the Technical Division and Ric Nachtmann will […]

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Boucherie to Showcase Latest Injection Mold Technology at Fakuma 2024

Boucherie is participating in the 29th edition of the Fakuma trade fair, taking place from October 15-19, 2024, in Friedrichshafen, Germany.  Fakuma 2024 has established itself as a premier event in Europe for industrial plastics processing, bringing together leading innovators and professionals from across the globe.

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Perlon Announces Management Changes

Perlon® has announced changes in management as CEO Florian Kisling has decided to leave the company for personal reasons with immediate effect.

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Manufacturers Call on President to Invoke Taft-Hartley Act to Stop Port Strike

Following comments from President Biden that he will not intervene in the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “Manufacturers call on President Biden to intervene by invoking the Taft-Hartley Act, which will force ports to resume operations while negotiations continue. “There […]

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Borghi’s INFINITY & INFINITY PLUS: Revolutionizing Continuous Tufted Strip Brush Production

For industries seeking an efficient solution to continuous tufted strip brush production, Borghi’s INFINITY range delivers unmatched performance. Designed for streamlined operation, these machines are engineered to produce brushes with vertical or inclined tufts, accommodating up to 15 rows wide and an infinite length.

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Five Industry Veterans Elected to IHA Board Of Directors

Paul Cosaro Elected Chairman of the Board Five industry veterans have been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association (IHA), the full-service trade association for the housewares industry. The new directors are: Alexander Gransbury, founder and CEO, Dreamfarm; Lauren Greenwood, president, YouCopia Products, Inc.; Henry Liu, president & CEO, Cangshan Cutlery; […]

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