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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Participants take advantage of top-level connections, products, trends and new insights Moving business forward was a major theme at The Inspired Home Show 2026, as home and housewares buyers and sellers from around the world gathered to discover new products, explore new trends and make invaluable connections with top decision-makers.
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The ABMA’s 109th Annual Convention brings together manufacturers and suppliers for three days of education, strategic planning and relationship-building at a pivotal time for the industry. The 2026 keynote speaker, Donald Cooper, a business coach and former manufacturer, brings what he calls a 90-minute “straight talk” session titled Creating Your High-Performance Culture. His thesis is […]
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Winners to Be Announced at 109th ABMA Convention in Puerto Rico Voting is open for the ABMA William A. Cordes Innovation Excellence Award, with one week remaining for industry professionals to cast their vote. The winner will be announced during the Opening Meeting of the 109th ABMA Convention on March 25, 2026. The award recognizes […]
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The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) will convene its 109th Annual Convention March 24-27, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. For U.S. citizens, no passport is required, but the perspective shift may feel international. Set against Caribbean waters and just 30 minutes from Luis Muñoz Marín International […]
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Global Shop Solutions announced that Director of Product & Engineering Trent Maynard is celebrating his 10-year anniversary with the company, reflecting a decade that spans from consulting on the shop floor to leading its unified AI initiative, Genii. “As AI rapidly reshapes manufacturing software, the role of product and engineering leadership is evolving alongside it,” the […]
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The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has reported the passing of John J. Lannon, co-founder of Lanoco Specialty Wire Products, Inc., a supplier of fine-diameter wire used in the power brush industry. Lannon died March 3, 2026, after a six-year battle with cancer. He was 80.
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