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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Behind every brush are decades of knowledge, mechanical intuition and steady adaptation. Industry leaders share how legacy, leadership and technology are intersecting on today’s shop floors. By Amy Linzmeyer-Jelinek The brush industry is shaped by an enduring combination of heritage and innovation. Success requires workers with physical dexterity and technical aptitude, as well as leaders […]
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A+B Bürsten-Technik AG has acquired the firearm cleaning business of Büchsenmacherei Ferdinand Raetz, assuming responsibility for the production and distribution of the company’s premium cleaning rods and brushes as of March 1, 2026. The transition is part of a succession plan established by Carola and Ferdinand Raetz, who built a reputation for high-quality firearm cleaning […]
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By Lisa AndersonAs manufacturing rebounds amid continued geopolitical uncertainty, real-time supply chain visibility has become essential to operational resilience. According to the Business Continuity Institute, 72 percent of suppliers who dealt with a breakdown in their supply chain lacked the full, real-time visibility needed to come up with a fast and simple solution. On the […]
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Brushware is pleased to announce the drop for the March-April 2026 digital edition, highlighted by a comprehensive preview of the ABMA Convention set for late March in Puerto Rico. This issue also features a standout piece from Amy Linzmeyer-Jelinek on the people of the brush industry, exploring the interplay between legacy expertise and the move […]
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