President and CEO Gonzalo Martinez Offers Insights on the Schaefer Brush Approach By Bob Lawrence Talk about a legacy in the brush industry, this company undeniably has one for sure, including unique ownership. Founded in 1904 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Schaefer Brush was a family-owned and operated business until nine years ago when it was purchased […]
Read MoreBy Lisa Anderson According to Polaris Market Research, the market size of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing is predicted to grow more than 41 percent during the next decade. Although the latest Sikich Industry Pulse found that less than 20 percent of manufacturers have started to implement AI, those wanting to thrive in the next […]
Read MoreSeasoned Executives Take Helm at NAM as Policymakers Debate Competitiveness Issues for Manufacturing Industry The National Association of Manufacturers announced its Board of Directors has elected Johnson & Johnson Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Operations and Risk Officer Kathy Wengel as board chair and Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Blake Moret as vice chair. […]
Read MoreIn a recent letter to World Brush Expo exhibitors, FEIBP President Alessandro Acquaderni indicated the event has so far attracted more than 135 exhibitors and interest from thousands of visitors. He says that the early commitments are fueling success for the Expo which will be held May 22-24, 2024, in Bologna, Italy.
Read MoreFaster, More Flexible, More Sustainable: Roth Composite Machinery Launches Revolutionary New Machine for the Brush Industry Roth Composite Machinery, headquartered in Burgwald, Germany, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking new machine for the brush industry. The new development from the innovation department includes several advantages for brush manufacturers.
Read MoreGerman Manufacturers See a Fourth Straight Month of Improvement ISM reported a U.S. Manufacturing PMI of 47.4 percent for December to push up slightly from the November reading of 46.7 percent. Despite the improvement, the report from ISM says the figure indicates a 14th consecutive month of contraction for U.S. manufacturers.
Read More Interclean Amsterdam will be held May 14-17, 2024 at the RAI Amsterdam. Featuring top international exhibitors, exciting onsite demos, the latest innovations from around the globe and superb networking and entertainment opportunities – this unmissable line-up promises to be bigger, better and bolder than ever before.
Read MoreInternational distributor Biesterfeld and leading technical plastics manufacturer Celanese are further expanding their collaboration in the new year. The partners have agreed to enhance their joint portfolio and to cooperate to develop new markets. Biesterfeld will continue to hold exclusive distribution rights in most of the EMEA region for the Rynite® PETP, Selar® PA, Zytel HTN® PPA and […]
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Brushware’s Guide to Trim Brushes for Interior Painting When it comes to interior trim painting, the choice of paintbrush can significantly impact the final result, especially when dealing with trim. The following guide covers the types and sizes of paintbrushes for trim, when to opt for a roller instead of a brush and tips for […]
Read MoreAs we countdown to the new year, Brushware takes a look back with our annual most read articles ranking. This year’s list addresses well-known industry topic as the top article touches on the labor issues that continue to be a challenge for all of manufacturing. Looking further down the rankings, acquisitions were active in 2023 […]
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