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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Ebser Maschinenbau GmbH, the Black Forest–based manufacturer with more than 100 years of experience serving the brush industry, has unveiled a new machine platform designed to raise the bar for efficiency, flexibility and precision in technical brush production. The new system features a 400 mm tool stroke, expanding Ebser’s established lineup, which previously included machines […]
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Lilly Brush Co, Scrub Daddy, and Gleener among the cleaning and pet care leaders advancing to the final round of judging at The Inspired Home Show 2026. The International Housewares Association (IHA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design. While the awards recognize 60 […]
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The Mill-Rose Company, exclusive supplier of Blue Monster products used in P/H/C applications and the world’s leading supplier of PTFE thread sealants, has agreed to sponsor Matt Massey, a plumber-turned-professional angler, in Major League Fishing.
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Dr. John Rainey, MBE: 1950–2026 The global brush industry is mourning the passing of Dr. John Rainey, MBE, chairman of Denman and the Denroy Group, who died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 75. Based in Bangor, Northern Ireland, Denman has long held a prominent place within the professional hairbrush sector, while Denroy […]
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One of the most recognizable synthetic brush lines in the fine art sector is celebrating a significant milestone this year. The NOVA series from da Vinci Artist Brush Factory DEFET GmbH turns 50, marking five decades of product evolution, material innovation and sustained global demand.
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EXPIRED: Machines Have Been Sold Everything required to manufacture 2 sizes of pot scrubbers. Includes assembly machine and 2 plastic injection steel moulds also MSM 25 ton moving head press. All included $18,000. PRICE REDUCED TO $5,500 USD
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