Creating strategies for success in the current economic marketplace will be the focus of this year’s presentations in the Innovation Theater at The Inspired Home Show 2023, March 4-7, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Innovation Theater sessions will explore such topics as inflation’s influence on the housewares consumer; directional dining and drinking trends; purchasing […]
Read MoreCompany: Pennelli Cinghiale Location: Cicognara-Mantova-Italy Title: Managing Director When did you start working in this industry and how did you get started?
Read MoreThe Dynasty Brush product line from F.M. Brush is excited to announce they will once again be exhibiting at the Creativeworld 2023 international trade fair for hobbies, arts and crafts. The event, which takes place from February 4-7, 2023, is the world’s most important trade fair for the international hobby, craft and artists’ supplies sector, […]
Read MoreIn January, the American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) announced the launch of a brand new website located at www.abma.org. The ABMA invites all members and visitors to check out the site and explore all of the new features and resources available.
Read MoreThe ABMA has posted a press release from AGF Ltd. announcing the passing of Joseph Allan Graham, Former chairman of Atlas Graham Industries, on December 30, 2022. Graham joined his father in his broom and brush manufacturing business at Atlas Brush Ltd. in 1960 which was later renamed Atlas Graham Industries. His impact at Atlas […]
Read MoreThe December ISM® Report On Business® gave a PMI reading of 48.4 percent for US manufacturers which continued an overall downward trend that dates back to November 2021. It was also the second straight month in contraction territory for US manufacturing.
Read MoreGathering Clouds and Growing Turbulence By Phillip M. Perry The economy will slow perceptively in 2023. Less robust activity in sectors such as housing, retailing and manufacturing will put downward pressure on growth and contribute to a deceleration in profits. Companies can prepare for a tougher environment by tracking cash flow closely, investing selectively and […]
Read MoreIn a year full of ups and downs for the brush industry, it was a little surprising to see that the “Best Watercolor Brushes for 2022” post was the most popular on our website, but that just goes to show how important brush products are to consumers worldwide. While the controversy surrounding Interbrush certainly brought […]
Read MoreBy Lisa Anderson The supply chain has become an excuse. Although there has certainly been a slew of supply chain challenges that carry on with baby formula shortages, rail backlogs, computer chip issues, hurricane-induced delays, fertilizer scarcity and China’s zero-COVID policy delays, the supply chain should no longer be the excuse. Only the proactive will […]
Read MoreCelebrate 125 years of Brushware with our January-February 2023 special anniversary issue, now available in digital format. Inside, you’ll find an interview with former publisher Norman Finegold and a profile of Eleonora Calavalle, Managing Director of Pennelli Cinghiale. We also have our annual economic forecast from Phillip M. Perry and insights from Lisa Anderson […]
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