The Association of German Brush and Paintbrush Producers reflected on a successful 2026 Annual General Meeting earlier this month while also announcing plans for its 2027 gathering in Freiburg, Germany. Held May 7-8, the 2026 meeting brought together more than 40 participants from across the German and European brush industry. This year’s host was Roth […]
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The West Coast Brush Manufacturers Association has announced that its 2026 Annual Meeting will take place Oct. 11–15, 2026, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson. The annual gathering will bring together brush manufacturers and suppliers from across the industry for networking, business discussions, and golf in the scenic Sonoran Desert. Invited attendees include […]
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Getting to know Davide Ori, Area Manager for Borghi S.p.A., providing a relationship-driven approach to global machinery markets. At the ABMA 2026 Convention, Brushware magazine sat down with Davide Ori, area manager for the USA, Canada, and Poland at Borghi S.p.A., alongside Carlos Petzold, President of Borghi USA, to discuss Davide’s history with Borghi and […]
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Several home and housewares categories including kitchen electrics, cookware/bakeware, home comfort + water filtration, and gadgets/cutlery, saw sales gains last year, according to the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) new MarketScope report. MarketScope is the first installment of IHA’s 2026 State of the Industry Report, which was published today on the news platform, HomePageNews.com. This installment […]
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MGG has announced the integration of the Paggin brand into its organization, marking a strategic move aimed at strengthening its position in the global brush and paintbrush manufacturing technology sector. According to the company post on LinkedIn, the move is designed to reinforce MGG’s market presence, preserve decades of industry expertise and provide customers with […]
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The Association of German Brush Producers (VDPB) will hold its General Meeting this week from May 7-8, 2026, in Herborn, Germany. The event will feature an industry tour, association meetings and a keynote presentation focused on global geopolitical developments. The event will begin on May 7 with a visit to Roth Composite Machinery in Dautphetal-Buchenau. […]
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Contractors will appreciate the convenience and ruggedness of Blue Monster® citrus scrubbing towels, now available individually packaged and in two flip-top containers storing towels for cleaning hands, tools, equipment and other hard surfaces. Blue Monster scrubbing towels are pre-moistened, heavy-duty hand and surface cleaning towels ideal for general purpose cleaning without water. These special towels […]
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NFIB Index Drops to 95.8 as Uncertainty and Cost Pressures Mount The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index declined three points to 95.8 in March, slipping below its long-term average of 98.0 and signaling a more cautious outlook among U.S. small businesses. The March reading marks the lowest level in nearly […]
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Brushware’s May/June 2026 digital edition is now live, bringing readers inside the 109th ABMA Convention, held in March at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. This issue captures key moments from the industry’s flagship gathering, including innovation highlights and insight into the forces continuing to reshape global brush manufacturing. In this […]
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Interclean Amsterdam 2026 has come to a close after four days of innovation, knowledge sharing and global industry connection. From April 14-17, the world’s leading cleaning and hygiene professionals gathered in Amsterdam to discover the latest technologies, attend expert sessions and explore future trends for the cleaning industry.
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