Happy Holidays to the global brush community! Here at Brushware magazine and Goodwin World Media, we hope you are enjoying a lovely winter break and have the chance to spend time with family and those important to you. Starting with Thanksgiving in the U.S., this is always a wonderful time of year to look forward […]
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Nexstep Commercial Products, an industry leader in commercial cleaning tools and solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Teri Barnes as Controller. In this role, Ms. Barnes will oversee the company’s financial operations, including fiscal reporting, internal controls and strategic budgetary management.
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Brushware is pleased to release the January-February 2026 digital edition, featuring the Annual Photo Issue — a visual celebration of the people, products, and innovation driving the global brush industry. In this issue, Lisa Anderson outlines strategic moves for manufacturers in “Positioning for Success in 2026,” while Marion Keller reports on Stainless Steel Products’ new […]
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By Lisa Anderson Manufacturing has been in contraction according to the Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) for the last few years, while geopolitical risks are heightened and tariffs have created additional uncertainty, yet the future is starting to look bright. Investments and expansions are picking up, which will stimulate opportunities in the New Year. The […]
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RX Global Tradeshow has announced the debut of DIY CON, a first-of-its-kind immersive event celebrating the creativity, confidence, and community of modern DIYers. Coming to Dallas November 6-8 2026, DIY CON will bring together makers, dreamers, and doers of all skill levels from beginners to pros for three days of hands-on workshops, immersive experiences, interactive […]
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Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. announced in December that it had acquired the assets of Custom Brush Company in Cherry Hill, NJ, and that the company’s operations would be moved immediately to Gordon Brush’s 183,000 sq. ft. facility in City of Industry, Calif.
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Now leading Wöhler Bohemia and HTFilament in Pelhřimov, Czech Republic, CEO Jaroslav Markvart continues the family tradition of excellence with a focus on automation, efficiency and developing the next generation of engineers. What year did you start in the industry and how did you get started? My professional journey with Wöhler Bohemia can be […]
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The National Hardware Show will debut in 2026 as “NHS Concept to Commerce”–a reimagined industry-first event dedicated exclusively to the product development pipeline, from early-stage production and emerging brands to retailers and investors scouting the next viral product. The event, organized by RX Global Tradeshow, is “built to streamline every stage of the go-to market […]
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As manufacturers continue to accelerate digital transformation,Global Shop Solutions, a family-owned AI-driven ERP provider for nearly 50 years, has marked a leadership milestone of one of the industry’s earliest Cloud ERP pioneers, George Thuo, Director of Cloud ERP, for 20 years of service and leadership in cloud technology for manufacturers.
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By Phillip M. Perry A modest uptick in economic growth, beneficial legislation from Washington and lower interest rates will help manufacturers boost profitability in 2026. The increasing costs of doing business, though, combined with uncertainty and consumer malaise, will reduce the number of business initiatives that make it off the drawing board. Companies need to […]
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