The ABMA website has launched a new glossary and brush lingo web page with common industry terms. The web page is a great introductory resource for new employees and anyone who is interested in new or different technologies. R.J. Lindstrom of Zephyr Manufacturing says, “Not everyone coming into the industry is even going to know […]
Read MoreA new web site designed to provide plumbing, heating and cooling contractors and supply houses with easy access to information on Blue Monster products is now available at www.BlueMonsterProducts.com from Clean-Fit Products, a division of The Mill-Rose Company.
Read MoreThe Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) reported a July PMI of 54.2 percent for US manufacturers. That was up 1.6 percent from the June figure and was the highest point since March 2019.
Read MoreAbtex LLC recently designed and quickly built a deburring system for Western Shelter, the organization whose emergency shelter buildings are currently in high demand for COVID-19 relief operations. Western Shelter’s primary structural material is aluminum, selected for its lightweight, strength and durability—all required for the rapid construction of emergency field buildings. With more than four […]
Read MoreGordon Brush received a letter of commendation from the United States Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) for the development of a “Chamber Brush” that cleans the main gun on the Abrams Tank, saving the Army $1.5 billion.
Read MoreThe ABMA has reported the death of Keith Correia — a longstanding sales representative for west coast brush manufacturers. We are sad to inform everyone that Keith Correia passed away recently. He was active in the brush industry for many years as a sales rep for brush filaments. He tried to help everyone anyway he […]
Read MoreThe International Housewares Association announced today that The Inspired Home Show for 2021 will be held in-person August 7-10, 2021 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. The event had previously been scheduled for March 13-16, 2021. “As the pandemic continued into the summer, we had multiple conversations with our Board of Directors, exhibiting members […]
Read MoreEffective August 1, 2020, Dr. Bernd Stein has been appointed as a Board Member at ZAHORANSKY AG, responsible for technology and machinery. Gerhard Steinebrunner, who previously held this position, has decided to leave the company to take on a new career challenge.
Read MoreThe ABMA’s annual Survey of Business Ratios in now available for participation. The deadline for completion is August 7, 2020. INFORMATION IS POWER Do you find yourself asking questions about how your company performs against your industry peers? If your company is benchmarked against your competitors, what could you learn? ABMA’s Survey of Business Ratios […]
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