INDUSTRY NEWS

New Machine Launch From Roth Composite Machinery

BKF-2/E5-WTR: The new machine from the innovation department of Roth Composite Machinery in Burgwald scores with numerous advantages for brush manufacturers. Photo provided by Roth Composite Machinery.

Faster, More Flexible, More Sustainable: Roth Composite Machinery Launches Revolutionary New Machine for the Brush Industry

Roth Composite Machinery, headquartered in Burgwald, Germany, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking new machine for the brush industry. The new development from the innovation department includes several advantages for brush manufacturers.

US Manufacturing Report Shows Improvement for December

German Manufacturers See a Fourth Straight Month of Improvement

ISM reported a U.S. Manufacturing PMI of 47.4 percent for December to push up slightly from the November reading of 46.7 percent. Despite the improvement, the report from ISM says the figure indicates a 14th consecutive month of contraction for U.S. manufacturers. 

Interclean Amsterdam 2024 Registration is Now Open

Interclean Amsterdam will be held May 14-17, 2024 at the RAI Amsterdam. Featuring top international exhibitors, exciting onsite demos, the latest innovations from around the globe and superb networking and entertainment opportunities – this unmissable line-up promises to be bigger, better and bolder than ever before.

Celanese and Biesterfeld Announce Expanded Collaboration for 2024

International distributor Biesterfeld and leading technical plastics manufacturer Celanese are further expanding their collaboration in the new year. The partners have agreed to enhance their joint portfolio and to cooperate to develop new markets.

Biesterfeld will continue to hold exclusive distribution rights in most of the EMEA region for the Rynite® PETP, Selar® PA, Zytel HTN® PPA and Santoprene® TPV product ranges. The cooperation between the two partners will be significantly strengthened in Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the UK, Ireland and the Baltic states.

Interior Painting: Guide to Trim Paintbrushes

istockphoto/Marc Dufresne

istockphoto/Marc Dufresne

Brushware’s Guide to Trim Brushes for Interior Painting

When it comes to interior trim painting, the choice of paintbrush can significantly impact the final result, especially when dealing with trim. The following guide covers the types and sizes of paintbrushes for trim, when to opt for a roller instead of a brush and tips for achieving a flawless finish without brush marks.

Brushware’s Top 15 Article’s For 2023

As we countdown to the new year, Brushware takes a look back with our annual most read articles ranking. This year’s list addresses well-known industry topic as the top article touches on the labor issues that continue to be a challenge for all of manufacturing. Looking further down the rankings, acquisitions were active in 2023 and that activity captured the attention of readers. Additionally, there always seems to be an interest in new products, so it was not surprising to see articles on new product innovations in the top 15 as well. Please enjoy Brushware’s recap of the top industry news articles from 2023: