Manufacturing in India showed strength with a reported 57.7 PMI from Markit Economics, which represented a fourth straight month of improvement. Italy had a second straight month of growth and a big uptick to a reported PMI of 55.1 percent after registering 52.8 in December. That represents Italy’s highest level since February 2018.
Boucherie Borghi Group’s one-hand fiber loading system
The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has announced the following candidates for the William Cordes Innovation Excellence Award, which is given each year to recognize outstanding innovation for manufactured products, components or services related to the brush, broom, mop and roller industry. The award is named after William Cordes, who served as the association’s first President from 1917-1928. This award serves as a constant reminder that all new and exciting endeavors have beginnings that connect with real people. The 2021 candidates are listed below:
A small company located just one hour off the city of Venezia, in the beautiful surroundings of the Prosecco hills, Unesco heritage is the worldwide leader in the production of technologies for the paintbrush industry and is moving fast toward complete digitalization. “In this year the process will be completed,” says Loris Maestrutti, CEO of MGG Srl, which is at the forefront of machines and plants for the production of round and flat brushes and rollers used in sectors such as construction, restoration, DIY, woodworking and naval — a niche market with high technological quality.
Jones Family of Companies. a leading manufacturer of technical and engineered nonwoven and floor care products, has hired Mike Jewell as senior vice president of operations. With more than 25 years of manufacturing, supply chain, and business improvement experience, Jewell will join the Jones team to lead its manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain operations.
“Mike embraces visual management and team engagement on the manufacturing floor. He believes in highly disciplined operations and lean standards,” said CP Davis, CEO of Jones. “Mike passionately supports individual and team training and development to drive day-to-day performance improvements and enhance team morale and safety.
Kevin White, Miguel Medrano and Thomas Cottom (L to R)
The newly formed ABMA Emerging Leaders has elected its initial Board of Directors. Kevin White from the Industrial Brush Company will serve as president, Miguel Medrano from Borghi USA takes on the role of vice president and Thomas Cottam from Industrial Brush Corporation will act as Secretary/Treasurer. These directors will serve two-year terms and will spearhead the ABMA Emerging Leaders program of work, which will include the group’s opening event as a part of the 104th ABMA Annual Convention on March 17, 2021.
The Malish Corporation announced the launch of the Flex Scrub™ Bristled Floor Pad and says the product represents the most innovative floor-cleaning technology since the advent of pads over 70 years ago. This groundbreaking product, developed by The Malish Corporation, blends the easy installation of a traditional floor pad with the robust cleaning power of a brush. Flex Scrub™ bristles reach in to lift dirt from highs-lows and textures, dramatically boosting floor cleanliness, making it the ultimate bristled pad.
