INDUSTRY NEWS

New Board Leadership Announced for NAM

Seasoned Executives Take Helm at NAM as Policymakers Debate Competitiveness Issues for Manufacturing Industry

The National Association of Manufacturers announced its Board of Directors has elected Johnson & Johnson Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Operations and Risk Officer Kathy Wengel as board chair and Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Blake Moret as vice chair.

“Building on the solid foundation left by Immediate Past Chair Jim Fitterling, chair and CEO of Dow, the NAM enters 2024 with continued successful results for our members, strong financial growth and forward momentum with Kathy as chair and Blake as vice chair. Their companies are at the forefront of modern manufacturing, representing the future of what our industry can accomplish,” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons.

How Exhibitors Can Maximize World Brush Expo Opportunity

In a recent letter to World Brush Expo exhibitors, FEIBP President Alessandro Acquaderni indicated the event has so far attracted more than 135 exhibitors and interest from thousands of visitors. He says that the early commitments are fueling success for the Expo which will be held May 22-24, 2024, in Bologna, Italy.

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.