The American Brush Manufacturers Association has announced Michael Feuz of ITR Economics as the keynote speaker for the 110th ABMA Annual Convention, taking place March 23–26, 2027, at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Feuz will present “Prospering Through the Cycle” on Wednesday, March 24, at 9:30 a.m. at the ABMA Educational Institute. A […]
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The Mill-Rose Company recently hosted the 66th annual Victor F. Miller golf tournament at Shaker Heights Country Club, bringing together brush manufacturers and suppliers from around the country in honor of company’s past president, Victor F. Miller. Skills of the golfers ranged from near professional to novice; however, a good time was had by all […]
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The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has reported the passing of Mark Stephen Scagliarini, president and principal of Pioneer Packaging, Inc., who died peacefully on May 24, 2026, at the age of 74. Scagliarini joined Pioneer Packaging in 1986 as a sales manager and built a distinguished career with the Chicopee, Massachusetts-based company. Over the […]
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Program offers funding support and global exposure for next-generation industry talent The American Brush Manufacturers Association is encouraging member companies to invest in the next generation of leadership by participating in the upcoming FEIBP Congress 2026, scheduled for September 22–24, 2026, in Lyon, France. The initiative follows remarks delivered at the association’s recent Annual Convention, […]
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Convention in Puerto Rico highlights global collaboration, leadership development and a steady push toward industry growth The 2026 ABMA Convention delivered a clear message: innovation remains a defining force in the brush manufacturing industry. That message culminated with the announcement of the William A. Cordes Innovation Excellence Award, where Zahoransky was named this year’s winner […]
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The ABMA’s 109th Annual Convention brings together manufacturers and suppliers for three days of education, strategic planning and relationship-building at a pivotal time for the industry. The 2026 keynote speaker, Donald Cooper, a business coach and former manufacturer, brings what he calls a 90-minute “straight talk” session titled Creating Your High-Performance Culture. His thesis is […]
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The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) will convene its 109th Annual Convention March 24-27, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. For U.S. citizens, no passport is required, but the perspective shift may feel international. Set against Caribbean waters and just 30 minutes from Luis Muñoz Marín International […]
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The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has reported the passing of John J. Lannon, co-founder of Lanoco Specialty Wire Products, Inc., a supplier of fine-diameter wire used in the power brush industry. Lannon died March 3, 2026, after a six-year battle with cancer. He was 80.
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The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the prestigious William A. Cordes Innovation Excellence Award. This distinguished award recognizes outstanding innovation in the brush, broom, mop, paint applicator, roller, and allied industries. Named in honor of William A. Cordes, the first President of the ABMA, the […]
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By Marion Keller There’s nothing quite like a trilogy to tell a story, be it with movies, books, or now, brushware conferences. The 2025 FEIBP Congress in Ischia, Italy, this October will tell the final chapter of how “no man is an island,” and the audience is expected to be very interested.
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