The ABMA website recently reported Andrea Chiappelli of Brush Research Manufacturing passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020. Chiappelli was well-known in the brush industry after working at a number of ABMA member companies over the years. More information and a letter from Tori Chiapelli are available on the ABMA website.
Read MoreThe ABMA Convention Golf Scramble was held at the Vinoy Golf Club in St Petersburg, Fla., on Thursday March 5, 2020. The winners are as follows: First place team: Bob Goralski, Bruce Gale, Kevin Lannon, Kevin White Second place team: Matthew DeSantis, Keith Walz, Chip Preston, Andrew McIlroy
Read MoreABMA has initiated a resource page for COVID-19 with variety of resources available and ties into the National Association of Manufacturers resource page which has a very comprehensive listing. The ABMA plans to add to the page as more resources become available. WRITE YOUR LEGISLATOR The ABMA has new improved versions for contacting government officials […]
Read MoreThe ABMA Foundation held its Board Meeting on March 19, 2020 and at that meeting awarded two Kathy K. Parr Scholarships totaling $5,000 to the following recipients:
Read MoreThe 2020 ABMA Convention concluded last night with a game-filled reception that moved indoor due to unseasonably cool weather in St. Petersburg, Fla. The reception featured dartboards, shuffleboard, virtual reality head sets, giant beer pong, beer tasting and a caricature artist. While the reception provided a great way to celebrate the end of a busy […]
Read MoreThe 103rd ABMA Convention rolls out this week at the Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Fla. Here is your full schedule for the week: TUESDAY, MARCH 3 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Directors’ Finance Meeting | Wylie 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ABMA Foundation Board of Directors Meeting | Wylie WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 8:00 a.m. […]
Read MoreThe 2020 March-April digital edition of Brushware magazine is now available to readers and includes preview coverage of the 103rd ABMA Convention in St. Petersburg, Florida, plus and in-depth look at how to protect your company’s brand online. The issue also features the final 2019 US Import and Export statistics along with an update on […]
Read MoreLisa Ryan will present strategies to keep your top talent from leaving in a fun, interactive program at ABMA’s Annual Conference in St. Petersburg on March 4, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Learn more about Lisa Ryan at www.lisaryanspeaks.com.
Read MoreThe ABMA Foundation has announced a $5,000 General Endowment award to Andrea Chiappelli to aid with his medical treatments and care. ABMA Foundation President D Scott Enchelmaier said “We are pleased to have a Foundation that can serve to help industry people in need. Andrea Chiappelli has worked in at least five ABMA member companies […]
Read MoreThe American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) is currently engaged in our Vision 2020 planning process for the purpose of aligning ABMA’s strategic actions with the goals as determined by its members and the industry. This open process started with SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis surveys in the fall and now moves into the next […]
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