2024 Brushware January-February Issue: Schaefer Brush Profile

 

Brushware’s 2024 January-February issue features an in-depth profile on Wisconsin manufacturer Schaefer Brush along with coverage of the current and future impact of Artificial Intelligence for manufacturing. The edition also offers our annual look back at the top brush industry stories for 2023 along with our Digital 40 Power List highlighting the brands and leaders that stood out in 2023. Rounding out the issue, readers will also enjoy our guide to interior paintbrushes and the updated third-quarter U.S. Import/Export data for 2023.

Read More »

Wire Filaments: Filament Supplier Update Part II

istockphoto/EkaterinaZakharova

PART II: Wire Filament Suppliers

By Bob Lawrence

Ask anyone outside the brush industry what wire brushes are used for and most will cite menial tasks such as grill cleaning, having no realization that they’re essential in most major industries producing products and services ubiquitous in their lives, from aerospace and automotive to agriculture and telecommunications. As such, it’s a high-growth segment of the brush industry, according to a July 2023 Business Research Insights analysis of the global wire brush market. The findings: it’s expected to grow from over $553 million (USD) now to $784 million at a compound annual growth rate of six percent by 2028.

Read More »

Wire Filaments: Brush Manufacturer Market Update Part I

istockphoto/EkaterinaZakharova

PART I: Wire Brush Manufacturers

By Bob Lawrence

Ask anyone outside the brush industry what wire brushes are used for and most will cite menial tasks such as grill cleaning, having no realization that they’re essential in most major industries producing products and services ubiquitous in their lives, from aerospace and automotive to agriculture and telecommunications. As such, it’s a high-growth segment of the brush industry, according to a July 2023 Business Research Insights analysis of the global wire brush market. The findings: it’s expected to grow from over $553 million (USD) now to $784 million at a compound annual growth rate of six percent by 2028.

Read More »

2023 Brushware September-October FEIBP Preview

Brushware’s 2023 September-October issue previews the 63rd FEIBP Congress with a complete travel guide for Belfast along with event information and schedule. Going deeper into the edition, Bob Lawrence offers a deep dive Q&A on the wire filaments market with key wire brush manufacturers and suppliers. In addition, Lisa Anderson offers a column on how manufacturers can thrive during this time of high risk in the supply chain. Also on offer is our Economic Dashboard with PMI information, Industry News and the 2023 first-half update on U.S. Import and Export data.

Read More »

Robert (Bob) Lawrence Interview: Brushware Anniversary

As part of our 125th-anniversary celebration, Brushware is offering an article related to the history of the magazine in each edition for 2023. For our fourth installment in the series, we have the following interview with long-time Brushware correspondent, Bob Lawrence.

Read More »

2023 Brushware July-August Buyers’ Guide

Brushware’s 2023 July-August Annual Buyers’ Guide with Manufacturer & Supplier Index is the ultimate industry resource with details and capabilities listed for the top brush, broom and paint products manufacturers along with filament, fiber, machinery, materials and component suppliers. The issue also includes “Winning the War for Workers” from Phillip M. Perry and an interview with veteran Brushware correspondent Bob Lawrence for our 125th Anniversary Series. Lisa Anderson offers a column on “Predictable Revenue and Resilient Operations” for readers and the issue also includes our 2023 Q1 update on U.S. Import and Export data.

Read More »

2023 Brushware May-June Synthetic Filaments Issue

 

Brushware’s 2023 May-June Issue with 2023 ABMA Convention coverage and an update from industry leaders on the synthetic filaments market is now available in digital format. In addition, this issue offers an in-depth interview with the MGG North America team on their expanding service capabilities and vision for the industry. You’ll also see all of the products nominated for the ABMA Innovation Award along with an interview with veteran Brushware correspondent Phillip M. Perry in our continuing series celebrating our 125-year anniversary. The magazine can also be downloaded as a PDF from the upper left corner of the viewer.

Read More »