By Lisa Anderson During volatile times of heightened uncertainty, companies typically batten down the hatches to save money and avoid rocking the boat. As the business outlook pivots to the positive within the next several months, demand will be stimulated, providing huge opportunities for those companies prepared to scale rapidly and serve customer needs. To […]
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By Lisa Anderson As companies navigate tariffs, geopolitical risks and high interest rates, there is an emphasis on reducing costs and inventory levels to free up cash and maintain profit levels while successfully serving customers’ ever-changing needs. The most successful companies are upgrading their planning processes and rolling out automation and advanced technologies not just […]
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Brushware is excited to announce the release of our September–October 2025 issue, highlighted by our special coverage of the 65th FEIBP Congress in Ischia, Italy. This year’s gathering offers a unique opportunity for European and global brush manufacturers to come together in a remarkable setting, exchange ideas and explore the innovations shaping the future of […]
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By Lisa Anderson Since tariffs went into effect, supply chain vulnerabilities have been exposed. We are in a global supply chain with wildly varying levels of risk and exposure depending on the country of origin, product composition and each specific company’s strategy. The most resilient and innovative will have more opportunities than ever before, whereas […]
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Brushware is excited to announce the release of our July-August 2025 Summer Buyers’ Guide digital edition — your essential resource for staying connected and competitive in the global brush industry. This year’s expanded Buyers’ Guide features listings for more than 500 companies, helping you find trusted manufacturers, suppliers, raw material sources and industry services providers […]
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Brushware magazine, the leading publication and website for the brush manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce the release of our 2025 May-June digital edition. The edition features full coverage of the recent ABMA Convention held outside of Austin, Texas. It also features articles on solving the labor gap in manufacturing and optimizing employee benefits plans. […]
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By Lisa Anderson The world is VUCA-laden (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) and trending to greater volatility as risk heightens, supply chains unravel and short-term priorities remain intact. Although the wars around the globe are showing potential signs of progressing towards peace, a cold war of manufacturing capabilities and natural resources has escalated. Tariffs have created […]
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Brushware magazine, the leading publication and website for the brush manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce the release of our 2025 March-April digital edition that features a full guide to the upcoming 2025 ABMA Convention to be held later this month in Texas along with our comprehensive look at the end of year 2024 U.S. […]
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By Lisa Anderson In the second half of 2024, manufacturers in the U.S. and Mexico were in contraction according to PMI readings while Canada showed continual expansion. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is based on a survey of private sector executives and measures the health of the economy. Canada has scored in expansion territory (greater […]
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By Lisa Anderson There will be new policies, new supply chains and new manufacturing growth in the New Year. Although 2024 has ended on a sluggish note for most manufacturers with concerns swirling around missed revenue goals, inventory levels tying up cash and supply chain vulnerabilities and risks, there is excitement around changes coming down […]
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