Rising costs, changing demand and supply chain challenges are shaping the global market for materials used in brush manufacturing. By Alice Castle, Brush Expert The global raw materials market continues to present a mixed outlook for brush manufacturers, with rising costs, shifting demand, supply constraints and evolving regulations creating different challenges across material categories. At […]
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Yinda Deutschland GmbH has introduced a new management team for the Perlon businesses following the acquisition of manufacturing operations in Germany, Poland and China by Wuxi Yinda Nylon Co. Ltd. The completion of the acquisition was announced on June 4, 2026. Xiaotao Xia has been named chief executive officer and managing director. Xia has been […]
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Happy Holidays to the Brushware community! To celebrate the season and begin wrapping up 024, Brushware is proud to present the year’s most engaging articles. From pivotal industry events to insightful thought leadership and key business developments, this list captures the stories that resonated most with our readers. Dive into our recap of the year’s […]
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By Alice Castle, Brush Expert Ltd | Photos by Brush Expert Ltd The annual reports on the state of the markets with reference to the following raw materials were shared with the delegation. Each report examined the availability and pricing of the various commodities used widely in brush manufacturing.
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Perlon® has announced changes in management as CEO Florian Kisling has decided to leave the company for personal reasons with immediate effect.
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Artificial Intelligence and Recruiting are Hot Topics for the Brush Industry With the scenic Omni Resort on Amelia Island in Florida as the backdrop, the 107th edition of the ABMA Convention was held last week and was highlighted by an engaging program that revolved around several key topics. Manufacturing overall is at the center of […]
Read MorePerlon® – The Filament Company, a leading global manufacturer of synthetic filaments headquartered in Munderkingen, Germany, today celebrated the opening of its new plant in Goa, India. The event marked a significant milestone in Perlon®‘s global expansion strategy and underlined the company’s commitment to growth and innovation. The plant in Goa was made possible by […]
Read MoreAs we countdown to the new year, Brushware takes a look back with our annual most read articles ranking. This year’s list addresses well-known industry topic as the top article touches on the labor issues that continue to be a challenge for all of manufacturing. Looking further down the rankings, acquisitions were active in 2023 […]
Read MoreThe 63rd FEIBP Congress, held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in September brought together experts from the brush industry to discuss and provide updates on market conditions around brushware materials. Here is a summary of the challenges and opportunities in the market that were presented by four industry leaders in Europe.
Read MoreAt the 63rd FEIBP congress, held two weeks ago in Belfast, Andrew McIlroy (Germany, Perlon) stepped down as FEIBP President after having served for three years. The newly elected president is Alessandro Acquaderni the CEO of SIT Brush in Italy. Acquaderni’s father Andrea also previously served as FEIBP president. Acquaderni says he is honored to […]
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