By Phillip M. Perry A modest uptick in economic growth, beneficial legislation from Washington and lower interest rates will help manufacturers boost profitability in 2026. The increasing costs of doing business, though, combined with uncertainty and consumer malaise, will reduce the number of business initiatives that make it off the drawing board. Companies need to […]
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Brushware is pleased to announce the release of our November-December 2025 digital edition — a 92-page double issue that wraps up the year with one of the most valuable annual resources for the global brush industry. Anchored by our 2025 Machinery Showcase and Supplier/Manufacturer Spotlight, this comprehensive edition highlights the innovative companies and technologies driving […]
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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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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 Phillip M. Perry Healthy economic growth will help bolster profits for construction and manufacturing operations in 2025. Lower interest rates, a decline in inflation, a rebound in housing activity and governmental infrastructure support will generate tailwinds. However, businesses must beware of supply chain disruptions resulting from geopolitical tensions, as well as the growing threat […]
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Brushware’s 2024 November-December 84-page double edition features the Annual Machinery Showcase and Supplier Spotlight plus full coverage of the 2024 FEIBP Congress held in Ibiza, Spain, in early October. The issue also provides Philip Perry’s 2025 US Economic Forecast for business. Lisa Anderson’s Supply Chain column advocates for proactive planning as recent headlines illustrate the […]
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How to Work Productively with Town Officials By Phillip M. Perry Legislation out of Washington can have a profound effect on businesses large and small. Despite the high profile of federal initiatives though, municipal ordinances very often have a more immediate impact on profits. Business owners need to cultivate productive relationships with town officials to […]
Read MoreBy Phillip M. Perry High-interest rates and slower economic growth will put increasing pressure on business profits in 2024. The good news is that economists expect the Federal Reserve to lower inflation to desired levels by the end of the year. Robust housing activity, high employment and optimistic consumers will help the nation sidestep a […]
Read MoreBrushware’s 2023 November-December Machinery Showcase & Supplier/Manufacturer Spotlight issue weighs in as the biggest issue of the year and includes full coverage of the 63rd FEIBP Congress in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Readers will also enjoy an early look at Phillip M. Perry’s 2024 Economic Forecast. Up front, the issue includes columns from Lisa Anderson […]
Read MoreHow to Recruit and Retain in a Candidate-driven Market By Phillip M. Perry Businesses large and small are having a tough time finding and keeping enough employees. The traditional top-down dynamic between the hiring manager and candidate no longer seems to work. Effective recruitment and retention require a new, highly personalized approach using the communication […]
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