DeburringEXPO: The Industry Meet for Deburring and Finishing

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Fifth Edition of the Leading Trade Fair for Deburring Technology and Precision Surface Finishing to be Held October 10-12, 2023

Requirements and processes are changing in many ways for manufacturing industries as a result of structural and technological change. Where deburring and the production of precision surface finishes are concerned, new and modified solutions are needed. The Fifth DeburringEXPO will present innovations and trends for these production steps, which are becoming increasingly relevant for quality and efficiency, at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Centre in Karlsruhe, Germany, from October 10-12, 2023. The event is a must-attend for industry players in order to exchange information with interested parties and customers about their investment plans.

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2024 ABMA Innovation Award Nomination Deadline: November 30

William A. Cordes Innovation Award

The ABMA is inviting member companies to enter new products for the ABMA William A. Cordes Innovation Excellence Award for 2024. “The Willie” is given to recognize outstanding innovation in any manufactured product, component or service in the brush industry in any given year. Submitted entries will be showcased during the 2024 ABMA Annual Convention next March set for Amelia Island, Florida.

The Innovation Award recognizes outstanding innovation of manufactured products, components or services in the Brush, Broom, Mop and Roller Industry and is named after William A. Cordes, who served as the ABMA’s first President from 1917-1928.

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Housewares Charity Foundation Supports Maui Wildfire Relief

HCF to Match Dollar-For-Dollar Donations from Housewares Industry

To help support the people of Maui after the recent wildfire tragedy, the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) has established a fund for donations and will match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 in total. Donations will go to support the Maui Strong Fund and Team Rubicon Disaster Relief.

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2023 FEIBP Innovation Award Competition: European Brushware Showcase

Fons Ceelaert and Andrew McIlroy with 2022 Innovation Award winners Brosserie Brenet’s Simon Lorrilliere and Izabela Kolon

Participate in the Prestigious FEIBP Innovation Award Competition and Showcase Your Innovations in the Brushware Industry

The European Brushware Federation (FEIBP) is excited to announce the 14th FEIBP Innovation Award, a remarkable opportunity for individual members to spotlight their groundbreaking contributions to the brushware industry. Since the introduction of the FEIBP Innovation Award many European companies in the brushware industry have shared innovations in their products and production processes.

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Overstock Leadership to Keynote 2023 IHA CHESS

Annual Conference Runs Concurrently with IBC Global Forum in October

Overstock executives will discuss the company’s relaunch of Bed Bath & Beyond during the keynote session at the International Housewares Association’s 2023 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) October 3-4, 2023, in Rosemont, Illinois.

Overstock completed its strategic transformation to a 100 percent furniture and home furnishings e-retailer in 2022. With a strong business model but a name that didn’t reflect its focus on home, Overstock saw a unique opportunity in acquiring the Bed Bath & Beyond brand after the retailer filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. As a result of the acquisition, Overstock rebranded under the Bed Bath & Beyond name, a widely recognized and admired banner synonymous with home. In this special keynote, Overstock leadership will offer attendees an update on its home-centric transformation, the relaunch of Bed Bath & Beyond and what’s ahead for the leading furniture and home furnishings company.

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ABMA Announces Webinar Series: “Good Jobs Enable Core Innovation And Supply-Chain Partnering”

The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has unveiled a new webinar series, titled “Good Jobs Enable Core Innovation And Supply-Chain Partnering,” featuring esteemed presenter Bruce Merrifield. The three-part series will delve into critical strategies that empower companies to navigate the challenges of the ever-evolving manufacturing landscape.

The manufacturing industry is no stranger to continuous expansion as businesses seek growth through increasing product portfolios and customer bases. However, the rising complexity and diminishing incremental profits in this pursuit require a reevaluation of approaches.

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ABMA 2024 Convention Room Block Now Open

The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has announced the room block is now open for the 107th Annual ABMA Convention to be held at the Omni Resort in picturesque Amelia Island, Florida, March 19-22, 2024. This year the convention will follow a Tuesday-Friday pattern instead of the usual Wednesday-Saturday schedule.

ABMA attendees are eligible for a discounted group rate of $349 per night, which will be available three days before and after the convention dates, allowing guests to extend their stay and enjoy everything that Amelia Island has to offer. To secure your reservation at the discounted group rate, it is recommended that you book early, as availability is limited.

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Brush Manufacturers and Suppliers Attend 63rd Annual Victor F Miller Memorial Golf Tournament

The Mill-Rose Company held the 63rd annual Victor F. Miller Memorial Golf Tournament at Shaker Heights Country Club in Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Brush manufacturers and suppliers from around the world gathered for the annual event honoring The Mill-Rose Company’s past president, Victor F. Miller.

The golf event serves as the culmination of activities the week before where brush company representatives renew alliances, and discuss business trends and opportunities for the brush manufacturing industry. Brushes manufactured by these companies are used in virtually every type of industry around the world. Applications include makeup/mascara brushes, hair brushes, floor sweeping and polishing brushes, gun cleaning brushes, car wash brushes, copier toner brushes, brooms, paint brushes, and special brushes used in the medical field.

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