ABMA 2023: Tips To Maximize Your Convention

Attending a convention can be a valuable experience for anyone looking to expand their professional network, learn about the latest industry trends or simply connect with like-minded colleagues in the industry. With the added feature of Face 2 Face scheduled meetings, you can ensure that you make the most out of your time at the event. Here are some tips to help you maximize your time and make the most of your convention experience.

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2023 Brushware March-April ABMA Preview Issue

 

Get ready for the 106th edition of the ABMA Convention with Brushware’s 2023 March-April Convention Preview issue, now available in digital format. Coverage includes all the details on the program, plus a guide to San Diego’s Coronado Island and tips to maximize your convention. In addition, you’ll find a profile on Montipower’s Managing Director Frits Doddema, and in our continuing 125th Brushware Anniversary Interview Series, we check in with Carl Wurzer, owner of Brushware from 1976-1999. Lisa Anderson’s column gives the scoop on e-Commerce for B2B. Plus, we have the final 2022 US Import Export data with five-year total value trend charts. The magazine can also be downloaded as a PDF from the upper left corner of the viewer.

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New ABMA Website Launched

In January, the American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) announced the launch of a brand new website located at www.abma.org. The ABMA invites all members and visitors to check out the site and explore all of the new features and resources available.

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ABMA Reports Passing of Joseph A. Graham

The ABMA has posted a press release from AGF Ltd. announcing the passing of Joseph Allan Graham, Former chairman of Atlas Graham Industries, on December 30, 2022. Graham joined his father in his broom and brush manufacturing business at Atlas Brush Ltd. in 1960 which was later renamed Atlas Graham Industries.

His impact at Atlas Graham began in sales where his goal was always to stay true to his father’s vision of building superior quality products and servicing the customer better than the competition with unsurpassed honesty and integrity.

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Brushware’s Most Read Web Articles for 2022

Faux Kolinsky® by Dynasty® from FM Brush was one of the many watercolor brush lines presented in the Best Watercolor Brushes of 2022 article

In a year full of ups and downs for the brush industry, it was a little surprising to see that the “Best Watercolor Brushes for 2022” post was the most popular on our website, but that just goes to show how important brush products are to consumers worldwide. While the controversy surrounding Interbrush certainly brought more readers to the site, it’s great to see that many positive articles were also highly ranked by our readers. Thank you to all of our loyal readers for your continued support in 2022! We are happy to report that we continue to see remarkable growth in readership for our website, e-newsletter and digital magazine. That is all made possible by the dedication and loyalty from the overall brush industry community. To celebrate the continued momentum, please enjoy our top-performing news articles from www.brushwaremag.com for 2022.

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World Brush Expo Set for Italy: May 22-24, 2024

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Bologna Exhibition Center

The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) and the European Brushware Federation (FEIBP) are excited to announce the creation of a new show for the industry: World Brush Expo, which will take place May 22-24, 2024, at the Bologna Exhibition Centre in Bologna, Italy.

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ABMA To Hold Webinar on Downtime Tips

The ABMA’s Webinar Series is scheduled to resume in January 2023 with Downtime Tips presented by Adam Moran, vice president for sales of Vorne Industries from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Downtime continues to be a huge source of lost productivity for the vast majority of manufacturers, but downtime is also often where the biggest gains can be made. Vorne knows that companies have the resources to improve, but they need the tools to leverage their resources, and this starts with understanding the corporate strategy.

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2023 ABMA Innovation Excellence Award Nominations

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 2023. “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 2023 ABMA Annual Convention next March in San Diego, Calif.

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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