Mar/April Magazine 2016

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Mar/April Magazine 2016
March/April 2016
Broom, Brush & Mop Magazine
SERVING THE INDUSTRY SINCE 1912
ABMA Spinning Toward 100th
Anniversary At 99th Convention
Broom, Brush & Mop
A RANKIN PUBLISHING PUBLICATION
March/April 2016
|
Volume 106, Number 2
Magazine
Features
Hahl Pedex: Filament Technologies_______32
ABMA 99th Annual Convention ____________6
Wöhler: Ready To Demonstrate A Variety Of
Machinery At InterBrush ________________34
Toothbrush Industry Still Smiling __________46
ABMA 2016 Suppliers Display ______________51
Industry News __________________ 55, 56, 66
DuPont Filaments: Your Brush Deserves The
Best Filaments ______________________36
Filkemp: Working Together For New Solutions__39
Imports/ Exports
2015 Year-End Totals ____________________58
Unimac: To Showcase New Technology At
InterBrush _________________________40
December 2015
Import & Export Statistics ________________58
Tanis: Valuing Employees And Community___42
PMM: Look Closer ___________________43
INTERBRUSH
InterBrush 2016: Opens April 27th
As Industry Heads To Freiburg, Germany ____44
Boucherie Borghi Group: Giving More _________18
Zahoransky: Welcome To Global Schwarzwald _____22
Milliken Machines: A Family Of Companies _____24
Bizzotto: Custom-Tailored Equipment, Machines
& Fully Automated Lines _____________________26
DKSH: Promotes Brush Portfolio At InterBrush _____28
G.D.F.: Plastic Blocks, Metal Handles, Buckets & More__30
Staff
CO-PUBLISHERS
Don Rankin
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Linda Rankin
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EDITOR
Harrell Kerkhoff
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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GRAPHICS/PRODUCTION
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David Opdyke
RECEPTION
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
ABMA................................................................................................67
American Select Tubing ......................................................................8
Bizzotto Giovanni ..............................................................................27
Borghi USA .......................................................................................17
Boucherie Borghi Group .......................................................19, 21, 68
Caddy & Co., Inc., RE.......................................................................55
Deco Products Co. ............................................................................13
Distribuidora Perfect, S.A. .................................................................10
DKSH Switzerland, Ltd. ....................................................................29
DuPont Filaments..............................................................................37
Filkemp................................................................................................1
G.D.F. ................................................................................................31
Garelick .............................................................................................48
Gordon Brush Mfg. Co. Inc................................................................11
Hahl-Pedex........................................................................................33
Himesa..................................................................................47, 49, 57
Interbrush..........................................................................................45
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Jones Companies ...............................................................................3
Loos & Co. Inc...................................................................................15
Milliken Machines..............................................................................25
Monahan Filaments.............................................................................9
Monahan Partners ............................................................................12
PelRay International............................................................................2
PMM..................................................................................................43
Royal Paint Roller .............................................................................50
Shanghai Jiasheng Products ............................................................14
St. Nick Brush Co..............................................................................16
Tanis, Inc...........................................................................................42
Unimac..............................................................................................41
Vonco Products, Inc. .........................................................................15
Wöhler Brush Tech............................................................................35
Wolf Filaments ....................................................................................5
WOMA-Brush ....................................................................................44
Zahoransky .......................................................................................23
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By Harrel Kerkhoff | Broom, Brush & Mop Editor
ith one more year to go before “the big event,” (ABMA’s 100th
Anniversary) there was plenty of excitement and activities for
participants at this year’s 99th American Brush Manufacturers
Association (ABMA) Annual Convention, which took place March 2-5
at the Hyatt Coconut Point, in Bonita Springs, FL.
ABMA President Mark
Fultz, of Abtex Corporation,
Dresden, NY, reported that
222 people attended the 2016
annual convention. This was
the strongest attendance over
the past 12 years for the
convention when it has
coincided with an InterBrush
year (the Freiburg, Germany
trade fair held every four
years).
Attendees heard three
guest speakers, various
industry reports and visited
ABMA’s President Mark Fultz
the annual Suppliers Display
and other networking events. This included the pirate-themed Suppliers
Reception. The annual ABMA golf outing was also well attended.
The guest speakers were Bill Napolitano, who spoke on “Using
Assessment Tools To Build A Better, More Aligned Workforce”; Steve
McClatchy, who gave a presentation titled “Leading Relationships:
Communicate Effectively, Resolve Conflict And Build A Culture Of High
Trust”; and John Kennedy, who discussed “Vision, Values and Volition.”
Among those at this year’s ABMA Annual Convention were 24 firsttime attendees, which Fultz said is extremely important.
“First-time attendees are the lifeblood of any organization. We all want
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The 99th ABMA Annual Convention drew 222 attendees.
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to do our part to encourage more people to come and experience what a
great organization we have,” Fultz said. “There were also 44 exhibitors at
this year’s Suppliers Display. This was the second highest number since
2007.”
Much discussion and planning also took place for next year’s 100th
ABMA Annual Convention, scheduled for March 22-25, 2017, at the
Hyatt Grand Cypress, in Orlando, FL.
“Our convention in 2017 promises to be a knockout,” Fultz said. “I
have been a member for 23 years. Each convention seems to get better.
Next year’s convention should be the best yet.
“Our mission is to ensure that everyone who attends the ABMA Annual
Convention feels welcome, has fun and finds value for his/her company.”
ABMA Welcomes Visitors From Abroad, New Members
& First-Time Convention Attendees
his year’s Opening Business Session, held March 3, featured
representatives from two European brush associations as well as
introductions of new ABMA members and first-time convention
attendees.
FEIBP/European Brushware Federation representative Philip
Coward, of Hill Brush Inc., Mere, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, invited
everyone to attend the FEIBP Brush Conference. This year the annual
event is scheduled for September 7, 8 and 9 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Visit www.congress.eurobrush.com for more information.
The event was recommended by ABMA President Mark Fultz prior to
Coward’s address.
“I had the opportunity to visit my first FEIBP meeting last September. Over
the years, I have heard what a great organization it is, and how welcoming their
members are, and I found this to be absolutely true,” Fultz said.
During his address, Coward also presented a report on the current
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Suppliers Division Officers: Officers of the ABMA Suppliers Division are, left to right, At Large Kirk Beatty, of Beatty Machine and Tool Works; 3rd Vice Chair
Kevin Lannon, of Lanoco Specialty Wire Products; At Large Enrique Mejia, of PMM; Chair David Kalisz, of MFC Ltd.; and 2nd Vice Chair Chris Monahan, of Brush
Fibers. Not pictured is Vice Chair Jill Shinners, of Pioneer Packaging.
business climate in Europe, one that has experienced various challenges
over the past several years.
“The European Union (EU) has had a number of serious matters to deal
with in the past year. There have been continuing (economic) problems in
Greece as well as the unprecedented migration of refugees into Europe,”
Coward said. “There is also the June referendum for voters in the United
Kingdom, which will ask whether or not the UK should stay in the EU.
This is a concern from a business point of view as it brings uncertainty.
We will see what happens. The EU, as a whole, has seen little growth over
the past 12 months.”
He added that unemployment rates in such European countries as Spain
and Greece remain high.
“We are living in unpredictable times,” Coward added.
Daniel Strowitzki, representing Messe Freiburg/InterBrush,
reminded ABMA members that the upcoming InterBrush trade fair is
scheduled for April 27-29, 2016, in Freiburg, Germany.
This global specialized trade fair — held once every four years —
features machinery, materials and accessory equipment for the broom,
brush, paint roller and mop industries.
“It’s a sold out show for exhibitors. Meanwhile, visitor registration is
currently available online,” Strowitzki said.
Visit www.interbrush.com for more information.
Kevin Monahan
Kristin Draper
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Bruce Gale
Scott Enchelmaier
New this year will be a kickoff event to InterBrush, taking place in
downtown Freiburg on Tuesday, April 26, according to Strowitzki.
“Included in this event will be an exhibition featuring 150 years of
brush making,” he said.
Several new ABMA active (manufacturer) and affiliate (supplier)
member companies were also recognized during the Opening Business
Session. Representatives who were in attendance at the Opening Business
Session spoke about their individual companies. They included:
• Steve Bernier, of Les Brosses Lacasse, St-Alphonse, QC, who
explained “brosses” is a French word for “brushes.”
The company refurbishes, designs and manufactures various types of
products, including industrial brushes;
• Donald Dray, of Fiberglass Innovations, Rockford, IL, who stated:
“We make a variety of fiberglass products, ranging from simple rods to
fairly complex profiles. This includes items featuring a variety of
chemistries, depending on specific product use, tensile strength, etc.”
Dray added that the company has been in business for 30-plus years;
• P.G. Tissa, of Tissa Saw Mill & Timber Stores, Kadawatha, Sri
Lanka, who explained the company exports such products as brush backs
to North America, Europe and the Far East; and,
• Carsten Bo Pedersen, of Vikan A/S, Skive, Denmark, who said the
company has been manufacturing brooms and brushes for 120 years, and
Philip Coward
Carlos Petzold
Daniel Strowitzki
Greg Miller
David Parr
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Broom & Mop Division Officers
Officers of the ABMA Broom & Mop Division are
Vice Chair Gary Townes, of Magnolia Brush; and
Chair Tina Burnet, of Freudenberg Household
Products.
Industrial & Maintenance Division Officers
Officers of the ABMA Industrial & Maintenance
Division are, left to right, Vice Chair Jim Benjamin, of
Precision Brush Co.; and Chair Greg Miller, of The
Mill-Rose Co. Not pictured is Secretary Jeff Ghilani,
of United Rotary Brush Co.
employs approximately 260 people.
Meanwhile, first-time ABMA Annual Convention attendees for 2016 not
already mentioned included: Joe Kay and Dan Valkimadis, both of
Accurate Color & Compounding, Aurora, IL; Denise Newville, of AdjustA-Brush, Clearwater, FL; Craig Marshall, of Atlas Graham Furgale,
Winnipeg, MB; Dave Magner, of Deco Products Co., Decorah, IA;
Michael Folk, of Felton Brushes Ltd., Hamilton, ON; Clemente Jeronimo
and Dustin Maninfior, of Filkemp Industria de Filamentes, S.A., Mem
Martins, Portugal, and Mattoon, IL; Richard Ayers and Jeremy Raines, of
Jones Companies, Ltd, Humboldt, TN; Phillip Martin, of La France
Industries, Div. of Mount Vernon Mills, La France, SC; Lalith
Jayawardena, of Lanka Brush Exports Ltd., Moderawila, Sri Lanka;
Andre Pelletier, of Osborn International, Richmond, IN; Kevin Pelton, of
PelRay International LLC, San Antonio, TX; Maria Caballero, of PMM,
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Paint Applicator Division Officers
Vice Chair Connie McKinney, of the Sherwin
Williams Co., above, chaired the ABMA Paint
Applicator Division Meeting. Chair is Brent Swenson
of Linzer Products.
Mexico City, Mexico; Jason Baumann, of Schaefer Brush Mfg., LLC,
Waukesha, WI; David Pozorski, of Tanis, Inc., Delafield, WI; Tom
Hughes and Chris Krape, of Weiler Corp., Cresco, PA; Michael
Berkemeier, of Woehler Brush Tech GmbH, Bad Wunnenberg, Germany;
Steve Bellocchio, of Zahoransky USA, West Chicago, IL; and Harrell
Kerkhoff, of Broom, Brush & Mop Magazine, Arcola, IL.
Also recognized at this year’s Opening Business Session were ABMA
officers: President — Mark Fultz; Vice President — Carlos Petzold,
of Bodam International/Borghi USA, Aberdeen, MD; Treasurer — Scott
Enchelmaier, of The Industrial Brush Company, Fairfield, NJ; and,
Immediate Past President — Jeff Malish, of The Malish Corporation,
Willoughby, OH.
The following ABMA Division Officers also introduced were:
• Broom & Mop Division: Chair — Tina Burnet, of Freudenberg
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Household Products, Aurora, IL; and Vice Chair — Gary Townes, of
Magnolia Brush, Clarksville, TX;
• Industrial & Maintenance Division: Chair — Greg Miller, of The
Mill-Rose Company, Mentor, OH; Vice Chair — Jim Benjamin, of
Precision Brush, Solon, OH; and, Secretary — Jeff Ghilani, of United
Rotary Brush, Leneza, KS;
• Paint Applicator Division: Chair — Brent Swenson, of Linzer
Products, West Babylon, NY; and Vice Chair — Connie McKinney, of
The Sherwin Williams Co., Cleveland, OH; and,
• Suppliers Division: Chair — David Kalisz, of MFC Ltd., Laredo, TX;
Vice Chair — Jill Shinners, of Pioneer Packaging, Chicopee, MA; Second
Vice Chair — Chris Monahan, of Brush Fibers, Arcola, IL; Third Vice
Chair — Kevin Lannon, of Lanoco Specialty Wire Products, Sutton, MA;
and At Large — Kirk Beatty, of Beatty Machine and Tool Works,
Scarborough, Ontario; and Enrique Mejia, of PMM, Mexico City, Mexico.
Also recognized during the Opening Business Session were past
ABMA presidents in attendance, and the years they served in that office
for the association: Terry Malish, The Malish Corporation, 1981-1983;
John Cottam, Industrial Brush Corporation, St. George, UT, 2001-2003;
Bruce Gale, Michigan Brush, Detroit, MI, 2003-2005; Ken Rakusin,
Gordon Brush, City of Industry, CA, 2005-2007; and Ian Moss, Static
Faction, Salem, MA, 2011-2013.
New Logo For ABMA; Scholarship Announced;
And Anniversary Documentary Update
ark Fultz unveiled a new look for ABMA during the Opening
Business Session — an updated logo that he said has been
designed to usher the association into its next century of
leadership.
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A highlight of the ABMA Annual Convention is the Suppliers
Display program. This year’s event featured 44 exhibitors.
“It’s a great time to look toward the future, especially in light of the
upcoming InterBrush exhibition in April, and the 100th ABMA celebration in
2017,” Fultz said. “The ABMA Board of Directors has been discussing the
possibility of updating our logo for some time. It was not an easy decision.
Certainly, there is a lot of historical significance with the previous logo.
“However, there were also a couple of drawbacks that we often noticed
over the years. If you Google ABMA, our association rarely comes up on top.
Typically, we find that there is the American Boiler Manufacturers
Association, the Animal Behavior Management Alliance — which uses a
logo similar to our previous one — and the American Bearing Manufacturers
Association. Therefore, in anticipation of our 100th anniversary, we updated
the logo and it will be featured at InterBrush. We are also going to completely
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NEW ABMA MEMBERS
Steve Bernier
Don Dray
P.G. Tissa
Carsten Bo Pedersen
application embodied exactly the kind of support the Kathy K Parr
Scholarship is designed to provide — helping families of our industry
members. Rebecca is a hard working student with a rich and diverse
history of club and community involvement. She is a very worthy
recipient,” he said.
Fultz added that the ABMA Foundation is a catalyst for uniting people
and organizations, making a difference through better education and
opportunity.
“We secure contributions and provide grants for sustainable programs in
research, education and assistance for our industry associates and their
families in need,” Fultz said. “(The Foundation’s) strategic ties with ABMA,
coupled with its strong volunteer leadership and generous donors, give it a
powerful yet flexible infrastructure to anticipate and quickly respond to the
needs affecting our industry, and the welfare of its associates.”
Fultz added that application forms for future
scholarships can be found at the ABMA website.
“We also certainly welcome tax deductible
contributions to the ABMA Foundation. It’s very
gratifying to know that as we approach our 100th
anniversary as an association, we are in a very strong
position to give back to our industry, member
associates and their families,” Fultz said.
Another major topic at this year’s Opening
Business Session was next year’s 100th ABMA
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anniversary celebration. Part of this event will be the
LATER
release of a documentary film titled, “The Brush
Industry: A Manufacturing Love Story,” produced by
Robin Christian Peters, of Dreamscape Design.
“We have been working for several years on this
BEFORE
AFTER
(documentary), trying to capture the essence of our
industry and organization. The majority of ABMA
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documentary as it’s been developed thus far. And it’s
a home run. I feel it’s something you are all going to
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be proud of,” Fultz said. “It’s a really powerful,
assembles easily and permanently. Just assemble - tap
professionally produced documentary.
firmly on floor - your new handle will stay together.
“Our hope is to get the film to the people at the
Discovery Channel, PBS, the History Channel,
Patent Pending
Netflix — different media outlets that can help us
share with the world what ABMA and the brush
industry are really about. The documentary will show
how resilient, vibrant and important our industry has
been, and how we are well positioned to carry on for
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at least the next 100 years.”
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He noted that the entire 100th ABMA anniversary
project has been funded through donations.
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“It’s hard for me to overestimate what our 100th
redesign the ABMA website. It will be fresher, and I think it’s going to be
something that will make our members very proud.”
ABMA Executive Director David Parr added in a press release
announcing the new logo: “We are very excited to have a new, fresh look
to serve as a beacon to the industry which ABMA serves. We are
committed to serving the industry as well as increasing brush penetration
and usage worldwide.”
It was also announced by Fultz during the Opening Business Session
that The ABMA Foundation has awarded Rebecca Porter a $2,500 Kathy
K Parr Scholarship, helping her with business courses in liberal arts
studies at Allegheny College, in Meadville, PA. She is enrolled as an
undergraduate student and is the daughter of Mike Porter, an employee of
Precision Brush Company.
“We are very pleased to award this scholarship to Rebecca as her
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anniversary celebration is going to be like next year,” Fultz added.
“We have been working for eight or nine years to put this thing
together. It’s definitely something you are not going to want to miss.
Next year’s convention would present a good opportunity to bring
more people from your organization to this event. It’s something you
are going to want to share. We are encouraging as many people to
attend as possible.”
Fultz added that people wanting to participate in the anniversary effort
in any way, including the documentary, can contact David Parr or
members of the ABMA 100th Anniversary Task Force. Task force
members include: Chair Greg Miller; Jeff Malish; Carlos Petzold;
Kristin Draper, of Draper Knitting, Canton, MA; Chris Monahan; and
Bruce Gale.
Fultz also asked ABMA members to make a short video of their
employees saying “Happy 100th Anniversary ABMA.” This can be done
with a smartphone or video camera. Video snippets should be sent to
ABMA documentary producer Robin Christian Peters at
[email protected].
“We hope to develop a collage of employees wishing our association
happy birthday, to be shown at the 100th anniversary celebration. This
gives your employees the opportunity to achieve a little bit of fame,”
Fultz said. “We think this is going to come together very nicely.”
Another highlight to next year’s celebration will be the creation of an
artistic piece made entirely of brushes and related parts.
“We need donations such as spare brushes, rollers, squeegee parts, etc.,
— anything you have to help us. These parts don’t have to be perfect.
Seconds are welcomed,” Bruce Gale said.
Also needed for this project are raw materials in as many colors and
textures as possible.
“An artist will take these items and incorporate them into an artistic
piece,” Gale said. “Donations should be sent to David Parr.”
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Fultz added: “We are very greatful with the amount of overall
contributions that have been made thus far, and the amount of support that
we have gained, for this epic event that will take place next year. I would
like to recognize each one of the 100th anniversary sponsors.”
Donations to the 100th anniversary effort at four specific levels include
the following benefits:
• Platinum — Donations or pledges of $50,000 and above. Benefits
include recognition in Brush Up Monthly, special recognition at every
annual convention through 2017, banner advertising on www.abma.org
100th anniversary pages, special banner advertising on www.abma.org
home page, and named as “official sponsor” on all media, material and
Web information;
• Gold — Donations or pledges of $25,000 and above. Benefits
include recognition in Brush Up Monthly, special recognition at every
annual convention through 2017, banner advertising on www.abma.org
100th anniversary pages, and special banner advertising on
www.abma.org home page. Contributors may combine entities to achieve
Gold Sponsorship level and will be entitled to have up to three links and
three full-sized logos to the entities of the contributors’ choice;
• Silver — Donations or pledges of $10,000 and above. Benefits
include recognition in Brush Up Monthly, special recognition at every
annual convention through 2017, and special banner advertising on
www.abma.org 100th anniversary pages. Contributors may combine
entities to achieve the Silver Sponsorship level, but will be entitled only
one link to an entity of choice, and all logos will be reformatted by the
sponsor to fit in the space allowed other Silver Sponsors; and
• Bronze — Donations or pledges of $5,000 and above. Benefits
include recognition in Brush Up Monthly and special recognition at every
annual convention through 2017.
Companies that have donated or pledged thus far include:
• Gold: Osborn International; the Zahoransky Group; The Mill-Rose
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Company;
Gordon
Brush;
Malish
Corporation;
Bodam
International/Borghi USA; and, Brush Fibers/Monahan Filaments/Static
Faction;
• Silver: Purdy Corp; Felton Inc.; SilvaCor Inc.; Monterey Mills;
Precision Brush; DuPont Filaments; Abtex Corp.; Wooster Brush
Company; Industrial Brush Co.; Weiler Corp.; Beatty Machine and Tool
Works; MFC Ltd.; PMM; InterBrush Freiburg; Woehler Brush Tech;
Broom, Brush & Mop Magazine and other trade media; the ABMA Paint
Applicator Division; Tanis Inc.; Boucherie USA; Jewel Wire, A Div. of
Loos & Co.; Sanderson MacLeod; Lanoco Specialty Wire Products;
Corona Brushes; Epic Resins; Magnolia Brush Mfrs.; Carolina Brush
Mfg.; and Hahl Pedex; and,
• Bronze — Draper Knitting Co.; Pferd Milwaukee Brush; Spiral
Brushes Inc.; E. Gornell & Sons, Inc.; Pioneer Packaging Inc.; Michigan
Brush; and Multi Brosses.
It was noted that YY Wire; Hans Schuhmann Holzwarenfabrik; iD
Additives; Power Brushes, Inc.; Maryland Brush Company; Melanie
Moss; S.M. Arnold; Jones Companies; and United Rotary Brush have
also made donations.
“As you can see, there has been a tremendous number of member
companies contributing a significant amount of funds to our 100th
anniversary galla. You can imagine the amount of money we have been
able to collect thus far and reinvest into this celebration,” Fultz said.
Committee Reports Highlight Closing Business Session
arious ABMA committee reports were presented during this year’s
Closing Business Session, held on March 5. This included the
ABMA Finance Committee report, presented by the committee’s
Chair and ABMA Treasurer Scott Enchelmaier. He reported 2015 was
a very strong year for the association. Due to its current solid financial
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health, the ABMA Board of Directors voted to keep member and supplier
dues for 2016 at the same level as the previous year.
ABMA Convention Committee Chair Carlos Petzold discussed the
locations and dates of the next four ABMA Annual Conventions. They
are: March 22-25, 2017, at the Hyatt Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL; March
21-24, 2018, at the Westin Kierland, Scottsdale, AZ; March 20-23, 2019,
at Paradise Island, The Bahamas; and, March 4-7, 2020, at the
Renaissance Vinoy, St. Petersburg, FL.
ABMA Public Relations Committee Chair Greg Miller reported that
most of the association’s public relations activities are currently being
directed toward the 100th anniversary celebration.
“We will have an outstanding venue in Orlando next year. Our
committee continues to meet, and we are getting closer to finalizing
details for this event and program,” Miller said. “Please be on the
lookout for more information regarding the 100th anniversary
celebration. It will be found on the newly released ABMA website as
well as on the association’s Facebook page, email blasts and through the
trade press.”
ABMA will also have an exhibition stand at the upcoming InterBrush,
Miller said. It will be manned by David Parr and other association
representatives.
Miller and Carlos Petzold also spoke of the need for greater
participation in the ABMA William A. Cordes Innovation Excellence
Award. The award is designed to recognize outstanding innovation
regarding a manufactured product, component or service designed for the
brush industry. It was reported that not enough entries were submitted for
this year’s award.
“We need at least three submissions to have a contest. It’s an important
award that showcases innovation and technology which drives our
industry,” Petzold said. “Many companies involved with ABMA are
developing new products and innovations every year. It’s important to
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celebrate this for your company. The award’s rules are listed on the
ABMA website.”
ABMA Safety & Standards Committee Chair Scott Enchelmaier
reported on updates involving ANSI (American National Standards
Institute) and ASTM compliance issues. He also stated that the safety slip
program remains available for power brush manufacturers. New icondriven safety slips include a manufacturer’s mark that has to be submitted
to the committee for identification purposes.
Enchelmaier spoke as well of the ABMA Expert Witness Program,
which remains available to any member company that becomes involved
in litigation.
ABMA Statistical Committee Chair Jill Shinners was unable to
attend this year’s Closing Business Session. Therefore, David Parr
presented her report, urging association members to participate in the
upcoming ABMA Wage Survey, which will take place later this year.
“It’s a very important and useful benchmarking survey. A lot of
companies use this survey to help evaluate their wage and benefits
structure,” Parr said. “The survey is designed by our members. Steps
are taken to make sure it remains current and features useful
information.”
It was also noted during the Closing Business Session that Kevin
Monahan, of Monahan Partners, Arcola, IL, presented a report at the
ABMA Broom & Mop Division Meeting, on March 2, discussing last
year’s National Broom, Mop & Brush Meeting. This event is held
each fall in St. Louis. Monahan is the current co-chairman of the
meeting.
“We had a great time last fall, and plan to hold the next event on Nov.
17-18 in St. Louis,” Monahan said. “It’s a very efficient and affordable
meeting, featuring guest speakers, industry reports and networking
opportunities. Last year we saw a three-year high in attendance, and hope
to have an even better turnout for this year.”
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In other action during the Closing Business Session, the following
ABMA bylaw changes were approved by attending membership. They
are:
• Restore voting privileges for the Past President;
• Removal of references to the Management Liaison, as there has
been no Management Liaison position since 2002;
• Reduce the number of directors from 18 to 17, due to the removal
of the Management Liaison position;
• Elect six directors from the Active Membership and six directors
from the Affiliate/Supplier Membership, without the divisional
restrictions of the past; and,
• Create four-year terms for all directors not serving on the
Executive Board.
“The ABMA Board of Directors felt the need to modify these
bylaws to further streamline ABMA and our convention process. The
goal has been to make (the Association) more efficient,” Fultz said.
“As board members, our focus is to provide as much value as possible
to membership, and have the convention run as smoothly as
possible.”
Looking Ahead With Excitement
oon after the Closing Business Session of the 99th ABMA Annual
Convention came to an end, thoughts quickly turned to next year’s
big 100th celebration as well as what the future holds for the brush
and related industries.
“We view the 100th anniversary not so much as a platform to look
backward, but also as a launching pad to look forward,” Parr said, after
this year’s Annual Meeting. “We want to celebrate our industry today —
its current competitiveness and how well poised it is to compete in the
future. We are in a good place as an industry.”
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W
ith more than 150 years of combined
experience in the brush industry,
Boucherie and Borghi design,
manufacture and install brush making machines
worldwide. The Boucherie Borghi Group
offers technology for every brush maker, in any
part of the world, for all kinds of projects, for all
budgets. We provide all the brush manufacturers
the right solution for their needs, helping steady
growth, offering safe investments and providing
reliable support.
Meeting customers’ requests is a beginning,
giving more to them is our promise for the
future.
A good mix of proven and reliable technologies
and new innovative and advanced developments is
what the Boucherie Borghi Group will display at
InterBrush 2016.
The DMU machine (1 filling tool, 1 drill, 1 or
2 clamping stations, 5 axes) represents the ideal
equipment to minimize production changeover time. The DMU is perfect for both
beginners, who will find an easy way to start
brush manufacturing, and experts, giving them a
Household Brush Manufacturing
very efficient tool to make specialty brushes in
smaller production runs.
Vertical tufting machines are the best
compromise between productivity, ease-ofuse and maintenance and versatility. The
SMART V2 is a family of double-head, vertical
drilling and filling machines, driven by 4 or 5
axes of movement and running in a continuous
work-cycle. The SMART V2 is ideal for the
production of flat brushes, brooms and round
head toilet brushes, at a reduced investment
cost. In this vertical, double-head machine
family, the top of the range for performance and
flexibility is the STAR V2 (2 filling tools, 3
drills, continuous work-cycle, 5 axes), which is
capable of covering the whole range of products
— from banisters to clothes brushes, from tank
brushes to toilet brushes — and at the same time
delivers a very high production output at the
maximum level in versatility.
When it comes to bigger volumes and higher
automation, double-head carousel machines
are the answer. The range of carousel machines
starts with manually fed machines like the STAR
R32, a 5 axis carousel machine with 3 working
stations: manual loading/offloading of the brush
backs, double drilling station and double filling
station. The STAR R32 can produce a very wide
range of household brush models and has
ergonomically designed guards to ensure the
maximum ease-of-work and safety for the
operator.
For the production of brooms and brushes
with natural as well as synthetic filling
materials, the TCU offers a reliable solution
and high output. The TCU range of machines is
based on a modular concept: the basic machine
is manually loaded, but automatic handle
loading, integrated trimming as well as other
automation are all available. The TCA is a
high-speed machine for fine brushware such as
dish brushes, and the TCU-T is a long-stroke
machine for heavier brooms.
The STAR R2 is a high-output production
work cell for dish brushes. It has automatic
block feeding and 4 working stations: loading,
drilling, filling and finishing.
Facial brushes are gaining popularity very
quickly and are now a substantial part of the
market of the personal brush segment.
Boucherie is a leader in machinery for this
Personal Brushes
The STAR R32 is a versatile 3 station
carrousel machine.
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market, and the specially-built machines of the
TB3 series, with 4 or 5 axis CNC control, make
these brushes at speeds up to 1,000 tufts per
minute, without any index time in-between the
products. Very fine cylindrical nylon or tapered
filaments can be used, and automatic fiber
loading systems are available for both material
types. The patented CNC-controlled picker
eye opening, which allows a precise control of
the number of strands from one tuft to the other,
is a definite advantage when manufacturing
these high-tech brushes.
The IDM machine is a compact, high-output
machine for the production of small twisted-inwire brushes, such as mascara brushes. There
are variants available with spool feed as well as
with puck feed of the bristles.
For the production of small and medium runs
of high-quality hairbrushes, a special version of
the DMU-1 is available with a short-stroke
filling tool and a high-precision fiber picking
system. This compact machine can produce
rubber pads, radial as well as flat hairbrushes,
bath brushes and nailbrushes with very short
change-over times.
The newly designed GIOTTO extends the
already very wide range of Borghi solutions for
technical and industrial brush manufacturers.
GIOTTO is meant for high volume production
of disc brushes, featuring continuous operations
along its 3 stations. The first station allows the
operator to load the virgin discs while the
machine is drilling and filling them in the other
two positions. Every time the drilling/filling
operation is completed, the machine indexes
Technical & Industrial Brushes
DMU, SCU and TCU are all 5-axis controlled
machines that can make round hairbrushes,
flat hairbrushes or rubber pads.
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The JUPITER e-STROKE is the most innovative
machine for industrial brush manufacturing.
bringing the brush automatically to the next
station. When the working cycle is completed,
the disc brush returns to the first station where a
CNC-controlled trimmer takes action,
accurately finishing the brush, which is ready
now to be taken off by the operator and replaced
with a new virgin block.
GIOTTO is available with a standard
mechanical filling head or e-STROKE
technology, Borghi’s patented electronic filling
head.
ARCHIMEDE (vertical filling, 1 filling tool, 2
drills, 5 axes, 2 or 3 clamping stations) and
JUPITER (horizontal filling, 1 filling tool, 1 drill,
5 axes, 2 clamping stations) will also be on display
with improved performance.
Oral Care Toothbrush Production
Lines And Work Centers
Boucherie has developed a variety of
toothbrush manufacturing equipment. Machines
range from the compact high-performance
TB3-A/100 stand-alone tufting machine,
through the TB3-TS and TB3-FS, which are
economically priced, full production lines for
The SHARP BLD is a universal
computer-controlled trimmer.
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The GIOTTO is a highly automated industrial
brush making machine.
less demanding applications, to the
sophisticated TB3-FM and TB3-FM/L, which
are available with all kinds of automation.
All of these single-head machines run at
continuous speeds up to 1,000 tufts per minute.
For the highest production, Boucherie offers the
TB32-Flexi range of machines, which can be
equipped with 2 or more filling tools; with this
concept Boucherie has taken one more step ahead
of the competition when it comes to output,
flexibility and sustainability of toothbrush
production lines. This is the world’s first modular
multi-filling tool machine which can be built with
a footprint to fit to the available workspace, and
with all the required additional equipment to
manufacture any type of toothbrush with
exceptional quality and high efficiency.
Anchorless Toothbrush Production
Lines And Work Centers
In the field of machinery for the oral care
industry, Boucherie clearly established a
leadership position in anchorless technology with
the tried and proven AFT technology, and the
more recently introduced AMR technology. For
16 years now, Boucherie has built a vast
experience in this field, and has become the
partner of choice for the world’s major toothbrush
makers in the development of new products.
The AFT/CNC was the first commercially
available machine for tufting toothbrushes
without using anchors. Block tufts, strip tufts
and various combinations of tuft angles widen
the range of design options for toothbrush
heads. AFT and AMR machines are available in
different levels of automation, from completely
hand-loaded to fully automatic.
A unique feature of the Boucherie anchorless
lines, is the integrated pre-end-rounding of the
filaments.
The filaments are pre-cut pucks that are endrounded in the quintuple fiber box, with
individual end-rounding settings for each
channel of the fiber box. This means that each
type or color of filament can be end-rounded
with the parameters that are best suited for that
material. Because the tuft shaping happens
later, long or short filaments are end-rounded in
the same conditions. Furthermore, the endrounding happens far away from the finished
product, which avoids contamination of the
toothbrush with dust particles.
With V-Air Machines, a new member has
been added to the Boucherie Borghi Group in
the past year. The AVT-S12 tufting machine is
very compact and simple to maintain. It uses
vacuum technology to make up to 30 brush
heads per minute, and the products have an
excellent strand and tuft retention, which can
feature tufts of different section shapes. On top
of that, the technology produces extremely little
filament waste. The FRM is a stand-alone, preend-rounding machine that end-rounds and cuts
the filament pucks with great precision, and
matches the fiber requirement of 3 AVT tufting
lines.
The new SHARP BLD is the ultimate
solution for finishing virtually any type of brush
such as tank brushes, fender brushes, toilet
brushes and other speciality brushes. It has 2
clamping stations, so the operator can load and
unload the brushes in one position, while on the
second position the trimming and flagging units
are working on the previously loaded brush.
The tools are CNC controlled, ensuring the
maximum flexibility and the possibility to
program various curved brush profiles.
The already popular SHARP 6 trimmer will
also be on display with three totally renewed
versions: SHARP 6 PLUS, SHARP 6 BASIC
and SHARP 6 ePLUS.
Trimmers
In regards to twisted-in-wire brushes, the
ultimate solution for the production of twisted
brushes with loop-end or closed-end will be
launched at InterBrush: the U TWIST machine.
The OCTOPUS 2 mop making machine will
also be present with a new design and new
features.
Twisting Machines And Mop Machines
The Boucherie Borghi Group booth will take
part jointly with UNIMAC (power brush
manufacturing machines and steel handle
production lines) and Techno Plastic (extrusion
lines).
UNIMAC & Techno Plastic
We look forward to seeing all of you
during InterBrush 2016. Visit the Boucherie
Borghi Group, V-Air, Techno Plastic and
UNIMAC booth in Hall 2, Stand 2.2.3.
All automation is optimized to process
2-and-3-component handles with soft TPE.
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T
he ZAHORANSKY brand stands for state-of-the-art technology
in molds, machinery and automation. As a full-line supplier of
injection molding tools, automated solutions, packaging
machines, tufting and finishing machines for toothbrushes, brushes and
brooms, ZAHORANSKY guarantees the highest quality, reliability and
specialist know-how.
For more than a century, the ZAHORANSKY name has stood for
reliability, precision and sophisticated technology. The constantly increasing
demands made by customers is the engine that drives the innovative, rapid and
extremely successful development of ZAHORANSKY.
What was once a small, family-run operation has grown into a fullfledged enterprise, with operations spanning the globe.
The values of good production are the same worldwide. They are
formed by highly qualified employees; sophisticated, innovative and
always reliable technology and — in our case — an incredibly wide range
of high-performance machines. With our machines, we are at home
anywhere in the world, but our quality is 100 percent Black Forest. Please
do come and see for yourself and you will be convinced.
Where The Future Is At Home
Our exhibition stand this year combines the atmosphere of our home
with our technology, as they are both known throughout the world. High
quality wood paneling from the Black Forest, a wonderful panorama view
and the latest technology from ZAHORANSKY is all you can ask for.
At our exhibition stand, you will discover the passion which drives and
inspires us to produce this wide range of high-performance machines. We
are more than happy to welcome you and show you our latest 17
machines, which represent the Black Forest quality, known worldwide.
Technology Meets Homeland
Black Forest Quality – What Is Behind It
EFFICIENCY
• Top machine performance — 20 percent higher output than
competitor’s products;
• Maximum machine availability — For example, 99.8 percent for
Z.SAILFIN and 95 percent for Z.IDP, a fully integrated production line;
and,
• Highest standards for energy efficiency — Certified according to
EN ISO 50001:2011.
• In top form for demanding projects — 9 project managers are
certified to IPMA standards;
• Everything under control — Documented business strategy to 2020
and risk management put into practice; and,
• Financial stability — Very good financial standing (low risk
indicators; high investment grade).
SAFETY
• An independent company — 100 percent family-owned,
safeguarded by contract for the long term;
• The best trained employees — Double qualification through two 3year apprenticeships (e.g. as a mechanic and an electrician);
• Low labor turnover and long-term loyalty — 20 employees have
been with the company for at least 50 years since 1962;
• Continuous improvement process — 25 internal 2-day workshops
per year in production, administration and management; and,
• Internal quality control for each machine (VSQ) — 3-stage
machine acceptance tests, including safety tests.
RELIABILITY
There is a saying in the Black Forest, “When the work is done, there
can be a celebration.” On the second InterBrush exhibition day —
Thursday, April 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. — we are going to throw a party at
our ZAHORANSKY stand. Be our guest.
Celebrate With Us
Welcome to Global Schwarzwald
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Visit us at InterBrush booth 4.1.9.
We look forward to seeing you.
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Welcome
to Global
Schwarzwald
Visit us at
Booth 4.1.9, H
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F
or 140 years and six generations, Green has been producing brush
ferrules and distributing allied products such as wood handles, plastic
handles, brush pins and Milliken Nailing equipment. Changes in
Green’s products have reflected the changes taken place throughout the
industry, in brush styles and brush use.
Founded in Newark, NJ, Charles E. Green & Son was established in 1876
by Charles Edward Green. Charles was an accomplished New England
mechanic who invented a series of ferrule making processes during his career,
several of which he patented. For example, brushes during Charles’ time used
twine or wire to bind the bristles to the handle. Green invented the first method
of using sheet steel. The sheet steel was corrugated to imitate the secure hold
of the wire or twine and dipped in hot solder.
Following its long tradition of innovation, exciting developments have taken place over the last few years. In
2014, Green acquired a steel stamp engraving company. Green has been using steel stamps in its ferrule production
for over 125 years. It was a natural fit. Not only does Green Engraving produce stamps for the general metal
working industry, it also allows for quicker lead times on custom logo ferrules and new custom die sets in its own
operation.
Visit www.greenengraving.com for more information.
In 2010, Charles E. Green & Son purchased Milliken Machine Co. In the past five years, Green has concentrated
on improving the quality of the existing Milliken machines and components.
Some time during the late 1970s, Milliken developed and built the first automatic paint brush assembly
equipment. The J-16 inserted a handle into a brush head, inserted nails and decorated the handle. Although it
served the industry well for many years, it has been clear since purchasing Milliken that the industry is ready for
the next generation of automatic assembly machines.
Green has been developing the new Milliken adaptive automaton Model MX-20 for over two years, and hopes
to debut the machine in late 2016/early 2017. Incorporating the latest robotic technology from ABB, the machine
will be completely adaptable to product size changes, configuration changes and product handling methods with
virtually no mechanical changeover. It will be as simple as selecting a program on a touch control pad. There will
be no tooling changeover because the tooling will be
universal and adaptive.
To learn more about the Model MX-20 and its other
incredible features, visit the InterBrush booth 3.3.1.
More information can also be found through email
at [email protected] or by visiting
www.charlesegreen.com.
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B
IZZOTTO GIOVANNI AUTOMATION S.R.L. designs
and produces custom-tailored equipment, machines and fully
automated lines according to any customer’s specific needs.
• Broom/mop handle machinery (both wooden and metal
handles);
• Woodworking machinery for brushes, paintbrushes and
other parts; and,
• Automation of industrial processes, from manufacturing
and assembling of component parts to packaging and
palletization of finished products. This is for various
industries, including gardening, household and industrial
cleaning, and personal care.
Bizzotto carries out custom solutions in three sectors:
Handle Machinery Sector
Metal Handles
Complete machinery lines for the production of metal handles,
starting from the flat steel or aluminum band coil, including
painting lines, machines for assembling the various plastic inserts
(hanger tips, thread inserts, mop inserts, tapered inserts and so on),
boring, deforming and cutting, as well as labelling systems and
machines for packaging and palletization.
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Sanders, chucking machinery (i.e. doming, tapering, tenoning,
threading, end-boring, cross-boring, etc.) painting machinery
(lacquering), labelling systems and packing machinery.
Wooden Handles
Profiling and shaping machines, boring and tapping machines,
and sanders for the production of broom and brush blocks,
paintbrush handles and similar items.
Woodworking Machinery Sector
Customized machinery for the preparation, positioning and
assembly of particular products and accessories for the cleaning
industry (mops, floor scrubbers, detergent dispensers, velvet lint
brushes for clothes cleaning, adhesive lint brushes for clothes
cleaning, toothbrushes/accessories, etc.), automotive industry and
the kitchen appliance industry.
Complete production lines also include packing and
palletization systems.
Industrial Automation Sector
Visit www.bizzottoautomation.com and meet with
Bizzotto Giovanni Automation representatives
during InterBrush at Hall 4, Booth 4.4.4.
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D
KSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading
Market Expansion Services provider and distributor of
natural and synthetic filaments, will exhibit at InterBrush
2016 in Freiburg. The event, which brings together the brush
industry’s leading companies, developers and experts, will be
held at the Messe Freiburg, in Freiburg, Germany, from April
27-29, 2016.
DKSH will exhibit at Stand 1.1.1, and will be present
throughout the show to promote and discuss its products and
innovations from its extensive brush and paintbrush portfolios.
More than 7,000 professionals from the brush industry are expected to attend the event.
DKSH’s areas of expertise include: animal fibers (goat hair, horse tail hair, pig bristles), vegetable fibers (arenga,
palmira bassine, tampico fibers) and synthetics and mixtures (DKSH’s own brand BRIMA, mixtures, pure synthetics).
The company’s core competences include: global sourcing, quality control, global logistics and service excellence.
“We are exhibiting at InterBrush for the first time in 2016, and we very much look forward to showcasing our
extensive product and innovation concepts portfolio for the brush industry. Our presence as an exhibitor at InterBrush
will further broaden awareness of DKSH in the industry,” commented Sylvain Atger, Director, Specialty Chemicals
Industry Europe, DKSH France.
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. As the term "Market Expansion
Services" suggests, DKSH helps other companies and brands to grow their business in new or existing markets.
Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2012, DKSH is a global company, headquartered in Zurich. With
770 business locations in 36 countries — 740 of them in Asia — and 28,300 specialized staff, DKSH generated net
sales of CHF 10.1 billion in 2015.
DKSH was founded in 1865. With strong Swiss heritage, the company has a long tradition of doing business in, and
with, Asia and is deeply rooted in communities and businesses across Asia Pacific.
DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials is a leading specialty chemicals distributor as well as a provider of
Market Expansion Services for performance materials, covering Europe, North America and the whole of Asia. The
Business Unit sources, develops, markets and
distributes a wide range of specialty chemicals and
ingredients for pharmaceutical, personal care, food
& beverage as well as various industrial
applications.
In addition, it creates innovative and cutting-edge
concepts and applications in 26 innovation centers
located worldwide. With 100 business locations in
30 countries, and around 970 specialized staff,
Business Unit Performance Materials generated net
sales of CHF 782.5 million in 2015.
For further information please contact:
DKSH Switzerland Ltd.,
Reinhold Hoerz,
Senior Sales Manager, Brush Industry.
Phone: +41 44 386 7901.
Email: [email protected].
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Visit us at Interbru
ush 2016 at our stand
1.1.1 and at www
w.dksh.ch
Animal hair/bristles
Goat hair
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Pig bristles
Vegetable fiberss
Arenga
Palm
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wide range of items that complete any customer’s
cleaning products line is supplied by G.D.F. di De
Franceschi Gabriella & C. sas., of Bazzano,
Italy. Along with other offerings, the company provides
standard plastic blocks for brooms, brushes, floor brushes,
squeegees and other articles. This includes natural
varnished plastic blocks and solid plastic blocks, available
in a wide range of colors — all produced by Mileva, of
Italy.
G.D.F. President Gabriella De Franceschi said her
company continues to receive a lot
of interest regarding Mileva’s
wide range of plastic blocks,
which are also very costcompetitive. She looks forward to
meeting both current, and
potential, customers during
InterBrush 2016, scheduled for
April 27-29 in Freiburg, Germany.
“I feel Mileva is the best, and most reliable, producer of
blocks in Italy. I have worked for them for many years,” De
Franceschi said. “Mileva is the manufacturer for all the
plastic blocks that G.D.F. sells. My job is to group together
these goods for customers. I can help customers save
money on transportation costs. They also only have to pay
one supplier.”
She added that color options are in greater demand today
when it comes to blocks used for a variety of brooms and
brushes.
“With the blocks we are providing, by adding just a
reasonable extra cost to the price of natural foamed plastic,
customers can have their choice of colors without paying a
high extra amount for the painting of the blocks. Since our
blocks are plastic foam molded, our customers can save
money,” De Franceschi said. “Usually, plastic foam is
made of gray or yellow, but not in the wide variety of
colors that we offer.
“It’s all about new technology. We have received a lot of
interest regarding the difference between painted blocks
and our colored plastic foamed blocks. It takes time to
understand the possibilities.”
Along with its block line, G.D.F. also supplies such high
quality cleaning items as extension poles, specialty
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buckets, dust pans, mops and metal handles. These
products are shipped throughout the world.
“We always strive to provide quality products for the
different markets we serve. Business has been good, and
our products are enjoying strong demand,” De Franceschi
said. “I have been in this field for many years now,
including 33 years with G.D.F. It’s always a pleasure to
work with our customers.”
De Franceschi started G.D.F. in 1983 after gaining
experience in the field of synthetic monofilaments. The
aim of the company remains the
same — to provide brush and
broom makers with components
so that they can make their
products from one source.
“After working for some of the
major
Italian
monofilament
companies, I decided to become a
sole trader with the main objective of grouping together all of
the necessary components for customers, and servicing the
worldwide market with quality products, reliable service and
competitive prices,” De Franceschi said. “Long-term
agreements — most of them on an exclusive basis with my
specialist suppliers — provide my company with products
featuring required standards and special prices for competitive
sales.”
Caring about customers’ needs, along with quick service
and offering quality items at competitive prices, separate
G.D.F. from the competition. Improving on the company’s
ability in these areas continues to be an increasingly
important goal.
“It’s also important to inform customers about product
solutions which are already present in the market,” De
Franceschi said.
Contact:
G.D.F. di De Franceschi Gabriella 6 C. sas,
Via Mazzini, 27, 40053 Bazzano, Italy.
Phone: ++ 39 051830189;
Fax: ++39 051830263;
Mob: +39 3405743265.
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Website: www.gdfsrl.eu.
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Unternehmensgruppe, of Munich, Germany — which is
focussed on long-term strategic partnerships — and being
incorporated into the world’s largest filament group that also
includes market-leading monofilament manufacturer PerlonNextrusion, Hahl Pedex manufactures the world’s largest range of
synthetic filaments used in the fields of dental and personal care,
brush and abrasive tool manufacture, technical textiles and PMC.
Sites in Germany and the USA offer customers unrivalled
service through an international sales network.
The Hahl Pedex stand at this year’s InterBrush (Hall 2, Stand
2.1.1) is divided into three main areas. They represent three of our
business segments relevant to visitors to the exhibition.
Hahl Pedex offers not only the world’s widest range of standard brush
filaments, but also many high-tech polymers for the most demanding of
applications.
Our standard stock range, located in our fully automated warehouse in
Munderkingen, Germany, has long been a stable source of non-abrasive
filaments for the European brush industry. This standard stock policy is
also part of our business strategy at our USA-based site in Lexington, SC,
and enables all customers to source a wide variety of products in quick
time and in any quantity. Our diameter range runs from 0,075mm (.003”)
– 3,50mm (.138”).
Synthetic Brush Filaments
Available at Hahl Pedex are Nylon 6, 6.6, 6.10, 6.12, Polyester PBT
and LDPE, high-tech polymers including UL94 V0 rated flame retardant,
high-temperature resistant Nylon, PPS, PEEK, and conductive and antistatic Nylon.
Our experienced teams at each location offer technical support and
advice on the best products to suit your application for industrial, food
hygiene and household brush manufacture.
POLYMER TYPES
Deburring, polishing or sanding; machining, cleaning or structuring;
steel or stone, aluminium, textiles, wood, hard metal, concrete or even
granite: if you are looking for abrasive filaments, you’d better talk to us.
Our in-house developed brands Hahlbrasif®, Abralon and Abrafil ®
stand out through their consistent diameter control, even grit distribution
and grit load and obviously through their abrasive properties.
Our abrasive filaments are manufactured from Nylon 6, Nylon 610 and
Nylon 612 polymers, and are available in SiC, AO, Ceramic, Diamond
and DIAMIC grit. Availability-wise, you will not just find the standard
grit sizes from 36 – 1000, but on request the option of all diameters and
grit size combinations. The vast majority of our range is available for
immediate delivery from stock.
ABRASIVE FILAMENTS
We present our new AbraMaXX™ abrasive range which combines
high temperature resistance, superior bending stiffness and lifetime
service for demanding applications. This exciting new product is
AbraMaXX™
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available in Green SiC, Red Ceramic and DM grit.
Complementing our products used in the steel industry, we will be
showcasing our new MultiFil range this year. Our European-produced
portfolio of multifilaments for washing, wiping, polishing and grinding of
flat surfaces and incorporating our alkali resistant Bilon® technology,
offers customers higher cleaning/grinding performance, better resistance
to breakage, longer lifetime — and in the case of Multibrasif® — less
machine wear and tear.
MultiFil
Hahl Pedex offers over 25 different types of filament, made using the
latest technology and with innovative materials, and in almost all possible
Pantone colors for toothbrush manufacture.
Our standard dental care filaments are made from Polyamide 6.12
(Medex S®) and Polyester PBT (Dentex S). At the same time, we can call
upon our extensive experience of co-extruded
production and hold patents for more than 10
different items.
Our wide range of innovative dental care
filaments incorporates mixed filaments as well
as coextruded filaments using side-by-side or
core and sheath technology. Furthermore, we
offer spiral, defined flagged, textured, crimped
or foamed filaments and filaments containing
functional additives such as sodium fluoride or
antibacterial agents.
The Stain
Our brand new product “Stain Devil” will
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be showcased at InterBrush for the first time. This
twisted 3-component filament offers the highest
cleaning efficiency of all the innovative filaments in
our portfolio.
Dental Care Filaments
Hahl Pedex is proud to present a wide range of standard and
innovative filaments for decorative cosmetic applications — such as
mascara and nail polish brushes and applicators.
For these specific applications, we offer a range of special filament
shapes, fiber constructions — up to three component twisted filaments as
well as effect pigments, fillers and active ingredients for this demanding
and rapidly growing industry.
Tailor-made formulations allow customers to differentiate between e.g.
carrying high volume or for easy release of the formula on a mascara brush.
For the fast growing Skin Care Market — where fine filaments between
2 to 6 mil are used — we offer modifications in properties, shapes and
ingredients e.g. for facial brush heads for rotating, oscillating and HQ brushes.
The use of special additives and special polymers enable us to offer
filaments according to advanced hygiene concepts, with outstanding
cleansing properties and which are always kind to the skin.
In addition, all of our filaments are available in a wide variety of
FDA-compliant colors and in different base polymers, such as Nylon
6.12, PBT, Elastomer and bio-based materials.
Visit www.hahl-pedex.com or the company’s
InterBrush Stand 2.1.1 in Hall 2 for more information.
Personal Care Filaments
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E
very four years brush makers worldwide look toward one of the
biggest events of the sector - the InterBrush fair in Freiburg,
Germany. Machine manufacturers and material suppliers show the
very latest in brush production. As a leading manufacturer of production
machinery for industrial brushes, InterBrush has been the most important
fair of the sector for Wöhler Brush Tech for many years. InterBrush
provides a good opportunity to take a look at the coming Wöhler Brush
Tech highlights.
It’s already been four years since representatives of the worldwide
brush industry last came together in Freiburg to present both innovative
products and the latest technology. Many are already eagerly awaiting the
highlights of the 2016 fair. The focus of interest among the industrial
brush producers will be mainly on the increased efficiency and quality of
machines and new products. This is exactly what Wöhler Brush Tech has
concentrated on over the last few years. Wöhler Brush Tech manufactures
machines based on a modular system, and yet developed on and
integrating custom demands.
Highlights From The World
Of Strip Brush Machines
Wöhler Brush Tech – that’s the world of brushmaking machines. This
world consists of various areas of brush types. The world of strip brush
machines offers a whole range of machines for strip brush production.
Together, with a diversity of available additional modules, each machine
can be tailored to specific customer requirements.
The world of strip brush machines from Wöhler Brush Tech will bring
forth a true InterBrush highlight. Although only little information has
been released to date, Wöhler will present a low-cost strip brush machine,
along with the proven models SBM 92 and SBM 840. The concept of this
machine was not only to ease entry into the strip brush market, but also to
offer existing strip brush producers the opportunity of developing new
products without blocking production on their high performance
machines. The new strip brush machine is also ideal for producing midsize runs.
MSB 960
Production Machines For Power Brushes
At InterBrush 2016
Visitors will be particularly excited about seeing the latest in the world
of power brushes. Apart from presenting innovative twist-knot forms,
Wöhler will also set new standards in production output. A total of three
new machines from this area will be presented at the Wöhler fair stand of
around 500 m², with the main focus on twist-knot and segment brushes.
These new machines, expanding the ZVA and BSM model ranges from
Wöhler Brush Tech, will be on show at InterBrush.
Production Of Twisted Brushes
For Industrial Applications Newly Defined
With the TIM 4, Wöhler Brush Tech will present the world first 4 core wire
fully automatic machine. For the brush industry, this means nothing less than
new possibilities and application areas that are just waiting to be developed.
New production possibilities for small twisted brushes are illustrated
by the MTI 960.
Along with machine efficiency, another factor of growing importance
in brush production will be customized products. Brush producers need
machines offering flexibility regarding customer-specific requirements.
Machines for subsequent processing, such as brush trimming, are
tremendously important. With the trimming bench TU 500, Wöhler Brush
Tech has successfully realized these requirements. Optimized for
trimming segment brushes or roll brushes, the TU 500 also offers the
possibility of contour trimming.
The world of paintbrush and roller machines will be another area
showed at the Wöhler fair stand. Following the acquisition of the roll pin
division of MBK Maschinenbau GmbH, new machines have been taken
into the portfolio. These enhance the existing machine range with several
interesting applications.
In addition to the innovations Wöhler will be showcasing at InterBrush,
additional machines will be available for viewing at the company’s
Flexibility In Production Of Growing Importance
ZVA 320
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F
or more than 70 years, DuPont Filaments has been recognized as
a leader in innovative synthetic filaments that enable brush
manufacturers to address emerging trends and meet evolving
consumer expectations. Building on a legacy of innovation, our global
team of scientists and development engineers continues to expand the
broad range of filaments offerings for premium quality brushes and
industrial applications, giving leading global brands and brush
manufacturers ever more flexibilities in brush designs.
To see more highlights DuPont Filaments brings to
InterBrush 2016, visit us at Stand 2.5.4, Hall 2.
Health Deserves The Best Filaments
- Toothbrush Filaments
The most important component of a toothbrush is the bristle. With
outstanding industry expertise accumulated over the years, coupled with
our proven technologies, DuPont Filaments is dedicated to the oral care
brush industry with our nylon solutions under the brand names of
DuPont™ Tynex® (nylon 612) and DuPont™ Herox® (nylon 610).
Leading toothbrush brands and manufacturers are able to produce very
high quality brushes with a balance of consistent quality, wear
performance and unmatched productivities in tufting and end-rounding
by using DuPont filaments. As consumer trends in toothbrushes are
increasingly focused on the six major areas of 1) Visual Attractiveness, 2)
Interdental Cleaning, 3) Plaque Removal, 4) Gum Comfort, 5) Gingival
Cleaning and 6) Anti-microbial within the filaments, DuPont Filaments
has been working closely with the leading global brands in oral care as
well as toothbrush manufacturers by fulfilling these needs with our broad
range of innovative products in the portfolio.
DuPont™ Tynex® Brilliance Pro filaments, launched in late 2015, are a
prime example of DuPont’s newest innovation that combines both visual
attractiveness and functional benefits. With its unique diamond shape profile and
distinguished color effects, it is
the ultimate filament for
premium toothbrushes. The
soft bristle of Tynex®
Brilliance Pro, with its outstanding translucency and
glisten-ing look brought by a
proprietary color recipe, will
make any toothbrush an “eyecatcher” on the shelf, while
retaining the superior cleaning
ability for interdental and
plaque removal performance.
As Herox® was successfully reintroduced to the
toothbrush filament market
by DuPont, it is known as a
“green” material, with 67
percent of its ingredients
coming from renewable
sourced raw material.
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Another innovation, DuPont™ Herox® Binchotan filaments, was added
to the product portfolio in 2015 as DuPont adapted its product strategy to
provide tailor-made solutions targeting customer needs and growth in
Asia Pacific.
Capturing the emerging trend of using charcoal in various dispensary
applications, especially in Asia, DuPont Filaments brought yet another
innovation to the market by combining nylon and binchotan charcoal
powder. The binchotan charcoal powder used by DuPont is manufactured
from 100 percent natural wood through a specialized carbonization
process in Japan, where binchotan originated. The combination of nylon
and binchotan, with perceived functional benefits commonly known in
Asia and increasingly in other regions, allows toothbrush designers to
bring new concepts of toothbrushes to consumers.
DuPont™ Herox® Link filaments, another member of the Herox®
family and a “new” nylon material using co-extrusion technology, was
recently introduced to toothbrush customers. These are customers
seeking alternative nylon filament solutions with better cost
effectiveness, and that also retain the good performance needed to better
satisfy their markets in need of comparatively softness for toothbrush
filaments.
When it comes to the cosmetics industry, consumer needs are dynamic
and ever-changing. There is also an increasing expectation for high
performance tools as consumer cosmetics applications are more and more
specialized toward professional grades. From powder to eyeliner,
mascara to nail polish, as well as facial cleaning brushes, consumers are
looking for brushes with high performance in durability, ease of cleaning,
soft touch-and-feel, powder pickup / release … etc.
Even if different animal hair is still available as an option for cosmetic
brushes in the market, responsible cosmetic brands are already leading the
trend to be “cruelty free,” and use only synthetic filaments in their brushes.
DuPont™ Natrafil® filaments, a pioneering filament from DuPont’s
unique polyester-based material, contain proprietary texturizing additives that
Beauty Deserves The Best Filaments - Fine Filaments
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create a structured surface
that mimics animal hair.
Natrafil® filaments offer a
synthetic alternative to
animal hair in premium
cosmetic powder brushes,
with more consistency in
the bristle while maintaining the touch-and-feel
of premium animal hair.
Studies have shown that
brushes made with
Natrafil® filaments have
equal to superior pickup
and release performance
versus brushes made with animal hair.
Hygiene in cosmetic products is a serious but often forgotten concern.
If you think your makeup brush is bacteria free, you should think again.
Infection-causing bacteria can thrive in cosmetic brushes and products
that are not adequately cleaned or are used beyond their indicated product
lifespan.
DuPont is helping tackle this problem with DuPont™ Tynex®
StaClean® fine filaments, launched in 2015. Independent verification
by an authoritative third-party testing agency has confirmed that
Tynex® StaClean® fine filaments are 99 percent effective in bacteria
inhibition. This is due to the silver-oxygen combination in the
filaments that inhibits the growth of micro-organisms. The launch of
Tynex® StaClean® fine filaments addresses the hygienic concern for
cosmetic brushes.
Efficiency Deserves The Best Filaments
– Abrasive Filaments
Like most industries, steel manufacturers are always looking for
ways to increase productivity. The emphasis is on getting more square
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feet of metal through the mill, cleaned and coated faster than ever
before. To accomplish this, steel mills are using more aggressive
cleaning solutions. The problem is that the cleaning brushes typically
used are quickly degrading because many plastics used in the brush
filaments can’t handle the solutions of the extremes in the PH scale.
The technical resources at DuPont Filaments were able to help solve
the problem by adding stabilizers to one of our nylon polymer
formulations, effectively extending the pH range that these filaments
can be used in.
Brushes made with these filaments deliver cleaning performance over
an improved service life, helping steel manufacturers achieve higher
productivity.
Another need voiced by customers is higher aggressiveness in metal
finishing applications. DuPont™ Tynex® A filaments, a family of
ceramic grit-containing filaments, was developed to meet this need.
Creativity Deserves The Best Filaments
– Paintbrush Filaments
When manufacturers began changing their paints to water-based
formulations, more people began using paintbrushes made with synthetic
bristles because the hog bristles traditionally used in paintbrushes lost
stiffness in water-based paints. Synthetics, such as DuPont™ Tynex®,
DuPont™ Chinex® and DuPont™ Orel® brand filaments, quickly
became popular choices.
As paint manufacturers continue to improve their water-based
formulations by reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) content,
increasing solid loadings and decreasing drying times, there is an
ongoing need for increasingly higher performing brushes. To meet this
need, DuPont Filaments continues to innovate and help customize
solutions.
For example, we developed filaments with stiffer cross-section that can
push higher viscosity paints more efficiently. We also changed the shapes
of the filaments so that they not only pick up more paint from the can for
faster application, but are easier to clean.
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F
ilkemp started its activities while it was still part of the
Hoechst group during the 1970s. At the beginning, the
company produced only monofilaments for bristles and the
fishing industry, but today Filkemp offers a vast range of filament
solutions for the following applications:
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40 Years Of Monofilament Experience
Abrasive filaments;
Paper machine clothing and filtration fabrics;
Sport and commercial fishing;
Mooring ropes;
Tennis racket strings;
Grass trimming and agriculture; and,
PET-G, PLA and Nylon filaments for 3D printing.
Filkemp is internationally recognized as a leading edge manufacturer and reliable partner, both in terms of product quality and service, with
competitive prices and a worldwide presence. The key to Filkemp’s continuing success is not only its continuing investment program, paired with
productivity improvements and sales-driven R&D, but also the company’s rigorous quality control policies, 24/7 production flexibility and long-term
commitment to its customers.
Research And Development
Filkemp has been producing abrasive monofilaments based on PA6, PA6.10 and PA6.12 for polishing and deburring tools for the automotive and
metal industry, decorative stones and textile industry, as well as for floor care and other markets since 2011. In this innovative business area, Filkemp
aims to be one of the world’s biggest producers in the near future.
For polishing and deburring processes under extremely difficult conditions, high performance thermoplastics (also called semi-crystalline polymers)
are used to ensure optimum thermal resistance and stiffness recovery capabilities. To improve grit fixation within the polymer matrix, as well as
thermal and chemical resistance, highly effective stabilizers are added during the extrusion process.
Which raw material is best suited for a given application depends on individual working conditions. During the abrasive filament development,
special care is taken on filament stiffness, grit distribution and fixation within the polymer matrix.
High Quality Abrasive Filaments
• Round or flat profile
• 0.25 to 3.00 mm diameters
• Custom-made products
• Grit sizes of 36 to 4000
• Level or crimped finishing
• In a broad variety of colors
• Bundles, Spools or Hanks
• 44 to 1300 mm cuts
• SiC, AO, Ceramic or Diamond grit
In the North American market, Filkemp recently teamed up with Illinois-based AST Filaments, operating on behalf of American Select Tubing
(www.astubing.com). AST recently acquired Filkemp’s former distributor, Carolina Filaments, and will continue offering filament and brush making
solutions through the same levels of service, product quality and competitiveness that customers had come to expect from Carolina Filaments.
AST Filaments
4005 Dewitt Avenue
Mattoon, IL 61938
Phone: 217-246-4825
Website: www.ASTFilaments.com
Email: [email protected]
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Filkemp - Industria De Filamentos, S.A.
Rua Francisco Lyon de Castro 28
2725-397 Mem Martins, Portugal
Phone: +351 21 922 94 10
Fax: +351 21 920 76 93
Email: [email protected]
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T
he InterBrush exhibition is a great opportunity to see the newest
Unimac technology, especially in the power brush segment. Unimac
has been designing and producing equipment for the Brush Industry
for over 30 years, and is constantly improving the ability for Power Brush
Manufacturers to improve their output with more advanced solutions. This
helps them improve their quality, consistency and productivity.
Of the vast range of machinery that Unimac offers, the company will
showcase four machines for the production of Power Brushes. They are:
• Twisted-Knot machine (Knot A) — With its high level of automation,
this machine helps customers enhance flexibility, reliability, productivity and
quality in twist-knot power brush production;
• Bundle cutting machine (Wire HC) — A simple and practical tool to
minimize the cost of stock-cutting, it works well in combination with other
Unimac machines for the production of Sector Power Brushes;
• Minisector machine (Wave M) — Features a production flow that can
work without an operator, from the raw materials and components to the
finished product. This machine has a wide range of ID/OD. It can produce
with easy and fast retooling speeds;
• All-in-one press and trimming machine (Trim PC) — Designed for the
finishing of a complete range of crimped wire power brushes. The best partner
for Sector Brush production working with the Trim PC is the Wave S.
Also, for the first time, a complete scale model of a Unimac metal broom
handle production line will be available at the show, where Unimac can
discuss and help customers evaluate their investment in this area. The latest
development and innovation by Unimac in metal handle manufacturing
equipment has addressed pollution control, power-savings and logistic
improvements — making the latest production lines a real opportunity for
new markets.
Wire HC machine
Knot A machine
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Unimac looks forward to seeing visitors at its InterBrush booth
at Hall 2, Stand 2.3.3 (Boucherie Borghi Group booth
along with Unimac and Techno Plastic booth).
Trim PC machine
Wave M machine
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V
aluing employees and community are
important to Tanis. So we wanted to
highlight both. Meet some of the people
who make Tanis great, and learn how they give
back to their communities.
View more of our team, what they do to help
the community and how we are giving back at
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www.tanisbrush.com.
• Over 15 years ago, to raise money to
purchase K9s for their local sheriff’s department,
Dan S. and his wife started a local motorcycle
ride. The first fundraiser started at 11 riders and
the pair eventually helped grow the event to up
205 participants; it recently helped fund the
purchase of Justice, a fully trained, $17,000 K9.
The ride is so successful they now also provide
support to injured law enforcement;
• Anna L. has been a roller skater her
whole life, but in 2010 her hobby turned into a
passion when she joined the Brew City
Bruisers, Milwaukee’s women’s roller derby
team. Practicing three to four times a week,
and competing in front of as many as 3,000
fans, Anna is enthusiastic about both the sport
and her teammates. She is also giving back to
the sport and her community, as Anna coaches
the All Star team and the Micro Bruisers;
• For 15 years, Greg F. has served on the
boards for Campus Life, Parent Life and
Juvenile Justice, groups that aim to support
young adults. As a part of his role, Greg advises
on budgets, staffing and new programs; helps
with fundraising; and also serves as a mentor to
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PMM was founded in 1976. In an ever-changing industry, we are a private,
independent and solid company: 40 years in operation back up the transformative
attitude of the team of young professionals collaborating with us. Our passion for
engineering creates knowledge for the benefit of our clients.
PMM’s solid financial
structure has been crucial to
maintain our independence
and strengthening our bonds
with critical suppliers and
other business associates. As a
consequence, PMM has
developed a solid reputation
worldwide.
In a world that becomes
more standardized by the
Nora Bravo (center) and PMM´s
minute, a big difference can
Quality Assurance Team.
be found in the small details.
At PMM, all our experience, technology and service are geared toward these details.
We are exclusively dedicated to the manufacturing of engineered synthetic filaments for
toothbrushes, cosmetic brushes, and industrial application brushes. At PMM, engineering
implies vocation, tradition and passion. We look closely at what we do with the wisdom
of experience and the transformative
vision of a new generation, eager to
innovate.
Think and make, make and innovate
... We put our knowledge to action to
evolve at the pace the market demands,
and offer our clients products that
exceed their expectations. At PMM, we
have learned that quality in the
manufacture of synthetic filaments is
co-created, the result of a close and
permanent collaboration with our
customers. The tradition of excellent
personal service has set us apart.
Enrique Mejía (center), María Caballero
and Icela Muciño from PMM´s Sales Team. Building trust is in our DNA.
We make an effort to deeply
understand the requirements and the different final applications: toothbrushes,
cosmetic brushes and industrial application brushes. We act, paying close attention to
the details that matter to our clients,
with a service that is ever-present,
warm and customized.
Look Closer, to experience PMM’s
service, achieved by a high level of
customization. Only real proximity to
our clients allows us to know and meet
the specific requirements of each
customer, in every project.
Take a closer look at PMM’s exhibit
at InterBrush 2016 (Hall 3, Stand
3.3.9) to discover precision, quality
and a performance that exceed
Dennise Silva (center), Karen Nava
standards.
and Rocío García from PMM´s Sales Team.
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I
nterBrush — long known as a major international trade fair
designed for manufacturers, suppliers and buyers of machines,
accessories and raw materials involved in the brush, broom, paint
roller and mop industries — is scheduled for April 27-29, 2016, in
Freiburg, Germany.
Held every four years in Freiburg, InterBrush 2016 will again take
place at the exhibition and conference center known as Messe Freiburg.
This modern complex combines more than four decades of event
knowledge and experience with charm and state-of-the-art technology.
According to organizers, InterBrush offers attendees the opportunity to
become better acquainted with important trends and the latest innovations
found in the brush machinery and related industries. In addition,
InterBrush visitors will have the chance to speak face-to-face with many
experts and decision-makers from all over the world.
Approximately 200 exhibitors from 30 countries will be presenting raw
materials, semi-finished products and machinery across an exhibition area
of 21,500 m2 during InterBrush 2016. Some 7,000 attendees, from more
than 85 countries, are expected for this event.
Exhibition space for InterBrush 2016 is sold out. According to the trade
fair’s officials, 98 percent of exhibitors from InterBrush 2012 had
announced four years ago that they would be back for the next event,
while 87 percent of visitors were sure they would also return in 2016. As
of February 2016, all exhibition halls were fully booked, all market
leaders and major producers were registered and hotel enquiries for the
trade fair date were high.
Among the expected attendees and exhibitors at InterBrush 2016 will
be many representatives and companies from North America. In fact, the
American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) is a supporting
contributor and limited financial partner to the event, and values the
contribution InterBrush makes to the worldwide brush industry, according
to ABMA Executive Director David Parr.
“We promote InterBrush to our members, and the industry as a whole,
and will have an exhibition stand at the event, just as in past years,” Parr
said. “The greatest value of InterBrush is the ability to actually shop brush
machinery. That is, to go from one machine to another to investigate the
specific differences between filling tools, cutters, robots and related
components.
“In addition, it’s easy at InterBrush to source and shop raw materials and
ancillary products and services, since there are so many vendors at the event.”
According to InterBrush officials, many associations and manufacturers
have observed that companies in the brush, mop, roller and broom industries
tend to postpone replacement investments until the next InterBrush, where
they can find out about new state-of-the-art technologies and predict which
types of machines their industries will likely use in the years to come.
InterBrush becomes a showcase every four years for the latest developments,
including prototypes, that provide a glimpse into the future.
Visitors and exhibitors are international, hailing from such countries as
Algeria, the United Kingdom, Belgium, China, Germany, France, India,
Italy, Lithuania, Sri Lanka, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan,
Thailand, Hungary, Canada, Mexico and the United States.
“InterBrush is a must, as it unites representatives of a small, yet highly
developed, industry that breathes high-tech products and constant
innovation,” FEIBP European Brushware Federation President
Pierre Simler said.
“It would be downright irresponsible to miss (InterBrush),” added
Hans Zahn, representing the German Brush Manufacturers
Association, underlining the importance of the trade fair.
A new attraction to InterBrush in 2016 will be a special exhibition
opening on April 26 in the historic Meckel-Halle, located in downtown
Freiburg. The exhibition will be titled, “From Broom To Art.” The event
will be presented by French and German brush associations.
Visit www.interbrush.com for more information.
T
Freiburg: A Visitor Paradise
he opportunity to learn about the latest brush and related industry
developments is not the only reason that InterBrush exhibitors and
visitors alike flock to Freiburg every fours years. The romantic
city is located in one of Germany’s most beautiful regions, with its
historic buildings and culinary delights.
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TOOTHBRUSH
INDUSTRY STILL
Smiling
By Harrell Kerkhoff
Broom, Brush & Mop Magazine Editor
oday’s toothbrushes come in many shapes, sizes and colors. They
are often marketed for individual groups, such as children, senior
citizens and those with disabilities. There are even toothbrushes
made for the pet care industry.
Broom, Brush & Mop Magazine recently talked with representatives
of two U.S. toothbrush companies to learn more about the state of this
important industry, and what trends are driving the market.
T
ince the 1980s, officials at RADIUS, of Kutztown, PA, have
been designing and manufacturing toothbrushes and other
personal care items that look different for a reason. They are
produced with ergonomics and better health in mind.
“We focus on evolving the objects used in daily life that can make life
easier and add joy to mundane tasks, while still being sensitive to our
impact on the environment,” RADIUS CEO Saskia Foley said. “Our
products are made using low-energy machines in a woman-owned, solarpowered facility in Pennsylvania. This sustainable manufacturing process
allows us to reduce waste. What little waste RADIUS does create is
recycled and reused to make new products. Each product is inspected by
hand and designed to last.
“We offer toothbrushes for adults and children that are manufactured
with premium vegetable-based bristles. These products are ergonomically
designed to provide the best brushing experience possible.”
Looking to reinvent something that had not been changed much for a
long time, architects Kevin Foley and James O’Halloran invented a new
kind of toothbrush over 30 years ago. It looked different compared to the
conventional small-headed, hard-bristled toothbrushes of the day. What
they developed was the RADIUS Original Toothbrush. It featured a large
handle and came in both right- and left-handed versions. Also, the product
included very fine filaments placed on a large oval head.
By 1988, RADIUS also introduced another toothbrush design called
the SCUBA. It looked similar to the Orignal, but featured a flexible,
rubber handle. The purpose of the non-slip, flexible rubber material was
to help the user avoid applying too much pressure on the brush head.
The Original and the SCUBA are still available today from RADIUS,
along with other toothbrush products, including those designed for
children. Also available are complementary items such as travel cases and
dental floss. All products, with the exception of the dental floss, are
S
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Saskia Foley and Kevin Foley
produced by RADIUS at its Kutztown facility.
Today, Kevin Foley’s daughter, Saskia Foley, heads the business.
RADIUS manufactures products from a 20,000-square-foot solarpowered restored feed mill. The facility dates to the early 1800s in
Kutztown, located in Pennsylvania Amish country.
“We’ve grown approximately 50 percent over the past four years, and
our growth continues,” Saskia Foley said. “We’ve experienced
tremendous growth internationally. Approximately 20 percent of our sales
stem from our export channel. We’re extremely proud to have won the
2015 Governor’s ImPAct Award for Export in southeast Pennsylvania.
“We’re continuing to develop innovative designs and strive to
introduce one to two new products per year. Products made in the United
States are becoming more popular, while the natural product industry has
also grown tremendously over the years.”
Since most of the company’s products are made at its Kutztown
facility, Saskia Foley said it’s imperative the company continue to focus
on greater automation in the manufacturing process.
“Products made in America, especially high-end items like ours, are
typically more expensive to manufacture. We always strive to reduce
expenses and keep our costs as low as possible, so we can continue to
manufacture and operate in the United States,” she said. “RADIUS offers
premium, niche-related products that are well merchandised. This
remains our major focus.”
New product introductions for the company include the RADIUS
TOUR Travel Toothbrush, featuring a 2-in-1 toothbrush and travel case.
“We’re planning on 2016 being a big year for RADIUS. This includes
a building expansion as well as branching into another category —
toothpaste. We’ll be launching the first USDA-certified organic
toothpaste available in the USA,” Saskia Foley said. “It seems
conventional and premium markets are coming closer together as more
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consumers make educated choices.
“Product quality and effectiveness are moving to the forefront of
people’s minds. We, at RADIUS, are looking forward to capitalizing on
these trends, and expanding our line into new categories.”
Major objectives at RADIUS include properly monitoring the
company’s rate of growth, along with searching for additional talent.
“Radius has approximately 30 employees, and they’re all integral to
our success,” Saskia Foley said. “We thrive on having a core group of
loyal employees. These are people who understand our company, our
products and where we’re heading.”
Contact: RADIUS, 207 Railroad St., Kutztown, PA 19530. Phone: 610683-9400. Website: www.madebyradius.com.
mission trip to the Central American country of Guatemala a little
over five years ago led a married couple to delve into unknown
territory and begin
a toothbrush company. Today,
Eric Cope heads Smile
Squared, a St. Louis, MObased business that sells two
types of toothbrushes to North
American customers. For
every one of its toothbrushes
sold, the company donates a
toothbrush to an undervprivileged person.
It’s the goal of Smile
Squared to not only remain
a for-profit company, but
help a large domestic and
international population
who simply cannot afford,
or have access to, a
toothbrush.
“People ask me if we are
Eric Cope
a not-for-profit business. I
tell them ‘no,’ one of our goals is to make a profit,” Eric Cope said. “We
didn’t want to just beg and borrow for toothbrushes because there is a
need. I believe in free enterprise, and the best way to create something
sustainable is to follow a solid business plan and provide great
products.
“Our cornerstone as a business is to remain a giving organization, but
we still have to make money. I do consider ‘giving’ as our primary value.”
Smile Squared supplies two types of toothbrushes. Its original item
features a bamboo handle and comes in child and adult sizes. This product
is produced in China. The company’s other line of toothbrushes is called
the Colorful Collection. These are plastic-handle adult toothbrushes that
feature different color options. They are made by a toothbrush
manufacturing company located in the United States.
“When we started Smile
Squared, we wanted something
unique and interesting, which led
our company to the bamboo-handle
toothbrush. Sales have been very
good. A lot of people like using
natural products such as bamboo.
We want to provide products that
are good for both people and the
earth,” Eric Cope said. “We have
found success selling our products
over the Internet. Our toothbrushes
can also be found in specialty
stores and smaller grocery store
chains throughout the country. We
have a retail locator available on
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our website to help people
find our products.”
Eric Cope credits his wife,
Geri Cope, with greatly
helping Smile Squared get off
the ground and running.
“This business could not be
possible without my wife.
She is a financial adviser, and
Smile Squared certainly has
her DNA all over it as well,”
Eric Cope said. “She has been
instrumental by providing key
strategic initiatives, vision
and business strategies.
“Our company also has a
new business partner, and
we are looking at different
initiatives for 2016. He has
significant experience in
bringing new products to
market. We are exploring
how Smile Squared can
grow sales in the future, and create a stronger partnership with all
customers.”
Although Eric Cope has long considered himself an entrepreneur and
has been involved with different businesses throughout his working life,
it wasn’t until he and his wife took a mission trip to Guatemala that the
couple fully realized not everybody can afford, or have easy access to,
something as simple as a toothbrush.
“All four of our children are internationally adopted. Our oldest son is
from Guatemala. My wife and I fell in love with the country years ago
when we picked up our son. Later, we had an opportunity to participate in
a mission trip in the country, during which I volunteered at a dental
clinic,” Cope said. “I helped teach children at the clinic how they should
properly brush their teeth. I soon learned that many of these children
didn’t have a toothbrush at home, or had to share a single toothbrush with
their entire family. This, of course, can result in tooth decay. It’s a serious
health issue that continues to take place not only around the world, but in
the United States as well.”
Soon, Eric and Geri Cope were looking for ways to help, which
eventually led to the creation of Smile Squared. The company officially
began in November 2011. Since then, it has been featured in such
publications as O, The Oprah Magazine as well as on NBC’s The Today
Show.
Eric Cope said the business philosophy surrounding Smile Squared
remains simple: “When a customer buys one of our toothbrushes, we
donate a toothbrush to a person in need. We have established several
relationships with non-profit organizations that help us distribute the
donated toothbrushes. These toothbrushes have been sent to communities
located in all 50 states as well as 26 countries around the world.
“We have a person who helps us with product fulfillment, and we also
use interns when it comes to our daily operations. I believe in running a
lean company.”
Eric Cope said he is excited about the future of Smile Squared heading
into the remainder of 2016 and beyond.
“We are looking to expand how we give, and I am always seeking new
products that make the most sense for our business. Smile Squared will
continue to reach out to customers who want to make a true difference
with their toothbrush purchases,” he said. “I’m thankful for the business
we currently have, and being able to provide toothbrushes to people in
need. I also want to bring new partners along so we can grow the
company.”
Contact: Smile Squared, P.O. Box 31183,
St. Louis, MO 63131. Website: www.smilesquared.com.
Royal Paint Roller
Royal Paint Roller — a name known in the industry for over
45 years for top quality products, fine service and competitive prices.
Manufacturer of paint rollers in ALL SIZES—from Slim Jim to Jumbo 21¼4”
I.D. in VARIETY OF FABRICS—including lambskin, kodel, lambswool,
synthetic blends & “Lint Free” woven line.
Also a complete line of frames, trays, paint brushes & painting accessories for
the professional and Do-It-Yourself markets.
Specializing in private labeling at competitive prices.
ROYAL PAINT ROLLER
248 Wyandanch Avenue
West Babylon, N.Y. 11704
Tel: (631) 643-8012 • Fax: (631) 253-9428
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99th Annual ABMA CONVENTION
2016 SUPPLIERS DISPLAY
PelRay International LLC, of San Antonio, TX, was an exhibitor at the
ABMA Suppliers Display Program. Shown, left to right, are Ron
Cherryholmes, Kevin Pelton and Bart Pelton.
DuPont Filaments, of Wilmington, DE, was an exhibitor at the ABMA
Suppliers Display Program. Shown, left to right, are John Hackney,
Thomas Vichich and John Feathers.
Jones Companies, Ltd., of Humboldt, TN, was an exhibitor at the ABMA
Suppliers Display Program. Shown, left to right, are Richard Ayers, Jeremy
Raines, Ralph Jones III and Andrew Dailey.
Zahoransky USA Inc., of West Chicago, IL, and Zahoransky AG, of
Todtnau, Germany, were exhibitors at the ABMA Suppliers Display
Program. Shown, left to right, are Ulrich Zahoransky, of Zahoransky AG;
and Steve Bellocchio and Vasko Naumovski, both of Zahoransky USA.
Hahl Inc., of Lexington, SC, and Hahl-Pedex were exhibitors at the
ABMA Suppliers Display Program. Shown, left to right, are Andrew McIlroy,
of Hahl Inc.; Florian Kisling, of Hahl-Pedex; John Matthews, of Justman
Brush Co.; and Terry Hogan, of Hahl Inc.
Jewel Wire Co., Inc., division of Loos & Co., Inc., of Pomfret, CT, was an
exhibitor at the ABMA Suppliers Display Program. Shown, left to right, are
Richard Griswold and Mike Fredrickson.
PelRay International LLC
Jones Companies, Ltd.
Hahl Inc., & Hahl-Pedex
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DuPont Filaments
Zahoransky USA Inc. & Zahoransky AG
Jewel Wire Co.
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The Boucherie Borghi Group, of Izegem, Belgium, and Castelfranco Emilia,
Italy, was an exhibitor at the ABMA Suppliers Display Program. Pictured,
left to right, are John Williams, of Boucherie USA Inc., and Carlos Petzold,
of Borghi USA.
The Boucherie Borghi Group
Brush Fibers, Inc., of Arcola, IL, was an exhibitor at the ABMA Suppliers
Display Program. Pictured, left to right, are Chuck Copp, of Brush Fibers
and Monahan Filaments; Pat Monahan, of Monahan Partners; and Chris
Monahan, of Brush Fibers.
Stainless Steel Products, of Deer Park, NY, was an exhibitor at the ABMA
Suppliers Display Program. Pictured is Ralph Rosenbaum.
Stainless Steel Products
Brush Fibers, Inc.
Monahan Filaments, of Arcola, IL, was an exhibitor at the ABMA Suppliers
Display Program. Shown are Matt Monahan and Laura Hebert.
Monahan Filaments
Proveedora Mexicana de Monofilamentos (PMM), of Mexico City, Mexico,
was an exhibitor at the ABMA Suppliers Display Program. Shown, left to
right, are Paty Cavazos, of MFC Ltd., and Dennise Silva and Maria
Caballero, both of PMM.
Proveedora Mexicana de Monofilamentos (PMM)
Unimac srl, of Castelfranco Emilia, Italy, was an exhibitor at the ABMA
Suppliers Display Program. Pictured is Vanes Villani.
Unimac srl
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99th Annual ABMA CONVENTION
2016 SUPPLIERS DISPLAY
Filkemp Industria de Filamentos, S.A., of Mem Martins, Portugal, was an
exhibitor at the ABMA Suppliers Display Program. Pictured, left to right, are
Brian Crawford and Clemente Jerónimo.
Filkemp Industria de Filamentos, S.A.
Deco Products Company, of Decorah, IA, was an exhibitor at the ABMA
Suppliers Display Program. Pictured, left to right, are Dave Magner and
James Raptes.
Deco Products Company
Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH, of Bad Wunnenberg, Germany, was an
exhibitor at the ABMA Suppliers Display Program. Shown, left to right, are
Frank Kigyos, of Franklin Automation Inc., and Michael Berkemeier, of
Wöhler Brush Tech.
Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH
Keystone Plastics, Inc., of South Plainfield, NJ, was an exhibitor at the
ABMA Suppliers Display Program. Shown, left to right, are Michael Naftal
and Marvin Naftal.
Keystone Plastics, Inc.
Charles E. Green
& Son, Inc.
Beatty Machine and Tool Works Ltd., of Scarborough, ON, was an exhibitor
at the ABMA Suppliers Display Program. Pictured is Kirk Beatty.
Beatty Machine and Tool Works Ltd.
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Charles E. Green & Son, Inc., of
Newark, NJ, was an exhibitor at
the ABMA Suppliers Display
Program. Shown are John
Green III and Rebecca Sullivan.
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2016 SUPPLIERS DISPLAY
Accurate Color & Compounding, Inc., of Aurora, IL, was an exhibitor at the
ABMA Suppliers Display Program. Pictured, left to right, are Joe Kay and
Dan Valkimadis.
Accurate Color & Compounding, Inc.
Draper Knitting Company, Inc., of Canton, MA, was an exhibitor at the
ABMA Suppliers Display Program. Shown are Bill Shaul and Kristin Draper.
Draper Knitting Company, Inc.
iD Additives, of LaGrange, IL, was an exhibitor at the ABMA Suppliers
Display Program. Shown, left to right, are Mark Jeckering, of Evergreen
Plastics Ltd., and Nick Sotos, of iD Additives.
iD Additives
Static Faction, Inc., of Salem, MA, was an exhibitor at the ABMA Suppliers
Display Program. Pictured is Ian Moss.
Static Faction, Inc.
MFC Ltd., of Laredo, TX, was an exhibitor at the ABMA Suppliers Display
Program. Pictured, left to right, are Frances Naftal, of Keystone Plastics;
Paty Cavazos, of MFC Ltd.; Kathy Lannon, of Lanoco Specialty Wire
Products; and David Kalisz, of MFC Ltd.
MFC Ltd.
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The InterWire Group, of Armonk, NY, was an exhibitor at the ABMA
Suppliers Display Program. Shown, left to right, are Bruce Massey and
Sergio Gallo.
The InterWire Group
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2016 SUPPLIERS DISPLAY
Fiberglass
Innovations
Fiberglass Innovations,
of Rockford, IL, was an
exhibitor at the 2016
ABMA Suppliers Display
Program. Shown is
Donald Dray.
Tissa Saw Mill & Timber Stores, of Sri Lanka, was an exhibitor at the ABMA
Suppliers Display Program. Pictured is P.G. Tissa.
Tissa Saw Mill & Timber Stores
Richard Caddy To Retire
R.E. Caddy & Company, Inc., To Close
R.E. Caddy & Company,
Inc. has announced the
retirement of Richard Caddy,
which was effective March 4,
2016. The company, founded
in 1958 by the late Earl
Caddy, will close its doors by
June 30, 2016.
Earl Caddy served the
broom, brush, and mop
industry 58 years, first
with the John L. Denning
Richard Caddy
Company from 1946-1958,
and then as the founder of R.E. Caddy & Company, Inc., from
1958-2004. Richard Caddy
entered the business in 1983,
and has served the industry
for 33 years.
“We thank all of the people
we’ve met, and the companies
we have served, for all of their
loyal friendship and business
these past 58 years,” Richard
Caddy said. “In order to
maintain continuity, we have
moved all our inventory to a
warehouse in South Carolina.”
Earl Caddy
Thank you to all our friends
and customers in the broom,
brush, and mop industry for
allowing us to serve you for
the past 58 years.
We have had a great time and
hope our efforts have made
your businesses run better.
Sincerely,
Richard Caddy
President
Contact the Caddy Supply Company at 800-213-9224
for supplies or contact Richard Caddy at 336-273-3609
through June 30, 2016.
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Wöhler Continued from page 34
TU 500
facility in Bad Wünnenberg, Germany. The world of street sweeper
brushes, for example, will be highlighted at this facility. The gutter
broom machine GB 20 and the flat wire rolling machine FWR 250,
which are perfectly matched together, are available for viewing by
interested customers in Bad Wünnenberg. These machines feature a
number of innovative modules for perfectly automating street sweeper
brush production and accommodating customer requirements.
The GB 20 can also be equipped with the latest generation of
drilling stations, able to produce fill holes in various angles. This
allows the production of new block brush types, providing incredible
durability and optimal cleaning effect.
Wöhler is proud to “think differently’’ in finding innovative
solutions for brush production. This philosophy will clearly be seen at
the coming fair: Not just the completely revised and optimized
machine designs, but rather the whole stand will invite visitors to
discover Wöhler’s world of brushmaking machines.
Further information on Wöhler machines can be
found by visiting www.bt.woehler.com.
Tanis Continued from page 42
young people in need of care and guidance. Greg really enjoys helping
and encouraging young adults; and,
• For 13 years, David P. has been a Volunteer Captain at his
local fire department. He is also a licensed EMT and Dive Rescue
Specialist, allowing him to serve on a range of calls and emergency
situations. Not only does volunteering give him the opportunity to
help his community, but it also enables him to form a remarkable bond
with his fellow firefighters and local police — a connection developed
by mutual trust and collaboration.
Visit www.tanisbrush.com.
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Gordon Brush Moves Into New Facility
Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., has officially moved into a new
183,000-square-foot facility in the greater Los Angeles area. Milwaukee
Dustless Brush products continue to be manufactured in Delavan, WI.
The address for Gordon Brush has changed, but all telephone,
facsimile and email addresses remain the same. The new address is:
3737 Capitol Ave., City of Industry, CA 90601 USA.
“Gordon Brush is ISO 9001:2008 certified and manufactures
specialty, custom and standard brushes for industrial and consumer
purposes, including the FootMate™ System as well as over 15,000 other
medical, industrial, janitorial, and electronic brushes,” said the
company.
It stocks over 2,000 different brushes for same day shipment selling
to a variety of industries including: medical, electronics, manufacturing,
military, aerospace and pharmaceutical.
Visit www.gordonbrush.com for more information.
InterBrush Continued from page 44
Freiburg is one of Germany’s most popular cities to visit and is the
center of a vacation region that includes southern Germany and the
nearby countries of France and Switzerland. The city is often associated
with the famous Black Forest region, with its traditional cherry-andchocolate gateau and cuckoo clocks.
Due to its geography, Freiburg, with a population of approximately
220,000 people, is considered the warmest city in Germany. It boasts a
sunny climate and easy access to the Black Forest, making the area a hub
for regional tourism.
As a university town, Freiburg also offers a wide selection of cultural
events, restaurants, coffee shops, museums and art galleries. The area’s
pleasant climate allows for extensive wine growing. Freiburg’s traditional
cuisine is based on white asparagus (Spargel), river trout and
“kässepätzle” (a cheese-covered dish of noodles).
In the center of Freiburg’s “old city” is the Münsterplatz, its largest
square. A farmers’ market takes place there every day except Sundays.
This is also the site of Freiburg’s Münster, a gothic Minster Cathedral
constructed of red sandstone, built between 1200 and 1530. The Freiburg
Münster is known for its towering spire that can be seen for miles.
Freiburg is located in the middle of a dense network of international
airports. EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is located in nearby
France, about 40 minutes from Freiburg. In addition, Frankfurt Airport in
Germany, one of Europe’s largest hubs, is a two-hour train or car ride
from Freiburg. Trains leave from the airport’s long distance train station
to Freiburg on a regular basis. Trains also arrive in Freiburg from many
other locations in Germany, France and Switzerland.
“Freiburg has made great strides recently in attendee transportation
logistics, with the addition of a commuter rail system to the Messe,” Parr
said. “The new service will make it even easier to travel to InterBrush,
greatly lessening the need for a car.”
Visit www.freiburg.de for more information.
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Imports/Exports
2015 YEAR-END TOTALS:
Raw Material, Finished Goods
Imports Mixed, Exports Up
By Rick Mullen | Broom, Brush & Mop Associate Editor
U.S. government trade figures for all of 2015 indicate raw material imports
were down in three categories outlined: hog bristle, broom and mop handles
and metal handles, compared to all of 2014.
Import totals for all of 2015 were up in four finished goods categories
outlined: brooms and brushes of vegetable materials, toothbrushes, paint
rollers and paintbrushes, compared to all of 2014.
2015 year-end totals:
Hog Bristle: 278,317 kilograms of hog bristle were imported. The
average price per kilogram was $20.25.
Broom And Mop Handles: 17.8 million broom and mop handles were
imported. The average price was 95 cents.
Brush Backs: 7 million brush backs were imported. The average price
was 45 cents.
Metal Handles: 26.9 million metal handles were imported. The
average price was 98 cents.
RAW MATERIAL IMPORTS
2015 year-end totals:
Brooms Of Broom Corn Valued At More Than 96 Cents: 7.4 million
brooms of broom corn were imported. The average price per broom was
$2.52.
Brooms & Brushes Of Vegetable Material: 5.6 million brooms and
brushes were imported. The average price was $1.04.
Toothbrushes: 1.1 billion toothbrushes were imported. The average
price was 23 cents.
Hairbrushes: 45.3 million hairbrushes were imported. The average
price was 26 cents.
Shaving Brushes: 85.1 million shaving brushes were imported. The
average price was 12 cents.
Paint Rollers: 66.4 million paint rollers were imported. The average
price was 52 cents.
Paintbrushes: 242.9 million paintbrushes were imported. The average
price was 33 cents.
Upright Brooms: 15.4 million upright brooms were imported. The
average price was $1.46.
FINISHED GOODS IMPORTS
Export totals for all of 2015 were up in all five categories outlined:
brooms and brushes of vegetable materials, toothbrushes, shaving
brushes, artist brushes and paintbrushes, compared to all of 2014.
EXPORTS
2015 year-end totals:
Brooms & Brushes Of Vegetable Materials: 85,335 dozen brooms
and brushes of vegetable materials were exported. The average price was
$49.71.
Toothbrushes: 181.8 million toothbrushes were exported. The
average price was 44 cents.
Shaving Brushes: 17.6 million shaving brushes were exported. The
average price was $1.11.
Artist Brushes: 12 million artist brushes were exported. The average
price was $2.47.
Paintbrushes: 1.6 million paintbrushes were exported. The average
price was $12.41.
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exports
DECEMBER EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
Domestic Merchandise
1404902000 Broomcorn (Sorghum Vulgare Var. Technicum)
Used Primarily In Brooms Or In Brushes, Whether or Not
In Hanks or Bundles
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/Ton
Value
Net Q/Ton
Value
St K N
1
3,784
U King
3
10,944
France
4
14,688
Singapr
1
5,400
Taiwan
1
2,869
1
2,869
Austral
8
41,028
TOTAL
1
2,869
18
78,713
9603100000 Brooms & Brushes, Consisting of Twigs or Other
Vegetable Materials Bound Together, With or Without Handles
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/Dozen
Value
Net Q/Dozen
Value
Canada
2,063
90,578
28,744
1,266,271
Mexico
3,020
127,171
Guatmal
89
2,950
Hondura
106
3,500
C Rica
2,467
61,340
Panama
53
3,321
149
5,980
Bermuda
3,693
128,517
Bahamas
75
5,724
1,488
97,851
Jamaica
16
5,476
Turk Is
97
3,208
Cayman
49
3,069
Haiti
118
3,891
St K N
352
3,651
1,045
17,648
Dominca
304
6,242
S Lucia
987
13,687
S Vn Gr
63
2,649
Trinid
300
8,235
1,850
52,274
S Maarte
88
2,716
Curaco
418
13,623
Guadlpe
150
10,047
Colomb
1,144
20,957
Venez
151
2,812
Ecuador
106
16,266
Peru
190
5,495
520
14,775
Chile
1,029
46,964
Brazil
1,143
18,489
Argent
625
21,786
U King
482
18,978
4,820
239,823
Ireland
229
18,000
Nethlds
115
3,800
511
9,872
Germany
75
2,850
732
31,054
Poland
135
9,768
Spain
542
13,884
1,339
35,143
Italy
89
2,947
Israel
9
3,400
18
6,800
Kuwait
583
151,306
S Arab
4
6,824
2,818
148,524
Qatar
6
2,808
Oman
355
11,700
India
10
4,190
Singapr
3
2,771
2,126
137,208
Phil R
42
16,300
1,170
91,385
China
7,927
331,270
Kor Rep
1,059
44,652
Hg Kong
2,786
66,602
Japan
2,117
68,824
Austral
295
66,706
5,857
792,837
Egypt
697
29,662
Nigeria
150
9,504
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Angola
Rep Saf
TOTAL
Country
Canada
Mexico
Guatmal
Belize
Salvadr
Hondura
Nicarag
C Rica
Panama
Bermuda
Bahamas
Jamaica
Cayman
Haiti
Dom Rep
B Virgn
Antigua
S Lucia
Barbado
Trinid
S Maarte
Curaco
Aruba
Martinq
Colomb
Venez
Guyana
Surinam
Ecuador
Peru
Chile
Brazil
Paragua
Uruguay
Argent
Iceland
Denmark
U King
Ireland
Nethlds
Belgium
Andorra
France
Germany
Czech
Hungary
Switzld
Lithuan
Poland
Russia
Armenia
Turkmen
Spain
Italy
Slvenia
Greece
Turkey
Cyprus
Iran
Israel
Kuwait
S Arab
Arab Em
Oman
India
Burma
Thailnd
Malaysa
40
102
85,335
5,586
22,472
4,242,096
9603210000 Toothbrushes
December
Year To Date
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
10,951,068
2,334,260
55,175,710
3,475,070
1,063,104
33,562,272
5,979
13,464
19,350
10,666
6,085
1,309
410,494
217,481
4,780,498
2,100
57
75,947
2,643
16,627
46,201
33,945
628,348
771
14,989
21,597
85
6,501
12,560
64,702
64,958
942,236
859
477,385
25,390
212
1,032
9,631
626,682
1,414
176
7,729
45,097
10,570
91,224
1,820
768
2,534
36,609
37,664
18,334
90,034
2,627
107,584
492
3,193
4,308,107
276
3,024
1,104
3,901
171,256
344,800
115,128
2,979,967
559
41,934
114,660
4,032
5,659
2,075,682
146
36,000
423,000
59,976
1,928,406
271,297
33,087,531
382,644
175,941
8,395,047
342,144
139,047
490,176
997,913
5,184
14,137
26,132
425
5,274
1,383
315
720
35,117
697
437
634
12,218
920
1,487
1,310
2,208
7,948
6,616
5,040
8,014
11,808
5,760
124,080
29,786
412,687
5,616
1,196,854
493,528
4,484,663
6,000
564,017
23,559
Value
30,933,363
10,906,076
34,927
5,225
167,055
33,174
15,965
14,638
2,730,484
31,087
3,339
81,714
27,040
12,172
531,454
7,884
17,592
27,424
42,083
1,285,333
7,056
180,472
21,127
6,223
567,302
6,906
151,292
9,553
79,080
11,850
80,769
207,720
26,875
187,408
1,171,737
2,725
4,418
210,745
1,117,632
537,266
400,720
5,633
491,246
5,474,720
3,852,553
215,569
168,474
67,980
4,350
25,888
3,561
3,221
8,928
44,872
7,129
6,630
16,442
6,175
4,260
35,691
35,627
6,552
189,351
2,907
1,884,207
9,228
139,015
15,489
4,600
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252,517
Singapr
Indnsia
Phil R
China
Kor Rep
Hg Kong
Taiwan
Japan
Austral
N Zeal
Libya
Rep Saf
TOTAL
7,464
22,087
980
783,267
220,654
656,048
70
101,944
88,033
6,610
407,470
169,977
287,217
2,593
38,483
33,677
21,219,901
6,471,322
23,088
136,314
41,675
7,354,577
9,170,728
7,534,502
571,650
1,461,922
443,612
370
80
473
181,828,410
49,441
49,078
74,150
4,816,942
5,539,716
3,976,553
372,006
450,283
256,718
12,217
2,880
4,838
80,227,425
9603290000 Shaving Brushes, Hairbrushes, Nail Brushes,
Eyelash Brushes & Other Toilet Brushes For Use on the Person
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q./No.
Value
Canada
466,404
369,907
5,140,501
4,792,521
Mexico
59,422
191,031
2,256,863
3,593,038
Guatmal
12,621
39,032
Belize
1,198
64,017
Salvadr
8,256
25,982
Hondura
88
3,260
C Rica
38,275
62,569
Panama
34,111
140,038
Bahamas
405
3,705
Dom Rep
10,375
35,826
Trinid
6,336
4,130
213,485
325,591
S Maarte
1,920
4,584
Curaco
4,160
2,813
Colomb
2,700
20,867
15,543
47,363
Venez
10,318
19,990
Surinam
6,440
8,125
Ecuador
176,428
200,142
Peru
3,632
32,981
Bolivia
4,344
10,922
4,344
10,922
Chile
35,757
69,613
Brazil
983,562
328,377
5,533,838
1,833,468
Paragua
13,393
55,814
Uruguay
6,552
12,735
7,416
23,521
Argent
30,000
8,103
832,615
358,587
Norway
693
4,560
834
10,530
Finland
603
5,514
U King
72,307
197,557
358,334
1,062,601
Ireland
840
6,527
37,229
123,279
Nethlds
800
18,776
35,659
490,287
Belgium
2,305
21,079
23,488
199,212
France
31,435
103,830
256,020
725,538
Germany
49,026
126,751
192,923
550,479
Austria
100
8,690
Czech
460
4,209
Switzld
1,917
17,528
8,615
78,778
Poland
1,023
9,354
Russia
15,957
40,151
Spain
8,390
5,451
19,438
24,169
Portugl
1,195
3,824
Italy
1,483
16,762
Turkey
1,634
3,985
85,837
154,332
Cyprus
1,008
2,851
Israel
1,368
3,067
Jordan
8,391
2,932
Kuwait
5,739
56,167
S Arab
12,216
57,616
Arab Em
11,586
26,098
52,681
181,863
India
3,061
32,648
Thailnd
5,736
4,886
Singapr
9,226
54,807
199,415
744,414
Phil R
1,752
79,920
3,532
128,766
China
26,120
80,179
723,957
907,512
Kor Rep
3,559
15,628
71,127
338,249
Hg Kong
2,484
14,409
46,179
272,263
Taiwan
174,444
48,221
865,361
349,238
Japan
10,426
95,387
52,934
413,919
Austral
13,188
45,605
131,214
716,454
PG 59
N Zeal
Nigeria
Angola
Congo C
Rep Saf
TOTAL
318
1,981,770
6,091
1,918,461
6,788
68
76
200
8,024
17,600,255
9603300000 Artists Brushes, Writing Brushes and Similar
for the Application of Cosmetics
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Canada
371,455
1,003,274
7,629,411
Mexico
20,284
67,104
559,380
Guatmal
196
Salvadr
11,448
42,240
16,488
Hondura
1,710
2,924
1,710
Nicarag
2,856
C Rica
33,331
Panama
5,182
Jamaica
2,605
9,613
5,901
Cayman
1,969
Haiti
3,288
Dom Rep
38,791
B Virgn
3,476
Barbado
2,171
8,011
9,840
Trinid
1,695
Guadlpe
729
Martinq
2,873
10,601
11,635
Colomb
947
3,495
39,380
Venez
6,982
Surinam
2,365
Ecuador
60,301
Peru
21,680
Chile
829
3,060
34,859
Brazil
19,897
73,413
251,383
Paragua
180
3,008
25,185
Uruguay
2,363
Argent
1,738
Iceland
11,673
Sweden
20,071
Norway
60,243
Finland
1,289
4,757
6,904
Denmark
86
U King
30,895
123,693
805,998
Ireland
2,279
8,410
25,219
Nethlds
8,410
22,929
128,258
Belgium
44,333
France
480
2,875
124,854
Germany
18,542
55,794
161,634
Czech
216
Hungary
13,581
Switzld
10,230
Estonia
860
Latvia
14,457
Lithuan
2,000
Poland
1,489
14,000
6,954
Russia
12,620
Kazakhs
460
3,785
460
Spain
19,692
Italy
29,193
Slvenia
5,593
Greece
4,590
Turkey
54,708
201,852
334,716
Cyprus
4,982
Lebanon
1,329
Iraq
1,086
Israel
40,339
Jordan
692
Kuwait
16,150
63,503
22,769
S Arab
6,500
97,822
36,134
Qatar
288
Arab Em
29,581
Bahrain
1,118
India
4,967
Thailnd
9,024
33,295
68,516
PG 60
10,914
7,500
5,445
5,473
47,516
19,550,904
Brushes
Value
14,288,290
1,842,619
3,173
67,731
2,924
13,448
135,500
30,043
21,773
7,265
43,304
47,509
7,846
23,613
26,410
2,691
42,934
233,367
15,179
14,698
211,773
78,270
69,556
935,651
143,329
8,717
15,247
43,071
84,778
255,583
28,143
4,764
2,668,360
80,473
427,782
163,570
568,008
582,439
3,898
44,206
50,383
3,174
53,345
4,860
34,166
50,024
3,785
79,341
112,973
23,268
18,768
1,247,986
18,381
4,903
6,262
98,796
2,554
100,249
268,228
2,700
189,079
4,124
34,383
264,372
Vietnam
Malaysa
Singapr
Indnsia
Phil R
China
Kor Rep
Hg Kong
Taiwan
Japan
Austral
N Zeal
Fiji
Tunisia
Egypt
Sier Ln
Nigeria
Uganda
Rep Saf
TOTAL
Country
Canada
Mexico
Guatmal
Hondura
C Rica
Panama
Bermuda
Bahamas
Jamaica
Cayman
Dom Rep
Trinid
Colomb
Peru
Chile
Brazil
Finland
U King
Ireland
Nethlds
Belgium
France
Germany
Czech
Slovak
Hungary
Lithuan
Poland
Italy
Bulgar
Turkey
Israel
S Arab
Oman
India
Thailnd
Malaysa
Singapr
China
Kor Rep
Hg Kong
Taiwan
Japan
Austral
New Gui
N Zeal
Fiji
Ghana
Rep Saf
TOTAL
24,158
46,780
25,257
2,512
6,720
152,576
95,310
376,149
11,972
95,016
300,120
21,537
8,313
3,179
4,446
112
3,272
955
32,131
12,038,865
89,135
177,800
62,032
9,268
15,891
602,195
411,252
665,068
62,427
355,723
1,082,896
77,858
13,150
11,730
4,851
3,575
24,294
6,540
51,895
29,691,619
9603402000 Paint Rollers
December
Year To Date
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
57,468
112,882
1,149,800
28,903
48,697
225,310
3,636
2,636
3,636
17,215
19,354
7,435
24,483
96,323
7,560
20,577
10,940
1,060
45,892
30,074
2,785
8,556
395
5,967
147
190
4,776
1,707
3,009
46
10
227
5,404
8,317
48,187
42
299
151
4,114
840
1,248
72
73
774
1,197
4,539
109,197
600
9,002
29,251
40,030
143
2,015
9,160
9,522
3,508
560
2,440
13,671
37,474
1,311
20
130
4,139
6,150
23,357
690
2,834
12,800
22,924
20,150
26,570
25,400
2,000
241,024
140,804
301,921
2,230,300
Value
2,339,291
444,005
2,636
33,916
117,193
290,715
18,413
98,254
22,330
13,741
151,219
71,794
48,879
17,759
2,657
16,461
2,580
38,571
14,273
3,663
2,571
3,984
112,908
11,280
5,250
2,650
16,195
2,597
12,135
7,579
6,934
13,584
93,171
3,216
140,471
16,067
47,606
8,735
6,597
137,507
81,950
2,552
13,408
120,455
5,200
110,132
33,420
3,134
173,770
4,943,408
1,566
12,096
5,777
13,494
15,946
8,560
10,722
1,607
1,372
28,297
58,834
31,446
39,564
7,514
6,950
94,116
4,446
4,851
669,237
2,122,004
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Country
Mexico
Nicarag
Panama
Bahamas
Cayman
Dom Rep
Trinid
Colomb
Peru
Chile
Brazil
Argent
Falk Is
Finland
Denmark
U King
Slovak
Spain
Malaysa
Singapr
China
Japan
Austral
N Zeal
Nigeria
TOTAL
9603404020 Paint Pads
December
Year To Date
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
1,000
3,655
139,488
5,783
41,053
11,136
120
2,508
429
1,235
4,991
10,016
4,991
3,730
6,738
1,620
1,476
1,844
22,448
660
3,229
2,100
6,283
7,080
1,314
15,972
10
399
1,320
6,106
8,720
1,200
20,777
4,392
12,850
4,392
434
16,946
73,311
271,242
Value
261,633
79,053
11,840
24,007
10,016
11,576
14,945
3,090
5,766
15,430
164,024
8,616
44,603
20,769
4,475
71,151
2,699
2,832
3,744
21,631
19,703
2,844
48,340
12,850
3,080
868,717
9603404050 Paint, Distemper, Varnish or Similar Brushes
(Except Brushes of 9603.30)
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Canada
24,216
417,154
672,959
8,819,276
Mexico
2,241
36,141
37,630
497,302
Guatmal
6,670
92,145
Salvadr
1,281
29,124
Hondura
3,866
28,521
23,309
151,100
Nicarag
179
3,492
846
13,208
C Rica
351
10,280
2,767
67,382
Panama
1,075
24,629
19,365
411,059
Bermuda
1,979
21,269
Bahamas
557
4,274
3,061
66,517
Jamaica
325
6,736
2,062
42,771
Cayman
132
2,744
Haiti
1,031
14,171
Dom Rep
28
6,774
1,230
15,943
B Virgn
1,374
33,048
S Lucia
163
3,384
296
6,135
S Vn Gr
5,449
61,410
Grenada
791
14,995
Barbado
229
4,753
1,640
27,951
Trinid
8,443
129,732
Aruba
180
3,726
Colomb
3,510
72,814
Venez
357
7,403
Ecuador
4,607
131,888
Peru
159
3,304
159
3,304
Chile
1,476
24,706
Brazil
6,030
132,578
Argent
6,651
137,943
Finland
887
31,175
Denmark
398
8,262
U King
32,425
129,358
343,159
2,327,598
Ireland
1,025
31,800
Nethlds
12,647
93,363
Luxmbrg
13
2,665
76
7,995
France
327
6,770
3,775
64,887
Germany
565
8,788
18,261
235,092
Czech
1,066
22,120
1,376
28,540
Slovak
3,017
38,415
Switzld
278
5,768
Lithuan
191
5,948
2,149
46,285
Poland
223
7,771
2,138
39,853
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Russia
Spain
Italy
Slvenia
Turkey
Lebanon
Iraq
Israel
S Arab
Arab Em
India
Pakistn
Thailnd
Malaysa
Singapr
Brunei
Phil R
China
Kor Rep
Hg Kong
Taiwan
Japan
Austral
New Gui
N Zeal
Samoa
Egypt
W Sahar
Nigeria
Gabon
Chad
Rep Saf
TOTAL
1,000
5,300
259
876
5,378
3,594
944
5,491
13,219
113,894
375
6,097
77,144
880,344
7,779
56
1,596
275
28,882
1,506
1,080
2,451
8,041
977
151
40
648
2,591
11,353
876
4,468
18,872
181,777
20,878
3,558
4,200
58,528
313
26,838
1,213
209
217
5,262
480
480
475
1,600,541
161,349
7,799
16,313
5,710
138,314
41,592
14,324
50,847
64,951
15,999
3,135
3,560
4,655
33,197
178,201
3,594
38,540
464,491
3,181,433
285,533
40,242
57,381
640,993
6,500
261,714
12,497
4,341
4,500
98,093
9,950
7,603
9,860
19,857,888
9603900000 Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers,
Not Motorized, Mops & Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots & Tufts
for Broom or Brush Making, NESOI
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Greenld
335
2,592
Canada
192,531
2,374,538
2,762,402
33,688,561
Mexico
53,032
661,357
523,423
6,055,292
Guatmal
185
3,000
8,067
113,871
Belize
108
3,078
798
8,886
Salvadr
570
9,241
3,265
56,429
Hondura
1,002
9,069
18,739
152,871
Nicarag
232
3,771
1,683
20,070
C Rica
3,782
69,227
50,609
511,667
Panama
815
13,226
17,977
208,333
Bermuda
1,091
17,701
Bahamas
800
10,248
12,023
97,941
Jamaica
225
3,657
2,998
41,624
Cayman
2,941
31,610
Haiti
1,232
13,309
Dom Rep
252
4,082
7,228
118,215
B Virgn
211
3,776
St K N
1,080
3,153
S Lucia
1,320
4,225
Grenada
1,177
2,715
Barbado
211
8,997
Trinid
232
3,765
5,082
101,435
S Maarte
151
4,311
151
4,311
Curaco
1,173
22,731
Aruba
1,473
19,632
Martinq
2,574
41,741
Colomb
13
2,680
12,827
238,146
Venez
61,567
529,337
230,463
2,533,529
Guyana
542
6,205
Ecuador
1,202
7,900
22,192
124,982
Peru
235
3,812
25,067
402,931
Bolivia
3,419
74,821
Chile
929
15,062
20,018
365,074
Brazil
1,066
17,285
59,807
743,716
Paragua
11,777
42,014
Uruguay
364
5,900
6,365
101,183
PG 61
Argent
Iceland
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Denmark
U King
Ireland
Nethlds
Belgium
Luxmbrg
France
Germany
Austria
Czech
Hungary
Switzld
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuan
Poland
Russia
Ukraine
Azerbjn
Kazakhs
Spain
Portugl
Gibralt
Italy
Bosnia
Greece
Romania
Turkey
Lebanon
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
S Arab
Qatar
Arab Em
Bahrain
Afghan
India
Pakistn
Sri Lka
Thailnd
Vietnam
Cambod
Malaysa
Singapr
Indnsia
Phil R
Macau
Maldive
China
Kor Rep
Hg Kong
Taiwan
Japan
Austral
N Zeal
Fiji
Moroc
Algeria
Tunisia
Egypt
Eq Guin
Ghana
Togo
Nigeria
Gabon
Burkina
Angola
Liberia
PG 62
234
528
2,870
13,318
751
2,277
6,866
3,233
22,471
460
6,436
10,864
46,550
172,454
27,534
32,403
74,832
40,380
84,256
4,673
2,770
9,569
998
4,726
2,377
38,559
1,388
21,346
1,528
24,785
2,542
22
3,358
47,511
6,026
54,453
163
2,640
239
707
6,438
11,460
2,201
2,200
9,817
35,921
1,278
20,732
9,702
70,969
135,010
162
22,344
5,529
2,363
2,195,261
2,635
237,713
38,798
18,929
39
3,383
28
2,889
6,907
1,112
4,239
12,735
1,399
34,614
211,270
8,161
72,316
71,995
1,361
18,092
103,947
1,232
780
1,511
5,107
550
4,244
527
8,993
16,975
1,235
400
300
9,541
3,713
33
18,137
1,824
1,721
1,200
6,011
1,090
1,550
11,129
1,332
8,352
80,262
7,123
42,960
1,437
1,984
33,184
428
80
3,392
5,458
330
13,223
59,685
1,554
20,140
455
85
110,853
37,545
383,704
9,794
374,857
118,780
23,337
802
1,264
731
500
3,312
39
164
850
13,346
2,310
650
1,106
247
80,520
22,414
88,853
133,596
28,677
324,462
1,727,717
211,751
605,426
794,502
54,099
449,362
904,413
8,041
14,516
26,296
73,095
3,111
49,267
8,545
77,905
111,761
6,455
3,087
4,858
94,939
54,664
5,914
277,939
7,973
27,908
3,312
67,878
10,400
25,860
157,065
21,600
128,898
1,210,808
119,131
462,595
7,038
32,349
480,899
5,116
3,799
64,498
98,736
2,969
200,329
821,911
12,392
284,575
7,386
4,362
1,016,001
481,134
6,125,817
182,552
5,370,666
1,168,325
213,585
13,010
11,129
13,911
2,785
20,808
3,383
2,657
15,360
292,201
37,462
6,500
20,267
4,000
Rwanda
Djibuti
Tnzania
Madagas
Rep Saf
TOTAL
850
8,500
662
570,761
10,740
7,138,728
850
1,984
68
500
19,789
5,856,537
8,500
32,170
4,101
12,805
168,723
71,728,113
imports
DECEMBER EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
Country
Germany
Thailnd
China
Kor Rep
TOTAL
0502100000 Pigs’, Hogs’ or Boars’ Bristles
and Hair and Waste Thereof
December
Year To Date
Net Q/KG
Value
Net Q/KG
518
1,325
26,990
678,534
274,724
1,750
26,990
678,534
278,317
Country
U King
Germany
Thailnd
China
Japan
TOTAL
0502900000 Badger Hair and Other
Brushmaking Hair and Waste Thereof
December
Year To Date
Net Q/KG
Value
Net Q/KG
69
51
154
7,602
4,443
22,749
5
154
7,602
27,317
Value
20,604
29,772
5,565,867
19,115
5,635,358
Value
4,956
148,593
178,143
618,079
15,494
965,265
0511993300 Horsehair and Horsehair Waste, Whether or Not
Put Up As A Layer With or Without Supporting Material
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/KG
Value
Net Q/KG
Value
Brazil
2
5,240
Paragua
54,610
723,721
U King
1
4,636
1
4,636
Germany
24,975
239,402
China
19,856
296,676
235,806
3,610,339
Austral
4
5,461
TOTAL
19,857
301,312
315,398
4,588,799
1404903000 Istle Used Primarily In Brooms or In Brushes,
Whether or Not In Hanks or Bundles
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/KG
Value
Net Q/KG
Value
Mexico
41,246
234,372
458,088
2,540,878
China
180
8,276
18,802
162,276
TOTAL
41,426
242,648
476,890
2,703,154
4417002000 Broom and Mop Handles, 1.9 CM or More In
Diameter and 97 CM or More In Length, Of Wood
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Canada
5,148
2,779
Mexico
46,110
45,874
Salvadr
7,800
2,345
Hondura
407,804
259,733
4,603,914
2,736,644
Dom Rep
49,068
64,186
Colomb
4,800
2,737
43,068
21,847
Brazil
510,757
662,698
9,528,629
11,075,559
Italy
6,438
10,007
6,438
10,007
Sri Lka
4,800
8,339
Indnsia
97,088
104,993
963,017
1,098,668
China
143,634
121,856
2,547,910
1,833,324
Hg Kong
2,808
7,342
Taiwan
3,096
2,418
10,512
8,323
TOTAL
1,173,617
1,164,442
17,819,222
16,915,237
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4417004000 Paint Brush and Paint Roller Handles, Of Wood
December
Year To Date
Country Net Q/Variable
Value Net Q/Variable
Value
Germany
5,879
77,508
Czech
108,996
Poland
477,776
Italy
732,759
8,878,878
Thailnd
21,946
172,933
Indnsia
85,158
1,489,157
China
170,039
2,113,841
Hg Kong
4,475
Taiwan
3,051
TOTAL
1,015,781
13,326,615
Country
Canada
Mexico
Hondura
India
Sri Lka
Indnsia
China
TOTAL
Country
Canada
Mexico
Guatmal
Hondura
Brazil
Nethlds
Germany
Czech
Switzld
Spain
Italy
India
Vietnam
Indnsia
China
Taiwan
TOTAL
4417006000 Brush Backs, Of Wood
December
Year To Date
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
286,384
103,044
3,601,148
3,708
310,660
3,936
230,277
108,101
2,490,229
489,166
99,691
516,661
211,145
6,998,538
4417008010 Tool Handles of Wood
December
Year To Date
Net Q/Variable
Value Net Q/Variable
13,148
136,032
80,140
376,400
3,416
74,172
24,681
102,753
88,833
899,575
Value
1,490,328
14,115
144,556
4,460
1,277,867
168,973
38,957
3,139,256
Value
231,930
763,697
75,149
686,586
2,551,564
7,588
30,476
36,839
2,297
62,709
579,421
34,905
506,615
121,075
942,445
807,583
7,440,879
4417008090 Tools, Tool Bodies, Broom or Brush Bodies,
Shoe Lasts and Trees, of Wood
December
Year To Date
Country Net Q/Variable
Value Net Q/Variable
Value
Canada
5,765
299,877
Mexico
12,807
171,639
Hondura
6,915
C Rica
2,606
Colomb
2,260
2,260
Chile
661,739
7,736,214
Brazil
499,239
Denmark
5,104
U King
11,087
186,721
France
6,700
80,896
Germany
22,663
181,365
Austria
41,742
Czech
2,309
Switzld
2,400
44,740
Spain
2,360
22,298
Italy
18,147
161,151
Croatia
4,376
Romania
4,857
India
291,597
2,217,664
Pakistn
3,161
Sri Lka
49,960
729,580
Thailnd
26,505
Vietnam
111,252
Indnsia
115,582
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China
Kor Rep
Hg Kong
Taiwan
Japan
TOTAL
459,525
544,711
2,091,721
5,626,994
4,875
39,236
132,439
3,644,401
22,105,998
7326908576 Metal Handles For Brooms, Mops, Paint Applicators
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Canada
25
10,300
Mexico
47,088
19,879
603,937
231,316
Cayman
1
7,250
Brazil
126,996
77,499
Sweden
1,180
29,521
Denmark
280
7,647
3,535
52,621
Germany
3,089
15,456
Spain
1,190,496
478,495
12,859,804
5,421,990
Italy
120,885
640,401
2,681,521
7,205,607
Israel
3,480
2,667
Indnsia
300
3,151
China
549,320
761,636
10,437,510
13,239,436
Kor Rep
32
11,500
Hg Kong
2,000
2,058
17,500
21,371
Taiwan
3,900
15,919
155,120
107,571
TOTAL
1,913,969
1,926,035
26,894,030
26,437,256
9603100500 Wiskbrooms, of Broom Corn, LT=.96 EA. Prior to Entry
or Withdrawal for Consumption of 61,655 Dozen In Calendar Year
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Mexico
4,800
3,231
China
61,392
53,964
TOTAL
66,192
57,195
9603104000 Other Brooms, of Broomcorn, LT=.96 EA, At Entry or
Withdrawal For Consumption of GT=121,478 Dozen in Calendar Year
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Mexico
91,020
69,362
TOTAL
91,020
69,362
9603105000 Other Brooms, of Broomcorn, LT=.96 EA, Prior to Entry or
Withdrawal For Consumption of GT=121,478 Dozen in Calendar Year
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Mexico
5,130
5,113
TOTAL
5,130
5,113
9603106000 Other Brooms, Of Broomcorn, Valued Over .96 Each
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Mexico
489,282
1,224,695
7,336,487
18,540,902
Hondura
5,232
11,877
China
49,792
103,499
Japan
1
3,039
TOTAL
489,282
1,224,695
7,391,512
18,659,317
9603109000 Brooms & Brushes, Consisting of Twigs
or Other Vegetable Materials Bound Together,
With or Without Handles, NESOI
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Canada
147,816
173,413
1,628,370
2,063,642
Mexico
17,400
14,516
72,544
163,586
C Rica
3,240
4,690
Colomb
6,708
6,509
10,308
9,499
Brazil
15
5,384
Sweden
550
9,766
U King
36
2,895
Nethlds
423
4,935
France
510
3,952
Germany
3,020
27,173
Switzld
12
3,968
Estonia
1,688
56,171
Italy
53,425
79,825
PG 63
Israel
India
Pakistn
Sri Lka
Thailnd
Vietnam
Phil R
China
Kor Rep
Taiwan
Japan
TOTAL
24,000
25,103
39,876
28,700
2,500
8,800
16,845
700
67,215
44,342
2,867
20,467
11,347
2,380
293,345
368,159
900
191,480
7,150
1,830,049
86,291
311,800
56,560
1,281,166
2,674
2,412
13,271
5,557,894
4,619
154,933
6,029
1,796,549
156,042
311,606
120,510
753,218
10,395
7,773
14,268
5,771,428
9603210000 Toothbrushes, Incl. Dental-Plate Brushes
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Canada
54,645
15,035
424,034
224,377
Mexico
336,588
159,631
2,909,358
1,676,813
Guatmal
642,976
101,980
11,259,960
2,452,500
Brazil
250,560
73,363
1,391,472
404,009
Sweden
13,268
26,138
438,762
377,033
U King
4,514
18,375
6,379
26,529
Ireland
82,272
115,858
5,927,776
2,919,139
Nethlds
319,982
54,981
Belgium
1
7,019
1
7,019
France
8,000
6,386
Germany
2,636,749
1,564,708
32,403,858
22,218,439
Hungary
7,128
12,881
181,488
217,529
Switzld
3,812,698
3,137,955
47,578,317
36,186,632
Italy
179,532
806,691
India
3,090,303
655,107
42,694,025
8,742,786
Thailnd
326,376
89,272
2,199,132
616,887
Vietnam
22,522,149
374,972
79,048,174
4,929,665
Malaysa
441,844
38,826
2,728,652
309,354
Singapr
229,800
55,080
229,800
55,080
Indnsia
226,980
86,965
China
75,026,334
13,849,760
797,442,686 157,148,234
Kor Rep
87,440
97,010
3,728,459
1,246,229
Hg Kong
23,500
2,593
280,892
81,881
Taiwan
1,410,322
385,530
17,747,493
4,309,504
Japan
13,260
20,948
3,776,073
909,330
TOTAL
111,012,727
20,802,041
1,053,131,285 246,013,992
9603294010 Hairbrushes, Valued Not Over .40 Each
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Italy
50,252
14,939
China
3,347,788
1,002,442
45,140,598
11,582,149
Hg Kong
20,160
2,266
62,330
13,055
Taiwan
12,096
3,801
60,300
21,681
TOTAL
3,380,044
1,008,509
45,313,480
11,631,824
9603294090 Shaving Brushes, Nail Brushes,
Eyelash Brushes & Other Toilet Brushes For Use On The Person,
Valued Not Over .40 Each
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Mexico
29,350
4,693
614,515
101,482
Nethlds
67,076
4,101
Germany
204,100
39,038
23,698,610
2,142,804
Italy
4,648,972
98,639
India
376,320
10,903
Thailnd
89,122
17,203
China
6,355,919
1,145,730
53,073,332
7,272,798
Kor Rep
115,000
31,787
935,542
107,204
Hg Kong
305,240
36,560
Taiwan
50,000
2,250
862,452
183,218
Japan
400,144
69,063
TOTAL
6,754,369
1,223,498
85,071,325
10,043,975
9603302000 Artists Brushes, Writing Brushes & Similar Brushes For
Application Of Cosmetics, Valued Not Over .05 Each
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Canada
150,000
5,118
Mexico
120,000
2,108
5,299,300
188,647
PG 64
Dom Rep
U King
France
Germany
Italy
India
Thailnd
Vietnam
China
Kor Rep
Taiwan
Japan
TOTAL
218,385
1,960,000
4,778,400
1,991,000
1,148,500
5,751
66,747
141,115
29,682
12,829
34,387,078
1,114,604
1,500,000
21,592,693
678,100
400,000
17,667
811,180
16,868
10,657
109,846
218,385
35,008,000
40,052,246
58,369,862
9,771,924
316,115
14,665,000
201,458,020
19,723,876
8,272,321
400,000
393,814,895
3,068
5,751
1,094,529
1,164,238
700,068
220,692
8,360
185,380
6,826,758
480,509
135,846
13,017
11,031,981
9603304000 Artists Brushes, Writing Brushes & Similar Brushes For
Application of Cosmetics, Valued Over .05 But not Over .10 Each
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Canada
100,000
5,754
Mexico
1,423,531
104,526
32,989,511
2,500,057
Dom Rep
74,331
5,764
U King
36,570
2,800
France
477,000
32,440
Germany
1,390,000
86,678
12,340,708
837,124
Italy
419,920
35,164
India
1,442,256
99,157
Vietnam
75,000
6,042
China
11,806,124
915,683
141,834,754
11,330,351
Kor Rep
200,000
13,960
1,519,842
131,930
Hg Kong
800,000
56,350
Taiwan
1,069,084
90,110
TOTAL
14,819,655
1,120,847
193,178,976
15,133,043
9603306000 Artists Brushes, Writing Brushes & Similar Brushes For
Application Of Cosmetics, Valued Over .10 Each
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Canada
100
4,226
23,631
70,520
Mexico
13,055,647
1,927,354
170,446,973
26,135,296
Dom Rep
128,416
241,784
1,095,267
1,897,370
B Virgn
1,000
5,125
Colomb
1,100
10,303
U King
35,022
115,217
505,884
1,204,522
Ireland
10
7,242
Belgium
156
9,064
France
109,460
329,971
990,002
4,732,011
Germany
282,571
206,529
1,696,414
2,359,594
Austria
800
2,675
Switzld
2,721
11,670
11,151
55,697
Poland
701
9,726
Spain
15,123
90,986
178,836
806,709
Italy
159,421
84,724
740,031
1,420,653
Slvenia
117
5,536
Greece
562
16,196
Turkey
4,363
12,649
Israel
4,503
18,238
India
985,886
286,926
9,896,657
3,804,161
Sri Lka
263,925
256,292
2,849,589
2,215,539
Thailnd
391,599
200,680
3,721,656
1,838,370
Vietnam
504,000
210,154
6,693,752
2,448,401
Singapr
500,000
103,500
Indnsia
4,012
12,330
Phil R
144
12,489
China
31,172,042
23,628,321
382,963,707 295,704,861
Kor Rep
290,939
224,731
4,112,875
4,146,085
Hg Kong
543,546
305,556
5,993,525
4,455,091
Taiwan
241,140
100,269
3,219,845
1,357,251
Japan
439,372
1,321,545
3,137,558
13,496,556
Austral
306
4,536
3,087
60,445
Cocos I
759
2,127
Mauritn
3,327
20,633
Maurit
22,920
116,826
365,198
1,988,453
Rep Saf
1,790
3,424
1,790
3,424
TOTAL
48,645,946
29,671,721
599,168,982 370,448,842
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Canada
Mexico
Brazil
Sweden
U King
Nethlds
Germany
Czech
Spain
Italy
Greece
Vietnam
Cambod
Indnsia
China
Taiwan
Japan
Rep Saf
TOTAL
9603402000 Paint Rollers
December
Year To Date
2,976
7,480
112,145
443,971
198,830
6,401,255
34,518
39,363
34,518
9,760
27,690
40,630
216,860
20
3,610
2,020
157,808
30,716
1,460,346
32,000
8,536
310,260
10
15,760
42,234
15,760
426,459
18,660
256,880
87,290
2,393,550
621,304
3,915,785
2,115,013
54,180,210
183,681
55,770
184,749
23,587
168
5,053,159
2,616,532
66,442,491
278,772
3,582,418
39,363
104,641
142,454
7,219
315,005
102,953
2,545
42,234
121,874
5,338
501,363
175,467
29,253,852
68,008
19,261
17,712
34,780,479
9603404020 Paint Pads (Other Than Of Subheading 9603.30)
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Mexico
4,296
15,316
U King
211,454
110,896
Pakistn
40,000
4,129
276,000
28,729
China
954,820
644,830
15,970,382
7,373,897
Hg Kong
15,264
14,788
Taiwan
84,954
35,187
490,953
222,218
TOTAL
1,079,774
684,146
16,968,349
7,765,844
9603404040 Natural Bristle Brushes, Other Than Brushes Of
Subheading 9603.30
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Canada
13,500
15,268
156,860
180,287
Sweden
340
7,454
Denmark
122
2,463
U King
146,151
309,278
Nethlds
5,045
17,975
Germany
124
8,605
13,118
113,724
Poland
103,560
85,776
Spain
5
5,442
Italy
25,830
185,705
176,002
1,283,928
Turkey
12,464
55,245
89,680
338,583
India
5,000
7,598
Thailnd
24,603
15,644
33,090
63,231
Indnsia
3,666,543
712,333
55,362,119
9,453,473
China
4,346,894
787,969
67,613,658
12,155,783
Hg Kong
2,400
3,357
Taiwan
727,858
147,945
Japan
140
3,494
TOTAL
8,089,958
1,780,769
124,435,148
24,179,791
9603404060 Paint, Distemper, Varnish/Similr Brushes Exc Brushes of
Subheading 9603.30 NESOI
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No. ValueCanada
Canada
69,229
103,972
Mexico
30
2,420
Guatmal
158,736
102,234
Dom Rep
14
8,495
Colomb
3,744
2,342
Brazil
49,224
32,828
49,224
32,828
Sweden
520
9,847
163,120
74,748
U King
7
3,643
308,075
200,023
Ireland
941
4,589
Nethlds
1,246
3,859
26,921
64,734
Belgium
5,276
15,185
France
2,544
6,752
Germany
3,809
18,516
288,620
556,783
Switzld
40
4,884
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Poland
Italy
Slvenia
Romania
Turkey
Israel
India
Sri Lka
Thailnd
Vietnam
Cambod
Indnsia
Phil R
China
Kor Rep
Hg Kong
Taiwan
Japan
Austral
Rep Saf
TOTAL
5,430
5,001
5,430
13,398
8,100
620
167,391
240
25,630
6,679
12,630
2,160
189,584
10,102,020
2,075
229,972,492
99,483
63,276
404,425
288,314
19,000
471,911
242,931,372
5,001
34,188
17,493
3,063
549,121
3,571
6,809
21,641
8,790
8,486
40,085
2,384,769
8,073
75,541,777
38,594
40,739
170,317
328,826
3,960
213,182
80,608,474
19,312
76,439
287,088
71,336
Country
Mexico
Colomb
U King
Italy
Vietnam
China
Kor Rep
Hg Kong
Taiwan
TOTAL
9603908010 Wiskbrooms
December
Year To Date
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
1,520
2,617
2,170
7,680
10,224
200
11,670
10,210
11,670
212,844
164,346
1,779,829
2,020
10,801
2,020
17,460
26,504
106,488
3,792
245,514
214,478
1,924,073
Value
4,833
7,561
19,642
4,165
10,210
1,310,496
10,801
134,880
7,223
1,509,811
Country
Canada
Mexico
Guatmal
Hondura
Colomb
Brazil
Argent
Germany
Switzld
Poland
Spain
Portugl
Italy
Turkey
India
Sri Lka
Vietnam
Cambod
Phil R
China
Kor Rep
Hg Kong
Taiwan
TOTAL
9603908020 Upright Brooms
December
Year To Date
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
1,800
14,266
25,445
253,052
35,400
23,379
150,212
8,000
20,844
258
6,631
63,645
4,704
1,395
7,134
9,330
6,600
1,440
6,327
1,440
4,320
6,483
200,880
610
40,025
154,800
636,988
2,328
8,262
89,862
157,453
895,575
21,000
4,200
1,200
1,020,278
1,398,122
13,136,821
303
1,800
804
1,207,244
1,785,774
15,430,398
Value
6,315
486,532
388,110
17,474
18,219
402,128
11,102
38,397
21,942
6,327
352,617
8,848
1,215,822
5,286
14,275
1,703,628
24,030
32,100
2,685
17,714,191
3,610
3,966
3,685
22,481,289
15,217,657
4,453,153
15,830,773
4,768,736
1,000
227,320
18,160
3,145
70,031
20,938
9603908030 Push Brooms, 41 CM or Less in Width
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Canada
2,619
14,661
Mexico
371
3,973
1,437
12,802
Switzld
5,000
3,088
Sri Lka
37,386
135,938
724,502
2,552,394
China
34,488
70,232
482,643
1,188,727
Taiwan
635
11,637
1,170
22,378
TOTAL
72,880
221,780
1,217,371
3,794,050
PG 65
Country
Canada
Mexico
Guatmal
Salvadr
Dom Rep
Colomb
Venez
Brazil
U King
Nethlds
France
Germany
Czech
Poland
Spain
Portugl
Italy
Israel
India
Sri Lka
Thailnd
Vietnam
Phil R
China
Hg Kong
Taiwan
Austral
TOTAL
9603908040 Other Brooms, NESOI
December
Year To Date
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
143
6,141
75,631
305,686
563,708
4,597,845
72,912
11,160
11,864
365,983
8,580
101,630
126,853
437,743
13,800
8,479
23,954
17,880
29,339
367,887
558
5,645
3,016
128
40
7,692
48,301
8,552
12,096
4,730
726,432
400
6,092
400
40,248
4,800
1,411
40,178
185,897
1,252
5,508
13,788
4,000
4,400
8,508
79,020
140,636
1,062,757
13,000
16,078
51,025
26,000
41,330
240,229
200
7,773
200
471,523
628,499
5,053,397
6,800
11,513
19,284
19,228
550
1,074,251
1,707,067
13,389,014
Value
624,359
6,732,224
68,333
406,620
11,253
584,905
36,913
569,226
26,048
8,605
3,315
60,670
228,297
6,092
32,643
7,500
676,859
40,481
28,650
2,009,251
93,412
333,670
7,773
7,054,598
43,060
38,117
115,942
19,848,816
9603908050 Brooms, Brushes, Sqeegees, Etc., NESOI
December
Year To Date
Country
Net Q/No.
Value
Net Q/No.
Value
Canada
1,611,165
25,373,072
Mexico
4,573,607
59,555,657
Guatmal
18,206
18,206
Salvadr
19,614
358,489
Hondura
1,690,313
19,501,535
Dom Rep
63,582
441,469
Dominca
2,138
Colomb
94,912
872,058
Venez
6,693
10,307
Brazil
123,837
591,504
Argent
5,254
203,212
Sweden
12,588
167,268
Norway
3,191
Finland
208,991
Denmark
357,347
3,388,349
U King
13,030
827,269
Nethlds
5,385
373,436
Belgium
25,335
1,166,415
France
34,278
327,147
Germany
316,639
4,135,057
Austria
11,574
Czech
76,048
Hungary
11,960
Lichten
2,214
Switzld
20,445
226,963
Estonia
36,277
Latvia
10,657
Lithuan
406,388
Poland
7,669
360,666
Ukraine
7,268
7,268
Spain
202,823
1,399,066
Italy
179,081
2,900,624
Slvenia
4,314
Romania
3,130
Turkey
59,448
Israel
65,930
1,325,230
Jordan
3,618
Arab Em
41,877
India
2,192
353,897
Pakistn
569,958
6,171,718
PG 66
American Select Tubing
Acquires Carolina Filaments
American Select Tubing has announced the acquisition of
Carolina Filaments, LLC, effective February 29, 2016. Operating as
AST Filaments, the company markets, stocks and distributes
filaments for Filkemp (Portugal), Plasticfibre (Italy), and other
potential partners to customers in North America and Mexico.
“Brian Crawford, founder and owner of Carolina Filaments,
remains with AST Filaments to ensure a smooth transition for both
customers and suppliers,” said AST.
With over 30 years of experience in the brush and filament
industry, Crawford works closely with Dustin Maninfior, who is
sales manager of AST Filaments, and Jennifer Wright, who has
customer service responsibilities for the new venture.
Filkemp is a producer of abrasive filaments, and is located near
Lisbon, Portugal. ISO certified, Filkemp products using nylon
resins in conjunction with silica carbide, aluminum oxide, ceramic,
and diamond aggregates provide engineered solutions for industrial,
floor care, stone polishing, automotive, and other markets.
Plasticfibre, located in Bologna, Italy, is a manufacturer of
synthetic filaments including PP, PS, SAN, PVC, polyester, and
nylon. Also ISO 9000 certified, Plasticfibre filaments have
application in the food service, agricultural, industrial, automotive,
as well as janitorial and sanitary supply markets.
“The mission at AST filaments will be to continue to offer
filament and brush making solutions through the same levels of
service, product quality and competitiveness that customers have
come to expect from Carolina Filaments. Current plans are to
distribute filament products from a 186,000-square-foot location in
Mattoon, IL,” according to AST.
Contact the following representatives for more information:
Dustin Maninfior at [email protected]; Brian Crawford
at [email protected]; and Jennifer Wright at
[email protected].
Bngldsh
Sri Lka
Thailnd
Vietnam
Cambod
Malaysa
Singapr
Indnsia
China
Kor Rep
Hg Kong
Taiwan
Japan
Austral
N Zeal
Egypt
Sier Ln
Rep Saf
TOTAL
21,340
323,229
297,953
66,993
22,564
86,723
3,408
75,119
41,937,376
94,927
741,018
1,603,814
37,858
38,032
55,377,505
241,462
2,553,965
2,636,452
627,368
419,995
1,769,617
25,111
1,055,684
474,342,182
2,624,646
5,728,777
18,381,129
719,852
1,246,141
400,156
337,916
7,736
96,453
644,152,349
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