Celebrating with the Brush Industry

Happy Holidays from the team at Brushware! This massive combo edition features the Machinery Showcase and the Supplier/Manufacturer Spotlight to serve as one of the industry’s most valuable resources. The edition highlights the remarkable companies that keep our industry moving forward with state-of-the-art machinery, in addition to a wide range of suppliers across the globe that provide the raw materials and components that drive brush industry manufacturing.

But that’s just the headliner — this issue also includes comprehensive coverage of the 65th FEIBP Congress, held in October in Ischia, Italy, with reporting by Alice Castle from Brush Expert. Her feature captures the atmosphere of collaboration and innovation that defines this annual European gathering, along with insights from member companies and the association’s leadership.

Rounding out the issue, we are also pleased to present an in-depth profile of Jaroslav Markvart from Wöhler Bohemia based in the Czech Republic and the Annual Economic Forecast from Phillip M. Perry as he offers an analytical look at global manufacturing trends, inflation pressures and what brush manufacturers can expect heading into 2026.

I am amazed that we are now finishing our seventh year with Brushware. It's been quite an adventure and I continue to be inspired by the tremendous support and kind words we receive from readers and contacts across the industry. It’s a privilege to serve as the publisher of a legacy magazine founded in 1898, and we take great pride in being a trusted resource and touchstone for this global community.

One small but meaningful way you can help sustain Brushware’s legacy is by letting suppliers know when our publication has played a role in your business decisions, whether the magazine or website has helped you discover a new brand or just reinforced your choice to reach out. Those mentions go a long way in showing that our platform continues to help build valuable connections.

Looking ahead, our January/February issue will mark the return of the Second Annual Photo Issue, and we’re once again inviting readers to share their creativity. If you have an interesting product photo or industry-related image that deserves the spotlight, please send it to news.brushware@goodwinworldmedia.com. It’s a great way to showcase your company’s work — and earn a well-deserved shoutout in the new year.

Dylan Goodwin | Publisherdylan.goodwin@goodwinworldmedia.com