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We are pleased to once again present the Annual Brushware Buyers’ Guide and Supplier & Manufacturer Directory. This is our fourth edition since Goodwin World Media took over Brushware magazine back in 2019. This is my favorite edition to work on as I enjoy seeing the scope of companies, products, materials and machines available. I’m a bit of a data nerd and I like to sometimes take a look at the macro view. And of course, I am always pleased to see the list of companies in our directory continue to grow each year. That growth is key as Brushware endeavors to support the overall brush, broom, mop and paint products industry and build the community. The print directory is a vital resource in itself, but we also package all listings with the online page profiles. Our traffic and engagement on the www.brushwaremag.com website and our social channels continue to trend upward. Additionally, the number of valid inquiries we get really started to accelerate in early 2021. We of course enjoy receiving new subscription requests, on-boarding new advertisers and certainly pushing leads out to our family of companies. Beyond that, we are always happy to answer any questions and hopefully get people interested in the industry pointed in the right direction. That is core to our mission — Brushware is here to support and build the community. And along those lines, there is one easy way all of our readers can help us in that goal. Building our overall presence is best assisted by linkbacks, so if you have a website, we appreciate it if you can take the time to have your website developer link to www.brushwaremag.com as an industry resource. We are always happy to post relevant industry press releases and provide those vital links, so we welcome your support in promoting Brushware on your site as well. Overall, we have a great issue, with a lot of information on dealing with the current inflationary conditions as our feature from Phillip M. Perry details the landscape and offers practical advice to navigate. Doubling down, columnist Lisa Anderson offers a specific strategy on the same topic with great real world examples. Thank you for your readership and please enjoy this issue of Brushware. As always, I welcome your feedback.

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industry NEWS

Perlon® Reports on Productive Techtextil Show in Atlanta

Perlon® reported on a fruitful participation at Techtextil North America, the largest trade fair for technical textiles in North America held May 17-19, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. In their statement, Perlon® says the 2022 Techtextil North America fair can be classed as a success, despite having a lower attendance than in previous years, as company representatives made new contacts for potential future business and held important discussions with existing customers. Relevant topics were current raw material prices, global availability and business forecasts for different end applications. Perlon® was able to welcome visitors to its booth from all sectors of industry, such as aerospace, automotive, apparel, energy and household goods. There was great interest from customers in AntiStat, heat resistant (PPS) and flame retardant (FireRetard) filaments from Perlon® as well as ElasTer and our Green Line range. PET, PP and PA monofilaments were also topics for discussion. Thanks to a large product portfolio, continuing innovations and strong global positioning, Perlon® is optimistic about the future and is looking forward to developing new markets and business opportunities. The company has already registered for next year’s Techtextil, from May 10-12, 2023 at Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta. Learn more about Perlon® at www.perlon.com.

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Interclean Amsterdam 2022 Celebrates Successful Return Interclean Amsterdam came to an end on May 13, 2022, after four sun-drenched days. After a four-year break, an international ensemble of 669 exhibitors and 25,886 visitors from 125 countries came together at RAI Amsterdam for the return to a live event. Apart from the focus on a reunion for the industry, there were plenty of opportunities to do business, experience product innovations and attend the extensive knowledge program. Particular attention was paid to young talent, cleaning in the healthcare sector and updates for facility managers. Anyone who wishes to relive the experience can do so by re-watching various keynote speaker sessions via Clean Connect. “We can look back on four very successful days, with a positive vibe in the exhibition halls. Everyone was extremely happy to finally meet each other again in person,” says Robert Stelling, Director Interclean Global Events. “We received many positive responses, from business contacts who were pleasantly surprised about the international nature of the exhibition, exhibitors who were able to make many more new contacts or close new orders and speakers who talked enthusiastically about the large audiences and their willingness to interact. This week has demonstrated that the power of personal interaction is extremely valuable. I am also proud of the Healthcare Cleaning Forum where we bridged the gap between infection prevention and cleaning. It was also fantastic to see how our sector is dealing with sustainability. On top of all that we learned that robotization has now really taken off. We cannot wait until 2024!" Looking to next year’s event, Interclean Amsterdam 2024 will take place May 14-17, 2024. RAI Amsterdam will once again be transformed into the global capital of cleaning and hygiene with four days of knowledge sharing, the opportunity to conduct business with leading manufacturers and opportunities to meet industry professionals from all over the world. In addition, Interclean China 2022 will be held in Hangzho from November 23-25, 2022. The event offers attendees the opportunity to discover the endless possibilities of the cleaning and hygiene industry in China. To learn more about Interclean events, visit www.intercleanshow.com.

INDUSTRY EVENTS Hillbrush Redesigns Scrubbing Brush For Better Performance

Hillbrush, the UK’s largest manufacturer of brushes and specialist cleaning tools has redesigned several products to make them more effective and aesthetically pleasing while also reducing the use of materials.

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International Manufacturing Tech Show | Chicago, Illinois

The premier manufacturing technology show in North America, IMTS 2022 will raise expectations of what challenges manufacturing can address. Experience the power of new equipment, software and products to move your business forward.

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September 21-24, 2022

62nd FEIBP Annual Congress | Prague, Czech Republic

The Annual Congress of the European Brushware Federation is a great opportunity to meet fellow manufacturers, contact suppliers and receive up-to-date information on the brush industry in Europe.

www.eurobrush.com

October 11-13, 2022

ISSA Show North America | Chicago, Illinois

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November 22-23, 2022

National Painting and Decorating Show | Coventry, UK

The National Painting and Decorating Show is the industry’s biggest annual UK event held at Ricoh Arena. If you use, sell, stock or specify P&D products, the exhibition is one you can’t afford to miss.

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National Hardware Show | Las Vegas, Nevada

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The re-designed Hillbrush products, all featured in the company’s new catalog, include an Ergonomic Grippy Scrub which is an update of the existing Hillbrush scrubbing brush. The new-look brush has a much wider gap for the user’s hand and can be used in either direction making it much more versatile. The curved handle also means that pressure can be applied in multiple directions without compromising the grip, giving a far better cleaning result. Hillbrush has also added a new design Hand Scoop — which is showcased in the catalog for the first time — to its range of scoops. The streamlined design features a handle over the center of the scoop, creating a much more comfortable weight distribution as the center of gravity is now balanced to where the load will be its heaviest, reducing strain on the user’s wrist. Removing the rear extending handle to create a more compact design also allows greater maneuverability in smaller vats and containers to make scooping material much more efficient.

Creativeworld | Frankfurt, Germany

Creativeworld is the world’s most important trade fair for the international hobby, craft and artists’ supplies sector and an inspiring treasure chest for the creative community.

www.creativeworld.messefrankfurt.com March 4-7, 2023

The Inspired Home Show | Chicago, Illinois

We connect not only buyer to seller, but also product to lifestyle and the industry to the consumer mindset. More than 52,000 home and housewares professionals from more than 130 countries converge upon Chicago for the Show.

www.theinspiredhomeshow.com March 22-25, 2023

ABMA Annual Convention | San Diego, California

The American Brush Manufacturer Association’s 2023 Annual Convention is planned for San Diego, California.

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2024 April 24-26, 2024

Interbrush 2024 | Freiburg, Germany

The world’s leading trade fair for machines, materials and accessories for the broom, brush, paint roller and mop industry. The 2016 trade fair drew in 7,500 visitors from 90 countries with more than 200 exhibitors.

www.interbrush.de/en/home May 14-17, 2024

Interclean Amsterdam | Amsterdam, Netherlands

From May 14-17, 2024, RAI Amsterdam will turn into the capital of cleaning and hygiene. Join us for a four-day journey of forward-thinking, doing business with leading manufacturers and meeting industry professionals from all over the world.

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YOUR BRUSH DESERVES THE BEST FILAMENTS DUPONT FILAMENTS CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WAY IN INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS For more than 80 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.

HEALTH DESERVES THE BEST FILAMENTS - TOOTHBRUSH FILAMENTS The most important component of a toothbrush lies in 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 toothbrush 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 BEAUTY DESERVES THE BEST FILAMENTS - FINE FILAMENTS DuPont™ Natrafil® filaments, a pioneering filament from DuPont’s unique polyester based material, contain proprietary texturizing additives that 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. 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 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 were quickly degrading because many plastics used in the brush filaments can’t handle the solutions of the extremes of 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 manufactures to 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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Mayra Guzman Joins Gornell Brush Schaefer Brush Manufacturing, LLC is proud to announce that Mayra Guzman has joined the company as production manager for Gornell Brush. In this role, she is responsible for operational performance and increasing the quality and efficiency of the business at the Chicago, Ill., location. Guzman brings more than seven years of manufacturing expertise in improving P&L, maximizing operational performance and increasing quality and efficiency. Her background includes overseeing dental care and food product sectors. She has over seven years of experience in logistical, maintenance, quality and operational management and Schaefer Brush is excited to add Guzman to the team.

Michael Suarez Hired as New HR Recruiter at Deco Products

Deco Products Company has hired Michael Suarez as the HR Recruiter. Suarez is replacing Eric Smedsrud who recently accepted a position as a Sales Project Manager for Deco. Suarez is from La Quinta, Calif., and came to Decorah to attend Luther College where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and was a member of the wrestling team. Prior to accepting the position at Deco, Suarez was the assistant wrestling coach for Luther College and worked for Decorah Builders. Suarez is excited about his new role as the HR Recruiter and says, “I can’t wait to start building and expanding our team here at Deco. The culture is outstanding and I’m excited to meet new people.” Suarez will be responsible for recruiting for all positions at Deco Products through community outreach and continuing to build long-lasting relationships with local high schools and colleges. Visit www.decoprod.com/jobs/ to learn more about current opportunities.

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Hillbrush Invests in Three New Machines Hillbrush, the UK's largest manufacturer of brushes and specialist cleaning tools has made a £1.3 million investment in three new automated brush-making machines at its production site in Mere, Wiltshire. The investment secures Hillbrush’s manufacturing capability long into the future, with quicker outputs and reduced workloads for operators, as well as offering an even better quality finished product. Hillbrush has added a custom-built, first of its kind, Boucherie Aeola T from Belgium that will increase output for the majority of the company’s traditional yard brooms. Previously, broom manufacturing was undertaken by a separate manually fed machine. This has now been replaced by this one integrated, automated machine, making the operator’s workload easier and removing the inefficiency of transporting from one machine to another. In addition, Hillbrush has added the German-produced Zahoransky Z Lion machine which was designed and purchased with productivity and efficiencies in mind. The new kit is being used explicitly for manufacturing hygiene brushes, used in food and beverage production environments, freeing up Hillbrush’s smaller Boucherie machines which are being utilized for shorter product runs. The equipment trio is completed with another Zahoransky machine, the Z.Tiger. This machine has been purchased solely to manufacture vacuum cleaner brushes and will ensure continuity of supply, freeing up current machinery to manufacture other products as well. Charlie Coward, managing director of Hillbrush says, “In its centenary year, Hillbrush is committed to investing in the latest technology to not only provide our customers with the best quality products but to ensure that the Hillbrush business is fast and agile (and) ready to meet the challenges of the next generation.”

IHA Reviews 2022 Show, Works on Future Strategy After a review of International Houseware Association (IHA) activities over the last two years, results of The Inspired Home Show 2022 and feedback from the Show’s Exhibitor Trade Show Advisory Committee and three Retail Advisory Councils, the IHA Board of Directors unanimously agreed that rebuilding The Inspired Home Show back to pre-pandemic levels will be the primary focus of the Association. “We were one of the brands that sat out of The Inspired Home Show 2022,” says Rob Michelson, president and CCO, Bradshaw Home and an IHA Board member. “Although COVID concerns made our participation impossible this past year, we are very excited and enthusiastic to get back to the Show in 2023 and rebuild those face-to-face engagements that are critical to our success.” The meeting began with a thorough review of the 2022 Show, which ended with an approximate 50% turnout from exhibitors and buyers when compared to previous Shows. Although the total number of US buyers was down from previous years, the quality of key retailers in attendance remained very high. Having done a thorough analysis of the buying audience in attendance, IHA staff provided the Board with the following statistics, which further support the high quality of traffic seen at the Show: • 97.3% of 2022 Verified Retailers have Purchase Authority • 87.3% of 2022 Verified Retailers are Buyers and/or Executives • 25% of 2022 Verified Retailers represent more than $100MM in annual sales • More than 33% of Verified Retailers represent 50+ stores • More than 25% of Verified Retailers represent 100+ stores IHA’s Board then turned its attention to strategic planning and broke into three distinct groups focusing on in-depth discussions: • The Inspired Home Show 2023, focused on topics including exhibitor recruitment and retention, buyer recruitment and attention and international participation. • IHA Member Services, focused on identifying and developing appropriate activities and events that would increase the member value equation outside of the Show. • The Inspired Home Show 2024 & Beyond, focused on strategic partnership opportunities, location, Show length and day pattern. Feedback from each small group was then presented to the entire Board for further review and discussion. In order for IHA to be best positioned to meet the needs of the industry moving forward, appropriate direction was also provided to IHA staff so that IHA’s Strategic Plan can be further refined and developed over the coming months.

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Discover Boucherie’s Newest Brush Machine Creation: NM

The End of Vertical Double Headers? Vertical brush machines were introduced 130 years ago. We believe it is time for something new! How about a machine having pretty much the same output as a doubleheader vertical machine, but with only three sets of clamps instead of six or even 12? With only one drill instead of three? Or with even only one filling tool instead of two? And wouldn’t you like the ability to continue to load the blocks in a horizontal clamp, as you are used to? How about being able to do that without having to reach dangerously in between filling tools and drills? Probably you wouldn’t mind such a machine using only half the floor space you are used to? And on top of that it, how about a machine with an energy efficiency which is unheard of? Not possible you think? Not any longer!

Introducing NM: Another Example of Boucherie’s Heart for Technology NM uses Boucherie’s most innovative technology, which combines a super high tufting speed with a continuously running filling tool that doesn’t stop between consecutive brushes. The machine is laid out as a compact horizontal

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carrousel with only three clamping stations, and with extremely good accessibility for maintenance and changeover. Eliminating the start/stop cycles of the main motor, and equipped with the newest generation of electronics, NM saves energy and goes big with only a small footprint. With the NM, Boucherie has developed an extremely fast running single tool machine that is more compact, more energyefficient and much safer to run than the traditional vertical double headers. More information: https://boucherie.com/machines/household/nm Watch Boucherie's NM video: https://youtu.be/d41imdFmBeQ

Fast Track ERP Implementation from Global Shop Solutions Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software with more than 3,000 successful implementations around the globe, has launched a new Fast Track ERP Implementation to reduce the time it takes manufacturers to Go Live with ERP software and achieve a quicker return on investment. Developed after analysis of why some companies lose momentum during implementation, the Fast Track ERP Implementation process provides a blueprint based on best practices for helping manufacturers stay on course and go live faster. “The time it takes to go live with an ERP system can vary depending on the customer’s goals, time frame, available resources and other factors,” says Chris Pinaire, Director of Consulting & Implementation for Global Shop Solutions. “Our data shows implementations completed within three to four months generally produce the best results for customers that meet certain criteria. Based on that data, we developed the Fast Track ERP Implementation process to help new customers roll out the implementation process, stay on track and go live with Global Shop Solutions in 120 days or less.” This simplified process focuses on the fundamentals every new ERP user needs to know to get started. No customization, no advanced functionality — just the basic, core processes that facilitate a smooth transition from the company’s previous business management system to Global Shop Solutions. New customers that don’t meet the requirements and prefer to launch their ERP system with more capabilities can opt for Global Shop Solutions’ standard implementation process. These implementations require more preparation and often include advanced functionality and customizations, which can take additional time and resources for a successful go live. Fast Track ERP Implementation overcomes obstacles by focusing on the core functionality of the system and using a detailed training schedule to keep the implementation moving forward. Taking the manufacturer’s business requirements into account, the Global Shop Solutions implementation team strategically aligns the training schedule to coincide with specific goals and milestones that need to be met during implementation.

FEIBP UPDATE 10 REASONS TO ATTEND THE 62ND FEIBP CONGRESS The FEIBP has confirmed the 62nd FEIBP Congress originally scheduled for 2022, will be held this fall in Prague, Czech Republic. The event will be held at the Hotel Grandior, from September 21-24, 2022. A statement released by FEIBP President Andrew McIlroy and General Manager Fons Ceelaert says, “After three years, with the corona measures and travel restrictions lifted, the European brushware industry is ready for a physical congress, for the first time in the Czech Republic.” Regular participants of the annual FEIBP Congress for European brushware manufacturers appreciate the event as a great opportunity to meet fellow manufacturers, contact suppliers and receive up-to-date information on our industry. There are brushmakers in the Czech Republic, but other countries in Central Europe as well, who will be invited to join us at the congress to get acquainted with the FEIBP and its activities. All arrangements have been completed and a full three-day program has been established with Keynote Speakers on “Succession Management” and “Sustainability” along with the traditional working group sessions and the Innovation Award competition. In preparation for the event, the FEIBP has released 10 reasons to attend the Congress: 1. It is the only annual meeting point for the European brush industry. It is held in a different European country each year, generally in city locations close to major rail and airport links, making it easy and cost-effective to attend. 2. It is attended by many brush manufacturers covering all of the major areas of the market (technical brushes, professional food hygiene brushes, paintbrushes, household brushes and dental care brushes). 3. The event presents a unique opportunity to meet all of the main raw material suppliers and machine manufacturers in one location. Plus, there are no language barriers as professional simultaneous translation is provided at the event for French, German, Italian and English. 4. As an FEIBP member, your company will be part of the interactive FEIBP website, with product and market information on all brushware products. 5. Listen to technical presentations — all on topics relevant to your company and your industry. 6. Take part in working groups for more detailed discussions with your peers to help benefit your company: • Working Group Professional Hygiene Charter: a group of 21 registered companies, delivering hygiene products compliant with all existing hygiene regulations • Working Group Paint Brushes: Dealing with quality and market issues • Working Group Technical Brushes: Technical developments and research initiatives 7. FEIBP has strong contacts with the EU institutions and European Chambers of Commerce to discuss and advise on behalf of our industry with regard to EU legislation and regulations. 8. Network with professional industry contacts and meet potential new customers. 9. The FEIBP Congress has been held for more than 50 years and is a fun, wellorganized event for both delegates and partners. 10. Becoming a member helps strengthen the brush industry and secures jobs in Europe. Learn more about the FEIBP at www.eurobrush.com. www.brushwaremag.com | 13

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Supply Chain Collaboration and VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges By Lisa Anderson With record-breaking price increases and lack of material availability, manufacturers are experiencing increasing threats to profit margins and maintaining strong customer service. To add fuel to the fire, they are also now having to consider plans to prepare for a potential recession. It is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate these volatile times, and the most successful are not doing it alone. Instead, they are pursuing collaborative programs with supply chain partners. What is clear is that there will be more winners and losers created than at any other time in history. Thus, it is worth figuring out how to work with your supply chain partners to ensure mutual success rather than mutual demise. First, it makes sense to evaluate your supply chain partners – both customers and suppliers. Most executives are reshoring, nearshoring and reallocating capacity in their supply chain, which means the supply chain will continue to evolve. However, as the pandemic has proven, companies are only as strong as our weakest link, so firms must be vigilant in selecting supply chain partners and make a change if needed. Companies shouldn’t simply assume that current partners are prepared for what’s ahead. Navigating both inflation and deflation is not for the faint of heart. Only the most action-oriented, innovative and collaborative will thrive. Companies should take the time now to assess their specific situation and be deliberate in making choices. Once strong partners are in place, attention should be directed to how to work together to achieve dramatic results. One successful approach is to roll out a collaborative ordering process, also known as vendor-managed inventory (VMI). For example, when working with an aerospace and defense company that supplied controls for the cockpit, we partnered with our client to implement and upgrade VMI. We partnered with our client’s customers (such as Boeing) to determine what to send to their locations for them. We were able to improve service to Boeing and maintain high OTIF (on-timein-full) levels while eliminating their cost of ordering and achieving their inventory level targets. From the manufacturer’s perspective, they were able to expand business by achieving the top supplier status. Additionally, they were able to improve

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margins and working capital by better managing inventory and costs with visibility into their supply chain. In another example, a specialized distributor of bearings used VMI to manage their customer’s inventory for them. Their customer was a steel manufacturer, and so although bearings were not significant in price as compared with the rest of their raw materials, they were critical in keeping the steel mill running. Thus, this value-added service became the key reason the steel manufacturer considered the bearing supplier as strategic and vital through both inflationary and deflationary times. From the supplier point-of-view, an outdoor lighting manufacturer used a vendor-managed inventory program with its suppliers. Instead of hiring planners to determine how many components to keep on hand with limited space, they asked their supplier to manage it for them. The manufacturer always had the appropriate stock to supply the line, and they never ran out. Their suppliers became integral links in the supply chain and part of a collaborative S&OP process (Sales & Operations Planning, also known as SIOP for Sales, Inventory, Operations planning), resulting in mutual business growth and success. As manufacturers focus on collaborative supply chain partnerships and programs such as VMI, they are creating unique value in their supply chain. To thrive during inflation and deflationary times, it is important to be ready to pivot quickly with changing conditions. Additionally, by partnering with their end-to-end supply chain, these manufacturers create sustainable, profitable growth for mutual success. Lisa Anderson is the founder and president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation that maximizes the customer experience and enables profitable, scalable, dramatic business growth. She recently released a new “Thriving in 2022” eBook download that offers insights from 22 experts in manufacturing, supply chain and technology to thrive amid the current challenges facing businesses. To download the ebook, visit: www.lma-consultinggroup.com/thriving-in-2022.

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InflationBusters

Protecting Profits As Costs Rise

By Phillip M. Perry

Inflation is rising faster than any time in recent memory. Businesses must deal with rapid cost increases by managing cash flow efficiently and communicating effectively with customers and suppliers. The benefits of inventory reduction must be balanced against the need to maintain critical stock for top customers.

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Inflation has taken root. Businesses everywhere are dealing with annualized cost increases of nearly 7 percent — the fastest pace in 40 years and significantly higher than the 1.8 percent average of the past decade. The resulting upticks in operating costs can cause serious damage to the bottom line. “We’re in a very unfortunate situation now,” says Bill Conerly, Principal of his own consulting firm in Lake Oswego, Oregon (www.conerlyconsulting.com). “Businesses that have always devoted their efforts to serving customers and being productive must also start worrying about covering their costs in the most effective way. That means they need to shift some of their focus to coping with inflation.” The challenge is all the greater for its unfamiliarity: It’s been 30 years since inflation was much of a player in company planning. Experts don’t see relief any time soon. They point to a number of root causes, one of which is energy. “With the cost of oil baked into so many things, it seems we are going to see more significant inflation in the months ahead,” says John McQuaig, managing partner of McQuaig & Welk, the Wenatchee, Wash., based management consulting firm (www. mcqw.com). He points to a continuing global disruption in the delivery of goods and services as yet another cause. “Supply chain issues tend to create opportunities to raise prices because

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of the effect of supply and demand. When the former is crunched, prices go up by the nature of the market.” And there’s yet a third driver of higher costs: a wage spiral resulting from the pandemic’s softening effect on the labor supply.

Forecasting Cash Flow Of all the steps businesses can take to mitigate the bottomline effects of inflation, the most important is better management of cash flow. Inflation tends to accelerate the drain of money from company coffers, and throttle the flow that comes in. If left unaddressed, these battling trends can gut profits and threaten business survival. Experts advise looking at the coming months with an eye toward estimating what will happen to cash balances. “Proactively managing cash flow is critical right now,” says Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, Claremont, Calif. (www.lma-consultinggroup.com). This can be done by running periodic forecasts. “What I would recommend is looking at your demand side and asking, ‘What are we really going to need here?’ And then looking at your supply side and asking, ‘What will I have to make?’ And then determining what the answers mean for cash flow. If it’s going to be negative, you better borrow some money.” Such analysis, of course, involves estimates of future revenues — a practice tainted by uncertainty. “Having a sales forecast is great, but that doesn’t mean you will collect all the money you think you will,” says Scott Beaver, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Oracle NetSuite. “And even if your sales forecast is a hundred percent accurate, will the expected timeframe be met?”

Faster Receipts Historic data, of course, may provide a less than reliable foundation for future forecasts. Whatever the estimates for what lies ahead, businesses can obviate cash squeezes by accelerating accounts receivable and stretching accounts payable. For the former, experts advise running regular aging reports. How much do customers owe in increments of two weeks, 30 days and 60 Days? Any growth in the numbers over time might indicate a steady deterioration of cash flow.

“Having a sales forecast is great, but that doesn’t mean you will collect all the money you think you will,” says Scott Beaver, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Oracle NetSuite. “And even if your sales forecast is a hundred percent accurate, will the expected timeframe be met?”

What determines cash on hand is not sales but collections, and history shows that during inflationary times customers start paying slower as a result of their own cash squeezes. Planning must reflect the reality of cash flow uncertainty. “Growing accounts receivable can put serious strain on smaller businesses that may not have the cash reserves to absorb delays in receipts,” says Beaver. “For most companies, cash flow forecasts are less than 75 percent accurate.” One approach to anticipating likely variables is to look at historical performance. What percentage of receivables is usually collected during slower seasons? That figure can be applied to open receivables to help estimate the likely pace of receipts.

Keeping in close touch with customers can also help accelerate receipts by providing opportunities to request timely payments and helping spot nascent issues that may grow into future roadblocks. “Maintain a good handle on what customers are doing,” says Anderson. “What are their future sales activities? Are they encountering problems that may affect operations?”

Not all customers are of equal importance, and it’s smart to concentrate efforts on the most profitable. Account reviews can identify which customers should receive the most attention. “So much of the important information required to monitor cash flow is tied to a selling cycle which varies by customer,” says Frank Cespedes, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School. “Some buyers say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ when you make a call; others require multiple iterations of proposals. Some buy what you have in inventory; others require customized items. Those things affect the time to receive cash and the cost to fulfill orders. Good account reviews unearth that information.” Companies might also explore requiring bigger deposits from customers, says McQuaig. Sweeten the increase by emphasizing customer benefits. Maybe you already have some needed

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materials or product in inventory, that the customer can actually come and see. Or offer free early delivery. Emphasize that earlier payment helps the customer avoid higher prices later. As for the outward flow of cash, a tried-and-true tactic is delaying the payment of monies owed. “Good financial management on the buy side has always stretched out payables,” says Cespedes. “This is particularly so in an inflationary environment where businesses must pay a lot more attention to the payment cycle.”

INFLATION QUIZ

HOW WELL ARE YOU BATTLING INFLATION? Are you taking the right steps to mitigate the costly effects of inflation? Find out by taking this quiz. Score 10 points for each “yes” answer. Then total your score and check your rating at the bottom of the chart. Have you instituted the following practices? 1. Running periodic cash flow forecasts

Stretching payables can, of course, backfire. For starters, it can mean the loss of the five percent or 10 percent discounts many companies offer customers that pay before their due dates. It can also result in higher prices for goods and services. “Extending too far makes you more of a risk,” says Beaver. “And suppliers tend to give better prices to customers that are less risky.”

2. Maintaining accounts receivable aging reports

And there’s also the dependability of deliveries to consider: Ongoing supply chain disruptions will cause vendors to favor deliveries to customers that pay on time or early. The cost of not having essential materials can be greater than the interest cost required to borrow money to bridge cash gaps.

8. Ensuring the compliance of any loan covenants

Mitigating Costs In an inflationary environment, suppliers of goods and services tend to raise their prices. And higher rates of inflation tend to make the increases bigger. “When inflation is two percent everything tends to increase by that amount, plus or minus a little bit,” says Conerly. “But at seven percent inflation, say, prices tend to increase by that amount plus or minus a lot.” Businesses should try to get readings on anticipated future increases and shortages. This can be done by maintaining close contact with vendors. “Work closely with suppliers and develop good relationships with them,” says McQuaig. “What do they see ahead in terms of product availability and price?” There’s another advantage to close contact, notes McQuaig. The suppliers may give you a little more favorable treatment. For example, you might leverage any significant volume you’re doing by asking the vendor to hold inventory you would normally keep in stock. You can also ask if a price commitment now will remain firm for the duration of the season. Another cost-saving move is to pursue less expensive alternatives to pricier goods and services. “Domestic inflation has been higher than in most of the world,” says Conerly. “Some businesses are shifting sourcing to other countries.” Finally, dig deeper into the reasons for suppliers’ price hikes.

3. Accelerating account collections 4. Stretching accounts payable, if appropriate 5. Keeping in close touch with customers 6. Identified the most valuable customers 7. Increasing productive communications with suppliers 9. Trimming inventory while bolstering critical items 10. Raising prices judiciously What’s your score? 80 or more: Congratulations. You have gone a long way toward protecting your business from costly inflation. Between 60 and 80: It’s time to fine-tune your financial management. Below 60: Your business is at risk. Take action on the suggestions in the accompanying story.

“Are goods and delivery cost increases in line with inflation?” poses Beaver. “Or are suppliers trying to pad their own margins a little bit, just because they see inflation as an opportunity? That sometimes happens.”

Trimming Inventory Before inflation appeared on the horizon, businesses responded to supply chain disruptions by purchasing and holding whatever they could get their hands on. Any step to avoid running out of product seemed like a good thing. Times have changed. Now too many warehouse goods can tie up cash at a time when company treasuries need more liquidity. “Businesses need to be thinking about how to manage their inventory better,” said Anderson. “They need to make the right decisions on what, when, how and where to buy it, as well as where to store it. And they need to manage their supply chain network to maintain strategic inventory stockpiles.” Also relegated to history is the unmodulated “just in time” (JIT) delivery paradigm seen as a strategic hallmark after the great recession of 2008. While JIT helped companies maintain good cash flow by trimming inventory investment, the supply www.brushwaremag.com | 19

SOURCEDATA: S&PGlobal

US INFLATION RATE

8.5% 7.5%

6.8%

7.9%

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5.3%

5.4%

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SOURCE DATA: US BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

chain debacle highlighted the importance of moderation. “Businesses have to ask whether it’s better to have too much inventory or to run your customers out,” says Anderson. Given that neither situation is ideal, Anderson advises maintaining sufficient inventory stockpiles to support key customers while maintaining JIT stock for others. Beefing up stock of critical items can be a smart move even in these inventory-cutting times, says McQuaig. Given the continuing supply chain issues, stocking out of a needed item can result in the loss of important customers. “In construction, for example, even getting the right size water heater can be very difficult right now,” he says. “A lot of plumbers are having to stock units ahead of time, so they have them available.” The decision on overstocking key items must be made on a case-by-case basis. “Generally speaking, it’s a good idea,” says McQuaig. “The danger is the possibility of running out of cash if you do not have enough working capital.” McQuaig gives the example of a company installing irrigation systems. “If they know pipe is going to go up in price because oil is a big component, and they see supply might get pinched, they might stock all the pipe they need for a year. But they won’t get back the money tied up in pipe until they receive it from their customer. They might end up in a situation in which they can’t meet their payroll.” Companies can obviate such difficulties by running monthly or weekly cash flow forecasts.

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Raising Prices Asking more for goods and services is another way to adjust cash inflows. “Businesses are very hesitant to raise prices when they don’t have to,” says Conerly. “And they often get push back from their salespeople. But the fact is, buyers are accustomed to seeing price increases in inflationary times.” The amount of increase can be based on the components of production, noted McQuaig. “If you are a builder of custom homes, do you have an inflation index in there in case your costs go up? Prices for lumber and other significant items have been varying all over the map. If the time frame is a year to build a house, how did you price it at the front end to make sure that you were covered for inflation on the back end?” Price changes must be carefully communicated. “Give the white-glove treatment to tier one customers by reaching out and explaining how your costs are rising,” says Beaver. “Communicate to them that the price rise is only temporary.” One approach is to tell your most important customers that you are absorbing 20 percent of the price increases and passing along the other 80 percent. Another is to separate out any fuel charge increases from the delivery costs and explain you are only passing them along. “A company will have more leverage to raise prices if it has offered great service and maintained inventory.”

Above all, avoid delay. “Businesses are most successful at raising prices when they do so quickly,” says Anderson. “Customers are more willing to absorb increases during inflationary times when they can see it makes sense in the marketplace.” Waiting too long risks losing the opportunity, especially if inflation leads to a serious economic downturn. “No one wants to absorb a price increase during a recession.”

New Rules Today’s unexpected return of inflation has changed the operating paradigm for businesses large and small. The Great Recession of 2008 had sparked the habit of relying too much on just-in-time delivery of supplies to trim cash investments. Further, the recent willingness of customers to accept price increases was exacerbated by supply chain disruptions. Now businesses must modify their cash flow management, inventory practices and pricing policies to reflect both rising costs and supply chain disruptions. “The booming economy of recent times has allowed companies to pay less attention to market developments and still be fine,” says Anderson. “But now in a time of inflationary price increases, they have to do better. The job of managing is tougher than ever before.”

DEALING WITH BANKS

By carefully managing cash flow, businesses can alleviate the profit erosion caused by inflation. In the accompanying article, experts describe how accelerating receivables, delaying payables, raising prices and fine-tuning inventory can help preserve the bottom line. Left unattended, a decline in profits can result in a dangerous financial condition: a breach of the terms required by loan agreements. “Banks look at covenant violations closely, so borrowers need to ensure that any squeeze in the relevant ratios — such as income to debt — will not create problems,” says John McQuaig, managing partner of McQuaig & Welk, the Wenatchee, Wash., based management consulting firm (www.mcqw.com). “Sometimes there is no quick fix for resolving them.” It’s smart to be proactive. “If you know you’re going to have a covenant violation, you’re better off informing the bank and explaining to them how you’re going to work your way out of it,” says McQuaig. “On occasion, they might change a ratio on a line of credit if you’ve been in good performance and they can see this is not going to remain a problem.” McQuaig gives an example: Suppose a company experiences an increase in interest rates because of inflation. As a result, they break even in a year in which they would normally make a profit. The company could inform the bank that their inflation-savvy customers are now willing to accept price increases. As a result, the business can increase its pricing over the coming year to resolve the covenant violation.

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Borghi S.p.A. Via C. Colombo, 12 Loc. Cavazzona Castelfranco Emilia, MO 41013 Italy Phone: +39-059-953-3911 Fax: +39-059-953-3999 Website: www.borghi.com Email: marketing@borghi.it Contact: Paolo Roversi

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Braun Brush 43 Albertson Avenue Albertson, NY 11507 United States Phone: 1-800-645-4111 Website: www.brush.com

Brush Fibers, Inc. 202 North Oak Street Arcola, IL 61910 United States Phone: 217-268-3012 Fax: 217-268-3245 Website: www.brushfibers.com Email: chris@brushfibers.com Contact: Chris Monahan

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F.M. Brush Company, Inc. 70-02 72nd place Glendale, NY 11385 United States Phone: 718-821-5939 Fax: 718-821-2385 Website: www.fmbrush.com Email: info@fmbrush.com

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Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. 3737 Capitol Avenue City of Industry, CA 90601 United States Phone: 323-450-2748 Fax: 323-303-3179 Website: www.gordonbrush.com Email: ASchechter@gordonbrush.com Contact: Alan Schechter

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2241 North Knox Ave. Chicago, IL 60639 United States Phone: 773-489-2330 Fax: 773-489-1102 Website: www.gornellbrush.com Email: brushware@gornellbrush.com Contact: Michelle Swiniarski

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Auerbacher Straße 15 Stützengrün/Erzg. Germany Phone: +49-(0)37462-288 150 Fax: +49-(0)37462-288 159 Website: www.leistner-werkzeugtechnik.de/ Email: info@leistner-gmbh.de Contact: Joerg Pauls

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MFC Ltd

Michigan Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.

1904 Freight St. Laredo, TX 78041 United States Phone: 800 TAMPICO or 956 724 5191 Fax: 956 725 8080 Website: www.mfc-usa.com Email: info@mfc-usa.com Contact: David Kalisz

7446 Central P.O. Box 10247 Detroit, MI 48210-0247 United States Phone: (313) 834-1070 Fax: (313) 834-1178 E-mail: mmfgcoinc@aol.com Website: www.mi-brush.com Contact: Bruce M. Gale

Raw Materials & Services to the Trade

Bristles - Natural, Bristles - Synthetic, Brush Heads, Brush Heads Camel Hair, Brush Heads - Shaving, Dyeing Service, Fibers - Natural, Fibers - Synthetic - Nylon, Fibers - Synthetic - Polyester, Fibers Synthetic - Polyethylene, Fibers - Synthetic - Polypropylene, Fibers - Synthetic - Polystyrene, Fillet - Paint Brush Flagging & Tipping, Hair Cattle, Hair - Fine, Hair - Horse, Handles - Extension, Handles - Metal, All Kinds, Mixing Services - Bristle, Hair, Fibers, Wire & Synthetic, Processing - Flagging, Dressing, Boiling & Sterilizing

Miscellaneous Services

Buying Agents, Consultants, Distributors, Exporters, Importers, Manufacturers Reps, Odd Lot Buyers, Warehousing

MGG Srl Via Martiri delle Foibe, 5/A 31015 Z.I. Prealpi Trevigiane Conegliano (TV) Fraz. Scomigo Italy Phone: +39 0438 200 180 Website: www.mggmeccanica.com/ Email: info@mgg-srl.com

Machinery/Tools:

Combs, Cards & Hackles, Conveyors, Cutters & Knives, Machinery Assembly, Machinery - Cleaning & Triming, Machinery - Marking & Finishing, Machinery - Nailing, Machinery - Packaging, Machinery - Paint Roller Core, Machinery - Paint Brush, Machinery - Robotic, Machinery - Roller Making, Machinery - Sanding, Machinery - Special Custom Made, Machinery - Used, Ovens - Drying, Pumps - Dispensing Machines, Trimmers.

Raw Materials/Services:

Epoxy, Nails, Tacks & Staples, Packaging Materials, Plastic Plugboard

MGG North America Inc. 8050 Corporate center drive Charlotte (NC) 28226 United States Email: avo@mggnacorp.com Website: www.mggmeccanica.com/ Alberto Voltolina – CEO Carlo Pozzobon – After sales / service Manager

Machinery/Tools:

The Mill-Rose Company 7995 Tyler Blvd. Mentor, OH 44060 United States Phone: 800-321-3533 Fax: 440-255-5039 Website: www.MillRose.com Email: info@millrose.com Contact: Greg Miller

Finished Products:

Abrasive Brushes, Acid Brushes, Artists Brushes, Baker Brushes, Battery Brushes, Bottle Brushes, Bowl Brushes, Brewery Brushes, Bristle Brushes, Brooms - Fiber, Natural, Brooms - Fiber, Synthetic, Brush Strips, Camel Hair Brushes, Canning Machine Brushes, Ceiling Brushes, Chemical Equipment Brushes, Chip Brushes, Circular Brushes, Cleaners and Dyers Brushes, Coil Cleaning Brushes, Copper Fitting Brushes, Counter Brushes, Cup Brushes, Cylinder Brushes, Deburring Brushes, Deck Brushes, Dental Brushes, End Brushes, Fiber Brushes - Natural, Fiber Brushes - Synthetic, Fire Arm Cleaning Brushes, Fireplace Equipment Brushes, Flare Brushes, Flexible Brushes, Floor Brooms, Flue Brushes - Boiler, Furnace and Chimney, Food Industry Brushes, Gauge Glass Cleaning Brushes, Glue Brushes, Grill Brushes, Barbecue, Hand Brushes, Household Brushes, Laboratory Brushes, Machine Brushes, Made to Order and Custom Made Brooms, Pastry Brushes, Percolator Brushes, Platers Brushes, Polyester Brushes, Pot Brushes, Power Brushes, Radiator Brushes, Restaurant Brushes, Sash Brushes, Scratch Brushes, Scrub Brushes - Hand, Spoke Cleaning Brushes, Staple Set Brushes - Kalsomine, Staple Set Brushes - Masonry, Striping Brushes, Tobacco Industry Brushes, Toilet Bowl Brushes, Tube Brushes, Twisted-in-Wire Brushes, Vacuum Cleaner Brushes, Valve Guide Brushes, Varnish Brushes, Wall Brushes, Wheel Brushes, Whisk Brooms, Wire Brushes - Bent Handle, Wire Brushes - Block Heavy Duty, Wire Brushes - Chimney Cleaning, Wire Brushes - Long Handle Block, Wire Brushes - Shoe Handle, Wire Scratch Brushes, Wire Wheels Brushes

Monahan Filaments 215 Egyptian Trail Arcola, IL 61910 United States Phone: 217-268-4957, Fax: 217-268-4965 Website: www.monahanfilaments.com Email: info@monahanfilaments.com Contact: Tom Vichich

Raw Materials/Services:

Fibers - Synthetic - Nylon, Fibers - Synthetic - Polyester, Fibers - Synthetic - Polyethylene, Fibers - Synthetic - Polyolefins, Fibers Synthetic - Polypropylene, Fibers - Synthetic - Polystyrene

Raw Materials/Services:

Epoxy, Nails, Tacks & Staples, Packaging Materials, Plastic Plugboard

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Perlon / Hahl Inc.

Simonshöfchen 57 D-42327 Wuppertal Germany Phone: +49 (0) 202-27326-0 Fax: +49 202 27326-099 Website: www.noelle-profi-brush.com Email: info@n-p-b.de

126 Glassmaster Road Lexington, SC 29072 United States Phone: 803-359-0706 Website: www.perlon.com Email: terry.hogan@perlon.com / Info.lex@perlon.com Contact: Terry Hogan (Sales Director North America)

Paggin

Raw Materials/Services:

via Giacomo Matteotti 60 Mirano, Venice 30035 Italy Phone: 0039 041 430 770 Website: www.paggin.it Email: info@paggin.it Contact: Stefano Paggin

PMM: Proveedora Mexicana de Monofilamentos, S.A. de C.V.

Machinery/Tools:

Bundlers, Machinery – Assembly, Machinery – Cleaning & Trimming, Machinery – Mixing, Machinery – Nailing, Machinery – Packaging, Machinery – Paintbrush, Machinery – Processing, Machinery – Robotic, Pumps – Dispensing Machines, Trimmers

PelRay International Company 4712 Macro San Antonio, TX 78218 United States Phone: 210-757-4640 Fax: 210-650-8103 Website: www.PelRay.com Email: Info@PelRay.com Contact: Bart Pelton

Machinery/Tools:

Cutters - Broom Corn, Cutters & Knives, Machinery - Broom, Machinery - Used, Winders - Broom, Brush, & Mop

Finished Products:

Brooms - Corn, Brooms - Fiber, Natural, Brooms - Fiber, Synthetic, Mops - Wet, Push Brooms - Industrial, Toy Brooms, Whisk Brooms

Raw Materials/Services:

Bristles - Natural, Broom Pole Metal Extension Tips, Broom Wire, BroomCorn, Brush Backs & Blocks - Plastic, Fibers - Natural, Hair - Horse, Handles - Broom, Mop, Wood, Handles - Extension, Handles - Metal, All Kinds, Handles - Paint Brush, Foam, Hardware - Broom, Hardware - Brush, Hardware - Mop, Mop Yarns, Twine, Wet Mop Handles, Wire - Stapling

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Bristles - Synthetic, Fibers - Synthetic - Nylon, Fibers - Synthetic - Nylon Abrasive, Fibers - Synthetic - Polyester, Fibers - Synthetic - Polyethylene, Fibers - Synthetic - Polyolefins, Fibers - Synthetic Polypropylene, Fibers - Synthetic - Polystyrene

Oriente 217 No. 190 Mexico City, Mexico 08500 Mexico Phone: + 52 55 5558 6502 Fax: + 52 55 5558 4483 Website: www.pmmbrightline.com Email: pmm@pmm-mex.com Contacts: Enrique Mejia, General Manager / Dennise Silva, Sales Manager

Raw Materials/Services:

Bristles - Synthetic, Fibers - Synthetic - Nylon, Fibers - Synthetic - Polyester, Fibers - Synthetic - Polyethylene, Fibers - Synthetic - Polypropylene

Precision Brush 6700 Parkland Boulevard Solon, OH 44139 United States Phone: 800-252-4747 Fax: 800-252-0834 Website: www.precisionbrush.com Contact: Jim Benjamin

Finished Products:

Automotive Snow Brush and Ice Scraper, Brush Strips, Circular Brushes, Coil Cleaning Brushes, Cup Brushes, Cylinder Brushes, Fiber Brushes Natural, Fiber Brushes - Synthetic, Flexible Brushes, Foundry Brushes, Hand Brushes, Made to Order and Custom Made Brushes, Metal and Bristle Brushes, Metal Back Brushes, Nylon Brushes, Pipeline Pig Brushes, Platers Brushes, Polyester Brushes, Power Brushes, Push Brooms - Industrial

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Steffenberg (Headquarters), Bauhofstr. 2, D-35239 Steffenberg Germany Phone: +49 (0)6451/71918-0 Website: www.roth-composite-machinery.com Email: info@roth-composite-machinery.com

1101 S Prairie Avenue Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186 United States Phone: 800-347-3501 Fax: 262-547-3927 Website: www.schaeferbrush.com Email: brushware@schaeferbrush.com Contact: Kim Erdmann

Royal Paint Roller 248 Wyandanch Avenue West Babylon, NY 11704 United States Phone: 631-643-8012 Fax: 631-253-9428 Email: royalpaintroller@aol.com Contact: Randy Boritz

Finished Products:

Adhesive Applicator Brushes, Adhesives and Tapes, Applicator Pads, Artists Brushes, Bristle Brushes, Bristle Packs - Throwaway, Chip Brushes, Foam - Paint Brushes, Foam - Paint Rollers, Foam - Paint Trimmers, Foam Sanding Blocks, Nylon Brushes, Paint Brushes - Natural, Paint Brushes - Synthetic, Paint Edgers, Paint Roller Trays - Metal, Paint Roller Trays - Plastic, Paint Rollers - Lambs Wool, Paint Rollers - Synthetic, Paint Tray Liner, Painter’s Mit, Painters Tools, Polyester Brushes, Radiator Brushes, Sash Brushes, Textured Rollers, Varnish Brushes, Wax Applicators, Wire Brushes - Bent Handle, Wire Brushes - Block Heavy Duty, Wire Brushes Long Handle Block, Wire Brushes - Shoe Handle, Wire End Brushes

Finished Products:

Baker Brushes, Bench Brushes, Bottle Brushes, Brush Strips, Chip Brushes, Coil Cleaning Brushes, Conveyor Cleaning Brushes, Copper Fitting Brushes, Counter Brushes, Dairy Brushes, Deburring Brushes, Deck Brushes, Fireplace Equipment Brushes, Flexible Brushes, Floor Scrubber Brushes, Food Industry Brushes, Foundry Brushes, Hand Brushes, Laboratory Brushes, Machine Brushes, Made to Order and Custom Made Brushes, Part Cleaning Brushes, Pastry Brushes, Power Brushes, Restaurant Brushes, Scratch Brushes, Tank and Vat Brushes, Tube Brushes, Twisted-in-Wire Brushes, Wall Brushes, Wire Brushes – Bent Handle, Wire Brushes – Chimney Cleaning

Miscellaneous Services: Private Labeling

Raw Materials/Services:

Paint Roller Frames, Paint Roller Grid, Paint Roller Shields, Rollers Textured, Tray Liners, Trays - Roller

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13813 Station Rd P.O.Box 15 Burton, OH 44021 United States Phone: 800-798-1269 Fax: 440-834-0243 Website: www.stnickbrush.com Email: info@stnickbrush.com Contact: Stephen Trudick Sr.

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Finished Products:

Broom Wire, Brush Strips – Metal, Suppliers & Components, Tubing – Copper, Brass, Stainless, Wire – Brass, Wire – Filling, Crimped, Wire – Filling, Straight, Wire – Nickel Silver Tooth Brush Anchor Wire, Wire – Stainless Steel, Wire – Stapling

Raw Materials/Services:

Acid Brushes, Asphalt Applicator Brushes, Brooms - Fiber, Natural, Brooms - Fiber, Synthetic, Car Wash Brushes, Counter Brushes, Deck Brushes, Fiber Brushes - Natural, Fiber Brushes - Synthetic, Floor Brooms, Floor Sweeps - Industrial, Floor Sweeps-Household, Food Industry Brushes, Hand Brushes, Household Brushes, Made to Order and Custom Made Brooms, Made to Order and Custom Made Brushes, Mason Finishing Brushes, Platers Brushes, Pot Brushes, Push Brooms - Household, Push Brooms - Industrial, Roof Brushes, Scrub Brushes - Hand, Squeegees - Floor, Staple Set Brushes - Kalsomine, Staple Set Brushes - Masonry, Street Sweeping Brooms, Synthetic Brooms, Wall Brushes, Window Cleaning Brushes

Raw Materials/Services:

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Miscellaneous Services: Private Labeling

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Miscellaneous Services:

Buying Agents, Consultants, Distributors, Exporters, Importers, Private Labeling,

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Via Cristoforo Colombo, 9 Loc. Cavazzona Castelfranco Emilia (Modena), 41013 Italy Phone: +39-059-932664 Fax: +39-059-932633 Website: www.unimac.it Email: paolo@unimac.it Contact: Paolo Malavasi

Wöhler-Platz 2 Bad Wünnenberg Germany Phone: +49 29 53 / 73 300 Fax: +49 29 53 / 73 96 300 Website: www.woehlerbrushtech.com Email: bt@woehler.com Contact: Managing Director: Dipl.-Ing. Matthias Peveling; Daniel Horenkamp MBA

Machinery/Tools:

Cups - Brush Making - Artist/Cosmetic/Shaving Brushes, Machinery Brush - Industrial & Maintenance, Machinery - Cleaning & Trimming, Machinery - Knot, Tuft & Sponge, Machinery - Metal Strip Brushes, Machinery - Twisted-in-Wire, Trimmers

Wright-Bernet Brush Co. 1421 Boyle Road Building B Hamilton, OH 45013 United States Phone: 513-889-0500 Website: www.textan.net Email: Jimnwestern1@aol.com Contact: James Cox

Finished Products:

Automatic Guillotines, Bundlers, Clipping Heads, Conveyors, Cups-Brush Making - Artist, Cosmetic, Shaving Brushes, Cutters & Knives, Grinders, Machinery - Artist Brush, Machinery - Assembly, Machinery - Brush - Industrial & Maintenance, Machinery - Cleaning & Trimming, Machinery - Cosmetic Brushes, Machinery - Cutters, Machinery Flagging, Pointing, Machinery - Fusing, Machinery - Knot, Tuft & Sponge, Machinery - Marking & Finishing, Machinery - Metal Strip Brushes, Machinery - Mixing, Machinery - Packaging, Machinery Paint Roller Core, Machinery - Paintbrush, Machinery - Processing, Machinery - Rebuilding & Repairs, Machinery - Robotic, Machinery - Sanding, Machinery - Special Custom Made, Machinery - Structural Block Molding, Machinery - Tufting, Machinery - Twisted-in-Wire, Machinery - Used, Pumps - Dispensing Machines, Shearing Machines, Trimmers, Winders - Broom, Brush, & Mop, Robotics

Animal Grooming Brushes, Horse Grooming Brushes

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WOMA Am langen Streif 8 Bad Salzungen / OT Langenfeld 36433 Germany Phone: +49 3695 858450-0 Fax: +49 3695 858450-9 Website: www.woma-brush.com Email: info@woma-brush.com Contact: Maria Koehler

Machinery/Tools:

Machinery - Artist Brush, Machinery - Broom, Machinery - Brush Industrial & Maintenance, Machinery - Brush - Personal, Machinery - Cleaning & Trimming, Machinery - Cosmetic Brushes, Machinery Metal Strip Brushes, Machinery - Mixing, Machinery - Mop, Machinery - Mop Assembly, Machinery - Nailing, Machinery - Paint Roller Core, Machinery - Paintbrush, Machinery - Shaving Brushes, Machinery - Toothbrush, Machinery - Tuft Dividing for the Blind, Machinery Tufting, Machinery - Twisted-in-Wire, Machinery - Used, Machinery Woodworking, Plastic - Injection Molds, Trimmers

WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH Am langen Streif 8 Bad Salzungen, 36433 Germany Phone: +49 3695 858450-0 Fax: +49 3695 858450-9 Website: www.WOMAtec.com Email: info@WOMAtec.com Contact: Maria Koehler

Machinery/Tools:

Clipping Heads, Cutters & Knives, Machinery - Brush - Industrial & Maintenance, Machinery - Cleaning & Trimming, Machinery - Cutters, Machinery - Metal Strip Brushes, Machinery - Paintbrush, Machinery - Rebuilding & Repairs, Machinery - Special Custom Made, Machinery Tuft Dividing for the Blind, Machinery - Woodworking, Trimmers

Young & Swartz, Inc. 39 Cherry St. Buffalo, NY 14204 United States Phone: 716-852-2171 / 800-466-7682 Fax: 716-852-5652 Website: www.youngandswartz.com Email: info@youngandswartz.com Contact: Raphael E. Winzig

Finished Products:

Acid Brushes, Adhesive Applicator Brushes, Applicator Pads, Artists Brushes, Asphalt Applicator Brushes, Baker Brushes, Banister Brushes, Battery Brushes, Bench Brushes, Bottle Brushes, Bowl Brushes, Brewery Brushes, Bristle Brushes, Brooms - Corn, Brooms - Fiber, Natural, Brooms - Fiber, Synthetic, Brush Strips, Camel Hair Brushes, Car Wash Brushes, Carpet Brushes, Ceiling Brushes, Cement Finishing Brushes, Chemical Equipment Brushes, Chip Brushes, Circular Brushes, Cleaners and Dyers Brushes, Clothes Brushes, Coil Cleaning Brushes, Confectioners Brushes, Conveyor Cleaning Brushes, Copper Fitting Brushes, Counter Brushes, Cup Brushes, Cylinder Brushes, Dairy Brushes, Daubers - Attached to Caps, Deburring Brushes, Deck Brushes, Dental Brushes, Dish Brushes, Draftsman Dusters, Drag Brooms, Dust Brushes, End Brushes, Engravers Brushes, Etching Brushes, Feather Dusters, Fiber Brushes - Natural, Fiber Brushes - Synthetic, Fiber Polishing Wheels, File Cleaning Brushes, Finishing Brushes, Fire Arm Cleaning Brushes, Fireplace Equipment

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Brushes, Fitch Brushes, Flexible Brushes, Floor Brooms, Floor Machine Brushes, Floor Scrubber Brushes, Floor Sweeps - Industrial, Floor SweepsHousehold, Flue Brushes - Boiler, Furnace and Chimney, Food Industry Brushes, Foundry Brushes, Fountain Brushes, Gauge Glass Cleaning Brushes, Glue Brushes, Grids - Bucket and Tray, Grill Brushes, Barbecue, Hand Brushes, Hatters Brushes, Household Brushes, Jewelers Brushes, Laboratory Brushes, Lacquering Brushes, Lint Brushes, Machine Brushes, Made to Order and Custom Made Brooms, Made to Order and Custom Made Brushes, Mason Finishing Brushes, Metal and Bristle Brushes, Miniature Brushes, Mops - Dry, Mops - Wet, Music Instrument Brushes, Nail Brushes, Nail Lacquer Brushes, Nylon Brushes, Paint Brushes Natural, Paint Brushes - Synthetic, Paint Containers - Metal, Plastic, Paper, Paint Dusters, Paint Edgers, Paint Roller Trays - Metal, Paint Roller Trays - Plastic, Paint Rollers - Lambs Wool, Paint Rollers - Synthetic, Paint Tray Liner, Painter &s Mit, Painters Tools, Paper Hangers Brushes, Part Cleaning Brushes, Pastry Brushes, Percolator Brushes, Platers Brushes, Polyester Brushes, Pot Brushes, Pottery Brushes, Power Brushes, Power Sweeper Brushes, Printed Circuit Brushes, Push Brooms - Household, Push Brooms - Industrial, Radiator Brushes, Refillable Core Brushes, Restaurant Brushes, Roof Brushes, Rotary Brooms, Sash Brushes, Scraper Floor - Stainless Steel, Scratch Brushes, Scrub Brushes - Hand, Set-in Plastic Brushes, Sewer Cleaning Brushes, Shaving Brushes, Shoe Brushes - Daubers, Shoe Brushes - Polishing, Sign Writing Brushes, Sink Brushes, Smoothing Brushes, Spark Plug Brushes, Spoke Cleaning Brushes, Sponges - Natural, Sponges - Synthetic, Squeegees - Floor, Squeegees - Window, Staple Set Brushes - Kalsomine, Staple Set Brushes - Masonry, Steel Wire Brooms, Stencil Brushes, Stippling Brushes, Street Sweeping Brooms, Striping Brushes, Suede Brushes, Swimming Pool Brushes, Synthetic Brooms, Tank and Vat Brushes, Textured Brushes, Tile and Grout Cleaning Brushes, Tile Finishing Brushes, Tire Brushes, Tobacco Industry Brushes, Toilet Bowl Brushes, Toy Brooms, Tube Brushes, Twisted-in-Wire Brushes, Upholstery Brushes, Upright Brooms - Natural Fibers, Upright Brooms - Synthetic Fibers, Vacuum Cleaner Brushes, Varnish Brushes, Vegetable Brushes, Venetian Blind Brushes, Wall Brushes, Watchmaker Brushes, Wax Applicators, Wheel Brushes, Whisk Brooms, Window Cleaning Brushes, Wire Brooms, Wire Brushes - Bent Handle, Wire Brushes - Block Heavy Duty, Wire Brushes - Chimney Cleaning, Wire Brushes - Long Handle Block, Wire Brushes - Shoe Handle, Wire Cup Brushes, Wire End Brushes, Wire Scratch Brushes, Wire Wheels Brushes

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Raw Materials/Services:

Brush Backs & Blocks - Wood, Handles - Paint Brush, Wood, Handles Personal, Wood

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Finished Products Index

Finished Products Index Abrasive Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company

Bowl Brushes

Acid Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Adhesive Applicator Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Cement Finishing Brushes Young & Swartz, Inc.

Chemical Equipment Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Brewery Brushes

The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Bristle Brushes

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Royal Paint Roller The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Adhesives and Tapes ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller

Applicator Pads

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Artists Brushes

ArroWorthy F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Royal Paint Roller The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Asphalt Applicator Brushes St. Nick Brush Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Automotive Snow Brush and Ice Scraper Precision Brush

Baker Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Banister Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Bath Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.

Battery Brushes

The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Bench Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Bottle Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

ArroWorthy Brush Fibers, Inc. F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Royal Paint Roller The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Bristle Packs–Throwaway ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller

Brooms–Corn

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. PelRay International Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Brooms–Fiber, Natural

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. PelRay International Company St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Brooms–Fiber, Synthetic

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. PelRay International Company St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Brush Strips

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Precision Brush The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Camel Hair Brushes

ArroWorthy F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Canning Machine Brushes The Mill-Rose Company

Car Wash Brushes

St. Nick Brush Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Carpet Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Ceiling Brushes

The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

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Chip Brushes

Circular Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Precision Brush The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Cleaners and Dyers Brushes The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Clothes Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Coil Cleaning Brushes

Cylinder Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Precision Brush The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Dairy Brushes

Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Daubers–Attached to Caps Young & Swartz, Inc.

Deburring Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Deck Brushes

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Dental Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Precision Brush The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.

Draftsman Dusters

Complexion Brushes

Confectioners Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Conveyor Cleaning Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Copper Fitting Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Cosmetic Brushes

F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.

Counter Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Cup Brushes

Precision Brush The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Dish Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Drag Brooms

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Dust Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

End Brushes

The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Engravers Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Etching Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Eyebrow Brushes

F.M. Brush Company, Inc.

Feather Dusters

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Fiber Brushes–Natural

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Precision Brush St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Fiber Brushes–Synthetic

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Precision Brush St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Flexible Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Precision Brush The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Floor Brooms

File Cleaning Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Finishing Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Fiber Polishing Wheels Young & Swartz, Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Fire Arm Cleaning Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Fireplace Equipment Brushes Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Fitch Brushes

ArroWorthy F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Flare Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company

Floor Machine Brushes

Floor Machine Squeegees– Replacement Blades and Gaskets Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.

Floor Scrubber Brushes Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Floor Sweeps-Household

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. St. Nick Brush Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Floor Sweeps–Industrial

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. St. Nick Brush Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Flue Brushes–Boiler, Furnace and Chimney

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Fountain Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Gauge Glass Cleaning Brushes

Foam–Paint Brushes

The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Foam–Paint Rollers

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller

Foam–Paint Trimmers ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller

Foam–Sanding Blocks ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller

Food Industry Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Foot Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.

Foundry Brushes

Precision Brush Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Glue Brushes

Grids–Bucket and Tray ArroWorthy Young & Swartz, Inc.

Grill Brushes, Barbecue

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Hand Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Precision Brush St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Hatters Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Heat Fused Brushes

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Household Brushes

St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Metal and Bristle Brushes

Jewelers Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Precision Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Laboratory Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Precision Brush

Gornell Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Metal Back Brushes

F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Miniature Brushes

Lacquering Brushes

F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Lint Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Lipstick Brushes

F.M. Brush Company, Inc.

Machine Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Made to Order and Custom Made Brooms

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Made to Order and Custom Made Brushes

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Precision Brush St. Nick Brush Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Mascara Brushes

F.M. Brush Company, Inc.

Mason Finishing Brushes St. Nick Brush Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

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Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Mops–Dry

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Paint Containers– Metal, Plastic, Paper

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Paint Dusters

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Paint Edgers

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Paint Pads and Kits ArroWorthy

Paint Roller Trays–Metal

Mops–Microfiber Mops–Wet

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Music Instrument Brushes

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. PelRay International Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Paint Roller Trays–Plastic

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Paint Rollers–Lambs Wool

Nail Brushes

F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gornell Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Nail Lacquer Brushes Young & Swartz, Inc.

Nylon Brushes

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Precision Brush Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Paint Brushes–Natural

ArroWorthy Baoding YingTeSheng Bristle and Brush Making Co., Ltd. Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Paint Brushes–Synthetic

ArroWorthy Baoding YingTeSheng Bristle and Brush Making Co., Ltd. Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Paint Rollers–Synthetic ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Paint Tray Liner

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Painter’s Mit

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Painters Tools

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Paper Hangers Brushes Young & Swartz, Inc.

Part Cleaning Brushes

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Pastry Brushes

ArroWorthy Gornell Brush The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Percolator Brushes

The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Pipeline Pig Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Precision Brush

Platers Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Precision Brush St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Polishing Brushes– Dental, Optical, Jewelers Gornell Brush

Polyester Brushes

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Precision Brush Royal Paint Roller The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Pot Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Pottery Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Power Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Precision Brush The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Power Sweeper Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Finished Products Index

Printed Circuit Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Push Brooms–Household

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. St. Nick Brush Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Push Brooms–Industrial

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. PelRay International Company Precision Brush St. Nick Brush Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Radiator Brushes

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Refillable Core Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Restaurant Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Scrub Brushes–Hand

Roof Brushes

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Rotary Brooms

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

ArroWorthy F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Stippling Brushes

F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

St. Nick Brush Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Set-in Plastic Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Sewer Cleaning Brushes

Street Sweeper Brushes– Mechanical

ArroWorthy F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Royal Paint Roller The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Shaving Brushes

F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Street Sweeping Brooms

Sash Brushes

Scraper Floor–Stainless Steel Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Scratch Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush The Mill-Rose Company Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Shoe Brushes–Daubers Young & Swartz, Inc.

Shoe Brushes–Polishing Young & Swartz, Inc.

Sign Writing Brushes

F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Sink Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Smoothing Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Spark Plug Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Spoke Cleaning Brushes

The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Sponges–Natural

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Sponges–Synthetic

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Squeegees–Floor

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. St. Nick Brush Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Squeegees–Window

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Staple Set Brushes–Kalsomine St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Staple Set Brushes–Masonry Gornell Brush St. Nick Brush Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Steel Wire Brooms

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

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Stencil Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. St. Nick Brush Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Striping Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Suede Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Swimming Pool Brushes Young & Swartz, Inc.

Synthetic Brooms

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. St. Nick Brush Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Tank and Vat Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Schaefer Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Textured Brushes

ArroWorthy Young & Swartz, Inc.

Textured Rollers

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller

Tile and Grout Cleaning Brushes

Gornell Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Tile Finishing Brushes Gornell Brush Young & Swartz, Inc.

Tire Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Tobacco Industry Brushes The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Toilet Bowl Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Toy Brooms

PelRay International Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

1-800-252-4747 High quality custom metal channel brushes since 1951.

Tube Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Schaefer Brush The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Twisted-in-Wire Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Schaefer Brush The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Upholstery Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Upright Brooms–Natural Fibers Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Upright Brooms– Synthetic Fibers

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Vacuum Cleaner Brushes The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Valve Guide Brushes

The Mill-Rose Company

Varnish Brushes

ArroWorthy F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Royal Paint Roller The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

www.precisionbrush.com brushinfo@precisionbrush.com 6700 Parkland Boulevard Solon, OH 44139

Vegetable Brushes

Wire Brooms

Venetian Blind Brushes

Wire Brushes–Bent Handle

Young & Swartz, Inc. Young & Swartz, Inc.

Wall Brushes

ArroWorthy St. Nick Brush Company Schaefer Brush The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Watchmaker Brushes Young & Swartz, Inc.

Wax Applicators

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Wheel Brushes

The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Whisk Brooms

PelRay International Company The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Window Cleaning Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. St. Nick Brush Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Young & Swartz, Inc.

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Royal Paint Roller Schaefer Brush The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Wire Brushes– Block Heavy Duty

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Royal Paint Roller The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Wire Brushes– Chimney Cleaning

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Schaefer Brush The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Wire Brushes– Long Handle Block

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Royal Paint Roller The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Wire Brushes–Shoe Handle

ArroWorthy Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. Gornell Brush Royal Paint Roller The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Wire Cup Brushes

Young & Swartz, Inc.

Wire End Brushes

Royal Paint Roller Young & Swartz, Inc.

Wire Scratch Brushes

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. The Mill-Rose Company Young & Swartz, Inc.

Wire Wheels Brushes Young & Swartz, Inc.

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Machinery/Tools Index

Machinery/Tools Index Automatic Guillotines

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation Bodam International Ltd. Boucherie USA Inc. Carnevali Dino s.a.s. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Bundlers

Paggin Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Clipping Heads

Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. Carnevali Dino s.a.s. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH

Combs, Cards & Hackles

MGG North America Inc. MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl

Conveyors

MGG North America Inc. MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Cups–Brush Making–Artist, Cosmetic, Shaving Brushes Unimac s.r.l. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Cutters–Broom Corn

Leistner Werkzeug GmbH PelRay International Company

Cutters & Knives

Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. Carnevali Dino s.a.s. Leistner Werkzeug GmbH MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl PelRay International Company Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH

Drills & Bits

Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. Leistner Werkzeug GmbH

Drivers

Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc.

Grinders

Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Machinery–Artist Brush

Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMA

Machinery–Assembly

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation Bodam International Ltd. Leistner Werkzeug GmbH MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Paggin Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Machinery–Broom

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. PelRay International Company WOMA

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Machinery–Brush– Industrial & Maintenance

Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. Unimac s.r.l. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMA WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH

Machinery–Brush–Personal Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. WOMA

Machinery–Cleaning & Trimming Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. Carnevali Dino s.a.s. MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Paggin Unimac s.r.l. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMA WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH

Machinery–Cosmetic Brushes Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMA

Machinery–Cutters

Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. Carnevali Dino s.a.s. Leistner Werkzeug GmbH Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH

Machinery– Extension Handle Mfg.

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation Bodam International Ltd.

Machinery–Flagging, Pointing Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Machinery–Fusing

Borghi S.p.A. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Machinery– Hand-Drawn Brushes & Brooms Machinery–Knot, Tuft & Sponge Unimac s.r.l. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Machinery–Marking & Finishing Bodam International Ltd. Boucherie USA Inc. MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Machinery–Metal Handle Mfg.

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation Bodam International Ltd.

Machinery– Metal Handle Painting

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation Bodam International Ltd.

Machinery–Metal Strip Brushes Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Unimac s.r.l. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMA WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH

Machinery–Mixing

Paggin Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMA

Machinery–Mop

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. WOMA

Machinery–Mop Assembly

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. WOMA

Machinery–Nailing

Bodam International Ltd. MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Paggin WOMA

Machinery–Packaging

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Paggin Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Machinery–Paint Roller Core MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMA

Machinery–Paintbrush

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Paggin Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMA WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH

Machinery–Processing

Paggin Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Machinery– Rebuilding & Repairs

Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH

Machinery–Robotic

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Paggin Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Machinery– Roller Edge Trimming Carnevali Dino s.a.s.

Machinery-Roller Making

MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl

Machinery–Sanding

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Machinery–Shaving Brushes WOMA

Machinery–Special Custom Made Bizzotto Giovanni Automation Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Leistner Werkzeug GmbH MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH

Machinery–Stapling

Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc.

Machinery–Structural Block Molding Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Machinery–Toothbrush

Machinery–Woodworking

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation Leistner Werkzeug GmbH WOMA WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH

Monofilament Extrusion Lines

Boucherie USA Inc. WOMA

Bodam International Ltd.

WOMA WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH

Plastic–Injection Molds

Machinery– Tuft Dividing for the Blind

Machinery–Tufting

Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMA

Machinery–Twisted-in-Wire Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Unimac s.r.l. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMA

Machinery–Used

Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. PelRay International Company MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMA

Machinery– Wood Handle Metal Tipping Bodam International Ltd.

Machinery–Wood Handle Tapering/Chucking/Threading

Ovens-Drying

MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. WOMA

Pumps–Dispensing Machines MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Paggin Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Shearing Machines

Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Trimmers

Bodam International Ltd. Borghi S.p.A. Boucherie USA Inc. Carnevali Dino s.a.s. MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl Paggin Unimac s.r.l. Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH WOMA WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH

Winders–Broom, Brush, & Mop Bodam International Ltd. PelRay International Company Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH

Bizzotto Giovanni Automation

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Raw Materials Index

Raw Materials/Services Index Abrasive Filaments

Brush Heads

Artist Brush Heads

Brush Heads–Camel Hair

DuPont Filaments

MFC LTD

Baoding YingTeSheng Bristle and Brush Making Co., Ltd.

MFC LTD

Baoding YingTeSheng Bristle and Brush Making Co., Ltd. Brush Fibers, Inc. MFC LTD PelRay International Company

Brush Strips–Metal

Bristles–Natural

Bristles–Synthetic

Acteev® by Ascend Performance Materials Baoding YingTeSheng Bristle and Brush Making Co., Ltd. DuPont Filaments MFC LTD Perlon / Hahl Inc. PMM

Broom Corn

Brush Fibers, Inc. PelRay International Company

Broom Pole Metal Extension Tips

Deco Products PelRay International Company

Broom Wire

PelRay International Company Stainless Steel Products

Brush Backs & Blocks–Foam Brush Fibers, Inc.

Brush Backs & Blocks–Plastic

Brush Fibers, Inc. PelRay International Company

Brush Backs & Blocks–Wood

St. Nick Brush Company Zelazoski Wood Products, Inc.

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Brush Heads–Shaving MFC LTD

Stainless Steel Products

Dyeing Service MFC LTD

Epoxy

MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl

Fabrics Non-Woven Cloth, Mop

Acteev® by Ascend Performance Materials

Fabrics - Paint Rollers Non-Woven Fabrics - Paint Rollers - Woven Fasteners-Threaded Deco Products

Fibers–Natural

Brush Fibers, Inc. DKSH Switzerland Ltd. MFC LTD PelRay International Company

Fibers–Synthetic–Nylon

Acteev® by Ascend Performance Materials DuPont Filaments MFC LTD Monahan Filaments Perlon / Hahl Inc. PMM

Fibers–Synthetic– Nylon Abrasive

Acteev® by Ascend Performance Materials DuPont Filaments Filkemp S.A. Perlon / Hahl Inc.

Fibers–Synthetic–Polyester DuPont Filaments MFC LTD Monahan Filaments Perlon / Hahl Inc. PMM

Fibers–Synthetic–Polyethylene MFC LTD Monahan Filaments Perlon / Hahl Inc. PMM

Fibers–Synthetic–Polyolefins Monahan Filaments Perlon / Hahl Inc.

Fibers–Synthetic–Polypropylene MFC LTD Monahan Filaments Perlon / Hahl Inc. PMM

Fibers–Synthetic–Polystyrene MFC LTD Monahan Filaments Perlon / Hahl Inc.

Hair–Horse

Brush Fibers, Inc. MFC LTD PelRay International Company

Handles–Broom, Mop, Wood

PelRay International Company

Handles–Extension

ArroWorthy Deco Products MFC LTD PelRay International Company

Handles–Metal, All Kinds

Deco Products MFC LTD PelRay International Company

Handles–Paint Brush, Foam

PelRay International Company

Handles–Paint Brush, Wood

Zelazoski Wood Products, Inc.

Handles–Personal, Wood

Zelazoski Wood Products, Inc.

Hardware-Applicators Deco Products

Hardware–Broom

Deco Products PelRay International Company

Hardware–Brush

Deco Products PelRay International Company

Fillet–Paint Brush Flagging & Tipping

Hardware–Mop

Hair–Cattle

Lambs Wool–Paint Rollers

Hair–Fine

Mixing Services– Bristle, Hair, Fibers, Wire & Synthetic

MFC LTD

Deco Products PelRay International Company

MFC LTD

ArroWorthy

MFC LTD

Brush Fibers, Inc. MFC LTD

Mop Yarns

Trays–Pad

Nails, Tacks & Staples

Trays–Roller

PelRay International Company MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl

Packaging Materials

Acteev® by Ascend Performance Materials MGG Srl

Paint Roller Frames ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller

Paint Roller Grid

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller

Paint Roller Shields ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller

ArroWorthy

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller

Tubing–Copper, Brass, Stainless

Stainless Steel Products

Twine

PelRay International Company

Wet Mop Handles

PelRay International Company

Wire–Brass

Stainless Steel Products

Wire–Filling, Crimped

Stainless Steel Products

Wire–Filling, Straight

Plastic Plugboard

Stainless Steel Products

Processing–Flagging, Dressing, Boiling & Sterilizing

Stainless Steel Products

Rollers–Textured

Wire–Stapling

MGG North America Inc. MGG Srl

Wire–Nickel Silver Tooth Brush Anchor Wire Stainless Steel Products

Royal Paint Roller

Brush Fibers, Inc. PelRay International Company Stainless Steel Products

ArroWorthy Royal Paint Roller

Buying Agents

Manufacturers Reps

Consultants

Odd Lot Buyers

MFC LTD Stainless Steel Products MFC LTD Stainless Steel Products

Distributors

ArroWorthy MFC LTD Stainless Steel Products

Exporters

ArroWorthy MFC LTD Stainless Steel Products

ArroWorthy MFC LTD MFC LTD

Private Labeling

F.M. Brush Company, Inc. Gornell Brush Schaefer Brush St. Nick Brush Company Stainless Steel Products

Warehousing MFC LTD

Importers

ArroWorthy MFC LTD Stainless Steel Products

Wire–Stainless Steel

MFC LTD

Tray Liners

Miscellaneous

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2022 First Quarter

US IMPORTS

STATS

0502100000 Pigs, Hogs, Boars Bristles & Hair & Waste Thereof (kg) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

China 1,510,658 53,400 Germany World Total

1,510,658

53,400

1,782,809 3,686

36,829 5

-15.27 44.99 -100.00 -100.00

1,786,495

36,834

-15.44

44.97

0502900000 Badger Hair & Other Brushmaking Hair, Waste Therof (kg) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

China

5,904

-100.00 -100.00

World Total

5,904

-100.00 -100.00

4417002000 Broom/mop Handles Gt 1.9CM Dmr Gt 97cm Long, Wood (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth % Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Belgium Brazil Cambodia China El Salvador Honduras India Indonesia Japan Mexico Sri Lanka Thailand

46,310 1,133,845 50,840 485,685 3,924 1,204,645 2,646 78,780 3,572 34,049 8,260 16,958

37,800 1,319,768 837,541 876,680 35.38 50.54 81,358 868,411 313,189 820,571 55.08 5.83 1,635 2,430,435 1,028,996 2,146,625 17.07 13.22 668 84,113 119,821 116,578 -34.25 -27.85 288 43,992 8,770 15,900 288.24 176.68 21,550 39,901

World Total

3,069,514

4,929,919

Country

3,976,354

32.98

23.98

4417004000 Paint Brush And Paint Roller Handles, Of Wood (x) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

China 370,995 107,328 Germany 42,785 3,863 Indonesia 244,476 79,455 Italy 3,289,712 189,471 Poland 572,232 65,300 Thailand World Total

2,308,317

4,520,200

445,417

493,354 50,381 114,104 2,701,228 199,606 16,098

121,397 4,354 46,683 148,420 21,760 1,413

-24.80 -15.08 114.26 21.79 186.68 -100.00

3,574,771

344,027

26.45

-11.59 -11.28 70.20 27.66 200.09 -100.00 29.47

Country

4417006000 Brush Backs, Of Wood (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD Value Qty Value Qty

Canada China Indonesia Sri Lanka

209,144 86,616 157,024 203,611

438,135 314,967 349,673 360,595

108,267 67,752 101,878 193,346

269,782 225,895 247,852 321,840

World Total

656,395

1,463,370

471,243

1,065,369

Country

4417008010 Tools Handles Of Wood (x) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD Value Qty Value Qty

YTD Growth% Value Qty

93.17 27.84 54.13 5.31

62.40 39.43 41.08 12.04

39.29

37.36

YTD Growth% Value Qty

Brazil 76,816 36,395 76,445 48,036 0.49 -24.23 Canada 85,770 1,707,384 44,055 484,665 94.69 252.28 China 476,077 134,203 415,075 136,439 14.70 -1.64 El Salvador 7,554 1,550 Germany 6,775 309 2,454 187 176.08 65.24 Honduras 40,320 19,500 141,876 78,000 -71.58 -75.00 India 17,426 1,828 20,500 5,203 -15.00 -64.87 Italy 19,251 451,173 42,591 5,996 -54.80 7424.57 Mexico 592,134 156,712 659,530 253,922 -10.22 -38.28 Spain 71,205 26,251 84,629 29,938 -15.86 -12.32 Sri Lanka 5,746 1,177 Sweden 13,879 572,411 18,063 643 -23.16 88921.93 Taiwan 108,940 9,489 240,060 20,520 -54.62 -53.76 Vietnam 24,577 2,934 -100.00 -100.00 World Total

1,521,893

3,118,382

1,769,855

1,066,483

-14.01

192.40

4417008090 Tools Tool/brush/broom Bodies Shoe Last/tree, Wood (x) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Austria 5,806 267 5,072 144 14.47 85.42 Brazil 3,930 1,211 -100.00 -100.00 Canada 410,003 64,883 109,726 16,365 273.66 296.47 Chile 1,088,887 435,714 812,989 325,915 33.94 33.69 China 2,403,781 381,101 1,749,534 325,797 37.40 16.97 Croatia 2,256 19 -100.00 -100.00 Czech Republic 4,997 138 5,772 116 -13.43 18.97 Estonia 92,373 810 12,636 233 631.03 247.64 France 18,352 335 2,450 8 649.06 4087.50 Germany 36,918 287 37,603 405 -1.82 -29.14 India 629,038 10,623 797,795 14,245 -21.15 -25.43 Indonesia 79,772 31,653 43,227 14,687 84.54 115.52 Israel 2,639 493 -100.00 -100.00 Italy 7,821 400 Japan 642,808 9,006 391,398 5,658 64.23 59.17 Malaysia 7,793 69 -100.00 -100.00 Mexico 98,499 21,075 112,532 68,667 -12.47 -69.31 Nepal 454,152 7,078 Pakistan 2,425 58 -100.00 -100.00 Philippines 21,382 3,360 Spain 35,052 1,373 15,786 132 122.04 940.15 Sri Lanka 126,339 68,247 53,544 40,988 135.95 66.50 Taiwan 64,080 5,821 36,696 2,806 74.62 107.45 Ukraine 136,604 4,780 56,874 3,539 140.19 35.07 United Kingdom 6,734 74 13,510 115 -50.16 -35.65 World Total

6,363,398

1,047,025

4,276,187

821,670

48.81

27.43

9603100500 Wiskbrooms,brm Corn,lt=.96 Ea,lt 61,655 Dz Cal Yr (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

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Mexico

4,555

5,760

3,000

4,320

51.83

33.33

World Total

4,555

5,760

3,000

4,320

51.83

33.33

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9603101500 Wiskbrooms,brm Corn,lt=.96 Ea,gt=61,655 Dz,cal Yr (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

China Colombia Mexico

47,416 15,636 4,688

189,664 22,200 6,250

World Total

67,740

218,114

Country

9603103500 Wiskbrooms,of Broomcorn,valued Over .96 Each (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

China 6,844 1,002 16,793 16,818 -59.24 -94.04 Korea, South 4,083 480 -100.00 -100.00 Mexico 74,071 80,083 244,919 107,081 -69.76 -25.21 Sweden 2,993 300 Taiwan 3,000 1,000 4,113 356 -27.06 180.90 World Total

86,908

82,385

269,908

124,735

-67.80

-33.95

9603105000 Brooms,of Brm Corn,lt=.96 Ea,gt=121,478 Dz,cal Yr (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

China Mexico

10,230 2,400

47,000 2,400

World Total

12,630

49,400

9603106000 Other Brooms,of Broomcorn,valued Over .96 Each (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

China Mexico 2,407,965 972,982 World Total

2,407,965

972,982

9,971 2,223,373

7,320 1,037,271

2,233,344

1,044,591

-100.00 -100.00 8.30 -6.20 7.82

-6.86

9603109000 Brooms & Brushes,of Twigs Or Veg Material,nesoi (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Bangladesh 2,522 50 Cambodia 2,569 360 Canada 8,100 2,700 China 162,140 192,187 31,114 26,887 421.12 614.80 Germany 4,702 3,070 26,722 18,250 -82.40 -83.18 India 23,529 17,790 -100.00 -100.00 Israel 17,160 130 3,750 2,500 357.60 -94.80 Italy 3,881 2,451 Japan 2,938 74 4,186 140 -29.81 -47.14 Korea, South 5,450 2,808 27,219 15,932 -79.98 -82.38 Mexico 68,955 94,473 8,084 4,248 752.98 2123.94 Philippines 25,703 32,744 44,254 30,040 -41.92 9.00 Sri Lanka 303,171 267,058 296,512 418,134 2.25 -36.13 Sweden 3,072 300 Taiwan 3,936 600 Thailand 13,130 9,625 17,455 17,530 -24.78 -45.09 Ukraine 2,020 450 -100.00 -100.00 United Kingdom 11,368 2,016 Vietnam 102,184 64,575 73,669 44,277 38.71 45.84 World Total

Country

740,981

675,221

558,514

596,178

32.67

9603294010 Hairbrushes, Valued Not Over .40 Each (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

China 2,795,089 15,437,816 2,472,552 12,520,853 13.04 Hong Kong 2,880 24,000 -100.00 Italy 4,871 710 -100.00 Korea, South 5,174 23,520 Malaysia 46,574 66,160 114,104 183,911 -59.18 Mexico 584,624 4,504,044 278,227 1,988,064 110.12 Taiwan 3,750 12,096 -100.00 Vietnam 2,106 14,040 -100.00 World Total

13.26

3,431,461

20,031,540

2,878,490

14,743,674

19.21

23.30 -100.00 -100.00 -64.03 126.55 -100.00 -100.00 35.87

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9603294090 Shaving Brushes,nail Brus Etc,lt=.40 Ea (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

China 1,990,136 25,478,646 1,516,682 11,204,296 31.22 127.40 France 2,491 12,225 -100.00 -100.00 Germany 198,443 1,785,309 73,378 630,000 170.44 183.38 Hong Kong 2,632 51,200 6,510 21,000 -59.57 143.81 Ireland 36,673 164,889 -100.00 -100.00 Italy 5,145 245,000 21,966 777,343 -76.58 -68.48 Japan 18,100 47,520 Korea, South 26,123 102,750 47,833 1,709,720 -45.39 -93.99 Malaysia 6,720 583 Mexico 17,087 70,614 Spain 3,336 2,520 -100.00 -100.00 Taiwan 4,299 49,988 World Total

2,268,685

27,831,610

1,708,869

14,521,993

32.76

91.65

9603298090 Shaving Brushes, Nail Brush,etc,valued Over .40 Ea (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Canada 81,445 31,956 14,964 5,468 444.27 484.42 China 8,704,950 9,016,966 9,545,187 8,611,163 -8.80 4.71 Colombia 6,875 2,100 3,137 570 119.16 268.42 Denmark 2,178 92 4,332 560 -49.72 -83.57 Estonia 3,178 305 -100.00 -100.00 France 5,168 980 46,918 10,383 -88.99 -90.56 Germany 523,723 106,061 429,992 53,011 21.80 100.07 Guinea 3,078 133 Hong Kong 19,760 7,950 18,210 10,660 8.51 -25.42 Hungary 25,546 20,000 -100.00 -100.00 India 3,234 1,080 Ireland 65,479 5,973 -100.00 -100.00 Italy 57,666 11,712 65,237 7,221 -11.61 62.19 Japan 20,949 4,330 84,007 5,287 -75.06 -18.10 Korea, South 132,773 134,269 97,506 134,532 36.17 -0.20 Malaysia 11,052 1,031 -100.00 -100.00 Mexico 43,213 36,854 6,821 875 533.53 4111.89 Netherlands 73,685 5,800 3,940 5,184 1770.18 11.88 Russia 41,844 51,702 Slovenia 3,748 155 -100.00 -100.00 Spain 2,162 2,256 Sri Lanka 36,520 9,588 6,345 481 475.57 1893.35 Sweden 17,239 1,555 18,563 3,150 -7.13 -50.63 Switzerland 11,943 4,464 32,241 11,664 -62.96 -61.73 Taiwan 77,512 39,952 155,999 82,592 -50.31 -51.63 Turkey 5,158 400 4,192 1,708 23.04 -76.58 United Kingdom 334,503 54,445 152,059 35,712 119.98 52.46 Vietnam 11,638 18,132 8,191 15,236 42.08 19.01 World Total

10,217,216

9,542,777

10,806,844

9,022,921

-5.46

5.76

9603302000 Artists Brushes,writing Brush,cosmet Br,lt=.05 Ea (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

China France Germany India Italy Japan Korea, South Mexico Taiwan United Kingdom

778,080 12,849 115,579 19,902 517,234 13,500 14,136 165,995 13,518 3,174

33,545,159 313,035 10,424,774 148.56 221.78 409,962 6,726 200,000 91.03 104.98 4,080,330 3,853 285,600 2899.71 1328.69 1,473,065 66,164 3,497,400 -69.92 -57.88 37,964,000 280,753 20,569,750 84.23 84.56 600,000 744,000 4,302 165,462 228.59 349.65 5,444,265 1,015,000 28,880 1,105,000 -53.19 -8.14 122,077

World Total

1,653,967

85,397,858

703,713

36,247,986

135.03

135.59

9603304000 Artists Brushes,writ Br,cosmet Br,gt .05,lt=.10 Ea (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Bangladesh 269,065 3,894,568 China 3,514,545 48,097,440 France 34,082 540,000 Germany 528,604 9,981,000 Korea, South Mexico 107,914 1,309,038 Taiwan 12,900 150,000 World Total

4,467,110

63,972,046

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211,822 4,701,485 38,220 429,494 2,569 293,037 10,690

3,643,000 27.02 6.91 70,127,433 -25.25 -31.41 535,556 -10.83 0.83 8,259,500 23.08 20.84 51,000 -100.00 -100.00 4,164,414 -63.17 -68.57 135,000 20.67 11.11

5,687,317

86,915,903

-21.45

-26.40

Country

9603306000 Artists Brushes,writing Br,cosmetic Br,gt.10 Ea (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Bangladesh 259,852 1,978,499 155,342 1,044,516 67.28 89.42 Belgium 19,191 5,040 Canada 7,835 436 15,865 378 -50.61 15.34 China 62,598,724 109,108,180 67,029,577 136,630,706 -6.61 -20.14 Cyprus 9,774 186 Denmark 264,159 26,349 36,821 2,675 617.41 885.01 Dominican Rep. 231,681 293,710 281,900 346,258 -17.81 -15.18 France 465,217 282,344 868,198 142,131 -46.42 98.65 Germany 1,250,167 833,712 1,161,160 999,607 7.67 -16.60 Hong Kong 87,005 64,633 135,139 91,346 -35.62 -29.24 India 990,401 1,679,194 1,636,637 1,407,211 -39.49 19.33 Indonesia 2,616 12,960 Ireland 19,546 24,001 -100.00 -100.00 Israel 11,143 3,848 3,990 1,411 179.27 172.71 Italy 421,878 106,620 345,325 120,585 22.17 -11.58 Japan 1,546,221 434,764 1,405,397 461,973 10.02 -5.89 Korea, South 316,658 393,845 1,090,554 849,898 -70.96 -53.66 Malaysia 81,026 73,273 Mauritius 352,947 47,145 259,940 52,043 35.78 -9.41 Mexico 8,358,498 45,292,611 4,727,772 33,095,749 76.80 36.85 Montenegro 4,289 1,945 -100.00 -100.00 Netherlands 5,974 850 240,897 1,772 -97.52 -52.03 Poland 33,314 4,164 2,583 710 1189.74 486.48 Russia 11,898 2,495 -100.00 -100.00 Spain 79,382 13,565 262,540 24,421 -69.76 -44.45 Sri Lanka 350,949 695,303 453,343 319,800 -22.59 117.42 Sweden 12,000 375 -100.00 -100.00 Taiwan 438,001 419,929 238,301 603,246 83.80 -30.39 Thailand 563,885 1,360,215 426,392 771,525 32.25 76.30 Turkey 4,900 7,000 -100.00 -100.00 United Kingdom 506,027 172,932 339,623 124,214 49.00 39.22 Vietnam 314,239 1,125,268 527,856 2,413,108 -40.47 -53.37 World Total

Country

79,566,764 164,429,575

81,697,785

179,541,099

9603402000 Paint Rollers (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD Value Qty Value Qty

-2.61

-8.42

YTD Growth% Value Qty

Australia 4,065 683 Brazil 19,123 18,594 -100.00 -100.00 Cambodia 1,131,172 3,143,486 1,648,742 2,856,480 -31.39 10.05 Canada 120,465 66,840 186,611 106,440 -35.45 -37.20 China 6,544,419 16,873,195 8,189,568 19,397,197 -20.09 -13.01 Czech Republic 36,428 205,000 143,539 747,600 -74.62 -72.58 Germany 23,886 4,640 30,840 8,674 -22.55 -46.51 Guatemala 28,833 26,904 -100.00 -100.00 India 27,251 10,344 Indonesia 448,124 2,635,728 251,626 1,576,728 78.09 67.16 Italy 110,191 64,242 Japan 2,450 117 -100.00 -100.00 Mexico 655,583 768,108 473,758 1,081,067 38.38 -28.95 Taiwan 33,372 58,282 Thailand 30,413 6,452 -100.00 -100.00 Turkey 2,700 15,000 7,672 14,950 -64.81 0.33 United Kingdom 182,537 376,670 241,315 533,800 -24.36 -29.44 Vietnam 3,504 1,200 16,959 5,808 -79.34 -79.34 World Total

Country

9,323,697

24,223,418

11,271,449

26,380,811

9603404020 Paint Pads (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD Value Qty Value Qty

China 1,816,250 Pakistan 15,788 Taiwan 66,592 United Kingdom 60,984

4,474,695 174,200 109,969 50,400

1,526,779 3,335 156,711 422,365

5,888,368 36,800 289,934 469,371

1,959,614

4,809,264

2,109,190

6,684,473

World Total

-17.28

-8.18

YTD Growth% Value Qty

18.96 -24.01 373.40 373.37 -57.51 -62.07 -85.56 -89.26 -7.09

-28.05

Country

9603404040 Natural Bristle Brushes, Exc Subhdg 9603.30 (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Canada 2,242 2,592 53,787 4,997 -95.83 -48.13 China 3,127,201 13,955,167 4,349,938 21,515,961 -28.11 -35.14 Germany 8,113 535 21,212 1,629 -61.75 -67.16 India 49,498 51,192 -100.00 -100.00 Indonesia 1,770,801 9,365,478 1,273,339 8,368,848 39.07 11.91 Italy 57,024 9,823 -100.00 -100.00 Netherlands 32,520 2,710 2,357 894 1279.72 203.13 Poland 2,656 114 Sri Lanka 2,662 1 Taiwan 9,550 18,000 3,822 8,100 149.87 122.22 Turkey 199,674 69,256 288,491 85,884 -30.79 -19.36 United Kingdom 40,875 6,088 -100.00 -100.00 World Total

5,155,419

23,413,853

6,140,343

30,053,416

-16.04

-22.09

9603404060 Paint,distemper/siml Brushes Exc Subhdg 960330,nes (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Bangladesh 36,347 181,992 Brazil Canada 18,686 5,294 China 22,964,785 76,579,746 Dominican Rep. France 4,294 595 Germany 142,309 459,438 Guatemala 49,557 40,280 Hungary India 4,296 586 Indonesia 773,009 3,538,984 Italy 18,089 1,884 Japan 49,967 67,076 Korea, South 3,150 60 Mexico 14,206 16,775 Netherlands 22,296 3,175 Philippines Singapore Spain Sri Lanka 239,316 96,584 Sweden 2,912 240 Taiwan 65,297 158,538 Turkey 95,240 34,800 United Kingdom 15,986 2,006 Vietnam 289,154 491,109 World Total

24,808,896

81,679,162

169,006 265,384 58,924 25,147,534 14,240 10,503 99,663 12,524 3,350 18,431 415,834 136,060 86,655 2,021 17,366 18,517 22,658 7,800 3,267 107,353 100,109 115,742 41,529 187,446 169,982

847,632 153,132 17,670 85,280,089 145,200 37,711 23,281 18,440 795 66,177 1,861,024 41,034 131,639 1,305 42,433 2,246 81,354 16,020 1,348 40,728 33,320 384,840 16,400 384,437 214,600

-78.49 -100.00 -68.29 -8.68 -100.00 -59.12 42.79 295.70 -100.00 -76.69 85.89 -86.71 -42.34 55.86 -18.20 20.41 -100.00 -100.00 -100.00 122.92 -97.09 -43.58 129.33 -91.47 70.11

27,231,898

89,842,855

-8.90

-78.53 -100.00 -70.04 -10.20 -100.00 -98.42 1873.45 118.44 -100.00 -99.11 90.16 -95.41 -49.05 -95.40 -60.47 41.36 -100.00 -100.00 -100.00 137.14 -99.28 -58.80 112.20 -99.48 128.85

Slovenia 8,676 6,554 Spain 979,656 233,008 St Kitts/Nevis 78,959 1,863,001 Sweden 383,178 16,439 Switzerland 595,622 73,608 Taiwan 676,587 291,846 Thailand 14,232 644 Turkey United Kingdom 409,131 69,079 Vietnam 192,437 385,180 World Total

Country

31,600,197

25,389,738

2,543 1,420,453 88,838 268,080 286,129 538,180 32,422 14,771 455,693 380,391

11 374,776 1,971,053 9,216 6,236 395,030 4,358 11 87,841 300,358

26,634,374

25,810,425

9603904000 Feather Dusters (x) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD Value Qty Value Qty

241.17 59481.82 -31.03 -37.83 -11.12 -5.48 42.93 78.37 108.17 1080.37 25.72 -26.12 -56.10 -85.22 -100.00 -100.00 -10.22 -21.36 -49.41 28.24 18.64

-1.63

YTD Growth% Value Qty

Canada 292,042 79,718 185,665 48,447 57.30 64.55 China 1,855,360 898,562 2,511,707 705,161 -26.13 27.43 Germany 4,431 21 2,885 4 53.59 425.00 Indonesia 18,047 6,720 53,637 16,071 -66.35 -58.19 Lebanon 7,991 1,673 Mexico 2,110 1,548 -100.00 -100.00 Portugal 22,936 2,100 -100.00 -100.00 South Africa 299,317 81,879 571,744 135,130 -47.65 -39.41 Taiwan 23,387 7,848 -100.00 -100.00 World Total

Country

2,477,188

1,068,573

3,374,071

916,309

9603908010 Wiskbrooms (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD Value Qty Value Qty

-26.58

16.62

YTD Growth% Value Qty

Bangladesh 34,233 254,160 27,689 135,244 23.63 87.93 China 132,193 232,998 95,578 337,224 38.31 -30.91 Colombia 21,421 18,456 22,442 18,792 -4.55 -1.79 India 4,164 3,358 Mexico 5,745 5,588 -100.00 -100.00 Taiwan 26,266 21,000 World Total

218,277

529,972

151,454

496,848

44.12

6.67

-9.09

9603500000 Othr Brushes,as Parts Of Machines,appliance,vehicl (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Australia 155,126 416 200,207 1,168 -22.52 -64.38 Austria 83,347 201,347 80,564 2,174 3.45 9161.59 Belgium 19,328 5,625 35,826 500 -46.05 1025.00 Brazil 3,646 24 2,274 15 60.33 60.00 Bulgaria 10,662 903 2,344 200 354.86 351.50 Canada 2,788,502 60,023 2,040,918 188,221 36.63 -68.11 Chile 2,083 90 3,600 80 -42.14 12.50 China 10,596,909 19,508,105 8,925,052 20,423,510 18.73 -4.48 Czech Republic 107,638 316 14,800 144 627.28 119.44 Denmark 81,263 13,646 21,903 5,265 271.01 159.18 Estonia 128,367 12,593 45,078 5,800 184.77 117.12 Finland 40,280 2,488 30,153 1,798 33.59 38.38 France 91,029 6,008 57,343 31,608 58.74 -80.99 Germany 5,472,544 741,193 3,967,521 340,156 37.93 117.90 Hungary 5,986 24 8,573 74 -30.18 -67.57 India 2,691 300 2,800 100 -3.89 200.00 Indonesia 122,006 36,067 54,025 20,083 125.83 79.59 Ireland 6,535 240 23,567 910 -72.27 -73.63 Italy 3,499,536 188,226 2,278,785 440,042 53.57 -57.23 Japan 2,360,098 66,542 2,569,217 48,575 -8.14 36.99 Korea, South 286,736 51,484 227,998 34,752 25.76 48.15 Lithuania 22,162 17 Luxembourg 15,256 8 Malaysia 372,999 27,776 779,096 191,451 -52.12 -85.49 Mexico 1,309,231 822,116 1,329,806 901,617 -1.55 -8.82 Netherlands 506,109 8,312 377,393 13,534 34.11 -38.58 Norway 2,275 100 Poland 73,391 5,463 35,135 7,839 108.88 -30.31 Portugal 82,751 690,838 13,595 99 508.69 697716.16 Romania 3,066 86 16,041 1,812 -80.89 -95.25 Russia 10,167 3 Singapore 3,260 8 -100.00 -100.00

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9603908020 Upright Brooms (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD Value Qty Value Qty

YTD Growth% Value Qty

Brazil 346,066 223,594 81,418 38,591 325.05 479.39 Cambodia 47,925 12,288 37,347 11,664 28.32 5.35 China 5,714,399 4,522,121 4,833,745 4,720,755 18.22 -4.21 Colombia 28,740 40,056 21,377 16,158 34.44 147.90 Dominican Rep. 6,273 400 -100.00 -100.00 El Salvador 21,603 14,628 Guatemala 84,443 65,520 84,589 71,100 -0.17 -7.85 Honduras 148,842 296,554 115,939 172,704 28.38 71.71 Hong Kong 24,382 18,360 45,457 45,612 -46.36 -59.75 India 3,200 100 Italy 73,579 44,652 206,570 91,137 -64.38 -51.01 Jordan 8,550 130 -100.00 -100.00 Mexico 420,119 150,645 299,076 88,226 40.47 70.75 Poland 8,368 1,450 3,347 366 150.01 296.17 Portugal 2,412 1,800 -100.00 -100.00 Sri Lanka 284,695 146,750 240,728 141,755 18.26 3.52 Vietnam 12,360 12,000 -100.00 -100.00 World Total

Country

Cambodia Canada China Italy Poland Sri Lanka World Total

Country

7,206,361

5,536,718

5,999,188

5,412,398

20.12

2.30

9603908030 Push Brooms, 41 Cm Or Less In Width (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

22,231 3,017 449,590 21,517 4,614 614,618

19,668 352 623,457 626,134 725,196 -28.20 -14.03 8,490 17,995 8,790 19.57 -3.41 4,614 199,701 576,553 215,280 6.60 -7.24

1,115,587

856,282

1,220,682

949,266

9603908040 Other Brooms,nesoi (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD Value Qty Value Qty

-8.61

-9.80

YTD Growth% Value Qty

Australia 45,334 9,000 Brazil 220,242 99,744 131,313 74,057 67.72 34.69 Cambodia 28,014 3,360 -100.00 -100.00 Canada 159,262 17,960 22,969 75 593.38 23846.67 China 1,590,541 998,858 1,306,640 780,858 21.73 27.92 Colombia 67,791 52,988 75,256 37,511 -9.92 41.26 Czech Republic 31,215 94,080 69,694 211,332 -55.21 -55.48 Dominican Rep. 6,284 3,240 El Salvador 70,601 73,946 91,850 96,744 -23.13 -23.57 Georgia 22,423 2,567 Germany 5,448 1,723 2,064 45 163.95 3728.89 Greece 13,677 15,976 -100.00 -100.00 Honduras 67,933 105,600 51,783 80,190 31.19 31.69 India 7,267 19,700 13,137 460 -44.68 4182.61 Israel 22,838 13,886 -100.00 -100.00 Italy 38,529 8,563 48,789 22,692 -21.03 -62.26 Japan 6,068 468 2,672 180 127.10 160.00 Korea, South 56,036 9,852 Mexico 11,931,017 3,681,802 10,461,460 3,809,346 14.05 -3.35 Sri Lanka 530,574 240,402 818,531 400,175 -35.18 -39.93 Taiwan 30,788 2,104 Thailand 42,214 17,025 12,906 7,350 227.09 131.63 Turkey 2,825 7,848 22,391 22,848 -87.38 -65.65 United Kingdom 6,380 871 12,275 2,000 -48.02 -56.45 Venezuela 12,981 1,677 14,103 22,080 -7.96 -92.40 Vietnam 125,508 84,756 112,538 97,211 11.52 -12.81 World Total

15,077,261

5,534,774

13,334,900

5,698,376

13.07

Country

9603908050 Brooms,brushes,squeegees,etc,nesoi (x) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

World Total

199,160,139 118,445,992

Argentina 7,285 2,138 Australia 231,396 550 259,997 439 -11.00 25.28 Austria 5,667 352 Bangladesh 277,492 130,444 263,008 91,672 5.51 42.29 Belgium 449,678 164,363 357,809 179,642 25.68 -8.51 Brazil 219,022 250,090 39,378 33,876 456.20 638.25 Cambodia 1,092,371 705,452 602,044 382,024 81.44 84.66 Cameroon 2,700 6,000 Canada 1,063,704 77,521 507,859 79,459 109.45 -2.44 China 146,703,082 97,523,636 143,909,649 95,663,179 1.94 1.94 Colombia 162,919 99,299 174,748 100,977 -6.77 -1.66 Czech Republic 47,873 6,292 2,789 642 1616.49 880.06 Denmark 758,890 137,460 1,188,326 176,178 -36.14 -21.98 Dominican Rep. 12,129,589 2,168,654 14,829,396 3,078,885 -18.21 -29.56 Egypt 21,902 35,532 19,723 24,624 11.05 44.30 El Salvador 58,066 56,079 47,063 69,228 23.38 -18.99 Estonia 28,003 675 -100.00 -100.00 Finland 60,698 7,613 70,153 2,434 -13.48 212.78 France 80,425 7,371 103,425 7,486 -22.24 -1.54 Germany 1,595,299 369,694 1,504,043 343,122 6.07 7.74 Greece 18,408 12,340 -100.00 -100.00 Guatemala 17,472 1,200 -100.00 -100.00 Honduras 7,049,823 3,537,749 4,433,332 2,825,427 59.02 25.21 Hong Kong 121,166 31,896 209,764 79,833 -42.24 -60.05 India 494,524 445,160 490,948 633,511 0.73 -29.73 Indonesia 149,218 44,889 20,352 9,168 633.19 389.63 Ireland 13,682 156 27,790 324 -50.77 -51.85 Israel 67,212 28,377 42,891 14,212 56.70 99.67 Italy 686,529 211,282 643,800 161,347 6.64 30.95 Japan 918,353 92,306 900,568 37,537 1.97 145.91 Korea, South 274,497 19,910 317,210 70,222 -13.47 -71.65 Lebanon 6,656 720 Lithuania 487,446 5,617 166,948 1,482 191.97 279.01 Malaysia 411,622 499,924 213,126 154,098 93.14 224.42 Mexico 10,283,713 6,112,544 9,570,295 5,718,704 7.45 6.89 Netherlands 324,213 42,678 26,047 2,023 1144.72 2009.64 New Zealand 352,390 3,860 91,227 957 286.28 303.34 Pakistan 1,872,941 1,324,696 1,016,414 973,806 84.27 36.03 Poland 79,210 99,378 149,088 163,212 -46.87 -39.11 Portugal 9,242 98 17,403 1,386 -46.89 -92.93 San Marino 3,885 135 Singapore 8,655 170 -100.00 -100.00 Slovakia 2,091 500 Spain 245,745 199,493 285,920 267,811 -14.05 -25.51 Sri Lanka 599,228 329,124 909,407 557,256 -34.11 -40.94 Sweden 34,910 15,953 15,841 3,906 120.38 308.42 Switzerland 123,371 29,349 104,092 14,314 18.52 105.04 Taiwan 4,493,800 1,985,565 3,708,592 1,774,451 21.17 11.90 Thailand 584,394 348,207 674,450 463,524 -13.35 -24.88 Turkey 397,783 238,405 322,502 232,783 23.34 2.42 UAE 57,125 2,600 90,207 64 -36.67 3962.50 United Kingdom 229,992 49,658 195,199 50,101 17.82 -0.88 Vietnam 3,817,320 997,223 1,900,655 771,678 100.84 29.23 190,496,016

-2.87

LEISTNER DRILLS FOR THE BRUSH INDUSTRY. MADE OF

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115,231,389

4.55

2.79

2022 First Quarter

US EXPORTS

0502100000 Pigs, Hogs, Boars Bristles & Hair & Waste Thereof (kg) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Bahamas 41,158 4,604 Canada 20,576 2,322 Chile 9,196 450 -100.00 -100.00 China 16,137 1,805 Mexico 97,723 10,930 -100.00 -100.00 Trinidad/Tobago 97,680 19,460 131,015 18,540 -25.44 4.96 World Total

175,551

28,191

237,934

29,920

-26.22

-5.78

050290000 Badger Hair & Other Brushmaking Hair, Waste Therof (kg) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

China 41,676 2,380 -100.00 -100.00 Denmark 5,000 118 -100.00 -100.00 Germany 29,735 2,557 -100.00 -100.00 Mexico 3,038 177 World Total

3,038

177

76,411

5,055

-96.02

-96.50

4417000000 Tools/tool & Broom Bodies Etc Shoe Last/trees Wood (x) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Aruba 3,658 2 -100.00 -100.00 Australia 36,049 1,014 142,239 20,568 -74.66 -95.07 Bahamas 6,128 220 Barbados 2,556 171 -100.00 -100.00 Belgium 2,550 38 Belize 5,887 85 -100.00 -100.00 Bermuda 3,166 179 Brazil 148,008 8,644 172,676 10,397 -14.29 -16.86 British VI 22,541 5,020 Canada 1,370,939 63,293 1,349,227 62,258 1.61 1.66 Cayman Islands 4,147 893 Chile 6,560 221 10,915 357 -39.90 -38.10 China 72,853 809 71,501 385 1.89 110.13 Colombia 5,080 2 7,140 160 -28.85 -98.75 Costa Rica 82,304 10,396 120,287 10,067 -31.58 3.27 Finland 13,753 46 -100.00 -100.00 France 2,704 18 Germany 104,306 1,819 203,835 1,582 -48.83 14.98 Guatemala 24,378 2,109 Haiti 3,156 146 -100.00 -100.00 Honduras 26,031 718 3,747 3 594.72 23833.33 Iraq 114,000 3,000 131,165 3,528 -13.09 -14.97 Ireland 5,200 693 9,567 628 -45.65 10.35 Italy 14,925 234 45,000 1,338 -66.83 -82.51 Japan 27,384 1,928 43,369 1,705 -36.86 13.08 Korea, South 95,090 343 83,638 3,346 13.69 -89.75 Malaysia 5,000 232 5,402 250 -7.44 -7.20 Mexico 3,848,468 1,047,621 4,259,822 1,252,557 -9.66 -16.36 Netherlands 13,678 398 35,942 977 -61.94 -59.26 New Zealand 46,536 1,310 12,501 161 272.26 713.66 Norway 26,513 155 26,556 145 -0.16 6.90 Panama 3,448 302 Philippines 11,099 514 -100.00 -100.00 Portugal 3,050 21 5,730 38 -46.77 -44.74 Russia 30,517 174 90,399 18,086 -66.24 -99.04 Saudi Arabia 24,304 2,574 35,693 751 -31.91 242.74 Singapore 32,394 288 Spain 35,388 1,416 2,501 1 1314.95 141500.00 Sri Lanka 7,860 40 -100.00 -100.00 St Kitts/Nevis 14,400 667 St Lucia 5,557 1,250 31,289 4,708 -82.24 -73.45 Sweden 7,926 44 Switzerland 5,654 262

STATS Taiwan 4,169 16 Thailand 3,242 10 Trinidad/Tobago 10,114 1,350 10,407 3,786 -2.82 -64.34 UAE 40,977 1,557 United Kingdom 85,588 5,642 40,059 450 113.65 1153.78 Venezuela 5,279 372 -100.00 -100.00 World Total

6,421,266

1,166,880

7,003,855

1,399,608

-8.32

-16.63

9603100000 Brooms & Brushes, Of Twigs/oth Veg Mat Bound (doz) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Australia 6,922 73 -100.00 -100.00 Bahamas 38,950 683 28,667 96 35.87 611.46 Bermuda 5,842 130 -100.00 -100.00 Canada 627,890 16,045 707,589 19,933 -11.26 -19.51 Chile 76,509 1,994 -100.00 -100.00 Costa Rica 23,209 387 -100.00 -100.00 Czech Republic 7,203 55 -100.00 -100.00 Dominican Rep. 9,795 297 Egypt 4,703 3 France 15,704 276 -100.00 -100.00 Honduras 5,502 6 4,644 4 18.48 50.00 Iceland 2,792 5 India 218,566 6,630 -100.00 -100.00 Ireland 45,220 806 3,349 102 1250.25 690.20 Israel 5,000 152 Jordan 2,900 88 -100.00 -100.00 Korea, South 91,407 665 -100.00 -100.00 Mexico 16,285 494 65,947 2,083 -75.31 -76.28 Netherlands 69,170 754 68,163 1,049 1.48 -28.12 Norway 6,264 9 3,996 37 56.76 -75.68 Oman 3,380 103 -100.00 -100.00 Panama 6,567 354 3,819 32 71.96 1006.25 Philippines 5,341 14 -100.00 -100.00 Saudi Arabia 59,584 1,807 Spain 3,132 50 St Kitts/Nevis 2,628 100 -100.00 -100.00 St Lucia 4,564 400 -100.00 -100.00 St Vin./Grenadines 3,424 30 Sweden 7,049 214 -100.00 -100.00 Switzerland 88,071 1,768 12,815 43 587.25 4011.63 Thailand 3,765 46 Trinidad/Tobago 15,037 486 12,994 352 15.72 38.07 Turks/Caicos 7,335 222 UAE 31,500 955 3,301 35 854.26 2628.57 United Kingdom 68,565 1,287 19,257 229 256.05 462.01 World Total

Country

1,118,551

26,259

1,405,765

35,124

-20.43

-25.24

9603210000 Tooth Brushes, Incl Dental-plate Brushes (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Antigua/Barbuda 3,513 2,300 -100.00 -100.00 Argentina 413,492 393,328 516,043 1,378,179 -19.87 -71.46 Aruba 4,032 780 Australia 54,201 18,027 45,824 16,627 18.28 8.42 Austria 29,447 6,524 -100.00 -100.00 Bahamas 17,323 535 11,925 259 45.27 106.56 Barbados 22,956 10,146 23,638 18,625 -2.89 -45.52 Belgium 288,439 1,292,623 -100.00 -100.00 Brazil 240,627 476,436 261,397 865,784 -7.95 -44.97 British VI 6,542 145 Canada 13,419,654 9,455,412 10,989,207 6,307,401 22.12 49.91 Cayman Islands 2,677 16 10,000 10,000 -73.23 -99.84 Chile 3,489 432 15,034 3,288 -76.79 -86.86 China 653,449 753,859 2,280,929 3,556,950 -71.35 -78.81 Colombia 67,695 217,884 103,362 1,163,436 -34.51 -81.27 Costa Rica 32,057 6,063 80,167 10,608 -60.01 -42.85 Curacao 49,070 3,779 69,612 13,017 -29.51 -70.97 Czech Republic 8,285 10,016 -100.00 -100.00 Dominican Rep. 170,377 15,760 22,847 2,850 645.73 452.98 Ecuador 34,020 1,438 -100.00 -100.00 El Salvador 54,267 2,050 34,975 2,808 55.16 -26.99

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9603210000 Tooth Brushes, Incl Dental-plate Brushes (no) (continued) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Finland 16,750 25,000 26,899 44,096 -37.73 -43.31 France 7,525 2,290 20,533 4,130 -63.35 -44.55 Germany 778,302 3,339,644 1,247,919 5,445,567 -37.63 -38.67 Guatemala 63,921 3,636 13,224 1,542 383.37 135.80 Guyana 48,231 48,163 55,350 17,696 -12.86 172.17 Haiti 7,684 483 11,670 3,581 -34.16 -86.51 Honduras 17,756 9,792 6,461 1,584 174.82 518.18 Hong Kong 301,246 496,434 485,539 517,316 -37.96 -4.04 India 429,189 848,198 72,559 5,022 491.50 16789.65 Indonesia 82,424 61,368 69,500 103,341 18.60 -40.62 Ireland 143,063 9,773 -100.00 -100.00 Italy 7,616 150 7,412 9,020 2.75 -98.34 Jamaica 72,099 62,987 70,097 12,905 2.86 388.08 Japan 213,838 168,713 168,418 251,962 26.97 -33.04 Korea, South 377,470 32,883 326,929 168,641 15.46 -80.50 Kuwait 3,599 49 9,726 7,048 -63.00 -99.30 Latvia 7,873 1,350 -100.00 -100.00 Lithuania 13,897 6,840 Malaysia 2,875 23 13,044 180 -77.96 -87.22 Maldives 7,066 901 8,064 126 -12.38 615.08 Mexico 2,806,769 2,918,634 2,496,043 5,362,081 12.45 -45.57 Netherlands 88,437 46,768 94,119 18,394 -6.04 154.26 New Zealand 40,015 11,272 9,023 19,833 343.48 -43.17 Nicaragua 11,240 6,186 Panama 171,922 42,158 178,708 100,268 -3.80 -57.95 Paraguay 12,706 41,712 Peru 3,585 8,256 Philippines 219,412 28,175 33,899 1,797 547.25 1467.89 Poland 1,606,466 4,862,847 1,053,865 2,400,810 52.44 102.55 Romania 2,748 1,920 -100.00 -100.00 Russia 4,756 2,153 3,523 1,536 35.00 40.17 Saudi Arabia 242,832 7,084 -100.00 -100.00 Sierra Leone 6,300 200 Singapore 3,729 25,416 7,273 1,932 -48.73 1215.53 Sint Maarten 7,138 9,900 South Africa 8,847 9,488 5,428 4,018 62.99 136.14 Spain 32,377 8,700 -100.00 -100.00 Suriname 6,049 420 2,928 72 106.59 483.33 Sweden 19,442 22,032 -100.00 -100.00 Switzerland 23,569 9,020 5,672 1,090 315.53 727.52 Taiwan 52,869 37,639 8,907 4,944 493.57 661.31 Thailand 5,551 400 26,302 104,720 -78.90 -99.62 Trinidad/Tobago 87,942 5,802 149,168 4,429 -41.04 31.00 Turks/Caicos 3,087 95 UAE 6,237 1,056 19,077 7,680 -67.31 -86.25 United Kingdom 49,626 15,603 119,185 18,684 -58.36 -16.49 Uruguay 78,538 8,990 91,410 8,632 -14.08 4.15 Venezuela 17,000 1,300 Vietnam 6,984 210 -100.00 -100.00 World Total

Country

22,985,186

24,555,696

22,201,857

29,368,479

3.53

-16.39

9603290000 Shaving Brushes, Hairbrushes, Etc For Person (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Argentina 4,813 2,058 19,021 75,960 -74.70 -97.29 Australia 105,909 31,252 124,470 33,913 -14.91 -7.85 Belgium 20,520 3,504 80,630 9,880 -74.55 -64.53 Bermuda 5,509 42 -100.00 -100.00 Brazil 234,400 659,427 114,657 285,656 104.44 130.85 Canada 3,092,423 1,669,601 2,153,088 1,268,337 43.63 31.64 Chile 42,938 19,680 26,757 18,432 60.47 6.77 China 70,437 9,522 Colombia 78,673 180,655 83,945 331,260 -6.28 -45.46 Costa Rica 82,279 27,320 15,385 3,252 434.80 740.10 Czech Republic 6,729 2,124 -100.00 -100.00 Denmark 3,280 1,600 Dominican Rep. 52,901 50,300 26,056 19,718 103.03 155.10 Ecuador 18,828 10,300 6,967 1,741 170.25 491.61 El Salvador 98,253 136,912 Fiji 4,810 2,722 Finland 3,034 672 France 24,396 2,380 -100.00 -100.00 Germany 216,608 56,638 77,252 35,052 180.39 61.58 Guatemala 81,185 7,700 Honduras 3,780 6,048 -100.00 -100.00 Hong Kong 115,764 15,532 111,004 17,960 4.29 -13.52 India 17,015 1,799 7,598 831 123.94 116.49 Israel 7,636 37 Italy 6,744 1,824 14,833 1,622 -54.53 12.45 Japan 225,148 47,320 177,858 93,272 26.59 -49.27 Korea, South 137,491 39,249 128,148 21,748 7.29 80.47 Kuwait 103,206 54,013 26,568 1,108 288.46 4774.82

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Lithuania 19,548 8,970 Luxembourg 5,382 600 Malaysia 15,068 1,536 Mexico 1,504,428 2,226,905 1,539,295 2,675,867 -2.27 -16.78 Mozambique 2,527 2,808 -100.00 -100.00 Netherlands 56,015 11,496 172,853 117,606 -67.59 -90.22 New Zealand 3,931 2,016 -100.00 -100.00 Nicaragua 6,961 2,916 -100.00 -100.00 Nigeria 2,981 3,312 -100.00 -100.00 Norway 3,914 1,734 2,823 1,164 38.65 48.97 Panama 47,642 10,630 27,748 19,606 71.70 -45.78 Paraguay 2,539 278 -100.00 -100.00 Peru 11,964 7,920 32,156 20,040 -62.79 -60.48 Philippines 26,575 13,680 Poland 42,245 4,619 116,420 21,388 -63.71 -78.40 Romania 4,772 2,312 Russia 3,166 5,760 -100.00 -100.00 Saudi Arabia 217,300 152,103 2,658 1,332 8075.32 11319.14 Serbia 8,099 4,248 -100.00 -100.00 Singapore 18,942 6,352 23,888 74,748 -20.70 -91.50 Sint Maarten 3,214 1,968 -100.00 -100.00 South Africa 135,760 52,046 21,948 12,612 518.55 312.67 Spain 16,318 1,477 Switzerland 172,247 27,096 Taiwan 152,496 16,200 162,857 15,008 -6.36 7.94 Thailand 38,795 6,680 37,729 13,896 2.83 -51.93 Trinidad/Tobago 86,895 25,047 26,187 7,775 231.82 222.15 Turkey 9,415 7,632 6,090 500 54.60 1426.40 UAE 130,706 27,273 49,325 6,198 164.99 340.03 United Kingdom 243,245 92,012 198,774 62,335 22.37 47.61 Uruguay 6,213 3,480 8,926 3,768 -30.39 -7.64 Venezuela 140,770 3,389 312,439 29,970 -54.94 -88.69 Vietnam 7,800 60 West Bank-Israel 5,581 1,548 World Total

7,944,331

5,742,434

6,010,185

5,337,455

32.18

7.59

9603300000 Artists Brushes, & Similar Brushes For Cosemtics (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Argentina 14,913 716 51,892 23,881 -71.26 -97.00 Australia 756,610 106,422 728,160 95,754 3.91 11.14 Bahamas 3,225 15 -100.00 -100.00 Barbados 3,882 2,616 -100.00 -100.00 Belgium 658,137 494,299 282,748 58,140 132.76 750.19 Bermuda 4,212 1,440 Brazil 381,780 109,655 425,806 280,483 -10.34 -60.90 Canada 6,800,550 1,614,796 4,756,064 1,689,464 42.99 -4.42 Chile 26,528 4,653 68,465 6,744 -61.25 -31.01 China 584,810 89,067 267,669 31,650 118.48 181.41 Colombia 15,831 920 50,893 36,027 -68.89 -97.45 Costa Rica 33,241 7,747 Cote d’Ivoire 16,790 1,182 -100.00 -100.00 Czech Republic 120,474 32,004 37,703 13,047 219.53 145.30 Denmark 3,580 1,296 Dominican Rep. 11,689 401 5,040 1 131.92 40000.00 Ecuador 31,171 10,640 12,259 9,948 154.27 6.96 Egypt 14,126 2,180 El Salvador 27,349 8,669 -100.00 -100.00 Estonia 4,571 450 5,389 1,110 -15.18 -59.46 Finland 7,670 1,360 -100.00 -100.00 France 609,071 171,932 407,127 47,599 49.60 261.21 Georgia 126,728 15,172 -100.00 -100.00 Germany 299,371 69,341 330,865 106,956 -9.52 -35.17 Guatemala 3,158 365 30,923 8,089 -89.79 -95.49 Honduras 27,071 1,050 33,876 4,996 -20.09 -78.98 Hong Kong 41,197 8,428 36,880 999 11.71 743.64 India 501,985 305,576 149,787 27,950 235.13 993.30 Indonesia 24,217 9,668 Ireland 9,492 2,814 17,898 229 -46.97 1128.82 Israel 2,962 897 26,403 6,294 -88.78 -85.75 Italy 2,595 120 6,881 52 -62.29 130.77 Japan 84,900 15,953 113,386 17,510 -25.12 -8.89 Kazakhstan 5,090 3,360 9,578 4,616 -46.86 -27.21 Korea, South 67,182 5,295 120,470 3,851 -44.23 37.50 Kuwait 3,720 574 38,811 11,121 -90.42 -94.84 Kyrgyzstan 45,592 135 18,269 60 149.56 125.00 Lithuania 2,592 1 -100.00 -100.00 Malaysia 17,622 4,272 281,535 87,662 -93.74 -95.13 Mexico 2,020,539 272,141 1,275,791 407,989 58.38 -33.30 Netherlands 224,714 19,677 128,628 14,241 74.70 38.17 New Zealand 4,493 316 17,767 13,464 -74.71 -97.65 Norway 20,940 1,413 -100.00 -100.00 Oman 15,309 3,520 -100.00 -100.00 Pakistan 3,490 1,824 Panama 36,364 11,046 10,998 7,833 230.64 41.02 Peru 12,876 3,045 6,581 2,997 95.65 1.60

Philippines 2,724 192 8,754 1,712 -68.88 -88.79 Poland 75,832 12,743 27,467 17,582 176.08 -27.52 Qatar 8,028 2,552 -100.00 -100.00 Romania 4,125 37 Russia 25,768 21,272 44,326 31,703 -41.87 -32.90 Saudi Arabia 16,214 1,517 59,374 16,880 -72.69 -91.01 Serbia 8,287 4,176 -100.00 -100.00 Singapore 122,809 26,098 81,463 10,168 50.75 156.67 Slovenia 17,650 1,878 3,168 600 457.13 213.00 South Africa 60,213 21,516 4,824 1,940 1148.20 1009.07 Spain 10,166 2,983 84,238 35,615 -87.93 -91.62 Sweden 175,407 17,981 89,209 16,409 96.62 9.58 Switzerland 12,026 622 12,569 260 -4.32 139.23 Taiwan 19,188 1,381 16,903 1,342 13.52 2.91 Thailand 133,205 10,525 72,752 2,265 83.09 364.68 Trinidad/Tobago 6,013 663 -100.00 -100.00 Turkey 3,443 1,100 Ukraine 3,505 1,980 6,264 5,652 -44.05 -64.97 UAE 132,490 16,583 210,348 34,726 -37.01 -52.25 United Kingdom 932,415 115,759 1,576,323 194,277 -40.85 -40.42 Uruguay 3,240 1,932 Vietnam 3,980 1,000 World Total

Country

15,264,324

3,641,614

12,299,337

3,433,227

9603402000 Paint Rollers (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD Value Qty Value Qty

24.11

6.07

YTD Growth% Value Qty

Aruba 2,515 2,040 Australia 19,137 10,048 55,766 2,596 -65.68 287.06 Bahamas 3,593 15 -100.00 -100.00 Barbados 4,589 348 Belarus 32,317 15,792 Belgium 104,161 11,302 Bermuda 9,186 3,025 4,203 1,572 118.56 92.43 Brazil 26,444 5,300 8,208 3,600 222.17 47.22 British VI 2,807 1,744 -100.00 -100.00 Canada 474,820 156,800 604,025 194,694 -21.39 -19.46 Cayman Islands 2,798 1,230 6,929 2,419 -59.62 -49.15 Chile 2,551 490 -100.00 -100.00 China 3,171 240 Colombia 4,338 329 Costa Rica 22,306 211 8,633 654 158.38 -67.74 Denmark 27,560 9,600 -100.00 -100.00 Dominica 7,607 1,836 -100.00 -100.00 Dominican Rep. 137,930 3,570 217,254 16,761 -36.51 -78.70 El Salvador 32,508 3,809 39,635 5,700 -17.98 -33.18 Fiji 9,117 4,622 16,157 5,700 -43.57 -18.91 France 13,388 323 7,224 300 85.33 7.67 Germany 21,795 4,408 21,137 6,055 3.11 -27.20 Greece 11,649 4,008 Grenada 3,930 1,474 4,099 2,393 -4.12 -38.40 Guatemala 2,628 6 16,924 2,080 -84.47 -99.71 Honduras 5,415 2,736 18,343 7,089 -70.48 -61.40 India 90,394 31,709 68,180 7,099 32.58 346.67 Ireland 14,725 4,824 37,583 9,298 -60.82 -48.12 Israel 5,644 15 -100.00 -100.00 Jamaica 7,201 1,640 Japan 8,181 620 -100.00 -100.00 Korea, South 51,079 28,308 31,236 7,060 63.53 300.96 Lithuania 12,958 2,572 6,693 1,440 93.61 78.61 Malaysia 15,039 3,010 7,685 1,600 95.69 88.13 Mexico 655,329 280,296 352,637 222,037 85.84 26.24 Netherlands 3,777 140 New Zealand 51,330 13,604 37,932 17,660 35.32 -22.97 Panama 3,911 2,556 -100.00 -100.00 Philippines 19,974 6,974 Saudi Arabia 38,767 48,366 12,300 12,928 215.18 274.12 South Africa 92,422 118,266 3,551 750 2502.70 15668.80 Spain 10,483 576 -100.00 -100.00 St Lucia 2,869 1,771 -100.00 -100.00 Thailand 2,898 23 8,390 68 -65.46 -66.18 Trinidad/Tobago 8,640 1,000 -100.00 -100.00 United Kingdom 81,754 27,850 94,813 41,141 -13.77 -32.31 World Total

Country

2,081,789

799,203

1,773,383

592,917

9603404020 Paint Pads (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD Value Qty Value Qty

17.39

34.79

YTD Growth% Value Qty

Australia 4,824 1,367 -100.00 -100.00 Bahamas 6,167 1,560 Belize 2,757 40 -100.00 -100.00 Cayman Islands 2,718 732 -100.00 -100.00 Finland 13,330 9,520 Germany 9,812 642 Japan 2,836 430

Mexico 3,174 432 11,924 2,277 -73.38 -81.03 New Zealand 2,775 4 -100.00 -100.00 Thailand 10,200 2,890 -100.00 -100.00 Venezuela 3,024 10 World Total

38,343

12,594

35,198

7,310

8.94

72.28

9603404050 Paint,distempr,varnish Or Similr Brushes,ex 960330 (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Australia 18,063 2,576 -100.00 -100.00 Bahamas 24,658 10,346 Barbados 25,084 1,087 Belarus 19,319 5,802 Belgium 100,077 4,332 Belize 4,052 1,870 Bermuda 5,747 2,396 9,502 3,600 -39.52 -33.44 Brazil 14,000 606 4,752 206 194.61 194.17 Canada 2,091,753 413,355 2,206,136 265,458 -5.18 55.71 Cayman Islands 15,069 1,440 6,399 33 135.49 4263.64 Chile 6,896 299 3,960 171 74.14 74.85 China 266,493 12,316 91,882 6,709 190.04 83.57 Colombia 4,370 189 Costa Rica 2,541 250 -100.00 -100.00 Czech Republic 8,806 922 13,850 1,012 -36.42 -8.89 Dominica 83,279 3,057 -100.00 -100.00 Dominican Rep. 41,369 1,509 -100.00 -100.00 Ecuador 3,600 156 -100.00 -100.00 El Salvador 33,652 2,435 17,010 1,009 97.84 141.33 Fiji 8,259 358 10,957 474 -24.62 -24.47 Finland 13,098 1,636 9,915 143 32.10 1044.06 France 26,460 866 51,571 7,497 -48.69 -88.45 Germany 39,328 6,172 29,614 3,138 32.80 96.69 Ghana 4,000 68 -100.00 -100.00 Greece 20,174 512 6,744 292 199.14 75.34 Hong Kong 250,000 834 -100.00 -100.00 India 2,788 350 -100.00 -100.00 Ireland 4,671 1,866 84,368 5,372 -94.46 -65.26 Italy 27,012 4,066 2,620 500 930.99 713.20 Jamaica 3,743 1,764 Japan 9,277 1,940 10,476 922 -11.45 110.41 Korea, South 456,879 19,076 207,787 13,601 119.88 40.25 Kuwait 5,049 6 Lithuania 31,520 1,365 Malaysia 4,309 546 2,785 1,500 54.72 -63.60 Mexico 168,356 34,526 146,258 17,443 15.11 97.94 Netherlands 12,809 2,787 78,834 14,392 -83.75 -80.64 New Zealand 25,717 5,686 17,534 5,085 46.67 11.82 Panama 7,700 1,103 16,272 5,359 -52.68 -79.42 Peru 2,618 76 -100.00 -100.00 Philippines 8,462 366 Poland 15,647 2,577 Russia 2,881 1,788 Saudi Arabia 3,045 87 6,270 2,750 -51.44 -96.84 Singapore 6,378 654 3,732 465 70.90 40.65 Sint Maarten 4,186 966 Slovakia 28,892 4,600 3,390 600 752.27 666.67 Slovenia 8,565 1,500 8,565 1,500 0.00 0.00 Spain 6,244 1,180 -100.00 -100.00 St Vin./Grenadines 2,889 486 Switzerland 8,200 1,000 Taiwan 12,915 2,940 Thailand 2,741 320 20,178 1,426 -86.42 -77.56 Trinidad/Tobago 27,467 11,118 63,026 19,591 -56.42 -43.25 UAE 3,497 9 United Kingdom 956,803 184,597 542,146 110,585 76.48 66.93 Vietnam 136,078 5,891 -100.00 -100.00 World Total

4,576,905

754,678

4,227,113

506,780

8.27

48.92

9603500000 Othr Brushes,as Parts Of Machines,appliance,vehicl (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Argentina 38,961 774 6,012 912 548.05 -15.13 Australia 218,699 8,091 315,183 16,482 -30.61 -50.91 Austria 2,625 250 11,042 15 -76.23 1566.67 Azerbaijan 14,212 400 7,845 200 81.16 100.00 Barbados 4,776 63 -100.00 -100.00 Belgium 408,757 8,251 447,854 10,573 -8.73 -21.96 Bolivia 3,518 400 -100.00 -100.00 Brazil 159,383 24,227 122,438 10,135 30.17 139.04 Bulgaria 10,561 224 Canada 10,077,404 521,871 8,694,138 447,347 15.91 16.66 Chile 103,897 20,402 35,767 11,801 190.48 72.88 China 1,024,519 166,840 1,246,058 241,950 -17.78 -31.04 Colombia 172,006 13,812 92,280 8,570 86.40 61.17 Costa Rica 32,932 2,814 6,747 124 388.10 2169.35 Czech Republic 19,964 762 19,758 213 1.04 257.75

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9603500000 Othr Brushes,as Parts Of Machines,appliance,vehicl (no) (continued) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Denmark 12,059 6,114 -100.00 -100.00 Dominican Rep. 4,003 2,880 6,350 12 -36.96 23900.00 Ecuador 58,383 2,758 11,319 50 415.80 5416.00 Egypt 11,058 50 El Salvador 32,437 809 -100.00 -100.00 Estonia 5,098 380 Finland 111,562 1,714 15,045 737 641.52 132.56 France 295,892 230,761 238,633 151,751 23.99 52.07 Germany 2,457,726 862,080 2,973,722 1,255,651 -17.35 -31.34 Ghana 27,947 300 -100.00 -100.00 Greece 23,780 30 Guatemala 7,648 21 3,439 1 122.39 2000.00 Honduras 26,381 667 -100.00 -100.00 Hong Kong 187,832 190,003 133,484 279,489 40.71 -32.02 Hungary 9,260 300 India 184,275 14,959 68,666 39,552 168.36 -62.18 Indonesia 62,076 11,877 39,980 1,053 55.27 1027.92 Iraq 15,482 70 Ireland 84,434 2,862 87,683 1,064 -3.71 168.98 Israel 211,292 2,821 215,689 1,193 -2.04 136.46 Italy 92,366 12,248 79,675 10,722 15.93 14.23 Japan 1,249,865 201,356 725,812 167,089 72.20 20.51 Jordan 2,690 1 Korea, South 2,628,479 172,081 1,777,807 151,784 47.85 13.37 Kuwait 12,571 1,080 57,066 832 -77.97 29.81 Latvia 4,422 2 -100.00 -100.00 Libya 21,254 120 Lithuania 9,811 600 Luxembourg 4,116 2 2,570 1 60.16 100.00 Malaysia 180,464 35,119 238,021 52,050 -24.18 -32.53 Maldives 3,188 100 Malta 21,224 2,800 -100.00 -100.00 Mexico 4,748,345 1,667,507 4,275,557 2,518,443 11.06 -33.79 Morocco 3,818 20 -100.00 -100.00 Netherlands 239,227 5,306 219,029 16,161 9.22 -67.17 New Zealand 31,306 1,017 23,510 88 33.16 1055.68 Nicaragua 2,539 100 Norway 16,035 88 2,823 186 468.01 -52.69 Oman 14,234 1,589 2,826 4 403.68 39625.00 Pakistan 11,979 125 4,743 1 152.56 12400.00 Panama 2,542 2,024 52,952 14,574 -95.20 -86.11 Peru 15,571 486 27,906 101 -44.20 381.19 Poland 68,999 59,330 85,983 36,782 -19.75 61.30 Qatar 57,772 4,354 5,520 1,000 946.59 335.40 Romania 3,000 1 6,320 40 -52.53 -97.50 Russia 7,464 357 37,534 314 -80.11 13.69 Saudi Arabia 93,538 5,107 86,775 24,349 7.79 -79.03 Singapore 1,114,276 50,402 917,331 38,177 21.47 32.02 Slovenia 83,949 94,691 122,200 368,308 -31.30 -74.29 South Africa 37,173 2,333 39,999 2,852 -7.07 -18.20 Spain 69,722 3,994 94,349 447 -26.10 793.51 Suriname 24,373 1,262 -100.00 -100.00 Sweden 16,330 1,585 33,288 1,454 -50.94 9.01 Switzerland 29,037 2,406 11,559 12 151.21 19950.00 Taiwan 1,650,440 33,499 1,370,095 14,618 20.46 129.16 Thailand 128,544 62,659 99,175 84,910 29.61 -26.21 Trinidad/Tobago 6,981 605 13,929 1,408 -49.88 -57.03 Turkey 41,258 1,927 11,785 250 250.09 670.80 Uganda 8,815 71 UAE 153,563 13,996 221,631 17,600 -30.71 -20.48 United Kingdom 374,958 23,780 312,181 44,347 20.11 -46.38 Venezuela 15,919 17 Vietnam 33,779 334 -100.00 -100.00 Zambia 11,295 585 -100.00 -100.00 World Total

29,262,041

4,554,347

25,965,112

6,061,135

12.70

-24.86

9603900000 Hand-operated Mechanical Floor Sweeper Etc, Nesoi (no) March 2022 YTD March 2021 YTD YTD Growth% Country Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty

Afghanistan 3,315 100 -100.00 -100.00 Argentina 8,244 1,296 34,060 1,524 -75.80 -14.96 Aruba 36,670 1,361 34,122 2,475 7.47 -45.01 Australia 1,236,296 146,928 804,501 69,579 53.67 111.17 Austria 5,220 468 Bahamas 41,248 9,137 55,727 3,580 -25.98 155.22 Bahrain 13,052 3,700 -100.00 -100.00 Bangladesh 7,250 23 Barbados 8,744 842 14,884 1,541 -41.25 -45.36 Belarus 6,200 775 Belgium 552,834 339,827 793,167 282,193 -30.30 20.42 Belize 5,428 126 Bermuda 12,048 1 Bolivia 2,746 228 -100.00 -100.00 Brazil 119,885 23,541 160,804 33,778 -25.45 -30.31

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British VI 2,712 1,848 -100.00 -100.00 Burkina Faso 8,000 7 -100.00 -100.00 Canada 20,563,092 3,950,874 15,666,048 3,843,219 31.26 2.80 Cayman Islands 9,393 796 25,306 1,162 -62.88 -31.50 Chile 266,351 401,838 138,588 27,991 92.19 1335.60 China 464,984 87,054 608,184 72,318 -23.55 20.38 Colombia 1,088,890 71,929 56,060 2,987 1842.37 2308.07 Costa Rica 167,245 37,665 152,824 31,649 9.44 19.01 Curacao 2,588 600 Cyprus 31,938 590 -100.00 -100.00 Czech Republic 21,512 2,695 37,890 16,819 -43.23 -83.98 Denmark 92,005 14,905 137,680 50,007 -33.17 -70.19 Djibouti 2,600 2 Dominican Rep. 164,041 25,696 66,172 4,545 147.90 465.37 Ecuador 66,924 24,674 15,666 7,196 327.19 242.88 El Salvador 47,407 12,652 16,651 8,021 184.71 57.74 Estonia 10,294 1,137 11,944 1,497 -13.81 -24.05 Fiji 4,192 4,046 Finland 34,438 5,616 44,753 6,425 -23.05 -12.59 France 411,297 20,851 271,712 22,177 51.37 -5.98 Germany 374,186 79,976 857,287 59,306 -56.35 34.85 Greece 4,310 750 26,680 6,457 -83.85 -88.38 Greenland 3,702 378 -100.00 -100.00 Grenada 2,561 100 Guadeloupe 4,037 13 Guatemala 49,399 3,815 37,223 3,087 32.71 23.58 Guyana 2,986 2 -100.00 -100.00 Haiti 3,156 1,057 2,678 1,728 17.85 -38.83 Honduras 15,444 1,069 7,599 382 103.24 179.84 Hong Kong 120,345 41,764 104,604 9,457 15.05 341.62 Hungary 12,177 1 -100.00 -100.00 India 72,792 5,870 26,676 3,771 172.87 55.66 Indonesia 26,015 8,108 13,954 2,437 86.43 232.70 Ireland 488,427 6,879 405,292 26,200 20.51 -73.74 Israel 53,319 5,739 35,579 2,330 49.86 146.31 Italy 164,398 71,764 114,963 39,865 43.00 80.02 Jamaica 12,130 2,896 3,175 39 282.05 7325.64 Japan 875,535 101,672 558,567 68,853 56.75 47.67 Jordan 30,218 4,435 25,433 3,319 18.81 33.62 Kazakhstan 3,429 450 -100.00 -100.00 Kenya 13,758 150 Korea, South 543,104 604,530 500,129 700,314 8.59 -13.68 Kuwait 3,960 625 38,552 6,440 -89.73 -90.30 Latvia 2,565 21 -100.00 -100.00 Madagascar 2,645 198 -100.00 -100.00 Malaysia 24,079 3,965 45,567 17,152 -47.16 -76.88 Mexico 3,451,048 1,138,635 3,130,709 1,729,555 10.23 -34.17 Monaco 11,583 456 -100.00 -100.00 Morocco 16,298 1,000 -100.00 -100.00 Netherlands 264,195 74,078 153,982 35,441 71.58 109.02 New Caledonia 5,896 745 New Zealand 48,420 9,393 113,908 11,933 -57.49 -21.29 Nicaragua 15,507 1,221 6,078 502 155.13 143.23 Norway 173,297 22,091 56,193 6,380 208.40 246.25 Panama 51,484 16,305 124,251 40,291 -58.56 -59.53 Paraguay 13,659 305 Peru 58,764 10,914 41,848 9,069 40.42 20.34 Philippines 121,085 38,413 83,438 47,904 45.12 -19.81 Poland 68,230 10,846 34,649 1,188 96.92 812.96 Portugal 10,870 5 -100.00 -100.00 Qatar 9,691 1,300 4,605 20 110.45 6400.00 Romania 6,761 550 -100.00 -100.00 Russia 85,623 5,736 22,735 7,640 276.61 -24.92 Saudi Arabia 322,309 22,487 881,609 43,505 -63.44 -48.31 Serbia 6,640 175 -100.00 -100.00 Singapore 239,247 247,024 182,401 321,230 31.17 -23.10 Slovakia 3,934 813 Slovenia 8,220 108 -100.00 -100.00 Somalia 5,775 385 -100.00 -100.00 South Africa 49,117 5,510 47,859 7,931 2.63 -30.53 Spain 20,575 4,300 50,909 3,854 -59.58 11.57 St Kitts/Nevis 2,661 262 St Lucia 3,925 1,920 -100.00 -100.00 Sweden 52,443 6,521 43,663 8,989 20.11 -27.46 Switzerland 39,319 2,340 19,897 3,522 97.61 -33.56 Taiwan 36,519 9,498 31,640 3,482 15.42 172.77 Thailand 29,514 3,696 52,948 7,633 -44.26 -51.58 Trinidad/Tobago 41,620 3,518 49,240 5,041 -15.48 -30.21 Tunisia 5,070 600 -100.00 -100.00 Turkey 20,477 4,010 Ukraine 6,573 1,752 24,676 4,761 -73.36 -63.20 UAE 167,344 34,229 57,132 9,541 192.91 258.76 United Kingdom 447,488 91,312 380,816 64,881 17.51 40.74 Uruguay 2,898 11 -100.00 -100.00 Venezuela 5,628 12 76,078 1,821 -92.60 -99.34 Vietnam 19,281 4,484 3,888 62 395.91 7132.26 World Total

34,209,441

7,904,282

27,793,160

7,830,729

23.09

0.94

economic DASHBOARD

US Manufacturing Pushes Up In May

Chinese Lockdowns Have Impacted Manufacturing for Several Regions The May PMI for US Manufacturers was reported at 56.1 percent in the latest ISM® Report On Business®. The figure was up from the April reading of 55.4 percent and ended a three-month downward trend. The figure also indicates a 24th straight month of expansion for the overall US economy after the contraction in 2020 sparked by the pandemic.

period, with a combined minus 0.7-percentage point change to the Manufacturing PMI® calculation. The Employment Index contracted after expanding for eight straight months, but panelists indicated improvement in the ability to hire in May compared to April. Challenges with turnover (quits and retirements) and resulting backfilling continue to plague efforts to adequately staff organizations, but to a slightly lesser extent compared to April. Inputs — expressed as supplier deliveries, inventories and imports — continued to constrain production expansion. The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated deliveries slowed at a slower rate, which was supported by the Inventories Index increase in May. The Imports Index contracted in May after six consecutive months of expansion, reflecting the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns in China. The Prices Index increased for the 24th consecutive month, at a slower rate compared to April.

“The US manufacturing sector remains in a demand-driven, supply chain-constrained environment,” says Timothy R. Fiore, Chair of the ISM® Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. “Despite the Employment Index contracting in May, companies improved their progress on addressing moderate-term labor shortages at all tiers of the supply chain, according to Business Survey Committee respondents’ comments. Panelists reported slightly lower rates of quits compared to April. May was a second straight month of slight easing of prices expansion, but instability in global energy markets continues.” The report says panelists continue to note supply chain and pricing issues as their biggest concerns. Demand expanded, with the (1) New Orders Index improving, supported by stronger growth of new export orders, (2) Customers’ Inventories Index remaining at a very low level and (3) Backlog of Orders Index increasing. Consumption (measured by the Production and Employment indexes) was mixed during the

“Manufacturing performed well for the 24th straight month, with demand registering faster month-over-month growth and consumption softening due to labor force constraints,” says Fiore. “Overseas partners’ disruptions are beginning to impact US manufacturing, creating a near-term headwind for factory output growth. Ten percent of panelists’ general comments expressed difficulty obtaining material from their Asian partners, which will impact reliable deliveries in the summer months.”

ISM® MANUFACTURING AT A GLANCE (US) MAY 2022 Index Manufacturing PMI® New Orders Production Employment Supplier Deliveries Inventories Customers’ Inventories Prices Backlog of Orders New Export Orders Imports

Series Index MAY

Series Index APR

56.1 55.1 54.2 49.6 65.7 55.9 32.7 82.2 58.7 52.9 48.7

55.4 53.5 53.6 50.9 67.2 51.6 37.1 84.6 56.0 52.7 51.4

PCT PT Change Direction +0.7 +1.6 +0.6 -1.3 -1.5 +4.3 -4.4 -2.4 +2.7 +0.2 -2.7

OVERALL ECONOMY Manufacturing Sector

Rate of Change

Trend* (Months)

Growing Growing Growing Contracting Slowing Growing Too Low Increasing Growing Growing Contracting

Faster Faster Faster From Growing Slower Faster Faster Slower Faster Faster From Growing

24 24 24 1 75 10 68 24 23 23 1

Growing Growing

Faster Faster

24 24

*Number of months moving in current direction. Source: Institute for Supply Management®, ISM®, PMI®, Report On Business®.

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economic DASHBOARD GLOBAL MANUFACTURING GERMANY: S&P Global/BME reported a May PMI of 54.8 percent for German manufacturers. The new reading was up slightly from April’s mark of 54.6 percent and ended a three-month slide. Despite the improvement, the figure is below last year’s reading for the same month as demand is weakening due to inflation. Additionally, COVID-19 restrictions in China have impacted new orders. Employment has moved up and there are some reports of material availability improvement. EUROZONE: S&P Global reported a 54.6 percent PMI for Eurozone manufacturers representing a fourth straight month of decline for the index and down from April’s PMI of 55.5 percent. That is well below the May 2021 figure of 63.1 percent and business confidence for the region reached a two-year low. Headwinds include rising prices, weakening demand and continuing supply chain issues, though some bright spots have been reported in that area. UNITED KINGDOM: The S&P Global/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI for May was reported as 54.6 percent, down from 55.8 percent in April. The key issues pushing the figure down included weaker domestic demand, supply chain challenges, Chinese lockdowns, exchange rate issues and the impact of the war in Ukraine and the resulting sanctions. Business confidence reached a 17-month low. INDIA: S&P Global reported a May PMI of 54.6 percent for Indian manufacturers, which was just under the April reading of 54.7 percent. In fact, Indian manufacturing has remained in a relatively tight range of 54.0 to 55.5 percent since December of 2021. Output and new orders were steady, but new export orders showed strong improvement in May. Input costs rose and supplier delivery times extended. Employment improved but business confidence was near a two-year low. ITALY: S&P Global reported a 2.5 percent drop for the Italian Manufacturing PMI with a figure of 51.9 percent for May versus 54.5 percent in April. Lower levels of output and new orders were cited as the key reasons for the one-month dropoff, which represented a fourth straight month of decline for the country’s PMI reading. Employment did move up and business confidence improved based on an expectation of improvements in the supply chain. CHINA: The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI was reported at 49.1 percent for May to jump up 3.1 percent from April’s 26-month low of 46.0 percent. Manufacturers have struggled to cope with China’s strict COVID-19 restrictions, which has resulted in rising backlogs of work. Companies cut purchases and reduced stock. Business outlook was pessimistic and reached a five-month low.

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ISM® REPORT COMMENTS (US Manufacturers) “Our order books are still strong. Material prices continue to rise, with energy and freight noted as the underlying influences on increased costs.” Machinery “Supply chain issues are causing us to dramatically extend our lead times. Our production lines have (run) low on or out of parts needed to complete rates every week this month.” Miscellaneous Manufacturing “Price increases haven’t let up. I thought 2022 was going to be better, but it hasn’t been. Shortages (among other issues) are still disrupting the supply chain.” Plastics and Rubber Products “While orders remain strong and backlogs exist, there’s a softening in forecasted orders for leading indicator-type customers and business units.” Chemical Products “Shanghai has been shut down since mid-March. All of the (population) is in lockdown, with no production or port activities. Steel remains in allocation. Electronics lead times are more than 12 months.” Fabricated Metal Products “Input costs, particularly grain, oil, dairy and protein, are rising faster than can be passed along at retail and food service, with no relief in sight.” Food, Beverage and Tobacco Products “Suppliers are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel for restoration of (semiconductor) component supply. Second-quarter and Q3 supply appears to be loosening.” Computer and Electronic Products “The challenge with semiconductors hasn’t softened; the situation is worsening due to Chinese COVID-19 lockdowns.” Transportation Equipment Credit: Institute for Supply Management®, ISM®, PMI®, Report On Business®. For more information, visit the ISM® website at www.ismworld.org. 70 ® ISM US MANUFACTURING PMI 36 MONTHS | MOVING AVERAGE: SIX MONTHS 65

Source data: Institute for Supply Management®, ISM®, PMI®, Report On Business®.

GERMANY MANUFACTURING PMI 36 70 MONTHS | MOVING AVERAGE: SIX MONTHS

EURO AREA MANUFACTURING PMI 36 MONTHS | MOVING AVERAGE: SIX MONTHS 65

50 50

Apr-22

Feb-22

Oct-21

Dec-21

Jun-21

Aug-21

Source data: S&P Global

UK MANUFACTURING PMI 70 36 MONTHS | MOVING AVERAGE: SIX MONTHS

Apr-21

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Apr-20

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Aug-19

INDIA MANUFACTURING PMI 36 MONTHS | MOVING AVERAGE: SIX MONTHS

Apr-22

Feb-22

Dec-21

Oct-21

Aug-21

Source data: S&P Global

ITALY MANUFACTURING PMI 36 MONTHS | MOVING AVERAGE: SIX MONTHS

Jun-21

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CHINA MANUFACTURING PMI 60 MONTHS | MOVING AVERAGE: SIX MONTHS 36

65 60

55 50

50 45

40 40

35 30

Source data: S&P Global

Apr-22

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Source data: Caixin Manufacturing PMI

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Bizzotto Giovanni Automation.................... 17 www.bizzottoautomation.com

Bodam International Ltd. (listing).............. 24 www.bodam.com

Borghi S.p.A. (listing)................................. 24 www.borghi.com

Borghi USA................................................. 25 www.borghi.com

Boucherie USA Inc. (listing)....................... 24 www.boucherie.com

Braun Brush (listing).................................. 24 www.brush.com

Brush Fibers....................... Inside Back Cover

www.mggmeccanica.com www.mggmeccanica.com www.mi-brush.com www.millrose.com

Monahan Filaments................................... 26 www.monahanfilaments.com

Nölle Profi Brush (listing)........................... 28 www.noelle-profi-brush.com

Paggin....................................................... 21 www.paggin.it

PelRay International Company (listing)....... 28 www.PelRay.com

Perlon/Hahl.................................. Back Cover www.perlon.com

PMM Brightline.......................................... 11 www.pmmbrightline.com

Precision Brush.......................................... 39 www.precisionbrush.com

www.brushfibers.com

Roth Composite Machinery GmbH.............. 29

Carnevali Dino........................................... 31 www.carnevalidino.it

Royal Paint Roller Mfg. Corp....................... 43

Deco Products........................................... 24

Schaefer Brush.......................................... 28

www.decoprod.com

www.schaeferbrush.com

DKSH......................................................... 23

St. Nick Brush Co....................................... 30

www.dksh.com/ch-de/home

www.stnickbrush.com

DuPont Filaments.................................08-09

Stainless Steel Products............................ 04

www.filaments.dupont.com

www.stainlesswires.com

Filkemp S.A. .............................................. 47

Unimac s.r.l. (listing)................................. 31

www.filkemp.com

www.unimac.it

FM Brush................................................... 45

Wöhler Brush Tech GmbH..... Inside Front Cover

www.fmbrush.com

www.woehlerbrushtech.com

Gordon Brush............................................. 35

WOMA........................................................ 42

www.gordonbrush.com

www.woma-brush.com

Gornell Brush............................................. 36

WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH..........40,41,42

www.gornellbrush.com

www.WOMAtec.com

Leistner Drills............................................ 48

Wright-Bernet Brush Co. (listing)................ 31

www.leistner-gmbh.de

www.textan.net

MFC........................................................... 03

Young & Swartz, Inc................................... 44

www.mfc-usa.com

www.roth-composite-machinery.com

www.youngandswartz.com

Zelazowski................................................. 33 www.zwpi.com

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