Broom, Brush & Mop
https://abma.org/member-news/abma-mourns-the-loss-of-john-j-lannon/ John J. Lannon, 81 of Millbury, MA passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at Care One Millbury after a six-year battle with cancer. John was born in Worcester, the son of Michael J. and Florence G. (Garrow) Lannon. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Kathleen (Bradley) Lannon, his…
How to Know When Your Business Is in Trouble — Before It’s Obvious Early Warning Signs, False Comforts, and the High Cost of Waiting Too Long Most businesses do not fail in dramatic fashion. They do not collapse overnight. They do not wake up suddenly insolvent. They do not go from “healthy” to “hopeless” in…
Tariff Trouble: How Trade Policy Has Reshaped the Broom and Brush Industry BBM Staff Report In the world of manufacturing, few industries appear as humble—or as quietly resilient—as the broom and brush sector. Beneath the bristles, however, lies a long and complex economic story of trade pressures, international disputes, and adaptive ingenuity. Over the past…
Tariffs, trade shock and a small industry caught in the crossfire How recent U.S. tariff policy is reshaping the broom, brush and mop sector Staff Report The U.S. broom, brush and mop industry is not a headline-grabbing corner of manufacturing. Still, it sits at the practical intersection of agricultural inputs (broomcorn and other vegetable fibers),…
Arcola’s rival cleaning companies work together to build a palace museum By David Porter Arcola Illinois’ newest tourism attraction, the Broom Palace, opened its doors for a “sneak peek” Friday, June 27, and is expected to be open to the public before the annual Broom Corn Festival in September. The museum and event center is…
Navigating 2025 and Beyond: Gene Marks on Smart Moves for U.S. Manufacturers At the 2025 American Brush Manufacturers Association’s 108th annual convention held March 25–28 in Austin, Texas, CPA, author, and national columnist Gene Marks delivered a timely and sharp presentation titled “2025 and Beyond: Strategic Moves for Growth and Sustainability for Manufacturers and Distributors.”…
Navigating the 2025 Manufacturing Landscape: Strategic Insights for Broom, Brush, and Mop Industry Leaders As we progress through 2025, the broom, brush, and mop manufacturing sector confronts a complex economic environment shaped by escalating tariffs, inflationary pressures, and evolving consumer demands. For CEOs steering their companies through these challenges, understanding the current landscape and adapting…