The FootMate to Be Featured On the Fox Business Network

Date: 2016-07-07

(Chicago, IL – July 8, 2016) The FootMate System, a product that cleans, massages and exfoliates feet in the shower, will be one of five breakthrough home and housewares products featured on episode 9 of The Big Pitch. The show will air Saturday, July 9 on the Fox Business Network at 4:00 PM EST.

The FootMate System adheres safely and securely to the shower floor, is cradled for the controu of the foot, and features 11,000 bristles. It also includes the specially formulated FootMate Rejuvenating Gel.

The Big Pitch home shopping show gives companies five minutes to impress a panel of product development experts. The Episode 9 pitches were filmed during the 2016 International Home+Housewares Show in Chicago.

“I’ve seen cheap, flimsy products made overseas that target the elderly and people with mobility problems, but this just blows those away,” says John Cremeans, one of The Big Pitch panelists. Cremeans, a home-shopping pioneer, saw dozens of products in Chicago and tabbed the Stingray design as one of the best. “In terms of quality, there’s no comparison and, in terms of function, this is a product for the entire family.”

“We are thrilled that the Big Pitch panel selected FootMate System as one of five breakthrough products amongst thousands at the 2016 International Home+Housewares Show in Chicago,” said Ken Rakusin, President and CEO of Gordon Brush. “The FootMate System is great for anyone wanting a soothing, stimulating way to clean and massage their feet; it also makes a great gift,” added Rakusin.

The American Made Beauty Verified FootMate System is endorsed by the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM), a specialty organization part of the American Podiatric Medical Association and Dawn Harper-Nelson, Olympic Gold and Silver medalist in the 100M hurdles.

The FootMate System was featured on the Today Show and the REAL TV Show and numerous magazines and publications including: Cosmopolitan Germany; Bisous Magazine; Milke & Honey; Beauty Business Store; CNN; Drug Store News; Home Care Magazine.

The FootMate System is the ultimate foot massage and the perfect way to pamper your tired, aching feet. Refresh, Restore, Renew!...Your feet will Love You!

Viewers can purchase the FootMate System at a special price during the program, and after the airing while supplies last, at www.thebigpitchtv.com. Another home shopping legend, Cory Bergeron, hosts the show.

Rakusin Purchases Static Faction Inc.

Date: 2016-07-14

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - JULY 12, 2016. Static Faction, Inc. of Salem, MA has been acquired by a new company, StaticFaction, LLC owned by Maureen Kedes Rakusin and Ken Rakusin, President and CEO of Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. located at 3737 Capitol Avenue in the City of Industry, CA, a suburb of Los Angeles.

Ian Moss, the founder and President of StaticFaction, will stay on as consultant and assist with the transition. Inventory and sales activity will remain in the Salem, MA location for the short term. The exclusive relationship with Nihon Sanmo Dyeing Co Ltd., the Kyoto based inventor of Thunderon®, an integral element of StaticFaction products, will remain. StaticFaction will be housed in Gordon Brush's new 183,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility.

The Rakusin and Moss relationship spans more than two decades. They have consulted each other on countless business affairs and become close personal friends. The duo has collaborated on projects and events at the West Coast Brush Manufacturers Association and the American Brush Manufacturers Association; including both having had the honor of serving as President of the latter.

"Working with Ken and seeing first-hand what he has achieved for the industry and his own business, I can think of no better person to take over the ownership of Static Faction. Realizing the vast growth potential of the static brush business requires the kinds of resources, expertise and leadership that Ken brings to all his business activities," notes Moss. 

Adds Rakusin, "We are confident and excited to bring great improvements and innovations to the static control industry. Our plan is to continue to advance and grow Ian Moss' legacy.  Ian has planted the seeds and grown the tree, and now we want to grow the forest."

Established in 1994, StaticFaction has defined and occupied a very successful niche in the static control business. Ian Moss has been a major player in the brush industry for 50 years and in the static business for 22 years. Gordon Brush was founded in 1951 and Ken Rakusin has been at the helm since 1990.  "I'm thrilled to begin a new chapter," says Moss. "I am immensely confident as I pass the torch to Ken Rakusin. I see nothing but continued growth and innovation on the horizon."

The smooth transition is a reflection of the admiration and deep friendship the two business leaders have for each other. "Hey Ian, I think those song lyrics were all wrong," jokes Rakusin, "What are they again? 'I Can't Get No StaticFaction?'...well I sure got some now!" Without missing a beat, Moss retorts, "Mick Jagger is rolling over in his grave and he's not even dead yet." 

Gordon Brush's products are American made. Gordon Brush is an ISO 9000:2008 certified company and has a commitment to improving the quality of customers' products through excellence in design, functionality, and customer service. Gordon Brush offers same-day shipping on over 2,000 standard brushes and quick turn-around on custom or specialty brushes. The Company helps its customers improve their productivity and profitability by providing them with high quality brushes which suit their exact requirements for a variety of industries including medical, electronics, manufacturing, military, aerospace, and pharmaceutical.

FootMate® System Featured on The Big Pitch

Date: 2016-07-15

John Cremeans gives thumbs up to shower foot-health system on Fox Business program

Chicago, IL - July 15, 2016.      The FootMate® System, a product that cleans, massages and exfoliates feet in the shower, was one of five breakthrough home and housewares products featured on Episode 9 of The Big Pitch.

The show aired Saturday, July 9 on the Fox Business Network.

The FootMate® System adheres safely and securely to the shower floor and features 11,000 contoured bristles. It also includes the special FootMate® Rejuvenating Gel™.

"Being selected to present to the esteemed panel of the Big Pitch was a fantastic opportunity for the FootMate® System and Gordon Brush®", said Ken Rakusin, President and CEO.  "The endorsement of the FootMate® System by Big Pitch team enhances the practical and intrinsic value the product offers to the many people for whom this product is intended", added Rakusin.

Home Shopping legend John Cremeans, one of three panelists on The Big Pitch, is enthusiastic about the potential behind the product.

"Anyone who appreciates a foot massage-and who doesn't?-will see the benefits of FootMate® System," he says. "I'm thinking about athletes, pregnant women, and people with diabetes and arthritis as natural targets for this product."

The Big Pitch home shopping show gives companies five minutes to impress a panel of product development experts. The Episode 9 pitches were filmed during The 2016 International Home+Housewares Show in Chicago. 

Corey Bergeron, who hosts The Big Pitch, says he likes how the contoured bristles cradle the foot, which cleans and massages the bottoms and sides of the foot.

The American Made Beauty Verified FootMate® System is endorsed by the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine ("ACFAOM"), a specialty organization part of the American Podiatric Medical Association and Dawn Harper-Nelson, Olympic Gold and Silver medalist in the 100M hurdles.

The FootMate® System was featured on the Today Show and the REAL TV Show and numerous magazines and publications including: Cosmopolitan Germany; Bisous Magazine; Milk & Honey; Beauty Business Store; CNN; Drug Store News; Home Care Magazine.

The FootMate® System is the ultimate foot massage and the perfect way to pamper your tired, aching feet.  Refresh, Restore, Renew!....® Your feet will Love You!...®

Viewers were able to purchase the FootMate at a special price during the program, and after the airing while supplies last, at www.thebigpitchtv.com.