Ken Rakusin holding the 2018 Made: In America award on July 3, 2018 in the foyer of the SAM Rayburn office building in Washington, D.C.

Gordon Brush® Wins 2018 MADE: In America Award™

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., June 28, 2018--Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. announced today that the Company is the 2018 winner of the MADE: In America Award. The award will be presented on Monday, July 3 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to company President and CEO Ken Rakusin. The award will be presented by Congressman and Democratic House Whip, Steny Hoyer (MD-5), in the inaugural All American Room, making its national debut in the Rayburn House Office Building Foyer.

Gordon Brush® made the short list of US manufacturers invited to compete for the 2018 award by Washington, DC headquartered nonprofit MADE: In America™. These companies have been identified and vetted for their best business practices placing them at the top of their respective industries. Each is required to make an in-depth submission detailing their commitment to ongoing manufacturing and job creation in the United States.

According to MADE: In America Chairman, James De Lorbe, "Gordon Brush is a truly singular company not only in its industry but in the United States. Mr. Rakusin’s leadership and track record in not only sustaining but growing a long-established company here in the United States throughout a turbulent period of ever increasing pressures to ship production overseas, represents a significant and exemplary contribution to our Nation deserving the highest order of recognition."

"Winning the prestigious MADE: In America award is an amazing honor and accomplishment for Gordon Brush. Even under competitive threats, the Company has been steadfast in its philosophy and commitment to manufacturing in the United States", said Rakusin. "In spite of many issues, I was determined to build and grow my business in the United States by re-investing profits into the purchase of millions of dollars in manufacturing equipment and machinery; pride in contributing to the American economy is near-and-dear to my heart", further proclaimed Rakusin.

About MADE: In America

MADE: In America is a 501c3 educational non-profit based on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The organization’s mission is to create and foster a business climate conducive to the free exchange of ideas and information to revitalize and sustain the competitiveness of American commerce and industry in a global economy. MADE: In America is dedicated to increasing public awareness and educating Americans about the importance of a strong domestic manufacturing base.

Widely recognized for its leadership role and innovative best practices, MADE: In America is committed to accomplishing this goal by building coalitions of business leaders, public policy makers, and academia to analyze the complex global socioeconomic forces affecting American industry and to define and articulate a new and compelling case for American enterprise.

Proud To Be An AMERICAN Manufacturer™

About Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., is an ISO 9001:2015 certified American manufacturer of brooms and brushes. Established in 1951, Gordon Brush® has a rich history as a proud American brush manufacturer and includes two brands whose origin dates to 1855 and 1897. All told, the Company includes seven brands. Gordon Brush® manufactures the FootMate® System and over 17,000 standard and custom brushes, selling to a multitude of industries including: janitorial, medical, electronics, manufacturing, military, aerospace, and pharmaceutical in its state-of-the-art, 183,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in the City of Industry, CA.

The FootMate® System by Gordon Brush Mfg Co. Inc., featured in Wellness Magazine

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The bones in our feet make up around 25% of the bones in our entire body. When we think of health and well being we often downgrade or miss the all-important structure of our feet and lower extremities...in doing so we don't pay this area of our body the attention it deserves. From a hygiene perspective, our poor feet suffer cooped up in footwear for most of the day that probably doesn't give our feet a due airing, of course, this applies even more so in the colder seasons. Many of us, around 75% of Americans will actually have some kind of issues around our feet- anything from ingrown toenails to fungal infections and bunions to flat feet- so seek out relevant treatments where needed. Our feet are packed full of nerve endings that deliver messages to our brain and nervous system so we really should take better care of them! Here are some tips for better foot care.

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Gordon Brush Mfg Co. Inc., Wins ABMA 2018 William A. Cordes Innovation Excellence Award for “PlateScrape"

Date: 2018-04-04

Carlos Petzold, ABMA President (L) presents the "Willie" to Ken Rakusin (R) of Gordon Brush Mfg, Co., Inc.

Photo courtesy of Brushexpert.com

Gordon Brush® worked with the inventors of the PlateScrape to create an environmentally friendly, revolutionary, new, effective, and simple way to pre-sanitize dirty plates in restaurants, hotels, convention centers, banquet halls, etc. 

The patent pending PlateScrape, when filled to its capacity of 4.5 gallons of water (slightly above the brushes), is ready to use. Just glide one plate at a time in between the brushes to easily scrape off any remaining food waste on the plate.  The 4.5 gallons can be used for washing at least 200-400 plates and can continue to be used, until the plates come out clean and pre-sanitized. 

The current method of cleaning plates in commercial kitchens uses spray nozzles which use over 1 gallon of water per minute and wastes environmental resources. PlateScrape reduces multiple utility bills and the environmental footprint by its pre-sanitizing method.  PlateScrape not only saves an enormous amount of water, it also saves significant manpower dollars compared to the spray-off methods. View a brief video about PlateScrape here: https://www.gordonbrush.com/videos.php

 The PlateScrape is estimated to be able to save over one hundred billion (100,000,000,000) gallons of water annually in the United States alone, with a similar savings in contaminated water that needs to be processed through sewer treatment systems. Factoring in the natural or propane gas needed to heat the water will also save trillions of cubic feet of gas. Combining the savings from water, sewerage treatment, gas, and labor will save $20 to $30 billion annually.

The William A. Cordes Innovation Excellence Award is given out by the American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA), is to recognize outstanding innovation in any manufactured product, component or service in the brush industry in any given year. The award is named after William Cordes, who served as the Association's first President from 1917-1928. This award serves as a constant reminder that all new and exciting endeavors have beginnings that connect with real people.

Ken Rakusin, President and CEO of Gordon Brush notes, "On behalf of PlateScrape, I'm delighted that we won this prestigious award from the American Brush Manufacturers Association. It was truly a collaborative effort between Gordon Brush® and PlateScrape. This product adds to the long list of great American made brushes and ties into the Company's mantra of being, Proud To Be An American Manufacturer™."

"The PlateScrape product will become a disruptive force in the food service industry to clean dirty plates by reducing labor time, saving billions of gallons of water, and billions of dollars in energy costs. We thank Gordon Brush® for collaborating with us on this product", said Nate Stein, President of PlateScrape. More information about the PlateScrape and Gordon Brush® are available at www.platescrape.com and www.gordonbrush.com.

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Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., is an ISO 9001:2008 certified American manufacturer of brooms and brushes. Established in 1951, Gordon Brush® includes two brands whose origin dates back to 1855 and 1897. All told, the Company is comprised of seven brands. Gordon Brush® manufactures the FootMate® System and over 15,000 standard and custom brushes, selling to a multitude of industries including: janitorial, medical, electronics, manufacturing, military, aerospace, and pharmaceutical in its state-of-the-art, 183,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in the City of Industry, CA.

Gordon Brush® has made brushes for the United States Army to clean the main gun on the Abrams tanks, saving the Department of Defense over $1.5 billion. The Company also has made brushes that were used on the space shuttle, the lunar module, and brushes to clean the guidance system and guns on the Apache helicopter. Gordon Brush® manufactures brushes that grow microorganisms used as alternative energy sources; that are used by the FBI for fingerprinting crimes scenes; and for complex circuit boards in the computer industry. Gordon Brush® has patents pending on stadium sweepers that are changing the way America cleans its greatest sports stadiums and theatre chains.

Gordon Brush® has been featured on the ION Network, Discovery Channel, Bloomberg News, and in the Los Angeles Times. The FootMate® System has been featured on the Today Show and The Real TV Show, as well as in online magazines: People.com: "Stuff We Love;" CNN.com: "The Short List for Buying American;" Cosmopolitan Germany: "Beautiful Feet for the Warm Days"; Drug Store News; Bisous Magazine; Posh Beauty; Milk & Honey; and Beauty Store Business. The Company has also received Congressional Recognition from Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, United States Congressional District 32 and California State Senate Recognition from State Senator Bob Huff, California Senate District 29.
 

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The ESD (Electro Static Discharge) brush was developed to meet the specific needs of the electronics industry as well as industries where static-electric charges or build up are detrimental to the manufacturing process. ESD brushes provide manufacturers of electronics and static-sensitive products the ability to clean without creating static charges. In addition, we manufacture brushes  to meet the various needs associated with low charging brushes.

Gordon Brush® offers Anti-Static, Conductive, Static Dissipative, and Insulative  brushes, as well as Cleanroom brushes, which are heat tolerant and therefore autoclavable. Each category of brush is designed based on the elements you are working with, and the corresponding brush characteristics needed to perform the task at hand.

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Finding the right brush for your application can be difficult. There are many factors to consider when thinking about the right brush for your particular need. What style, shape, and material should the brush be? These are only a few of the many important factors to keep in mind when choosing your specific brush. If you are having trouble finding the right brush, you can specify your perfect brush design at Gordon Brush®! We can design the ideal brush for any situation or application! Whether you need to clean, paint, change a surface, deburr, remove static electricity, or any other use, Gordon Brush® can customize the right brush for your specific application!

Visit our custom brush center to design and craft the specific brush today! We will  cater to each and every need you have. Whether you need a round head, square head, curved head, long handle, short handle, animal hair fill, nylon fill, or any other specification, Gordon Brush® can bring all of your ideas to life! We are dedicated to making brushes that solve problems for our custmers. We have a fast turnaround as ALL our custom brushes are made in the USA. 

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