Gordon Brush Featured in the Business Section of LA Times

Date: 2013-02-03

COMMERCE, CA--Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.was featured on the front page of the business section of the Sunday, February 3, 2013 issue of the Los Angeles Times.  The article discusses issues the Company has encountered with local governmental agencies in its quest to expand its Commerce manufacturing facility.  At issue is a lack of coordination amongst the various regulatory agencies and ambiguous codes that prohibit a California manufacturer to remain in place and even expand. "This stalemate is not affecting Gordon Brush's ability to grow its business, said Ken Rakusin, company president, as the Company has invested in more modern automation coupled with lean manufacturing practices".

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., is ISO 9001:2008 Certified and a leading manufacturer of specialty, custom and standard brushes for industrial and consumer purposes including the FootMate™ System as well as over 15,000 other medical, industrial, janitorial, and electronic brushes in its 51,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Commerce, CA. It stocks over 2,000 different brushes for same day shipment selling to a variety of industries including: medical; electronics; manufacturing; military; aerospace; and pharmaceutical. 

Gordon Brush has been featured on the ION Network, the Discovery Channel, in Bloomberg News, and in the Los Angeles Times. 

The FootMate System Commercial Airs on National Television

Date: 2013-01-04

COMMERCE, CA --  January 4, 2013.  A television commercial on the FootMate System by Gordon Brush will air on the following stations: FoxNews, CNN, and HGTV from January 7-20, 2013.   

"The commercial will show the benefits of the FootMate System. The FootMate System is for anyone who wants to experience the benefits of a soothing foot massage while taking better care of their feet- people with diabetes, arthritis, back pain, athletes, pregnant women, etc. A gentle back-and-forth motion are all that's required to massage, condition, and clean your feet from a convenient standing position! The FootMate System is the ultimate foot massage and the perfect way to pamper your tired, aching feet", said Ken Rakusin, the company's president and CEO.

Foot care is a daily challenge, but the FootMate System makes optimal foot health easy. It is a complete foot care system for cleaning, soothing, stimulating, and massaging your feet every time you shower. The FootMate's wide, gentle inner bristles massage your tender soles, while the stiffer outer bristles smooth rough skin and calluses, and stimulate circulation. The contoured bristles, shaped to cradle the foot, create a stimulating massage and extra cleaning power for both the bottom and sides of your feet. With circulation stimulated, your feet will feel great.

Made in the United States, podiatrist-recommended FootMate System is a complete foot care system for cleaning, soothing, stimulating, and massaging. It also can be used out of the shower to massage feet. The FootMate sticks to the shower floor with suction cups; a long retrieval cord eliminates stooping after use. It comes with 8 ounces of foaming Rejuvenating Gel™ made with tea tree oil (a natural antiseptic), healing aloe, skin cleansers and conditioners. TheFootMate System is also beneficial for people with diabetes, arthritis, back pain, and pregnant women.

It is impossible to know just how great your feet can feel until you have used the FootMate.System. For more information on the FootMate System, Refresh, Restore, Renew™, contact Alan M. Schechter, Director of Sales and Marketing at alan@gordonbrush.com or
(323) 724-7777 ext. 250 or visit http://www.footmate.com.

Gordon Brush Featured in National Magazine Article

Date: 2012-05-02

COMMERCE, CA -- April 25, 2012. Gordon Brush is featured in the March/April 2012 issue of Brush, Broom, and MOP Magazine. In the article, beginning on page 6, " Gordon Brush Producing Ever-Increasing Variety of Brushes Since 1951," written by Harrell Kershoff, Kenneth Rakusin, President & CEO discusses the history and growth of Gordon Brush via both organic growth and acquisition.

Using a vast array of brush materials and machines, Rakusin describes the "art of brush making" and Gordon Brush's history of innovation and expansion. "By reading this article, the average person will get a sense of the complexity and ingenuity that goes into brush making," said Rakusin. Click here to read article.

Mr. Rakusin is proud of Gordon Brush’s many accomplishments, which include making brushes in the USA, for the United States Military, and "brushes that were so large that special crates had to be manufactured.  In addition to what we make and who we make it for, I am also extremely proud of all our employees for their hard work and dedication.  Our Marketing Services Department sets the tone for the entire customer satisfaction experience as they have been awarded commendations from many vendors," said Rakusin. We live by our motto, "if a brush exists, we have it…if it doesn't exist we'll make it."

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Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., is ISO 9001:2008 Certified and a leading manufacturer of specialty, custom and standard brushes for industrial and consumer purposesincluding the FootMate™ System as well as over 15,000 other medical, industrial, janitorial, and electronic brushes in its 51,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Commerce, CA. It stocks over 2,000 different brushes for same day shipment selling to a variety of industries including: medical; electronics; manufacturing; military; aerospace; and pharmaceutical. Go to: www.gordonbrush.com. Gordon Brush has been featured on the ION Network, Discovery Channel and in Bloomberg News.

Gordon Brush Aquires Assets of The Footwork Corporation

Date: 2012-03-05

COMMERCE, CA -- March 1, 2012. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., taking another step towards steady company expansion, has acquired the assets of The FootWork Corporation of Sarasota, Florida. All assets, including the trademarked FootMate™ System are now under the Gordon Brush umbrella.

The FootMate™ System is a uniquely contoured and specially designed brush that adheres to the bottom of any shower for cleansing and massaging the foot. The foot is rubbed across the contoured bristles, shaped to cradle the foot, with soft inner bristles and stiffer outer bristles. The system mounts to the shower wall for proper draining and has an anti-mildew retrieval rope to lift it from the shower floor to the wall. The FootMate™ System was originally designed to help the over 25.8 million Americans who suffer from Diabetes (American Diabetes Association). Diabetics are more vulnerable to foot problems because damaged nerves reduce blood flow to the feet. Poor foot care with diabetes can lead to serious health problems, including possible amputation of the foot or leg. Go to www.footmate.com for more information.

"When we first heard about the FootMate™ System opportunity, we saw the huge demographic the product can serve. Over 8.3% of the population of the U.S. alone has Diabetes," notes Gordon Brush President and CEO, Kenneth Rakusin. "Then, we began to realize that the FootMate™ System has a much larger reach. It has anti-bacterial applications that serve the entire huge beauty, health and hygiene markets."

Contained within the FootMate™ System is an antiseptic, antifungal, germicidal, anti-bacterial cleanser and conditioning gel which is designed to treat foot odor, toe nail fungus, athlete's foot, as well as minor cuts and abrasions. "We envision the FootMate™ System doing to podiatry what floss did to dentistry," says Rakusin with a grin. "This is a product everyone needs. When was the last time you cleaned between your toes?"

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Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., is ISO 9001:2008 Certified and a leading manufacturer of specialty, custom and standard brushes for industrial and consumer purposes including the FootMate™ System as well as over 15,000 other medical, industrial, janitorial, and electronic brushes in its 51,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Commerce, CA. It stocks over 2,000 different brushes for same day shipment selling to a variety of industries including: medical; electronics; manufacturing; military; aerospace; and pharmaceutical. Go to: www.gordonbrush.com. Gordon Brush has been featured on the ION Network, Discovery Channel and in Bloomberg Newshttp://articles.latimes.com/2012/jan/28/business/la-fi-economy-gdp-20120128.

Speedy Sweep Cordless, Battery Operated Sweeper

Date: 2012-02-02

Sweeping the floors in your place of business or home can be a hassle as well as time consuming. Not any longer...with the Speedy Sweep, cordless battery operated sweeper. The Speedy Sweep, cordless battery operated sweeper takes the hassle out of cleaning. Should I use a broom or a vacuum...hmm? Do I need to do some light cleaning, heavy cleaning, or do I need to sweep up a mess?

The Speedy Sweep, cordless battery operated sweeper makes cleaning less of a headache. A cordless sweeper is great for light as well as heavy cleaning. With this type of product you will not have to worry about sweeping your floors with a broom. With a broom you can actually leave some trash behind.

The Speedy Sweep, cordless battery operated sweeper has many benefits: it is light weight; floors can be cleaned faster; being cordless, there is no cord liability, and you do not have to worry about dragging a cord around while you clean; you do not have to drag out the big vacuum to clean small areas; dirt and debris are picked-up and not just pushed around.

Vacuum cleaners use the force of suction power through a narrow passageway to bring dirt into a bag or dust cup -- therefore only fine dust particles can be picked up without resulting in blockages. Designed to pick up what vacuum cleaners can't, the Speedy Sweep, cordless battery operated sweeper can be used on all types of floor surfaces, indoors: kitchen, bath, living room, basement, bedroom; carpet, linoleum, tile, hardwood...outdoors: concrete, asphalt, artificial surfaces (artificial carpet); wet or dry and in tight areas operating for up to 90 minutes on a single charge.

The Speedy Sweep, cordless battery operated sweeper uses a unique brush roll system to pick up dirt and debris and deposit it into a dirt tray for easy disposal. The dirt tray can easily be removed for easy cleaning; dishwasher safe. A second brush for pet and long hair is also supplied.

The Speedy Sweep, cordless battery operated sweeper brings a revolutionary approach to cleaning by challenging full-size vacuums and brooms, especially when it comes to life's real messes.

Gordon Brush Introduces New Speedy Sweep Cordless Battery Powered

Date: 2011-10-26

Gordon Brush, makers of industrial and custom brushes for all applications, have created the new Speedy Sweep battery powered cordless brush.

18 October 2011—Gordon Brush, a manufacturer of quality standard and specialized brushes, is pleased to announce the development of the Speedy Sweep Cordless Battery Powered.

The Speedy Sweep is a lightweight, yet powerful, battery powered cordless brush. It runs off a nickel-metal hydride battery that can power the brush for up to 90 minutes on a single charge. The Speedy Sweep's powered roller brush sweeps dirt, debris, and other items into its dustpan, which can be easily removed and emptied. It comes with a wall mount for storage, a power adapter for charging, and a specially designed pet hair brush roller. The Speedy Sweep is also the most durable cord-free electric sweeper on the market today, guaranteed.

Gordon Brush has been a leading manufacturer of industrial and custom brushes since 1951. The company designs, manufactures, and ships all of their brushes from their Southern California headquarters. They offer more than 2,000 standard brushes, and can manufacture custom brushes to meet any unique specifications. To paraphrase the company's website, "if a brush exists, they have it... if it doesn't exist, they'll make it."

Gordon Brush will have the new Speedy Sweep on display at their exhibitor's booth at the 2011 ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ISSA/INTERCLEAN expo brings a wide range of cleaning industry related resources together under one roof. Distributors, suppliers, and others in the industry will come together for the largest conference of its kind.

The 2011 ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America trade show will take place from October 18-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Gordon Brush and the Speedy Sweep battery powered cordless brush can be found at Booth 2325.

To learn more about Gordon Brush and their vast array of industrial and custom brushes, visit them online at http://www.gordonbrush.com. For more information on the 2011 ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America convention, visit http://www.issa.com/?id=tshow_issa_interclean_vegas_2011.

Microfiber Cleaning Tools & Pads Improve Cleaning and Efficiency

Date: 2011-07-07

Your return on investment in purchasing low dilution chemical management systems is negated by the amount of product required to fill a 2 gallon wringer bucket and the amount of product wasted by dumping the residue water down the drain.

 

The old mopping equipment does not support the new generation of chemical dispensing in a manner that maximizes efficiency and return on investment. The 4th Generation eMOP™ Bucketless Floor Cleaning System from Milwaukee Dustless Brush has been designed to offer a completely new option for all floor cleaning programs. 

 

With the goal of providing improved cleanliness with less effort and cost, the breakthrough features of the eMOP support and simplify daily maintenance operations and provide operators with a professional tool that enhances the benefits of a managed cleaning program:

• Integrated Fluid Reservoir - Cleans up to 3,200 sq. ft.
• New Operator Controls - 4th Generation Improved Durability
• Microfiber Pads Improve Efficiency - 45% Larger than Standard Pads
• Reduced Chemical Usage - Reduced Labor Cost
• One year warranty that arise from damages due to manufacturer's defect.

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