Brush Focus: Hygienic Brushes

To reduce the risk of bacterial migration and cross-contamination, it is imperative to use hygienic brushes for cleaning and material handling, where hygiene and safety are critical. Hygienic brushes are typically used in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, hospital, and other industries where utmost cleanliness, and unique requirements are required. In many cases, hygienic brushes also need to be FDA compliant to ensure products are manufactured under strict GMP guidelines. Depending upon the industry, many brushes must meet certain official standards.

All hygienic brushes are metal free and come in a variety of shapes, styles, fill material, and sizes. Color-coded hygienic brushes are a mainstay of the food and beverage industry. Hygienic brushes can take the form of small, hand held scrub and utility brushes; tube brushes; duster brushes; floor brooms and squeegees; vat/tank brushes; and bottle brushes.

If you're looking for high-quality hygienic brushes made right here in America that you know you can trust, shop Gordon Brush's online industrial brush store today. You'll find a huge selection of brushes made to clean any job application you might be in. Shop all stock hygienic brushes or custom hygienic brushes from the one and only Artificial Intelligence Wizard Brush Search now! 

Made in America Event Review

The inaugural 2019 Made in America 2019 Show in Indianapolis this past weekend was quite an extravaganza. The convention floor was abound with lavish booths showcasing American manufacturing and American made products. The event also included highlighted industry and public policy speakers, who advocate for making products in the United States. Gordon Brush^® was proud to be a Gold Sponsor of this year's event. We couldn’t be more thankful for all the hard work and local dedication all the businesses stood for at his patriotic event! 

In addition to sponsoring the 2019 Made in America convention, our President & CEO Ken Rakusin, was the recipient of the PATRIOT AWARD for his Proud To Be An American™ attitude and unwavering commitment to "Making it In America".. Congratulations on this great honor Ken!

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. was the recipient of the ARMED FORCES AWARD. This award was given to the Company for saving the United States Army $1.5 Billion for the development of a brush that cleans the main gun on the Abrams tank.

Made in America.com is a non-partisan, private company whose mission is to raise awareness for the economic, environmental and community impact of American-made manufacturers and brands. (Read full story on the official press release published last week: FULL STORY)

Our President & CEO, Ken Rakusin was the recipient of the PATRIOT AWARD at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION

Brad Winnings, COO Made In America, Kenneth Rakusin, President and CEO Gordon Brush receiving the Made In America 2019 American Patriot Award, Don Buckner, CEO and Founder Made In America.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – Ken Rakusin, President & CEO of Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. was the recipient of the PATRIOT AWARD at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION, that was held at the Indianapolis, Indiana convention center on October 3-6. "This award was presented to Ken for his Proud To Be An American™ attitude and his unwavering commitment to manufacturing in the United States, in-spite of the infiltration of low cost, inferior Chinese goods", said Don Buckner, founder, MadeInAmerica.com.

In addition, Buckner presented Gordon Brush^® with the ARMED FORCES AWARD and commented, "On behalf of Made In America .com we commend you for your patriotism and extraordinary efforts in developing the "Chamber" brush, for the Abrams tank, that saved the United States Army, $1.5 Billion."

"I am overwhelmed, honored, and deeply humbled to receive these two prestigious awards. My goal was to make a difference for our employees, our customers, and our country. I guess we achieved that", said Rakusin.

"I want to thank Don and his team for recognizing our accomplishments. Gordon Brush is Proud To Be An American Manufacturer™ and a GOLD sponsor of the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA convention", added Rakusin. 

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About Made In America .com

Made in America .com is a non-partisan, private company whose mission is to raise awareness for the economic, environmental and community impact of American-made manufacturers and brands.

Over 300 companies showcased their American manufacturing capabilities and American made products at the inaugural Made In America convention. Speakers included: Michael Lindell from My Pillow; former NASCAR driver, Darrell Waltrip; Indianapolis Mayor, Joe Hogsett; and Congressman, Daniel Webster. 

About Gordon Brush^®

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., has a rich history as an American brush manufacturer. Founded in 1951, Gordon Brush^® includes two brands whose origin dates to 1855 and 1897. The Company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and a leading manufacturer of specialty, custom and standard brushes for a multitude of industries. 

Gordon Brush^® was the 2018 recipient of the Made: In America Award. The award was presented in a ceremony in the Rayburn Office building rotunda, in Washington, D.C., in July, 2018. Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-32), also presented the Company's President and CEO, Ken Rakusin, with a special Congressional Recognition Award for his commitment to American manufacturing. Mr. Rakusin was also honored as an American Made Hero.

Ken Rakusin and Gordon Brush Honored at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION

By Janice Sand of New York Netwire

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Oct 08, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ken Rakusin, President & CEO of Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., was the recipient of the PATRIOT AWARD at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION, that was held at the Indianapolis, Indiana convention center on October 3-6. “This award was presented to Ken for his Proud To Be An American attitude and his unwavering commitment to manufacturing in the United States, in-spite of the infiltration of low cost, inferior Chinese goods,” said Don Buckner, founder, MadeInAmerica.com.

In addition, Buckner presented Gordon Brush with the ARMED FORCES AWARD and commented, “On behalf of Made in America.com we commend you for your patriotism and extraordinary efforts in developing the ‘Chamber’ brush, for the Abrams tank, that saved the United States Army, $1.5 Billion.”

“I am overwhelmed, honored, and deeply humbled to receive these two prestigious awards. My goal was to make a difference for our employees, our customers, and our country. I guess we achieved that,” said Rakusin.

“I want to thank Don and his team for recognizing our accomplishments. Gordon Brush is Proud To Be An American Manufacturer and a GOLD sponsor of the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA convention,” added Rakusin.

About Made in America.com

Made in America.com is a non-partisan, private company whose mission is to raise awareness for the economic, environmental and community impact of American-made manufacturers and brands.

Over 300 companies showcased their American manufacturing capabilities and American made products at the inaugural Made in America convention. Speakers included: Michael Lindell from My Pillow; former NASCAR driver, Darrell Waltrip; Indianapolis Mayor, Joe Hogsett; and Congressman, Daniel Webster.

About Gordon Brush(R)

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., has a rich history as an American brush manufacturer. Founded in 1951, Gordon Brush(R) includes two brands whose origin dates to 1855 and 1897. The Company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and a leading manufacturer of specialty, custom and standard brushes for a multitude of industries.

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. was the 2018 recipient of the Made: In America Award. The award was presented in a ceremony in the Rayburn Office building rotunda, in Washington, D.C., in July, 2018. Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-32), also presented the Company’s President and CEO, Ken Rakusin, with a special Congressional Recognition Award for his commitment to American manufacturing. Mr. Rakusin was also honored as an American Made Hero.

Learn more at: https://www.gordonbrush.com/about-gordonbrush.php

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*Photo Caption: (L-R) Brad Winnings, COO Made in America; Kenneth Rakusin, President and CEO Gordon Brush, receiving the Made In America 2019 American Patriot Award; Don Buckner, CEO and Founder Made In America.

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OUR PRESIDENT & CEO, KEN RAKUSIN, WILL SPEAK AT THE 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION

Gordon Brush’s President & CEO, Ken Rakusin, will be speaking at the first ever, Made in America Convention, to be held at the Indianapolis, Indiana Convention Center the week, October 3^rd-6^th. Ken has been given the honor of being one of the "highlighted" speakers.

Don Buckner, the founder of MadeInAmerica.com, released a statement about the 2019 convention saying, "the convention will celebrate US manufacturing in a way that’s never been done before." MadeInAmerica.com is a non-partisan, private company whose mission is to raise awareness for the economic, environmental and community impact of American-made manufacturers and brands. This is the inaugural year of their national convention and will feature over 800 companies showcasing American manufacturing and American made products. The event will include educational sessions, keynote addresses, and panel discussions with several manufacturing specialists and professionals from key segments of the manufacturing community.

The exhibitors participating in the event come from across the country to represent their American made goods. This includes Gordon BrushMfg. Co., Inc., who, in addition to being an exhibitor, is a GOLD sponsor ofthe 2019 MADE IN AMERICA convention.

"I feel that it is important for Gordon Brush® to show strong support for this event that will celebrate American manufacturers and American made goods. That is why I decided to exhibit and be a Gold sponsor," said Ken Rakusin. "We’ve said for many years now that patriotism is paramount at Gordon Brush. Even under competitive threats, and low-cost Chinese knockoffs and counterfeit goods, the Company has been steadfast in its philosophy and commitment to manufacturing in the United States. Gordon Brush never considered off-shore manufacturing to become more price competitive."

"Our American made products give us the ability to display our patriotism and pride and to create feelings of goodwill when our customers receive American-made items. Gordon Brush is Proud To Be An American Manufacturer™," added Rakusin.

Follow Mr. Rakusin and the 2019 Made in America convention from their official website: https://madeinamerica.com/. Details, scheduling and other show facts can be found there, as well as a helpful contact form if you’d like ever more particular information regarding the event.

We can’t wait to see what every keynote speaker and educational presentation has to offer at the inaugural Made in American convention. Huge congratulations to our President & CEO, Ken Rakusin, and his honorable presence representing Gordon Brush. Stay tuned for more details, pictures and behind the scenes footage of Ken’s big day! Hope to see you there in Indianapolis in a couple weeks.

Bore Brushes

What did one brush say to the other brush?...I'm bored!

Gordon Brush® offers a variety of different types of bore brushes, also sometimes called chamber brushes, to help you get the best clean every time and supply you with the right tool for the job for which it is intended. A bore brush is a cylindrical brush to clean the inside of a wall or bottom of a tube or a hole. The tube can be a pipe, a firearm, or any other cylindrical receptacle that needs to be cleaned.

The selection of the correct bore brush to clean your receptacle is based on several key factors/specs of your receptacle. These factors include: the overall length, internal diameter (ID), composition, and use. Another important consideration is whether the brush would need to be attached to a tool to insert it in and out of the receptacle.

The type of fill material selected is critical to ensure maximum cleaning and minimal damage to the internal composition of your cylindrical receptacle. In some cases, the material of the block of the bore brush is also critical to the pipe being cleaned.

Gordon Brush® designed and developed a chamber brush to clean the main gun on the Abrams tank and for various howitzers.  This bore brush saved the United States Army $1.5 billion. Gordon Brush^® received a letter of commendation from the United States Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) for the development of this brush.

You too can get the same quality of cleaning brush for your business from America's favorite brush manufacturer. Shop our custom bore brush section today to make your very own personal utensil, just like the US Army did!

To Catch a Criminal

"Grab your gear", barked Federal Agent, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, to his team, played by actor Mark Harmon, from the CBS hit television show, NCIS, "we have a dead marine". Any crime scene, whether it be a murder or a robbery requires an investigation. The science used to help solve crimes is called forensic science. The investigation is designed to uncover evidence that can be used to identify the victim or the suspects perpetrating the crime. The evidence can take on many forms, including: the murder weapon, gun shells, gun residue, body fluids (DNA), and fingerprints, to name a few.

Fingerprints are one of the oldest and most common types of physical evidence found at a crime scene. Fingerprints are left behind almost every time something is touched. Since every person has a unique set of prints, they are a great tool for identification.

Some fingerprints are visible; you can see marks left on a surface by dirty or oily fingers. Dusting is usually used for this type. Other prints are latent; you can't see them, but there are marks left by sweat, amino acids, and other organic residue from fingers.

In recovering latent impressions there are numerous products available for the task. One of the conventional methods is called mechanical development. Mechanical development is the use of a brush and powder to physically dust the surface. This technique allows the particles of the powder to adhere to contaminates. The mechanical development is for nonporous items and surfaces.

Gordon Brush® manufactures three types of brushes for recovering latent impressions: (1) Fiberglass (super fine for soft brushing action); (2) Natural hair (Squirrel, Goat, horse hair); (3) Feather brush (are made with the finest Marabou feathers to easily dust powder or fine particles from the area of interest).

Rest assured that, if you commit a crime, Gordon Brush's most wanted line of forensic and fingerprint brushes will be used to land you on law enforcements most wanted list.

With over 17,000 different kinds of brushes for every industry imaginable, Gordon Brush's premium line of American made stock or custom brushes will do the job for which they are intended™. If a brush exists, we have it…if it doesn't, we'll make it!