From the archives of BBM
ABMA IN THE
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The 93rd Annual ABMA Convention was held in Orlando, FL. Attendees gathered to learn more about, “How To Succeed In Difficult Times.” A new feature of the convention was a Member Literature Drop-off Table where (prompted by a survey from 2009) members could leave literature to be viewed by attendees. For the first time, Technical Presentations were given during the division meetings. The William A. Cordes Award was presented to The Malish Company for its Diamabrush™. The treasurer’s report said (2010) Ralph Rosenbaum, Stainless Steel Products, made a Technical Presentation on that ABMA continued to be fi“Improving Fatigue Life of Ground Surfaces nancially healthy and was enby Wire Brushing” during the Industrial & joying a two-year operating Maintenance Division Meeting. budget in reserve. Work was continuing to increase membership, which was the same as during the previous convention, but about 85 short of membership 25 years before. During the Industrial & Maintenance Division meeting Dave Parr discussed ABMA’s Expert Wit2010 ness program, where member companies could draw upon a pool of expert witnesses in the instance of product liability issues. The guest speaker brought attendees up-to-date on various ways to use the Internet to find new customers.
2010
A highlight of the 94th annual convention was the Team Building Adventure Olympics held onsite at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort near Austin, TX. Manufacturers and suppliers completed a series of challenges found throughout the grounds of the resort and in a nearby nature park. A new feature was the Finished Goods Static Display where active and affiliate supplier members had a chance to promote finished broom, brush, mop and roller products throughout the convention. Outgoing president Godfrey announced that ABMA was put-
ting together a documentary in honor of the upcoming 100th anniversary, and he said that efforts were underway to fund that and other expenses for the celebration. New officers elected were Ian Moss, president, Jeff Malish, vice president, and D. Mark Fultz, treasurer. Sanderson MacCleod, Inc. was the winner of the William Cordes award for its Z-Tip protective brush tip for twisted-wire brushes. Chris Tessmer of Shur-Line was elected chairman of the Paint Applicator’s Division for the next two years. Edward Pearson of Crystal Lake Mfg., was elected chairman of the Broom and Mop Division. Gene Heugin, Pferd Milwaukee Co., was elected chairman of the Industrial and Maintenance Division. The guest speaker walked attendees through a step-by-step evaluation of the value and return on investment of ABMA membership. Highly valued were: industry statistics that are not available to non-members; along with information on standards and technical presentations; legislative updates; peer support/mentoring; and, peer recognition. The 95th ABMA Convention was held at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. In a sign of the times, speaker’s topics included, “Using Social Networking To Build Your Brand,” and, “The Do’s And Don’ts Of Social Networking.” ABMA President Ian Moss told attendees that the association had a 100th anniversary fund-raising goal of $350,000 to fund anticipated expenses of a documentary film honoring the industry and other centennial celebration expenses. Funding was to be totally through donations. ABMA set four levels of fund raising: Platinum, pledges or donations of $50,000 or more; Gold, donations or pledges of $25,000 or more; Silver, donations or pledges of $10,000 or more, and; Bronze, donations or pledges of $5,000 or above. Finance Committee Chairman Mark Fultz reported on the financial stability of the organization saying that, as of January 31, 2012, total ABMA assets were equal to almost two years of operating expenses. He told attendees that the income is influenced by membership retention, results of the annual convention and ABMA being a part-owner of InterBrush. The William Cordes Innovation Excellence Award went to Shur-Line for its deck stain pad with groove tool. It was the third time in seven years that Shur-Line received the award. ABMA President In Moss traveled to Freiburg to address the opening session of InterBrush 2012, on behalf of ABMA. The association also hosted a booth with Executive Director Dave Parr on hand to provide assistance to current members and attract new members. ABMA and FEIBP members also helped host a reception at the conclusion of the first day of InterBrush to provide additional opportunities to members for networking
2012
ABMA SUPPLIERS DISPLAY PROGRAM
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Pictured are (l-r) Shirley Arnold, Tracy Arnold and Joe Arnold, all of S.M. Arnold Inc.; Bart Pelton, Katie Pelton, Ray LeBlanc of PelRay and R.J. Lindstrom, Zephyr Mfg. Co.
BROOM, BRUSH & MOP MAGAZINE
Pictured are (l-r) Bart Boucherie Jr. of Machines Boucherie NV; and John Williams of Boucherie USA.
ABMA 100TH ANNIVERSARY | January 2017