Filaments produces synthetic filaments,” Brush Fibers President Chris Monahan said. “In the past, Brush Fibers also offered polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC and PET synthetic filaments. These items are now supplied by Monahan Filaments. “Warehouse space has been increased for both Brush Fibers and Monahan Filaments in Arcola to better hold blanket orders. Extrusion is a continuous process, so the lowest pricing and costs come from larger volumes. We are able to pass along these savings to customers, and give them the ability to place larger blanket orders that we’ll hold domestically for release.” Contact: Proveedora Mexicana de Monofilamentos (PMM) Monahan added that this helps customers better compete against Phone: (United States and Canada) foreign competition. 1-877-202-9320. Brush Fibers’ product lineup includes hog bristle. The company is the E-mail: pmm@pmm-mex.com. exclusive North American distributor of this bristle for DKSH Brush & Website: www.pmmbrightline.com. Apparel Ltd., of Zurich, Switzerland. “Hog bristle is mainly used to make paintbrushes and some specialty items. We have a warehouse in New Jersey for this bristle,” Monahan said. “Hog bristle fits in well with Brush Fibers’ current lineup, and DKSH has roviding natural fibers for brush and broom production continues decades of experience sourcing bristle to be the main focus for Brush Fibers, Inc., an Arcola, IL,-based from the very best facilities in China.” supplier of tampico, palmyra, sherbro, coco, arenga, bassine, rice The various natural fiber materials root, hog bristle and horsehair. Brush Fibers also supplies foam and solid provided by Brush Fibers are used to plastic brush blocks as well as stapling wire. make brush and broom products found The company has multiple warehousing facilities in North America in different markets, such as retail, and a centralized headquarters in Arcola, which is located in Central household, janitorial/sanitary and Illinois. In addition, Brush Fibers has its own fleet of trucks and can industrial. These products include combine orders with sister company Monahan Filaments (also located angle and push brooms as well as car Chris Monahan in Arcola) to reduce shipping costs for customers. wash and industrial brushes. “We provide one-stop shopping opportunities with both companies. “Business at Brush Fibers has been Brush Fibers supplies all natural fibers and brush blocks, while Monahan steady. Natural fibers is a mature market, however, and under pressure from imported finished brushes,” Monahan said. “One particular challenge right now is with the supply of tampico fiber. This is due to drought conditions in Mexico, where tampico is grown. It doesn’t look like there is going to be enough supply of tampico fiber right now to meet demand. These plants just need to keep growing, which can take time.” Monahan added that “recycling” and “green” continue to be important buzzwords among many customers. Brush Fibers helps satisfy those seeking environmentally friendly products through its supply of various types of natural fibers and recycled materials. Natural fibers are considered a renewable resource, while synthetic PET, which is now provided by Monahan Filaments, can be made from recycled plastic bottles. Along with satisfying greater demands for environmentally friendly products, officials at Brush Fibers also remain committed to customer service. “A consistent policy of efficiently shipping products within 24 hours, and keeping a large stock of inventory at competitive prices, provides many opportunities at our company,” Monahan explained. “Customers appreciate this effort, which includes our ability at Brush Fibers to place quite a few different orders in one shipment to save on freight costs. Customers are also able to call us at anytime with questions or service needs. We quickly work to solve problems.” pat@monahanpartners.com p at@monahanpar tners.com As a domestic fiber supplier, Monahan said he sees encouraging signs taking place within the industry. This 200 2 0 0 N. N . Oak, O a k , Arcola, A r c o l a , IL I L 61910 61910 is partly due to certain U.S. manufacturers focusing 217-268-5754 2 17-268-5754 more on purchasing raw materials “at home.” innovative and creativity center. Included is an impeccable sense of quality and an international perspective.” A key element in PMM’s corporate culture, Silva added, is the drive for joint achievement with customers. “This is the ‘secret ingredient’ that transforms good into outstanding,” she said. “PMM has demonstrated to our customers that they can trust us. We are here to help with their R&D projects, and to support them everyday with a smile, consistent service and the quality of our products.”
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