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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, Calif.

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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Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.
3737 Capitol Avenue
City of Industry, CA 90601
Phone: 323-724-7777
Toll-Free: 800-950-7950

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Ken Rakusin Grows Gordon Brush Mfg. Co. Inc. Into Major US Manufacturer of Industrial Brushes

Ken Rakusin Grows Gordon Brush Mfg. Co. Inc

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., May 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In 1990, Ken Rakusin took the position of president at Gordon Brush Manufacturing Company, but he was not sure what he was getting himself into. The company was based out of a dark and rundown 15,000 square foot facility.

Gordon Brush Recognized as a ‘Featured Business’ in the City of Industry

Congresswoman Grace Napolitano and Ken Rakusin

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Aug. 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Gordon Brush was recognized as a “Featured Business” by Industry Business Council. The Council shone its “Business Spotlight” on Gordon Brush(R) for its commitment to keeping its manufacturing in the City of Industry.

Gordon Brush Receives a Letter of Commendation from the United States Army

Gordon Brush Receives Letter of Commendation from US Army

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Aug. 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The United States Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) commends Gordon Brush for the development of a “Chamber Brush” that cleans the main gun on the Abrams Tank, saving the Army $1.5 billion.

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

Kenneth Rakusin, President and CEO Gordon Brush (center)

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Oct. 8, 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. (VIDEO)

Gordon Brush CEO Ken Rakusin to Speak at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION

Ken Rakusin of Gordon Brush Mfg

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Sept. 24, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ken Rakusin, President & CEO of Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. is a “highlighted” speaker at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION, to be held at the Indianapolis, Indiana convention center, October 3-6.

Congresswoman Grace Napolitano Honors Gordon Brush Mfg. Co.

Congresswoman Napolitano and Ken Rakusin

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Sept. 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-32) presented a Certificate of Congressional Recognition to Gordon Brush President and CEO, Ken Rakusin at a ceremony at the Company’s 183,000 square foot manufacturing complex on Thursday, August 30, 2018.

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co. Inc. Wins 2018 MADE: In America Award

Ken Rakusin of Gordon Brush Mfg

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 July 3 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to company President and CEO Ken Rakusin.

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

Gordon Brush - Carlos and Ken

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., April 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Gordon Brush(R) 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, and banquet halls.

The FootMate System on the CNN-The Short List for Buying American

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co.

COMMERCE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The FootMate System by Gordon Brush was selected by CNN as one of the companies where one can buy American made products for the holidays. The American-made FootMate System helps make optimal foot health easy. It is a complete foot care system for cleaning, soothing, stimulating, and massaging feet in the shower.

Gordon Brush Plans Massive Expansion for Third Quarter 2015

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., May 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Gordon Brush Company, which boasts one of the world’s largest selection of industrial brushes, has acquired a new building and will move its factory and offices from its current 51,000 square foot facility at 6247 Randolph Street in Commerce, CA, to a 182,000 square foot building in the City of Industry, CA, located at 3737 Capitol Avenue.

The FootMate System Now Available in Whole Foods Market Midwest Stores

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co.

COMMERCE, Calif., May 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The FootMate(R) System by Gordon Brush will be available to Whole Foods Market Midwest customers in the 44 stores comprising the region beginning in May, 2015.

The FootMate System Receives Endorsement from The American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co.

COMMERCE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The FootMate(R) System by Gordon Brush has acquired a powerful partner. The American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine (‘ACFAOM’) has endorsed the FootMate(R) System.