Founded in Cleveland in 1936 by Dorothy Phillips, Phillips Brush makes professional hair-styling brushes built around the ergonomic WristSaver® #14, the design that began its legacy. The Simon family later expanded the collection, and Stephanie and Julie Meno now carry the company into its next generation while preserving its emphasis on craftsmanship. Its brushes are used by licensed beauty professionals as well as at home, with the Light Touch line known for gentle detangling and the Monster Vent line for controlled blowouts.
Creative Pro Hair ToolsFounded in New York City in 1990, Creative Pro Hair Tools develops and sells professional hair brushes, combs, styling tools and hair-care products directly to consumers and salon professionals. Its range pairs Italian professional and handcrafted brushes with distinctive tools such as hand-polished tortoise acetate combs and small-batch styling products. The company also offers wholesale pricing through its professional account program.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
FM Brush Company, IncFounded by Frederick Mink in 1929, FM Brush Company makes handmade artist, cosmetic and custom brushes from its New York headquarters. Four generations of the Mink family have kept the company family-owned, combining master brushmaking with custom design, private-label production and 19 patented brush designs. Its wholly owned Thailand facility, established in 1987, gives the company manufacturing reach across two continents while preserving its handmade American production tradition.GLENDALE, NY
Precision Brush CompanyFounded in 1951 by Lloyd Benjamin in a downtown Cleveland garage, Precision Brush Company makes custom industrial brushes for demanding manufacturing applications. The Solon-based American manufacturer began with metal channel strip brushes and now combines in-house machinery, engineering support, and design sheets to build brushes for everything from conveyor systems to glass processing. It also manufactures standard brushes and can duplicate hard-to-find or discontinued designs while keeping customers’ applications confidential.SOLON, OH
The Wooster Brush CompanySince Adam Foss sold handmade bristle brushes door-to-door in 1851, The Wooster Brush Company has made paint applicators and tools in Wooster, Ohio. The company introduced the angle paintbrush in 1937 and later developed synthetic roller-cover fabrics, innovations that helped shape the tools painters use today. Its American-made lineup includes brushes, roller covers, frames and related painting accessories.WOOSTER, OH