Brush manufacturers and suppliers from around the world recently gathered for the annual Victor F. Miller Golf Tournament held at Sand Ridge Golf Club in Chardon, Ohio. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the event, an impressive milestone for this gathering of the brush industry’s key players, hosted by The Mill-Rose Company in honor of the company’s past president, Victor F. Miller.

The golf tournament was mired by rain delays – which provided opportunities for old and new friends to share stories, business insights and lots of laughs.  While no official prizes were awarded to winners, “Golfers should have received awards for playing through some of the most horrendous golf conditions anyone has experienced,” noted Greg Miller, president of The Mill-Rose Company.

The Victor F. Miller golf tournament serves as the culmination of activities the week before where brush company representatives renew alliances, discuss business trends and opportunities for the brush manufacturing industry. Brushes manufactured by these companies are used in virtually every type of industry around the world. Applications include makeup/mascara brushes, hair brushes, floor sweeping and polishing brushes, gun cleaning brushes, car wash brushes, copier toner brushes, brooms, paint brushes, and special brushes used in the medical field.

A dinner followed the golfing event with speakers including ABMA President R.J. Lindstrom, who provided information on upcoming industry events, including the 65th FEIBP Congress taking place from October 8th to 11th, 2025 in Ischia, Italy at Continental Ischia Hotel. The 2026 American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) Convention will be held in Puerto Rico from March 24th-27th at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve.

Terry Malish of the Malish Corporation and Ian Moss, formerly of Brush Fibers, addressed the dinner group with heart-felt comments about their deep appreciation for everything that the brush industry has done for them in their lives.

This year’s golf outing and dinner included a record number of attendees.  Next year’s 66th annual Victor F. Miller event will take place on June 18th, 2026.  For additional information contact The Mill-Rose Company or visit www.MillRose.com.