What Gordon Brush does

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. (dba Gordon Brush®) is a privately held US industrial brush manufacturer founded in 1951 and headquartered in City of Industry, California, with additional manufacturing facilities in Mississippi and Nebraska totaling approximately 300,000 square feet of production space. The company produces and sells over 17,000 different brush types, of which more than 3,500 are stocked SKUs available for same-day shipping from an inventory exceeding 1 million units; a separate custom brush engineering service, supported by CAD design and same-day quotation, manufactures specialty brushes in 2-4 weeks versus an industry-standard 6-8 weeks lead time. Core product lines include stock industrial brushes (block, cylinder, applicator, duster, rotary, spiral/twisted-in-wire, strip, miniature, FDA-compliant, non-sparking, ESD/cleanroom), the proprietary Thunderon® line of conductive brushes built around a patented copper sulfide fiber (a registered invention with antibacterial and corona-discharge properties), grounding/earthing brushes, and the Speedy Sweep® cordless battery sweeper sub-brand; complementary offerings include the Brush-A-Pedia® technical knowledge resource, an online Brush Search Wizard, and custom laser/pad-print labeling services. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time transactional sales of stock and custom brushes via direct e-commerce (gordonbrush.com) and phone/toll-free sales, with no disclosed subscription or recurring component; pricing is per-unit and ranges from under $5 for basic utility brushes to over $91 for specialized Thunderon® products, with quote-based pricing for custom work. The customer base is diversified across at least twelve industrial verticals — aerospace, automotive, electronics/semiconductor, facility management, food service/processing, forensics and criminology, medical/pharmaceutical, military/defense (including NSN-numbered brushes), material handling/packaging, ESD/cleanroom, janitorial, and printing/engraving — with no named enterprise customer dependencies disclosed. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, PCI compliant, and actively positioned through twelve Made-in-America advocacy partnerships to capture domestic-sourcing procurement preferences.

Name

Gordon Brush

Legal name

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.

Website

https://gordonbrush.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gordon Brush is a privately held US manufacturer of over 17,000 standard and custom industrial brushes, serving aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical/pharma, military, food service, and cleanroom customers through direct e-commerce and phone sales since 1951.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Brushes

NAICS

Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing (339994)

akta.pro primary industry

Brooms, Brushes & Dustpans (CRAJAIAA)

Keywords

• Industrial brush manufacturing
• Custom brush design
• ESD cleanroom brushes
• Conductive fiber technology
• Specialty industrial brushes

Headquarters

HQ city

City Of Industry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Brush Sales: Gordon Brush generates revenue through the direct sale of industrial brushes, both stock and custom-manufactured. Stock brushes are sold via e-commerce with same-day shipping capability. Custom brushes are quoted and manufactured to specification with 2-4 week lead times. Revenue is primarily one-time transactional with no recurring subscription component.
2. Private Labeling Services: Custom laser and pad print labeling services available with customer company name or logo for branded brush products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gordon Brush manufactures and sells over 17,000 standard and custom industrial brushes, including ESD/cleanroom brushes, conductive Thunderon® brushes, spiral/twisted-in-wire brushes, cylinder/rotary brushes, FDA-compliant brushes, and grounding/earthing brushes. Stock items (3,500+) ship same day; custom brushes are engineered with CAD and delivered within 2-4 weeks, serving aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, pharmaceutical, food service, military, and forensics customers.

Product overview

Gordon Brush is an ISO 9001:2015 certified USA wholesale brush manufacturer offering over 17,000 specialty and industrial brushes. The product portfolio centers on two main offerings: Stock Industrial Brushes (over 3,500 standard brushes available for same-day shipping) and Custom Brushes (design and manufacturing services for specialty requirements). Key product categories include Thunderon® Duster Brushes (conductive ESD-safe brushes using patented copper sulfide fiber technology), ESD & Cleanroom Brushes, Grounding/Earthing Brushes, Spiral/Twisted-In-Wire Brushes, Strip Brushes & Holders, Cylinder and Rotary Brushes, and FDA Compliant Brushes. The company also provides complementary resources through Brush-A-Pedia® (technical knowledge center) and Custom Labeling services. Additional offerings include Speedy Sweep® cordless sweepers and a Brush Search Wizard tool for product selection. Gordon Brush operates manufacturing facilities totaling 300,000 square feet in California, Mississippi, and Nebraska, and follows LEAN manufacturing principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Speedy Sweep®: Cordless battery-operated sweeper product line.

Products and services

• Stock Industrial Brushes Over 3,500 standard industrial brushes available for immediate shipment, including block brushes, cylinder brushes, applicator brushes, duster brushes, abrasives/buffs, and specialty brushes for general industrial applications.
• Custom Brushes Custom brush design and manufacturing service using CAD software and experienced engineers to produce specialty brushes to unique specifications; quotes typically returned within one business day and orders shipped within 2-4 weeks.
• Thunderon® Duster Brushes Conductive ESD-safe duster brushes made with Thunderon® patented organic fiber (copper sulfide chemically bonded to acrylic/nylon) offering corona discharge, superior conductivity, abrasion resistance, bend recovery, and antibacterial properties for cleanroom and industrial use.
• ESD & Cleanroom Brushes Electrostatic discharge safe brushes for cleanroom and static-sensitive environments, including anti-static, conductive, and static-dissipative brush variants for semiconductor, PCB, and pharmaceutical/biotech contamination control.
• Grounding Brushes / Earthing Brushes Permanently mounted brushes that act as flexible conduits to ground, discharging conductive and non-conductive surfaces using conductive fiber materials such as conductive nylon, brass, steel, or stainless steel.
• Speedy Sweep® Cordless Sweeper Cordless battery-operated sweeper for industrial floor cleaning applications, sold under the Speedy Sweep® sub-brand.
• Spiral/Twisted-In-Wire Brushes Spiral wound brushes for tube cleaning, pipe cleaning, and conveyor applications, available in single or double spiral configurations with brass, galvanized steel, or stainless steel stem materials.
• Strip Brushes & Holders Channel brushes and metal holders for sealing, guiding, and protecting applications in industrial and commercial settings.
• Cylinder, Wheel, and Rotary Brushes Wheel, rotary, and cylinder brushes for conveyor cleaning, finishing, deburring, and material handling applications.
• FDA Compliant Brushes Brushes meeting FDA compliance requirements for food service, pharmaceutical, and medical device manufacturing applications.
• Custom Labeling Service Custom laser and pad print labeling services applying customer company names or logos to brushes for branded or private-label sale.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping on standard items
• +2 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Made BeautyminorOthersCertified American Made Beauty Verified partner, demonstrating commitment to American manufacturing standards and domestic production practices.
• American Made HeroesminorOthersAmerican Made Heroes Approved certification recognizing Gordon Brush as a verified American manufacturer.
• Made In America MovementminorOthersPartner with the Made In America Movement promoting American-made products and manufacturing.
• Made In America Co.minorOthersPartner organization promoting American manufacturing and domestic production.
• TheBuyAmericanMovement.comminorOthersBuy American initiative partner encouraging domestic purchasing.
• American Made Everything.comminorOthersDirectory partner for American-made products.
• IBuyAmericanStore.comminorOthersConsumer-focused directory connecting buyers with American-made products.
• Still Made in USA.comminorOthersDirectory of American-made products partner.
• Certified Made In The USA by Agathon AssociatesminorOthersThird-party certification verifying American manufacturing origin.
• Made In America SecretsminorOthersMade in America advocacy partner.
• Only American Made HereminorOthersAmerican made products certification partner.
• USA Love ListminorOthersPartner promoting American-made products to consumers.
• EMSAR Design LtdminorOthersWebsite development partner responsible for Gordon Brush's e-commerce platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate whose cleaning, ESD, and surface-preparation product lines overlap with Gordon Brush's stock and ESD/cleanroom offerings; competes broadly across multiple categories rather than specializing in brushes.

Regional players

• Lessmann: German manufacturer of industrial and technical brushes for metalworking, surface finishing, and cleaning applications; comparable catalog and engineering depth but primarily serving European rather than US markets.

Direct peers

• Weiler Corporation: Large US-based manufacturer of industrial brushes, abrasives, and power-brush tooling serving welding, metalworking, and surface-finishing customers; closest scale and product-line analog to Gordon Brush's industrial brush portfolio.
• Tanis Brush: US-based specialty brush maker producing custom and stock industrial brushes for aerospace, defense, food processing, and other regulated industries—a close direct competitor in the custom-engineered brush niche.
• Spiral Brushes: Manufacturer of twisted-in-wire, spiral wound, and cylinder brushes for tube cleaning and conveyor applications; directly overlaps with Gordon Brush's spiral/twisted-in-wire and cylinder brush categories.
• Carolina Brush: US manufacturer of custom and standard industrial brushes, including strip, roller, and twisted-in-wire configurations; comparable mid-sized specialty brush maker serving similar industrial customers.
• Forney Industries: US manufacturer of industrial abrasives, welding accessories, and related brushes, with overlapping distribution into hardware, MRO, and farm/ranch channels that mirror Gordon Brush's domestic distribution.
• Osborn (Helukabel/OSBORN): Established global industrial brush manufacturer offering standard and custom technical brushes for surface finishing, deburring, and conveyor applications across the same industrial verticals Gordon Brush addresses.
• Anderson Products (a 3M Company): Historic US industrial brush maker (now part of 3M) producing power and hand brushes for metalworking, woodworking, and maintenance; directly comparable product families though now embedded in a much larger parent.

Emerging players

• Hahl Pedex: Specialist in synthetic filaments and technical brush media including conductive and abrasive fibers; adjacent to Gordon Brush through Thunderon®-style specialty fibers for ESD and technical brush applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gordonbrush

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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