A Simple, Reliable Way to Spot Roller Wear Before It Costs You

Mendota, IL — At Black Bros Co., we know that precision matters. Whether you’re applying coatings, glue, or other adhesives, the condition of your rollers directly affects product quality and operating efficiency. Worn or damaged rollers can lead to excessive material usage or, just as costly, product rejects. To help operators quickly assess roller condition… Read More >


Seven With Evan: Volume 15

The numbers are final for 2025. How did the year go for Black Bros.? Another great year for the company. All our numbers, our financials, were great. We have a lot to be thankful for there. We did what we’ve been doing forever now. We find a new project that we’re taking on for the… Read More >


Black Bros. back at it for SelectSIPs Expo in Q1

MENDOTA, IL — Black Brothers Company will continue its longtime support of the Structural Insulated Panel industry as a Gold Sponsor at its marquee event later this month. The SelectSIPs Expo and Annual Meeting will commence Jan. 26-28 in Tempe, AZ bringing together key stakeholders from leading companies across the United States. Join us for… Read More >


Black Bros. honored for longevity by IMA, Governor Pritzker

MENDOTA, IL — Black Brothers Company received the Centennial Manufacturing Award from the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The honor recognizes businesses for “100 or more years of manufacturing excellence.”  With the presentation came a letter from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. “Thanks to Black Bros. Co.’s numerous contributions to Illinois, we’re building and… Read More >


Black Bros. shifts sites to NBMDA Convention, WMS in Q4

MENDOTA, IL — Black Brothers Company will participate in the 2025 NBMDA Annual Convention on Nov. 4-6 in Chicago. The event brings together distributors and manufacturers in the building material and flooring coverings industry, and you can visit the venerable machinery maker in Booth #1103. “It’s our first time attending,” said Black Bros. sixth-generation owner… Read More >


Seven with Evan: Volume 14


Masear saying goodbye after long run of success at Black Bros. — Bromenschenkel set to take over Western U.S. territory

 MENDOTA, IL —When Bill Masear started at Black Bros. Co. back in 1979, he was offered a bit of wisdom: “It’s eight hours of work for eight hours of pay,” his father preached. “Anything more is out of the kindness of their hearts.” Forty-six years later, Masear still clings to those words. The current Director… Read More >


Seven With Evan: Volume 13


BBCO’S Phalen named WIA’s prestigious Ralph B. Baldwin Award winner

MENDOTA, IL — Black Brothers Company is honored to announce Director of Sales Todd Phalen has been bestowed the prestigious Ralph B. Baldwin Award of Excellence by the Woodworking Industry Association. The top award recognizes the 25-year veteran’s outstanding contributions to the woodworking machinery and ancillary equipment industry. Phalen is an active member in the… Read More >


Seven with Evan: Volume 12