The Mendota Museum and Historical Society hosted an open house on March 27, 2022 at the Hume Carnegie Museum in Mendota, Illinois. Black Bros. Co was featured in a special exhibit sharing the history of the company. This year marks the 140th anniversary of Black Bros. Co., the oldest manufacturing firm in Mendota. The company… Read More >
Filed under: General, News
Posted on: March 30, 2022
Background Many residential and some commercial building projects are making good use of Structural Insulated Panels, specifically for sidewalls and roofs. These panels, also referred to as SIP’s, are usually made up of OSB (oriented strand board) laminated to both sides of an EPS (expanded polystyrene) core using a water-based emulsion adhesive. The core material… Read More >
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Posted on: February 25, 2022
Today is the opening day of ICEC USA, America’s Leading Exhibition for Paper, Film, Foil and Nonwovens Converting in Orlando, FL. Black Bros. Co. Sales Manager Bill Masear is in attendance and located in Booth #1142 in the AIMCAL Pavilion. Bill is promoting our Web Laminating Systems as well as our roll reconditioning programs. Black… Read More >
Filed under: General, Industry Fairs, News
Posted on: October 19, 2021
We are pleased to introduce you to our new Southeast Sales Manager, Brian Schultz. We also wish our previous Southeast Sales Manager, Mark Thompson, well in his future endeavors. Brian was recently promoted to the sales team and we’re excited to have such a great asset join our team. With over 27 years of experience… Read More >
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Posted on: October 1, 2021
The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® Fair, to be held in Las Vegas July 20-23, will be the first major woodworking industry event to take place live and in-person, since 2019. Black Bros. is excited to invite you to register and attend AWFS® Fair. Receive a complimentary show badge by following our custom registration link.… Read More >
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Posted on: May 17, 2021
Did you see our article in the April ’21 Woodworking Network Redbook? Click the link or continue reading for our article on How to Check for Roll Wear on a Roll Coater or Adhesive Spreader. Roll coating machines allow for an even application of hot melt or cold glue application on many different substrates. Worn… Read More >
Filed under: General, Maintenance, News
Posted on: April 21, 2021
Our ad in FDMC Magazine’s March issue features the Tb-60 Hot Roll Laminating System. FDMC Magazine, published by the Woodworking Network covers the entire range of the woodworking market, from smaller shops to production plants, with an emphasis on best practices in management, productions, materials and design. You can check out our ad in the… Read More >
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Posted on: March 23, 2021
With a focus on our commitment to health and safety in the workplace, Black Bros Co. is pleased to announce the recent achievement of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Healthy Manufacturer Certification. The certificate was awarded to our Mendota, IL location for participation in training via OSHA authorized instructors from the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC)… Read More >
Filed under: General, News, Safety, Training
Posted on: August 18, 2020
Black Bros. Co. has been reconditioning rolls for over 90 years. We manufacture the entire roll – steel core, to rubber covering, to roll finish specifications. We will recondition your roll to ensure proper coating weights and eliminate costly coating waste. For maximum roll performance, we urge you to return your rolls to Black Bros. Co.… Read More >
Filed under: General, Maintenance, News
Posted on: July 14, 2020
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued an Executive “Stay at Home” Order on Friday March 20, in response to COVID-19. This order has been extended until at least April 30th. Black Bros. Co. falls into the category of “Essential Businesses and Operations” designated in the Governor’s order. Under that designation, Black Bros. facilities remain open and… Read More >
Filed under: General, News, Safety
Posted on: April 6, 2020