About Wooster Brush
About Wooster Brush
The Wooster Brush Company was founded in 1851 when Adam Foss purchased a crate of hog bristles at an unclaimed freight auction and began producing handmade bristle paintbrushes in a small, two-story building in Wooster, Ohio, selling them door-to-door throughout the state. The company moved to Madison Avenue in Wooster in 1909, where its corporate office still stands today, more than a century later.
Wooster Brush built its reputation on genuine manufacturing innovation rather than just scale: the company invented the angle sash paintbrush, developed the 'Foss-set' process for cementing bristle into brushes, and was first to use nylon filaments to create brushes that performed well in latex paints. Wooster also created the Exploded-Tip process for soft brush flags and was the first manufacturer to introduce synthetic fabrics for roller covers, a material choice that later became an industry standard.
Today, Wooster Brush is the largest privately owned paint applicator manufacturer in the United States, producing more than 2,000 products for painters of every skill level from over 888,000 square feet of manufacturing, shipping, and warehousing space. On ChatMRO, buyers can ask for a specific Wooster Brush style, size, or roller cover and get matched directly to a verified supplier.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wooster Brush Company get started?
The company began in 1851 when Adam Foss purchased a crate of hog bristles at an unclaimed freight auction and started producing handmade paintbrushes in Wooster, Ohio. He initially sold the brushes door-to-door before the business grew into a full manufacturing operation.
What innovations is Wooster Brush known for?
Wooster Brush invented the angle sash paintbrush and developed the 'Foss-set' process for cementing bristle into brushes. The company was also first to use nylon filaments for latex-compatible brushes and first to introduce synthetic fabric roller covers, now an industry standard.
Is Wooster Brush still headquartered in Ohio?
Yes, Wooster Brush has been headquartered in Wooster, Ohio since relocating to its Madison Avenue location in 1909. The corporate office still stands at that site today.
How large is Wooster Brush's product line?
Wooster Brush produces more than 2,000 products for painters of all skill levels, spanning brushes, rollers, and other painting equipment. The company operates over 888,000 square feet of manufacturing, shipping, and warehousing facilities to support this catalog.
Can ChatMRO help me find a specific Wooster Brush style?
Yes, ChatMRO can match your request to a verified supplier once you specify the brush style, size, or roller cover nap you need. Just describe the Wooster Brush product in the request field and we'll route it accordingly.