Mr. Long Arm
About Mr. LongArm
Mr. LongArm holds a unique place in the tool world: it is the original inventor of the aluminum telescoping extension pole. Founded in 1958 by RD Newman — who recognized that painters and contractors needed a better solution than taping roller frames to electrical conduit — the company pioneered an entire product category that has since become indispensable for professionals and do-it-yourself enthusiasts alike. Based in Greenwood, Missouri, Mr. LongArm has spent over six decades refining and expanding its line of reaching tools, and today produces more than 200 telescoping handles and extension pole attachments.
A division of Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. — an ISO 9001:2015 certified American manufacturer — Mr. LongArm carries that same commitment to quality into every product it makes. The vast majority of its telescoping pole series are manufactured in the United States, reflecting a long-standing dedication to domestic craftsmanship and consistent quality control. The brand sells its products through paint, hardware, and home improvement retailers across the country, and its reach continues to grow through online channels.
Telescoping Poles
At the heart of the Mr. LongArm lineup are its iconic telescoping poles. The brand offers 17 different extension pole series, with models that adjust from as short as 1–2 feet all the way up to 23 feet — making it easy to tackle everything from a small indoor painting project to a full exterior on a two-story home. Signature locking systems like the Twist-Lok, Tab-Lok, and Pro-Lok designs keep poles securely extended during use, while aluminum and fiberglass construction keeps the tools lightweight without sacrificing rigidity. Whether you are a professional painter who needs a pole on the job every day or a homeowner doing occasional maintenance, there is a Mr. LongArm telescoping pole engineered for the task.
Cleaning Brushes
Mr. LongArm's brushes are purpose-built to pair with its extension poles, creating a complete reach-and-clean system for vehicles, buildings, marine vessels, and more. The brand offers a color-coded lineup of flow-thru brushes — where water or cleaning solution is fed directly through the pole and out through the brush head while scrubbing — in a range of bristle stiffnesses. Soft green bristles are ideal for gel coat and clear coat finishes, while stiffer yellow bristles handle tougher surfaces like rubber roofs, tires, boat hulls, and masonry. Metal threaded ends feature a lok-thread design to prevent brushes from unscrewing mid-task, and many brush models are Made in the USA.
Mops, Deck Brushes, Squeegees & Handles
Rounding out the cleaning arsenal, Mr. LongArm manufactures a range of mops, deck brushes, squeegees, and handles engineered to thread onto its standard extension poles. Deck brush heads feature chemical-resistant fibers and rubber bumpers to protect surfaces during scrubbing, making them well-suited for boat decks, patios, and driveways. Squeegee attachments allow users to quickly clear water from large flat surfaces — windows, solar panels, vehicle roofs — without ever climbing a ladder. Together, these attachments transform a single telescoping pole into a versatile multi-tool cleaning system.
Who Uses Mr. LongArm Products?
Mr. LongArm products serve a remarkably broad audience. Professional painters and contractors rely on the brand's heavy-duty pole series for daily production work. Homeowners use flow-thru brush kits to wash RVs, boats, and siding. Marine enthusiasts depend on deck brushes and squeegees for hull and deck maintenance. The brand even offers specialized solutions for window washing, solar panel cleaning, and light bulb changing — all built around the same universal threaded attachment system, so one pole can do the work of many tools.