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Executive Vice President of Van Horn, Metz & Co. Passes Away

November 5, 2020

Brian Boorman, Executive Vice President of Van Horn, Metz & Co. Inc., passed away Oct. 22, 2020, at the age of 57 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Heubach Group Announces Passing of Rainer Heubach

November 5, 2020

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Heubach Group announced that Rainer Heubach passed away on Oct. 21, 2020, after a brief illness.

Palmer Holland Remembers Matt Walker

August 6, 2020

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Palmer Holland announced the passing of Matt Walker, 37, on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

R. Edward Bish Passes Away

July 20, 2020

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R. Edward Bish, former President of the Cleveland Paint and Coating Society, passed away June 29, 2020.

HMG Paints Chairman Passes Away

December 11, 2019

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HMG Paints Chairman Brian Falder died Sept. 19, 2019, at the age of 88.

President of DeFelsko Corp. Passes Away

November 26, 2019

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David John Beamish, President of DeFelsko Corp., died on Nov. 4, 2019, after a 32-month battle with cancer.

SONGWON Announces Unexpected Death of CEO

September 13, 2019

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The Board of Directors of SONGWON Industrial Group announced the unexpected death of the company's CEO, Maurizio Butti, on Sept. 7, 2019.

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President and CEO of Gemini Industries Passes Away

December 7, 2018

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David Warren, President and CEO of Gemini Industries Inc., passed away in October after a battle with cancer.

Former COO of Western Specialty Contractors Passes Away

September 21, 2018

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Western Specialty Contractors announced the passing of former Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jim Rechtin Sr. on Sept. 17 following a battle with cancer.

Covestro CSO Richard Northcote Has Passed Away

June 22, 2018

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Covestro announced that its Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Richard Northcote passed away unexpectedly.

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