Posts Tagged ‘in memoriam’
In Memoriam: Alro Steel Founder Passes Away
In Memoriam Al Glick, the founder, CEO and Chairman of Alro Steel, passed away February 8 in Jackson, Michigan at the age of 95. Al had been a leader of Alro Steel since 1948 when he co-founded the company with his brother Robert. During his long career at Alro, Al received a number of honors,…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Former Fluid Power Educator & 2020 Fluid Power Hall of Fame Inductee Passes Away
In Memoriam Dr. John “Jack” Slater, a former fluid power educator and 2020 Fluid Power Hall of Fame inductee, recently passed away. He was 95 years old. Dr. Slater had a long career in fluid power, starting with working his way up through a PhD degree in engineering at UW-Madison. From there, his career included…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Former Delta Power Company Founder, President, and CEO Passes Away
In Memoriam John Fulton, a pioneer in the hydraulics industry, recently passed away peacefully in his home with family at his side. He was 92 years old. Mr. Fulton represented an entrepreneurial spirit in the hydraulics industry for over six decades. His work helped drive the hydraulic cartridge valve industry forward, and it was under…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Former TC 131/SC4 Chairman Passes Away
In Memoriam Luis (Lou) Moreiras Sr., TC 131/SC4 Chairman until December 2020, recently passed away. Lou began his career in engineering in the 1970s and spent 32 years of his career at Parker Hannifin before retiring in 2009. He started his consulting company, Hydraulic Technical Services, LLC, the same year. In addition, he served as…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Brennan CEO Passes Away
In Memoriam David D. Carr, the CEO of Brennan Industries Inc., recently passed away after being with the company for 60 years. He became president of the company in 1973 and transitioned to CEO in 2008. During his years of leadership, the company reached a number of milestones, including establishing its current corporate headquarters and…
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