Norm Provan, 1951 – 2022
Norm Provan, who founded Pro Mark Technologies (initially named Pro Mark Development) in 1987 with his wife, Jean, passed away over the summer following a two-year battle with cancer.
Norm Provan, who founded Pro Mark Technologies (initially named Pro Mark Development) in 1987 with his wife, Jean, passed away over the summer following a two-year battle with cancer.
The long-tenured member of FTA’s Hall of Fame passed away Nov. 22.
APPLETON, WI—Former Fox Valley Technical College teacher Lloyd C. Hoeffner passed away on Jan. 31 at the age of 81. Hoeffner taught from 1968 to 1988 at Fox Valley. After leaving teaching, he helped establish TechniFlex from 1990 to 2004 in Appleton, WI. He was the chair of FTA’s FORUM 1984. Prior to becoming home … Continued
GREEN BAY, WI—It is with deep sadness that MPS Systems announces the passing of Frank Laughlin, area sales manager of MPS Systems North America. Laughlin passed away on Nov. 1 at the age of 60. With MPS since June 2018, Laughlin was responsible for sales in the west and south of the USA. He was … Continued
NEENAH, WI—John Cappy, president & CEO of Outlook Group, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 24. John was a veteran in the paper, printing and packaging industry, with over 36 years of experience. For the last seven years he served as president & CEO of Outlook Group through a period of expansion, strategic investment and … Continued
DALLAS, TX—With great sorrow, Koenig & Bauer (U.S.) announced the untimely passing of Tim McKeon, senior vice president of service and operations, sheetfed division, after a brief illness. Tim was a loyal member of the Koenig & Bauer family for almost 40 years having started his career as a field service mechanic/technician with Royal Zenith, a … Continued
Jay Luft, known to many for his involvement with FTA’s events, publications and inner workings, passed away on July 1 at the age of 59. “Jay was one of those guys where I could go a couple years without seeing him, but it seemed like it was yesterday when we got together. Handshakes were never … Continued
CAMBRIDGE, U.K.—Paul Doody, global marketing director at Domino Printing Sciences, has passed away. Paul took up the role of global marketing director with Domino in January 2016, drawing on his extensive experience to define and drive effective marketing campaigns. He passed away on Jan. 11. Paul had a varied and distinguished career that saw him … Continued
MARTINSVILLE, IN—Ned Wier, a devoted flexographer and considered by some to be the father of the modern flat top dot, passed away on Oct. 14. He was 77. Ned spent a total of nearly 60 years in the printing industry, working in many capacities. As early as the year 2000, PRP‘s Chris Green can recall … Continued
ELGIN, IL—Robert M. Zoelle, former North American business director for DuPont Packaging Graphics, passed way at his home in Elgin, IL on Jan. 6 at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife, Susan; three children Marc, Brad and Kristin; and his four grandchildren Ryan, Addyson, Liam and Kate. A graduate of Penn … Continued
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