Tag: In memoriam
Iceberg’s Howard Green passes away
OPI is saddened to learn of the passing of Howard Green, CEO of Iceberg Enterprises and the former President of Quartet Manufacturing.
Howard founded Iceberg in 1999 along with a group of colleagues from Quartet...
Steve Bilton’s funeral arrangements announced
The family of Steve Bilton has shared plans for a celebration of his life and a post-service gathering.
‘Billo’, the Managing Director of ECI’s FusionPlus Data, tragically passed away last week at the age of 52.Â
For those who...
Tragic news from the UK
OPI is stunned and deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Steve Bilton, Managing Director of ECI’s FusionPlus Data product content solution.
Steve, or ‘Billo’ as he was affectionately known, was an immensely respected...
Sundance’s Condry passes away
OPI is saddened to learn of the passing of John Condry of Oklahoma-based independent dealer Sundance Office.
John passed away suddenly last Thursday. He started Sundance in 1989 with his wife, Dyan, growing the business...
S.P. Richards’ Mark Pelletier passes away
OPI is shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of S.P. Richards (SPR) executive and business products industry veteran Mark Pelletier.
Mark, who was 65, passed away on 24 April, surrounded by his family.
It...
Jimmy Godwin passes away
Jimmy Godwin, the former CEO and founder of Forms and Supply (now FSIoffice) passed away on 31 March at the age of 87.
After working in the office supply industry for five years, Jimmy ventured...
Bisley founder passes away
It is with great sadness that Bisley announces the passing of its Chairman and owner Anthony ‘Tony’ Brown, aged 86, on 4 April.
Tony began working at Bisley in 1960 and acquired the company from...
Remembering Al Autry
US office products rep group pioneer Al Autry passed away towards the end of 2022, OPI has learned.
Al enjoyed an incredible 63-year career spanning eight decades. It began in 1959, when he was hired...
KMP mourns loss of founder
Heinz Sieg, the founder of aftermarket imaging supplies manufacturer KMP, sadly passed away on 15 January, aged 80.
Born in 1942, Sieg completed commercial training and a degree in business administration after leaving school. From...
Global founder passes away
OPI is saddened to learn that Saul Feldberg, founder and Chairman of leading workplace furniture group Global has passed away.
Feldberg died peacefully, at the age of 87, surrounded by his family. He founded Global...
Industry invited to celebrate the life of Tim Holmes
Industry friends and colleagues of Exertis Supplies’ Tim Holmes, who sadly passed away on 26 December, are invited to attend a celebration of his life on 18 January.
Following a private cremation, the celebration of...
Tim Holmes passes away
OPI is saddened to learn that Exertis Supplies’ Tim Holmes passed away on 26 December following a short battle with cancer.
Tim was a true gentleman in the UK office products channel and will be...
Tejas Office Products founder passes away
OPI is saddened to report that Lupe ‘Champ’ Fraga, founder of Texas dealer Tejas Office Products, has passed away at the age of 86.
With the help of his then girlfriend Irene (who later became...
Date confirmed for Jennifer Smith service
A service to celebrate the life of Jennifer Smith will take place on 5 January.
The Innovative Office Solutions CEO sadly passed away on 3 December at the age of 56, surrounded by her husband...
Jennifer Smith passes away
OPI is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jennifer Smith, founder and CEO of leading US independent dealer Innovative Office Solutions.
Jennifer had been battling cancer for the past four years. In the...
Mike Foster passes away
OPI is saddened to learn that US office products industry veteran Mike Foster passed away at the end of September.
Mike, who was just 62, was involved in the OP sector for more than 40...
Martin Bentley passes away
OPI is saddened to learn of the death of Martin Bentley, a popular figure in the UK office products industry in the 1980s and 1990s.
Bentley passed away on 23 August, aged 76, following a...
Xerox CEO passes away
Xerox CEO John Visentin has died unexpectedly, it has been announced.
The company said that Visentin – who was 59 – passed away on 28 June due to complications from an ongoing illness.
Visentin joined Xerox...
Mike Robledo passes away
OPI is saddened to report that US rep group veteran Mike ‘Mijo’ Robledo passed away last week after a courageous four-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.
Mike worked at California-based rep group PSA for more than 30...
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$15 million raised for City of Hope
The National Business Products Industry (NBPI) has raised another $15 million for City of Hope over the past year.
The 2023 ACCOmplishing Hope fundraising campaign led by...
