Brooks Heise Sr. began his own mold-making business in 1965, and not only has he kept up with changes in the industry, he has helped lead them.
Heise received the lifetime achievement award from the Society of Plastics Engineer's Blow Molding Division on Oct. 5 in Atlanta, recognizing his work in the industry for more than 40 years.
Now 88, Heise was a leader in creating the division's student scholarship program. He continues to influence his company, Heise Industries Inc. of East Berlin, Conn., though day-to-day operations have passed on to a new generation of the family.