Plastics News' tribute to longtime industry veteran Peter Bemis, who died in October after months of battling cancer [“Bemis recalled as folksy, one of a kind,” by Robert Grace, Nov. 4], spurred several reader responses.
We share those letters with you here.
That was an absolutely terrific article you did on Peter Bemis. I only met him once, but one can tell by the great people they [Bemis Manufacturing Co.] have what a wonderful influence he was.
We, of course, love all of our customers, but Bemis has always been one of my favorites.
Chuck Emig
Powertech Components
San Antonio
Fantastic article on Peter. He was a friend, a customer and a competitor of mine. He was a role model to many of us in the industry.
I am so glad you took the time to honor truly a pillar and pioneer of our industry. Excellent work!
Jack Shedd
Hoffer Plastics Corp.
South Elgin, Ill.
Thank you for a polite and correct tribute to Peter Bemis.
He was a gentleman and built a great legacy.
Mark Wolverton
Longview, Texas
That was a nice reflection that you wrote on Peter Bemis. I, like you, did not know him well but had a couple of meetings and a dinner with him. But I work with someone, Dan Cykana, who was his right-hand engineer for many years and often spoke highly of Peter.
He will be missed.
Len Czuba
Czuba Enterprises Inc.
Lombard, ill
Just wanted to say it was a real good profile you wrote about Pete Bemis. I didn't know him, [but] I think everyone in the plastics business knew of him and his company.
Your piece was well-crafted and provided a personal link to the man and his accomplishments.
Steve Cooper
SCA Communications Inc.
North Baldwin, N.Y.
