HMG Paints Chairman Brian Falder died Sept. 19, 2019, at the age of 88.

David John Beamish, President of DeFelsko Corp., died on Nov. 4, 2019, after a 32-month battle with cancer.

The Board of Directors of SONGWON Industrial Group announced the unexpected death of the company's CEO, Maurizio Butti, on Sept. 7, 2019.

David Warren, President and CEO of Gemini Industries Inc., passed away in October after a battle with cancer.

Western Specialty Contractors announced the passing of former Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jim Rechtin Sr. on Sept. 17 following a battle with cancer.

Covestro announced that its Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Richard Northcote passed away unexpectedly.

Jeff Downing, a founding member of VersaFlex, passed away on January 25, 2018, after an almost two-year fight against cancer.

Joseph "Joe" Earl Hunt of Batavia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

AkzoNobel Protective Coatings North America announced the passing of long-time employee and coatings industry veteran of 54 years, David P. Brysacz, who passed away on May 4, 2017, at age 77.

Jerry Tippett, President and leader of Schold Machine Corp. for over 40 years, passed away on December 6, 2015, after a long battle with cancer.