People
November 16, 2018
Bush Wins CertiPUR-US® Award
Bobby Bush Honored with CertiPUR-US® Outstanding Leadership Award
(Rochester Hills, Mich. — November 16, 2018) — Bobby Bush of Hickory Springs Manufacturing, Co. (HSM) in Hickory, N.C., was honored by CertiPUR-US® with its Outstanding Leadership Award at its recent fall meeting in St. Louis.
Bush played a key role in the development of the CertiPUR-US program, now marking its 10th year, and has continued to foster its success. He was integral to the creation of the original CertiPUR-US Advisory Board consisting of association leaders, academics, environmentalists, chemists, and mattress and upholstered furniture manufacturers.
Recognized as an innovator in bio-based and combustion-modified foams, the Duke University graduate has been active and outspoken in the fields of environmental and regulatory activity. He is technical director of the Upholstered Furniture Action Council (UFAC) and has served several terms as president of the Polyurethane Foam Association, as well as the not-for-profit Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam, the organization that administers the CertiPUR-US program.
“Back when the certification of flexible polyurethane foam was just a concept, Bobby was one of the very first in the industry to step up and support the program,” says Mike Crowell, executive director of the CertiPUR-US program. “He was one of the architects of our original business plan, contributing an industry perspective that paved the way for success. He foresaw the extraordinary benefits this program would offer by raising the bar for foam and giving consumers comfort and confidence in the products they bring into their home.”
Past honorees of the CertiPUR-US Outstanding Leadership Award are James McIntyre, partner, McIntyre and Lemon law firm, and Robert Luedeka, immediate past president of the Polyurethane Foam Association.
November 16, 2018
Bush Wins CertiPUR-US® Award
Bobby Bush Honored with CertiPUR-US® Outstanding Leadership Award
(Rochester Hills, Mich. — November 16, 2018) — Bobby Bush of Hickory Springs Manufacturing, Co. (HSM) in Hickory, N.C., was honored by CertiPUR-US® with its Outstanding Leadership Award at its recent fall meeting in St. Louis.
Bush played a key role in the development of the CertiPUR-US program, now marking its 10th year, and has continued to foster its success. He was integral to the creation of the original CertiPUR-US Advisory Board consisting of association leaders, academics, environmentalists, chemists, and mattress and upholstered furniture manufacturers.
Recognized as an innovator in bio-based and combustion-modified foams, the Duke University graduate has been active and outspoken in the fields of environmental and regulatory activity. He is technical director of the Upholstered Furniture Action Council (UFAC) and has served several terms as president of the Polyurethane Foam Association, as well as the not-for-profit Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam, the organization that administers the CertiPUR-US program.
“Back when the certification of flexible polyurethane foam was just a concept, Bobby was one of the very first in the industry to step up and support the program,” says Mike Crowell, executive director of the CertiPUR-US program. “He was one of the architects of our original business plan, contributing an industry perspective that paved the way for success. He foresaw the extraordinary benefits this program would offer by raising the bar for foam and giving consumers comfort and confidence in the products they bring into their home.”
Past honorees of the CertiPUR-US Outstanding Leadership Award are James McIntyre, partner, McIntyre and Lemon law firm, and Robert Luedeka, immediate past president of the Polyurethane Foam Association.
November 12, 2018
Joe York
Joe York
April 16, 1947 – October 29, 2018
A native Texan, Joe graduated from Belton High School, in 1965, where he excelled as a football athlete achieving All State recognition and earned an athletic scholarship to University of Texas at Arlington. He could often be found racing his 56 Chevy at Little River Dragway and out in the countryside.
His family would like to thank the amazing Neurosurgery Department of the University of Minnesota Medical Center for their valiant efforts.
Memorial donations may be made in Joe’s name to the Melanoma Research Foundation.
November 12, 2018
Joe York
Joe York
April 16, 1947 – October 29, 2018
A native Texan, Joe graduated from Belton High School, in 1965, where he excelled as a football athlete achieving All State recognition and earned an athletic scholarship to University of Texas at Arlington. He could often be found racing his 56 Chevy at Little River Dragway and out in the countryside.
His family would like to thank the amazing Neurosurgery Department of the University of Minnesota Medical Center for their valiant efforts.
Memorial donations may be made in Joe’s name to the Melanoma Research Foundation.
November 5, 2018
Robin Grieve
Sad news . . .
Grieve, Robin Robin Leslie Grieve passed away Monday October 29, 2018 at the age of 80. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to the late H. Osborn and Lesley Grieve. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, J. Patricia (Pat), son David (Brecken Groendyke) Grieve and his grandchildren Kennedy, Keaton, Kailynn, Blake and Brock. Aside from his parents, Robin was preceded in death by his son Michael and brother Kenneth. Robin was a pioneer in the polyurethane industry having spent many years with The Upjohn Company and The Dow Chemical Company. He served as Chairman of the Society of Plastics Industry and consulted for Olin Chemical, SynUthane International, Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co Ltd and Baalbaki PU Systems. He loved to travel and his business dealings took him all over the world from his homeland of Scotland to America and all over Europe, China and the Middle East. He loved meeting new people from all walks of life with different religions, ethnicities, experiences, cultures and knowledge. He had a generous nature, a great sense of humor and a humble demeanor. He treated everyone with respect and honesty and had a true appreciation for life. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A private celebration of life open house will be held on Thursday, November 8th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Clark on Keller Lake, 2499 Forest Hill Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 for family, close friends and the residents and staff at Clark. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to Ada Christian School or Grand Rapids Christian School (Science Departments). His final resting place will in a private park across from his former home in Guilford, Connecticut under his two favorite copper beech trees.
http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=robin-grieve&pid=190640999&fhid=5484
https://www.metcalfandjonkhoff.com/notices/Robin-Grieve
a March 1975 photo of Robin when he was general manager of manufacturing for Upjohn Polymer BV in Delfzijl, The Netherlands, courtesy of Dave Threlkeld.