Industry Veteran Tom Tappen Remembered by Colleagues
Tom Tappen, who passed away Jan. 1, 2015, is remembered for contributions to the pharma industry, customers, and business associates.
Tom Tappen, director business development of Fluid Air, a division of Spraying Systems Co., died on Jan. 1, 2015.
For the past 32 years, Tappen developed new technologies for solid dosage processing equipment. A graduate of Rutgers University, Tappen was a member of the football team and recently was inducted into their Hall of Fame. He also was a member of the Marines Memorial Association.
A Fluid Air announcement described Tappen’s role in the industry: “Anyone who had the privilege to be around Tom-all of his customers, employees, business associates, friends-because part of his family. His wealth of knowledge and infinite patience left him in high esteem as a true diplomat and gentleman. His strong and gracious presence will surely be missed.”
Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in Tappen’s honor.
Source: Fluid Air
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