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An Industry Giant Retires

After more than 40 years at Sun Chemical, Edward E. Barr is stepping down as chairman.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

To say that Edward E. Barr is a seminal figure in the printing ink industry is an understatement. When Mr. Barr joined Sun Chemical in 1962, the company had annual sales of $25 million in ink and pigments. In 2001, Sun Chemical’s ink and pigment sales were $3.5 billion. On Jan. 1, Mr. Barr will retire as chairman, Sun Chemical Group B.V. Mr. Barr said that he felt the time had come for the next generation of leaders, led by new chairman Wes Lucas, to fully take the helm of Sun Chemical. “I am ...

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