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Gans Ink Celebrates 50 Years

Bob Gans reflects on 50th anniversary of Gans Ink & Supply, and the numerous civic and professional awards that he has received.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

  By David Savastano Editor One week before he was to be married, Bob Gans was fired by Sleight Metallic Ink Company to make room for a relative of the owner. Surveying his options, Mr. Gans decided that he would compete with his former employers. Borrowing $6,000 from family and friends, Mr. Gans opened Gans Ink & Supply Company on January 2, 1950. Now, 50 years later, Gans Ink & Supply Co. is an industry leader, with more than $26 million in sales and 13...

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