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EuroWire – September 2009
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Ben G Singley, president of JJ Lowe,
an international wire and cable
industry marketing company, died
25
th
May 2009, at the age of 75 in
Danbury, Connecticut, USA.
In 1956, after graduating from Ohio
University, Singley worked for US
Steel Corporation in Cleveland.
There, he met and befriended the
late Jim Lowe, founder and owner of
JJ Lowe Associates, Inc who made him
the company’s first sales associate
in 1966.
He travelled extensively throughout
the world for many years, making
many life-long friends and enjoying
tremendous success.
In 1975, Singley assumed leadership
in the company, which he built into
what has been described as “North
America’s largest and most successful
sales agency for wire and cable.” It is
said to have established the North
American presence of many firms,
such as Heaton, Continovis, Windings,
Super Seal and Taymer.
Ben Singley’s son Chris, who works
at JJ Lowe, described his father,
“Perseverance
and
long-lasting
personal and business relationships
were his trademarks.
“Through his efforts, Lowe Associates
now has three US sales offices, a
fourth on its way, and one in Mexico
City.
“He worked right up to his last day, a
surprise to no one who knew him.“
Singley is survived by his wife of 54
years, Marilyn, three children, and five
grandchildren.
JJ Lowe Associates Inc – USA
Industry mourns
Ben G Singley
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