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Nelson D Abbey obituary
NELSON D Abbey Jr (Dan) passed away on 1 February 2010 at the age of 82 in his
summer home on Pelee Island, Canada. Dan will be remembered for his many adventures
around the world and the wonderful stories and life lessons that he shared with his family
and dear friends.
He was born in Toledo, Ohio and attended Culver Military Academy and Case
Institute of Technology. He enthusiastically led the family business, Abbey Etna Machine
Company, which was founded by his grandfather in 1901, into international markets as
president and chairman. Currently, Abbey International Ltd continues this legacy, led by
his son Nelson Abbey III.
He loved to travel and study diverse cultures. He had particular interest in India,
Pakistan, South America, Europe and the Middle East.
Dan was involved in the development and sales of ERW pipe and tube mills and related
equipment which he promoted globally. Even up to the day he passed, he took a keen
interest in how all of his customers were doing with the equipment he sold to them.
He lived with his family in USA, Switzerland, Paris, and most recently in Spain. Dan
has now been reunited with his sons Alex and Lee who passed before him. He is survived
by his wife, Barbara; three sons Nelson (Chris), Robert (Mary Beth), and Malcolm
(Michelle); and five beautiful grandchildren Sean (Lisa), Matthew, Kevin, Will and Ellie,
with whom his spirit lives on.
Abbey International Ltd – USA
Tel: +1 419 874 4301
Fax: +1 419 874 8200
Website:
International
Steel Tube Expo
THE 7th Steel Tube Exhibition of China will
be held at China International Exhibition
Center in Beijing from 8-10 August 2010.
According to the present situation
of the steel pipe industry in China, the
event will integrate with new economic
developments at home and abroad, policy-
oriented by energy-saving reduction,
recycling economy and rational use of
resources.
To step up cooperation and seek mutual
benefit and a ‘win-win’ outcome, the
organisers believe that the 2010 Beijing
Exposition will be the top platform for
participants to strengthen technological
innovation, production expanding and
international cooperation through grand
displays of products and technologies.
China (Beijing) International Steel Tube
Industry Expo
Fax: +86 10 88680811
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