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Ink Industry Mourns Robert Bassemir

Industry icon recalled for his kindness, enthusiasm and knowledge of printing inks.

Robert W. Bassemir, 92, of Jamaica, NY, passed away Feb. 14, 2017 in Jamaica Hospital.   A longtime ink industry icon, Bob is one of three people to have received the three highest awards from the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) – the Printing Ink Pioneer Award in 1980, the Technical Achievement Award in 1982 (the first time it was presented); and the Ault Award, the industry’s most prestigious honor, in 1993.   Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 19, 1924, to Catherin...

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