A review of the S periodicals from the time would probably yield a more definitive answer, but I think the rational was Mr. Sandersfeld's rapid rise in S, followed quickly by an untimely passing.
His company, Omicon, released a relatively large amount of product (by S standards) in a short time. The assumption was that he would have continued that path if not for a sudden death at a relatively young age. I know you were active in S at that time, Ed. Have you really forgotten? Pieter E. Roos --- On Wed, 5/23/12, Edward Loizeaux <[email protected]> wrote: > Michael A Scivoletti wrote:> Why take away from Mr Sandersfeld and his > contribution to S? Perhaps someone can explain why the name was changed from > MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR? What was the rationale? Charlie and his firm > were in good company with the other winners of this award. Did Charlie stand > taller by a huge margin than the other winners? Just curious…..
