OBITUARY: Pioneer of Fastening Industry Fred B. Powers, Jr. Dies at 72
Frederic Booth Powers, Jr., a pioneer in the construction fastening industry and former chairman and president of Powers Fasteners Inc., New Rochelle, NY, died at his home in Larchmont, NY, on Dec. 20, 2005. He was 72.
The announcement was made by Jeffrey R. Powers, who succeeded his father as president in 1997 and now runs the company with his three brothers: Christopher, who is CEO; Stephen, vice president, MIS; and Frederic III, vice president, Materials. Jeffrey said his father felt his most notable achievement was the continued operation and expansion of the business by his four sons.