RIP Paul C. Buff, 1936-2015

ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
edited March 24, 2015 in The Big Picture
Paul C. Buff has died.

RIP to the guy who brought reasonably priced lighting to the average man.
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,248 moderator
    edited March 24, 2015
    Thanks for posting this, Ian. There are several links to read through. Clearly, he was an extraordinary man. Even had a Frank Zappa connection!
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
    edited March 24, 2015
    He was a renaissance man in many regards. Not to mention, quite a character lol3.gif
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited March 24, 2015
    Truly a sad day. One of the great American entrepreneurs as far as I'm concerned. He made studio lighting accessible to the masses.

    I wonder what will happen to the company now? Will his heirs keep it going, or will they sell it and to whom?
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
    edited March 24, 2015
    From what I've read so far, the family plans to continue on as they have and in the spirit Paul would have wanted.
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,151 moderator
    edited March 24, 2015
    From his corporate website About Page:

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    "With great sadness we announce that our founder, Paul C. Buff, passed away this week at the age of 78. He has been living with his beloved wife of 16 years, Deborah, and their extended family in their secondary home in Mobile, Alabama for over a year and passed away in this home with his family around him. Those of us who have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Paul have lost an invaluable mentor, an inspiring leader, and a treasured friend. The world has lost one of its most creative and adventurous pioneers.

    In the coming weeks, we will celebrate Paul’s unique and extraordinary life, giving customers, employees, and friends the opportunity to share their tributes and memories. But first, we must take time to pause and grieve the loss of a man who had such a great impact on us all. If you wish to offer condolences in the mean time, we invite you to email them to CelebratingPaul@paulcbuff.com.

    For years, it has been our mission to advance Paul C. Buff, Inc. in the spirit of innovation and originality upon which it was founded. With gratitude for everything that Paul has taught us, we honor his memory by continuing to serve our customers with the outstanding products, support, and Golden Rule standards that he initiated."
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