Respect. The printers of Delhi and the equipment and consumable suppliers turned out in full force for the cremation of Arun Gandhi one of two partners of the two firms that I collectively describe as Gandhi and Gandhi. Arun Gandhi passed away in his office on 12 May perhaps another victim of the torrid summer heat that is upon us. What we saw was respect in each other’s faces for a brother and colleague and a healthy respect for the fate that awaits each of us. We honour our own so that others will honour us too.
Needless to say, I knew Arun Gandhi as the quieter part of the firm. But he was ever alert to every part of every triangular conversation or larger discussion we were in, quick to correct and clarify at the slightest provocation. Known for their tireless advocacy of high quality consumables in diecutting and their work in selling very specialized products for which the market took years to incubate, the firm will never be the same. One was honored to spend time with Arun Gandhi at the Hunkeler Innovation days, at seminars and fairs and airports. One treasures the moments of sharing the odd personal detail in both directions, the success of each other’s children and the tougher times that we have lived through. The sixty year old firm will continue but in some ways will never be the same again.
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