Henry Brandtjen, Jr passes away

Brandtjen, who was 85, passed away quietly at home on January 4.

Brandtjen was the third generation of his family to run the company, and helped shape the company into a world leader in foil stamping, embossing and die-cutting equipment.

Brandtjen also headed the acquisition that lead to Kluge's strength and success in folding and gluing equipment.

‘Henry was not only a friend but a mentor and adviser,’ said Michael Aumann, Brandtjen and Kluge chief executive officer. ‘His tremendous technical aptitude and tenacity allowed our company to achieve great success and weather some of the most severe storms in our 95-year history.

‘At Brandtjen and Kluge we are proud to carry on Henry's legacy.’

Brandtjen is survived by his son Henry Brandtjen III, president of Brandtjen and Kluge, and daughter Julia Mitchell Fink (Michael), and four grandchildren.