In Memoriam Bob Chapman 1945 - 2026

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Insight from Bob Chapman and Barry-Wehmiller's leadership journey
From Bob Chapman, who built Barry-Wehmiller into $3.6B global company, dies

Chapman led Barry-Wehmiller for five decades, growing it from a $20 million brewing equipment supplier to a company with nearly 12,000 employees. He stepped down as CEO in 2025.