3 Sigma Corp., a provider of specialty pressure sensitive adhesive coated products, has reported the passing of Grant Beck, the company's owner since 1998. Beck was a long time leader and entrepreneur in the label and printing industry. He started his first company, Beck Equipment & Supply, at the age of 20. He also worked for Avery Dennison Fasson for 11 years in sales and management on the West Coast. His entrepreneurial career continued with the acquisition of Baseline Ind. in 1980 and from there his ownership portfolio expanded to include many other companies in addition to 3 Sigma.
Beck was a hands-on owner, active in the management, planning, and strategic direction of his companies. He was both a strong advocate of his employees and a loyal friend and partner to his customers. He and his family made their management teams and associates feel very much a part of their family. 3 Sigma has extended condolences to his family and to all of his friends in the printing and label world.