Les Squires, a scientific specialist in non-woven fabrics, has died aged 76. He developed many materials for medical, hygiene, insulation, agricultural, and construction uses. After research at Johnson & Johnson, he co-founded Web Dynamics in 1997, opening factories near Bolton and in China. He held a PhD in polymer chemistry and an MBA, and was known for his diligence and love for the outdoors.
Les Squires obituary
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Les Squires, a scientific specialist in non-woven fabrics, has died aged 76. He developed many materials for medical, hygiene, insulation, agricultural, and construction uses. After research at Johnson & Johnson, he co-founded Web Dynamics in 1997, opening factories near Bolton and in China. He held a PhD in polymer chemistry and an MBA, and was known for his diligence and love for the outdoors.
- 1 1973: Les Squires marries Jean Lawton
- 2 Late 1970s: Les Squires sets up Web Dynamics with Tim Woodbridge
- 3 1990: Les Squires moves to work for Don & Low
- 4 1997: Les Squires sets up Web Dynamics
- 5 2018: Les Squires retires
- 6 Recently: Les Squires dies aged 76
- His death at 76
What: The passing of Les Squires, a scientific specialist in non-woven fabrics and co-founder of Web Dynamics.
When: Died aged 76 (implies recent), 1973 (married Jean), late 1970s (set up Web Dynamics), 1990 (moved to Don & Low), 1997 (set up Web Dynamics), 2018 (retired).
Where: Wythenshawe (Manchester), Manchester, Leeds University, Dundee University, Gargrave (North Yorkshire), Portsmouth (Hampshire), Forfar (Scotland), Bolton (Lancashire), China, North Wales, Scotland.
Why: Les Squires died at the age of 76.
How: An obituary detailing his life, career, and personal interests.