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Schaefer family creates scholarship

The family of A.R. (Art) Schaefer has established a scholarship fund in memory of the retired New Jersey Machine (NJM) president and industry leader, who passed away November 15, 2007.

Jan 10, 2008
The A.R. (Art) Schaefer Scholarship will be awarded to packaging students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the packaging industry. The PMMI Education & Training Foundation will administer the scholarship, rotating it among two-year technical schools that demonstrate a significant contribution to packaging
education.
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