Smith & Loveless has announced the passing of Robert L. Rebori who led the international manufacturer of engineered water infrastructure systems and equipment as chairman and president for more than 30 years.
Rebori died on October 7 at the age of 91.
Rebori took reigns as Smith & Loveless division president in 1978, coming from a sister-company within the Ecodyne Corporation, Graver Water, Warren, New Jersey, where he had served as vice- president since 1971.
Within two years, Rebori engineered a management buyout of Smith & Loveless, returning the company to private ownership for the first time since 1959.
He is one of only six chief executives to preside over the company in its storied 80-year history, serving in that capacity longer than any other.
In 2009, he retired and transitioned the leadership and ownership of Smith & Loveless to his son and current president Frank J. Rebori. Between them both, the Rebori family has owned, led and expanded Smith & Loveless for more than half of its existence, nearly 50 years.
“Bob was a student of history and enjoyed reflecting on past domestic and international events. However, he also advised to always look to the future,” said Frank Rebori “It is with this perspective that we have advanced the growth of Smith & Loveless and will do so for generations to come.”
Former Smith & Loveless president and water industry leader passes away at 91
