Industrialist P.K. Mohamed dead

October 01, 2014 12:32 pm | Updated April 18, 2016 09:06 pm IST - KANNUR:

P.K. Mohamed

P.K. Mohamed

People from all walks of life paid tributes to industrialist P.K. Mohamed, 73, who died here on Monday. He was the managing director (MD) of Western India Plywoods Ltd. (WIP).

He had been recuperating at his residence at Thana here after a recent cardiac surgery. The body was taken to Thalassery for burial at Elangol Juma Masjid, Chettamkunnu.

Early years He followed his father, A.K. Kaderkutty, into the industry. After college education in Chennai, Mohamed went to Germany for extensive training in wood technology.

He joined WIP as production manager in 1962. He was made MD in 1993.

He was involved in the modernisation and diversification of the company.

He had functioned as office-bearer of the North Malabar Chamber of Commerce and was a sports organiser. He was a member of various industry organisations and was actively involved in the social sphere.

He is survived by wife and four sons. Political leaders including Rural Development Minister K.C. Joseph and E. Ahamed paid their last respects.

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