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Michael Ohly 1944-2023

UK: FETA has announced that Michael Ohly, former president and founder of its ductwork contractor group, ADCAS, has died at the age of 78.

Ohly was the owner of the Hotchkiss Group, the Sussex-based ductwork contractor, for 50 years from 1971 to 2021

A charming and charismatic industry leader, Michael was instrumental in shaping the ductwork industry during his 18 years as part of the ADCAS executive committee.

He was appointed as the first president of ADCAS in 1997 and helped the association to establish itself as the voice of the ductwork industry and enabled members to forge closer links with the wider construction sector.

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