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The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies has paid tribute to the late Bertie Lubner.

Minister Davies says he learned of the death of Bertie Lubner today, with great sadness.

“Bertie played a significant role in the industrialization of this country through the companies that he founded and ran with distinction. He was also a strong advocate for human rights and an active philanthropist,” adds Minister Davies.

He says Bertie was the founding father of the Manufacturing Circle which collaborated with the Department to support the manufacturing sector in the recent period.

“Bertie was a tireless advocate of the role that manufacturing should play in economic development, job creation and the fight against inequality and poverty. His numerous contributions to this effort will be sorely missed. On behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and many friends and associates,” adds Minister Davies.

Issued by the Department of Trade and Industry