Long time industry professional Heinz P. Bloch passed away on 20 August after a brief illness.
Heinz was a stalwart of the industry, having published over 800 pieces of work including 24 comprehensive books on practical machinery management, failure analysis, failure avoidance, compressors, steam turbines, and pumps. Over the years he has also contributed numerous technical and informative articles to Pump Industry Magazine.
Heinz commenced his professional career in 1962 and included long-term assignments as Exxon Chemical’s Regional Machinery Specialist for the United States. He held B.S. and M.S. degrees (cum laude) in Mechanical Engineering and is an ASME Life Fellow with lifetime registration as a Professional Engineer in New Jersey.
His passion for his trade and generosity for sharing his knowledge and experience means he will be long remembered by many.
