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Orac mourns the loss of its founder, Guy Taillieu.
On Christmas Day 2022, Guy Taillieu passed away at the age of 76.
In 1970, together with his wife Martine Lauwers (†), he founded the Ostend Research and Application Company - Orac for short. As a 24-year-old, he saw the opportunity to translate the scientific breakthroughs with new materials, mainly polyurethane, into products that opened new routes to market. Even more than a strong business plan, his determination and a clear dream were the main drivers that encouraged him to take a leap into the unknown.
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In 1970, together with his wife Martine Lauwers (†), he founded the Ostend Research and Application Company - Orac for short. As a 24-year-old, he saw the opportunity to translate the scientific breakthroughs with new materials, mainly polyurethane, into products that opened new routes to market. Even more than a strong business plan, his determination and a clear dream were the main drivers that encouraged him to take a leap into the unknown.
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