SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Henry Beck, who founded injection-molding business Tessy in 1973, has died at the age of 90, the company announced Tuesday.
Beck died Sunday, March 9 surrounded by family, including his wife, Helga Beck, and children and grandchildren.
Born in Munich, Germany in 1934, Beck entered a toolmaker apprenticeship at age 16.
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In 1956, Beck moved to the U.S. to “further pursue his dreams and career,” Tessy said. He worked in various roles in global manufacturing and by the early 1970s, Beck knew he wanted to start his own injection-molding business, and in 1973, Beck founded Tessy in Elbridge.
The business began in a 16,000 square-foot building located at the corner of Route 5 and Hamilton Street, and went on to expand numerous times. Today, Tessy operates nine facilities in Central New York, two in Shanghai, China, and two in Pennsylvania.
The firm’s announcement reads, “Henry’s remarkable journey from his birthplace in Munich, Germany, to establishing one of the most successful and respected businesses in Central New York is a testament to his unparalleled work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and unwavering dedication.”
The company goes on to say, “Henry Beck’s contributions to the business world, his community, and his family will not be forgotten. Tessy will continue to uphold his values and vision, ensuring that his memory lives on for generations to come.”
Headquartered in Skaneateles, Tessy is a global contract manufacturer specializing in injection molding and custom automated assembly solutions. The firm’s capabilities include product design and development, rapid prototyping, tool design and build, medical automation design and build, plastic injection molding, and complex medical and consumer device assembly. Tessy contributes to the medical, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, consumer, and consumer health-care markets.
