Former boss of major Sheffield engineering firm dies aged 83

A former boss at a well known Sheffield engineering firm has died, aged 83.

Gordon Shuker, known as Neil, died peacefully at home earlier this month, at the age of 83, his family has announced.

Mr Shuker was well known as the managing director of the Darnall based engineering firm Geo. Robson.

The company has been a previous winner in the Sheffield Business Awards, having taken honours including ‘Outstanding Business of the Year’ and ‘Manufacturer of the Year’. ​

The company, which manufactures conveyor belts, changed its name to Robson Handling Technology in 2016

His funeral was held at St Peter's Church, Letwell on Friday August 21.

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