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Industry mourns Morris Habif

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By Bobby Mace
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TD is saddened by the news of the passing of Morris Habif, founder of APD Transmission Parts of Atlanta, early this month. Over the years, Morris owned a number of companies including an Atlanta real estate business.  Founded in 1959, APD was acquired by Transtar Industries in 2006.

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Morris was preceded in death by his wife, Susie and is survived by five children: Michael (Gail) who joined his father at APD; Larry; Valerie (Neal) Wasser; Marlene (Mike) Haber and Nancy (Scott) Kieber.

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