About The Esch Foundation and Norman Esch
The Esch Foundation was established in November 2004 by Norman Esch to support the development of students receiving training in the interdisciplinary applications of engineering sciences. After serving with the navy during the Second World War, Esch became involved with lithography. In 1950, he invested his total savings of $5,000 and started his own company. The founder of Graphic Litho-Plate, the owner of Roto-tone Gravure and many other related companies, he was a highly-regarded business leader and a driving force behind the printing industry in Toronto. Esch died on August 25, 2010 at Sunnybrook Hospital at the age of 92.
Eligibility
Student teams enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering’s fourth-year Capstone Design Project. The awards are open to student teams from all departments within the Faculty of Engineering.