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Published by
Uniroyal Chemical Co.
for its Associates
and Retirees

CONTENTS

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Logistics Strives for
Continuous Customer
Satisfaction

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Responsible Care®
Implementation
On Track

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Annual Total Quality
Recognition Awards
Celebrated

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International
Advertising Targets
Latin American Markets

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Novaquim Strengthens
Expansion Efforts

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Initial Public Offering
Announced

Worldwide Growth Strategy Dictates New Organization at Uniroyal Chemical

To support Uniroyal Chemical’s continued strategic worldwide growth, a global organization has been implemented effective November, 1994. The realignment replaces the vice president for international operations position with executive vice presidents responsible for Uniroyal Chemical’s business lines and operations in three key world regions: the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific.

■ Dr. Joseph B. Eisenberg, formerly vice president/general manager of the Chemicals and Polymers Division, has been appointed executive vice president of the Americas region (Canada, Mexico and Brazil) with dual responsibility for the worldwide Chemicals and Polymers businesses (Rubber Chemicals, Royalene® EPDM and Paracril® nitrile rubber) and the Americas (including all businesses in that region).

■ Walter K. Ruck, formerly Canada’s managing director, has been appointed regional vice president for the Americas, headquartered in Elmira, Ontario, Canada, and will report to Dr. Eisenberg.

■ Alfred F. Ingulli, formerly vice president/general manager of the Crop Protection Division, has been appointed executive vice president of the European region with dual responsibility for the worldwide Crop Protection businesses (fungicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, herbicides, foliar nutrients, seed treatment and specialty products) and Europe (including all businesses in that region).

■ Michel J. Duchesne, formerly Europe’s managing director, has been appointed regional vice president for Europe, headquartered in Langley, United Kingdom, and will report to Mr. Ingulli.

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Photo Captions:

▲ Joseph B. Eisenberg, executive vice president

▲ Walter K. Ruck, regional vice president of the Americas

▲ Alfred F. Ingulli, executive vice president

▲ Michel J. Duchesne, regional vice president of Europe

▲ William A. Stephenson, executive vice president

▲ Edward L. Hagen, regional vice president of Asia/Pacific

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Logistics Strives For Continuous Customer Satisfaction

BRIEFS

Letter Of Intent Signed To Purchase Crop Protection Business Of Solvay Duphar B.V.

Uniroyal Chemical has signed a letter of intent to purchase the worldwide crop protection business of Solvay Duphar B.V., headquartered in The Netherlands. The business, which has annual sales of approximately $60 million, includes all crop protection assets associated with the production and sale of Casoron® herbicide and Dimilin® insecticide. Both of these products are currently sold in selected geographic regions by Uniroyal Chemical under marketing agreements. Uniroyal Chemical plans to continue production at the Ankerweg plant which is located near Amsterdam. Subject to the execution of a definitive acquisition agreement, it is expected that the acquisition will be completed early in 1995. ■

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If you ask Uniroyal Chemical’s Director of Logistics worldwide, William T. “Bill” Mischou, what he believes characterizes value-added customer service today and into the 21st century, you’ll hear a firm three-word response: “Reliability, Resilience and Innovation.”

Reliability is providing the right products and service at the right price, delivered as requested by the customer, in the right quantity and package, and without damage. Resilience is the ability to recover when you didn’t do what you were supposed to do right in the first place. Innovation means doing more than just meeting your customers’ basic requests, but also doing more than what the competition does — in essence, doing what’s more than expected and “delighting” the customer.

And these three principles seem to be working. In 1994, the Logistics Department successfully managed to keep inventory levels at a relatively low percent of the company’s total sales on a worldwide basis, while ensuring that Uniroyal Chemical plants around the world received the correct amount of raw materials to manufacture products to meet customers’ needs on a timely basis (on-time service averaged in the mid-90 percent range, with the ultimate goal of 100 percent for all businesses). Ironically, as sales have increased over the last decade, Logistics has been able to more effectively service customers using less inventory each year — a tribute to the management philosophy of efficient worldwide teamwork.

“We are constantly facing a balancing act among customer service, working capital and plant operations,” stated Mischou. “This means providing the best possible service to the customer, while simultaneously keeping working capital costs low through inventory management, but not so low that we jeopardize the efficiency of our plants or lower our on-time delivery

goals. This is, by far, our greatest continuing challenge.”

One of the most remarkable features of Uniroyal Chemical’s Logistics Department is the fact that worldwide operations and functions are housed in one central location — Middlebury headquarters in Connecticut, USA. The department’s individual functions work together as well as interface with

The Logistics Function

[DIAGRAM showing interconnected circles around central “LOGISTICS” hub, including:
– Production Planning
– Customer Service
– Inventory Management
– Transportation
– Warehousing
– Responsible Care® (Distribution Code)
– Packaging
– Forecasting
– Hazardous Materials]

internal and external groups, including production plants worldwide (each with its own offshore logistics manager, who works with identical goals and objectives and coordinates them through their U.S. counterparts); business, marketing and sales managers; research and development; technical service; outside tolling facilities; business boards; field sales; customers; and other logistics team members.

The Logistics Department’s six primary functions are:

■ INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Inventory management is the effective balancing of working capital inventory asset needs while meeting customer requirements, plant operating efficiencies and business objectives. This includes working with the businesses to eliminate slow-moving products, and working with plants to eliminate off-

grade products. Capacity expansion recommendations also are generated from this area.

OPERATIONS MANAGERS
• John F. Honyotski
(Rubber and Specialty Chemicals)
• Carlton R. Chickering
(Royalene® EPDM, Paracril® nitrile rubber, Adiprene®/Vibrathane® urethane prepolymers, and new products)
• Donald A. Delagrange
(Crop Protection Chemicals)

■ CUSTOMER SERVICE

Customer service is the processing and expediting of 60,000 customer orders annually and striving for 100 percent satisfaction to customers through error-free, on-time delivery of products and services. Customer service provides shipping locations with accurate and timely orders. Coverage is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergency situations.

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGERS
• Raymond F. Pecock
(Rubber and Specialty Chemicals, Royalene® EPDM, Paracril® nitrile rubber, Adiprene®/Vibrathane® urethane prepolymers)
• Donald A. Delagrange
(Crop Protection Chemicals)

■ HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AND WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

Hazardous material management is the establishment of policies and procedures to ensure safe handling and shipping of all products in accordance with Responsible Care® guidelines and government regulations. This includes the continuous monitoring of Uniroyal Chemical’s compliance with HAZMAT procedures and policies, and the establishment of policies, procedures and training for the safe shipment of all samples and other non-standard products.

Warehouse management includes providing outside warehouses with current company policies, procedures and product information. Monitoring

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Responsible Care® Implementation On Track

As Uniroyal Chemical’s Responsible Care® Coordinator, Joseph V. Bucciaglia is in the process of visiting Uniroyal Chemical locations to help implement the company’s Responsible Care program. In 1995, Bucciaglia’s goal is to oversee worldwide implementation of “Management Practice In Place,” which provides standards against which to measure performance. Management Practice In Place Standards must be developed and documented for each of the Responsible Care® program codes. Standards have been finalized for all of the codes, except Product Stewardship, and Uniroyal Chemical plans to have the Pollution Prevention, Process Safety, Distribution and CAER (Community Awareness/Emergency Response) codes implemented by November 1995. The remaining codes are slated for implementation by April 1997.

The CAER Code relates directly to one of Uniroyal Chemical’s corporate goals “Build Strong Community Partnerships”. One aim of the code is to establish a dialogue between the company and the public. The other codes help to support another Uniroyal Chemical goal, “Zero Damage to People and the Environment.” These codes help to improve performance and ensure that industry operations will work towards improving the health and safety of the public, workers and the environment.

Once each of the seven codes have been implemented, the CMA will conduct a validation of the program. The validation process will require that detailed records of all related programs are kept. Bucciaglia would like to see that documentation compiled in a format similar to what is currently being used for ISO certification. In addition, each reporting site will also be required to complete a self-evaluation of its program.

Uniroyal Chemical was not the first company to begin implementation of a Responsible Care program, but Bucciaglia sees a benefit in not being a front-runner. “We’ve been able to do a better job by avoiding the pitfalls other companies fall into. We’ve definitely taken advantage of other’s experiences – both good and bad.” ■

Contributing Writer: Todd Volpe, Middlebury, CT.

▲ Uniroyal Chemical’s Naugatuck, Connecticut, USA plant, in association with Chemical Leaman Tank Lines, recently held a “Hazardous Materials Transportation Incident Demonstration.”

The simulated emergency involved the rollover of a Chemical Leaman trailer filled with 5,000 gallons of a “hazardous” material (actually water). The demonstration showed the steps quickly taken to respond to such an incident and covered containment of the material, decontamination procedures and handling media inquiries.

The Practice In Place Standards for the CAER (Community Action/Emergency Response) code require that emergency drills, like the one in Naugatuck, are held on a routine basis.

PROGRAM STATUS

CODES Practice-In-Place Standards for Management Practices have been finalized for 6 of the 7 codes. (Product Stewardship is the exception).
DOCUMENTATION In order to prepare for eventual verification, a systems procedure similar to ISO 9000 is being prepared to assist in controlling documentation as it is finalized.
SELF-EVALUATIONS Definitions for each of the six evaluation categories have been issued for use by each reporting site.
VERIFICATION CMA has begun a trial of its proposed verification system and is expected to start late 1995 or 1996.

BRIEFS

License Agreement Signed With Japan Synthetic Rubber

Uniroyal Chemical recently signed a license agreement with Japan Synthetic Rubber Co., Ltd. (JSR), a Tokyo-based chemical company which manufactures and markets synthetic rubber worldwide. This agreement allows Uniroyal Chemical to receive technology from JSR to manufacture and market certain acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) products in the United States.

“This agreement will help support our Paracril® NBR business by strengthening our technology and product line,” said Jeffrey M. Lines, business director for Paracril. “We will be able to better satisfy the needs of our current customers, while expanding our development of new market areas. Furthermore, we look at our relationship with JSR as having a mutually positive impact on each company.”

“We are delighted that we will be able to provide JSR quality products, in cooperation with Uniroyal Chemical, to customers in the United States including the Japanese transplant rubber industry,” said T. Katada, general manager of the Synthetic Rubber Division II of JSR.

JSR, the largest producer of synthetic rubber in Japan and the fourth largest synthetic rubber producer worldwide, also manufactures emulsions and ABS resins for worldwide markets. ■

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Annual Total Quality Recognition Awards Celebrated

On November 10, 1994 in Southbury, Connecticut, USA, Uniroyal Chemical’s Chairman, President and CEO Robert J. Mazaika presented the year’s Total Quality Recognition Awards and Lifetime Career Achievement Award to the following associates:

BRIEFS

New Sales Agent Named For Polymer Modifiers Business

Uniroyal Chemical has assigned a new sales agent, Velox Trading GmbH, to market and sell Polybond® and Royaltuf® polymer modifier products to both the packaging and custom compounding markets, effective August 1, 1994.

Velox Trading GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany, will market and sell Uniroyal Chemical’s complete polymer modifiers product line in Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, and The Netherlands through their facilities located in Hamburg and Paris, France.

Malcolm Jackson, Uniroyal Chemical Ltd.’s European marketing manager for Polymer Modifiers and Specialty Chemicals said, “Velox will help our sales expansion in Europe by servicing the market with knowledgeable and dedicated people, backed by Uniroyal Chemical’s strong technical resources. This will allow us to continue to support our existing customer base while focusing on new market opportunities.”

Polybond products are acrylic acid or maleic anhydride grafted polyolefins used as tie layers in multi-layer packaging; coupling agents for glass filled polypropylene compounds; and compatibilizers for polyolefin polymer blends and alloys.

Royaltuf products are maleic anhydride or SAN grafted ethylene propylene elastomers used as tougheners for engineering thermoplastics (polyamides, polycarbonate, PBT and PET); compatibilizers for polar and nonpolar (prime and recycled) polymer blends and alloys; and impact modifiers for weatherable polymer systems. ■

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■ RAMAN IYER

In July 1993, a tank truck filled with Naugard® I-5/Vinyl Toluene exploded in Port Allen, Louisiana, USA and Uniroyal Chemical’s Manager of Environmental Engineering, Raman Iyer, was sent to the site. Raman managed the company’s Emergency Response team and oversaw the massive cleanup effort, even though the cause of the incident and the potentially libel parties had not yet been identified.

Working closely with an independent contractor, Louisiana state and local officials, and others, Raman supervised the clean-up, while handling this potentially devastating project efficiently and cost-effectively. Through skillful negotiation and a keen knowledge of regulations, Raman was able to limit site remediation costs substantially, and helped to save millions of dollars by averting out-of-state incineration costs.

Raman’s professionalism and concern for the environment is great testimony to Uniroyal Chemical’s corporate goal of “Zero Damage to People and the Environment.” His actions also helped to increase the company’s visibility among Louisiana authorities, showing Uniroyal Chemical as a responsive member of CMA’s Responsible Care® program.

■ NELSON PORTER

A determination to create new sales opportunities in his territory in 1994 led Nelson Porter, Uniroyal Chemical’s senior technical sales representative for Crop Protection located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA to target both growers and distributors for a new pump program involving liquid Terraclor® TSX-EC. He designed an improved pump model, which the manufacturer of the existing model agreed to put into his line. Nelson then personally met with the most influential growers to introduce them to the new pump program and benefits of a liquid system.

By the time the selling season arrived, Nelson’s pump program had already been adopted by the majority of growers he called on, and TSX-EC filled virtually every distributor warehouse in his region.

The results of Nelson’s actions were a sizeable gain in market share from Uniroyal Chemical’s key competitor; an increase in Terraclor TSX-EC sales by 538 percent over 1993; and gained support of distributors who had not been committed to Uniroyal Chemical/ Terraclor products in the past.

Nelson’s efforts have truly established Uniroyal Chemical as the “Supplier of Choice” in the Crop Protection business.

■ POLYTRIO QUALITY CIRCLE

Mike Swain, Bob Holcomb, Gerald Dean, Mike Hampton, Roger Watson, Emmett Hood, Ed Gould, Troy Legendre and Kevin Harrel are the dynamic members of the Polytrio Quality Circle in Geismar, Louisiana, USA. This volunteer, cross-functional, problem-solving team completed five major projects in 1993, working with a number of departments to develop innovative solutions to costly, chronic issues in the workplace.

Team members found creative ways to improve safety, productivity and quality – and reduce scrap – while keeping implementation costs at a fraction of the annualized savings.

One of the team’s major projects, “Royalene Poly III Slurry Crossover”, was selected to represent Geismar in the 1994 Association for Quality and Participation (AQP) National Team Excellence Award competition. Polytrio received first place in their region, and scored among the top five teams, from a total field of 18, in national competition.

The Polytrio Quality Circle has demonstrated true team-based excellence in support of Uniroyal Chemical’s corporate goal of “Total Associate Involvement.”

■ LIFETIME CAREER ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENT

Eli Schwartz, director of Technology Acquisition and Licensing, located in Middlebury, Connecticut, USA, is this year’s recipient of Uniroyal Chemical’s prestigious Lifetime Career Achievement Award.

As a 43- year career professional, Eli has been instrumental in developing global markets through innovative technology development and licensing. He developed a first-of-its-kind technology exchange program with Bayer in Germany and helped to establish the company’s joint venture with Sumitomo Chemical in Japan, which continues today as a strong technical and business partnership.

Eli’s outstanding combination of global perspective, technical background and business savvy, has led Uniroyal

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Worldwide Growth Strategy Dictates New Organization

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■ William A. Stephenson, formerly vice president/general manager of the Specialties Division, has been appointed executive vice president of the Asia/Pacific region with responsibility for the worldwide Specialties businesses (Adiprene®/Vibrathane® urethane prepolymers and Specialty Chemicals), Gustafson (a wholly-owned subsidiary for seed treatment chemicals) and Asia/Pacific (including all businesses in that region).

■ Dr. Edward L. Hagen has been appointed regional vice president for Asia/ Pacific and will report to Mr. Stephenson. The headquarters location will be announced shortly.

“This new global organization structure will help support a firm foundation for shared leadership, constructive interdependence between divisions and regions, and matrixed teamwork at all management levels,” commented Robert J. Mazaika, Uniroyal Chemical’s chairman, president and CEO. “We are looking forward to an even more successful future as we become a stronger player in the global chemical industry.”

PROFESSIONAL PROFILES

Dr. JOSEPH B. EISENBERG

Dr. Joseph B. Eisenberg has been with Uniroyal Chemical for over 30 years, serving as senior group leader, production superintendent for polymers, production superintendent for chemicals, technical superintendent, engineering manager, and general manager of international operations for Chemicals and Polymers. Most recently, he was vice president and general manager of the Chemicals and Polymers Division, responsible for Rubber Chemicals, Royalene® EPDM and Paracril® nitrile rubber.

Dr. Eisenberg received a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D in chemical engineering from Clarkson University in New York, USA.

WALTER K. RUCK

Walter K. Ruck joined Uniroyal Inc. in 1979 as manager of construction in the Chemical Division Engineering Department. He progressed through a number of managerial positions since that time and was transferred to Uniroyal Ltd. in Elmira, Ontario, Canada in 1985, where he served as manager of manufacturing.

Since 1988, he has held the position of managing director/general manager of Uniroyal Chemical Ltd. in Elmira.

Mr. Ruck has a B.S. in engineering from Christian Brothers College in Memphis, Tennessee, USA and attended St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He has also pursued graduate studies in business management at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

ALFRED F. INGULLI

Mr. Ingulli has been with Uniroyal Chemical for 31 years, and has worked in research and development where he was awarded two patents for high temperature themoplastic alloys. He also worked in market development where he was instrumental in establishing two new businesses — Polywet® dispersants and Synton® synthetic lubricants. He has also served as business manager for many of the company’s businesses in the Chemicals and Polymers Division and Specialties Division.

Most recently, he was vice president and general manager of the Crop Protection Division, responsible for fungicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, herbicides, foliar nutrients, seed treatment and other crop protection specialty products worldwide.

Mr. Ingulli received a B.S. in chemical engineering from Polytechnic Institute and an M.S. in management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, both located in New York, USA. He also completed the Harvard Business School Program of Management Development.

MICHEL J. DUCHESNE

With a background in international and general management, having worked for regional, national and international sales divisions for both Uniroyal Chemical and other Fortune 500 companies, Mr. Duchesne has been general sales manager of the Crop Protection International Division and general sales manager and director of sales of the Crop Protection Division worldwide.

Most recently, he served as managing director of European operations based in Langley, United Kingdom.

A native of France, Mr. Duchesne holds a dual French-American citizenship. He received a B.A. and an M.S. in agronomy from the National Institute of Agronomy at the University of Paris, France.

WILLIAM A. STEPHENSON

A 26-year veteran of Uniroyal Chemical, William Stephenson has worked as a development engineer in research and development, technical sales service representative, manager for Paracril nitrile rubber, and marketing manager and business manager for Royalene EPDM.

Most recently, he was vice president and general manager of the Specialties Division, overseeing two key business units: Adiprene/Vibrathane urethane prepolymers and Specialty Chemicals – a major supplier of plastics additives including antioxidants, foaming agents, epoxy curatives and polymerization inhibitors, as well as lubricant additives and intermediates.

Mr. Stephenson received a B.S. in plastics technology from Lowell Technological Institute in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA, and an M.B.A. in marketing from the University of Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Dr. EDWARD L. HAGEN

Dr. Edward L. Hagen started his career in 1969 as a research chemist in corporate R&D for Uniroyal Inc., and then joined Uniroyal Chemical in 1974 as a technical sales service group leader for Vibrathane castable urethanes and Roylar® thermoplastic urethanes. He continued his career in the urethanes area as R&D and technical sales service manager, marketing specialist and worldwide business manager through 1991.

Most recently, he held the position of vice president of Corporate Business Development. Dr. Hagen received a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, USA and a Ph.D in organic chemistry from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. ■

BRIEFS

Seed Treatment Operation in United Kingdom Acquired

Uniroyal Chemical has purchased the seed treatment operation of DowElanco in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The transaction was completed on November 3, 1994.

“Uniroyal Chemical already is the global leader in seed treatment products and technology, and this acquisition enables us to bolster a key market,” said Alfred F. Ingulli, executive vice president responsible for the company’s Crop Protection product lines. “DowElanco customers in the United Kingdom can expect a continued strong commitment to seed treatment products, equipment and service.”

The transaction includes the existing DowElanco seed treatment team, development equipment, machinery and spare parts inventory. DowElanco announced last spring that the divestiture would enable it to focus on its core business.

“Uniroyal Chemical’s Crop Protection business continued to grow in 1994, especially in the area of seed treatment,” Ingulli said. “Our personnel, products and expertise make us the dominant leader in seed treatment, both in North America and worldwide.” ■

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Novaquim Strengthens Uniroyal Chemical’s Expansion Efforts

When Uniroyal Chemical fully acquired Novaquim S.A. de C.V. in Mexico from its former joint venture partner Cydsa in July 1993, it hailed the event as a “milestone in the company’s drive toward globalization” and a sign of its “solid commitment to a worldwide customer base and to specialty rubber chemicals, polymers, and urethane markets in Mexico.” Today, Novaquim is proving itself to be more than just a milestone and symbol of commitment.

Under the leadership of Managing Director Rodolfo Montemayor, Novaquim is a pivotal sales and manufacturing organization which allows Uniroyal Chemical to position itself more strongly to serve Mexico and Latin American markets.

“Since the early 1970s, Novaquim has continued to build an outstanding reputation in Mexico as a producer of superior quality products,” said Montemayor. “Our customers continually put our products to the test, and they demand that our products meet the most stringent quality standards for performance. The feedback we’ve received indicates that we’re achieving the highest levels of satisfaction with our customers. We are very proud of this achievement.”

Novaquim is primarily engaged in the manufacture of specialty rubber chemicals for the tire and rubber processing markets, and since 1985, specialty chemicals and polyurethanes for the plastics, petroleum, food additives and recreational markets. Among the key products manufactured at Novaquim’s Tampico facility are a broad range of antioxidants, antiozonants, and other rubber additives such as: Novazone® AS, Tuex Thiram®, Naugard® P/HR, Flexzone® 7F, BLE® 25 and Naugard S.

The Tampico plant, which currently employs almost 100 associates (48 additional associates work at Novaquim’s Mexico City sales office), has helped Uniroyal Chemical meet its goal of establishing research, production, and marketing support capabilities in

▲ Novaquim’s Rubber Chemical processing facility in Tampico, Mexico.

Latin America, and further enhances the company’s plans to build upon its international presence.

Since the acquisition of Novaquim, the United States, Mexico and Canada have entered into the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which has opened new doors for increased growth.

According to Montemayor, “Among NAFTA’s brightest promises are the opportunities it creates for the growth of the automotive industry in Mexico. This will particularly benefit both Novaquim and Uniroyal Chemical as our already strong position as a supplier in this market will be reinforced by increased demand for specialty rubber chemicals among tire manufacturers.”

Looking ahead, Montemayor also

notes that Mexico is signing free-trade agreements with countries in Central and South America as well.

“I believe that Uniroyal Chemical’s presence in Mexico through Novaquim will put the company in a unique position to make further in-roads into these Central and South American markets,” said Montemayor. “These markets hold so much potential in the near term. And Novaquim places Uniroyal Chemical one step closer than the competition to these opportunities — not only in terms of geography, but also in capabilities and valuable knowledge of the culture and business environment. This can only help Uniroyal Chemical to successfully continue the momentum of its expansion efforts.” ■

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Chemical to a strong place in the global chemical community – as evidenced by his successful role in licensing the company’s technology for ABS, TPR, LATEX, ROVEL®, ROYALENE® and Crop Protection chemicals to companies around the world.

After recognizing the emergence of Japan as a significant source of technology, Eli put into place valuable monitoring systems to identify new technologies important to Uniroyal Chemical. He has also worked closely with the former Soviet Union, and more recently, with China to advocate joint

ventures and licensing technology to help strengthen the company’s multi-product portfolio and customer base.

In 1992, Eli was honored as the recipient of Uniroyal Chemical’s Robert W. Brown Award, which recognizes associates who have shown technical excellence, enthusiasm and high ethical standards throughout their careers.

Eli’s global vision, intrinsic understanding of the importance and value of changing technology, and an admired honesty and integrity which permeates all his business relationships have contributed to his lifelong success. ■

BRIEFS

USDA Authorizes Fireban™ For Imported Fire Ant Control

Uniroyal Chemical has announced that the use of Fireban™ insecticide has been approved by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for use as a soil treatment for the control of imported fire ants in the Imported Fire Ant Quarantine Program and/or the Imported Fire Ant Free Nursery Program.

“Long residual insecticides blended into nursery potting media is one of the most cost-effective measures for preventing the spread of imported fire ants in nursery stock,” said Homer Collins, Fire Ant Station Leader, USDA.

The USDA’s final ruling, published in the Federal Register, provides for the immediate use of Fireban in soil media for containerized and balled/burlapped ornamentals certified for interstate movement from quarantine areas.

More than 2,600 greenhouses and nurseries throughout most of the South are affected by the ruling.

According to Laureen Treu, business director for Uniroyal Chemical’s Specialty Chemical’s Crop Protection Division, “Fireban is a highly-effective insecticide giving consistent control of imported fire ants. The USDA action gives producers of ornamental plants in quarantine areas a cost-effective alternative in treating soil and potting media to prevent the infestation and spread of imported fire ants.”

USDA authorized use rates vary from 10 ppm to 25 ppm, depending on the desired length of certification. Treatments with Fireban must be used in accordance with all USDA guidelines established for the Imported Fire Ant Program and/or the Imported Fire Ant Free Nursery Program.

A synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, Fireban is a granular product containing 1.5% of the active ingredient tefluthrin. Fireban will be available in 50 lb. bags.

Fireban is a trademark of a Zeneca Group Company. ■

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BRIEFS

WACA Recognizes Uniroyal Chemical Associate for Outstanding Service

Roy Parker of Uniroyal Chemical has recently been honored by the Western Agricultural Chemicals Association for outstanding service to the organization and industry.

Parker, product development representative, was named the WACA Outstanding Member for 1994. He was presented with the award at WACA’s 65th Annual Meeting in October, 1994 and is the sixteenth person to receive the award since 1979.

“We’re thrilled to have someone like Roy active in the association,” said Steve Forsberg, WACA executive director. “He took the Legislative Action Program and put his heart and soul into it. It’s one of the most effective grassroots programs in the country. It’s an award well-deserved—Roy is an asset to the entire industry.”

In addition to the Legislative Action Program, Parker has been active on the California State Action Committee and the Government Affairs Committee.

WACA represents manufacturers, formulators, distributors and retailers of pest management products and services in nine Western states. The association’s objective is to promote a positive business climate and industry goodwill. WACA has approximately 200 member companies with 1,000 active participants. ■

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Uniroyal Chemical Corporation Announces Filing of Initial Public Offering

Uniroyal Chemical Corporation, the parent company of Uniroyal Chemical Company, Inc., announced on December 16, 1994 that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Registration Statement relating to a proposed $200 million initial public offering of its common stock. Smith Barney Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, and Wertheim Schroder & Co.

Incorporated will be the representatives of the underwriting syndicate for the offering. The Company intends to use the anticipated proceeds to the Company and up to an additional $40 million to retire indebtedness.

Subject to market conditions and other factors, the Company anticipates that the proposed offering could occur in the first calendar quarter of 1995. There can be no assurance that such favorable

market conditions will exist in the first quarter of 1995.

A Registration Statement relating to the proposed offering of the new common stock has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. None of the new common stock may be sold, nor may offers to buy the new common stock be accepted, prior to the time the Registration Statement becomes effective. ■

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warehouse performance helps to ensure that specific goals for on-time shipments, customer pickup turn around time, and inventory accuracy are met.

HAZMAT AND WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER
• Henry R. DeVries

■ PACKAGING

The packaging function is responsible for developing quality packages and labels, which must maintain product integrity, and exceed customer, business and Responsible Care® requirements. They must also be disposable, recyclable or source-reduced to ensure regulatory compliance. This includes establishing and maintaining a global package code system for easier tracking and identification purposes.

In 1994, primarily through the efforts of the company’s Packaging Excellence team, total package landfill elimination amounted to over 5.1 million pounds, with a cost savings to Uniroyal Chemical of almost $1.3 million. Active programs emphasizing customer partnerships are continually being pursued and improved upon.

PACKAGING PROGRAM MANAGER
• Morris L. Beaver

■ TRANSPORTATION

Transportation’s goal is to maintain an efficient, responsible global trans-

portation system which provides safe, on-time delivery in a way that protects people and the environment while observing all rules and regulations with total commitment to Responsible Care guidelines.

Managing a timely, accurate freight payment system through continuous audit and maximizing duty drawback, duty suspension processes and tariff reductions to help minimize costs are part of this area.

GENERAL TRAFFIC MANAGER
• Ralph E. Buonocore

■ FORECASTING

Forecasting provides reliable demand forecasts to be utilized to ensure proper inventory and support business planning. This includes monitoring the accuracy of the product forecast by business on a monthly basis, as well as providing one total forecast for Uniroyal Chemical on a global basis.

PLANNING SUPERVISOR
• Michael J. Rosa

Within Uniroyal Chemical, the Logistics Department has been a major contributor to the company’s “Committed to Excellence” programs. Logistics associates now chair the Chemicals and Polymers and Specialties Packaging, Domestic On-Time, Export On-Time, and Crop Documentation Excellence Teams, and serve on many other Excellence Committees. Logistics associates are also very involved in “Where Do I Fit In Quality?”, and have been recognized numerous times through the

company’s Total Quality Recognition Program. Department associates have also received seven Total Quality “Gold Coin” awards and five “President’s Awards” for their outstanding efforts.

The Logistics Department continues to meet multiple Uniroyal Chemical corporate goals in its daily actions: “Total Associate Involvement,” “Supplier of Choice,” “Low Cost Producer of Products and Services,” and “Zero Damage to People and the Environment.” The department is heavily involved in developing and implementing the Distribution Code of Management Practices (Bill Mischou, code leader) as part of the Responsible Care program initiated by the Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA). The company is expected to have this code in place by November 1995.

And what sort of challenges will Logistics face in the future?

According to Mischou, there are three key areas which will expand the complexities associated with handling and distributing products worldwide: an increase in regulatory compliance; environmental issues (protection of people and the environment); and ever-increasing customer expectations.

“The area of customer expectations will present the biggest challenge. Customer needs are constantly changing, and they will be looking for a supplier who is flexible enough to change along with them, but who also can help contribute to their growing success. I’m confident that we’ll do whatever it takes to be that supplier — and do it without skipping a beat,” he concluded. ■