Page 4 | CHEM-TEXT | Vol. 13, 1979
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In August of 1955 the Naugatuck River devastated the plant. The flood waters covered the first floor of Bldg. 7.
75 Years…
oped into the company’s first successful agricultural chemical, a seed protectant named Spergon.
The plant now manufactures over 200 different types of chemicals and polymers for the rubber plastics and agricultural markets.
Flagship of Division
In spite of its geographic distance from the source of raw materials it has maintained a competitive edge by the resourcefulness and professionalism of its people.
Today the Chemical plant is recognized as the Flagship of the Division. This is a tribute to the skills and efforts of its people.
10 Uniroyal Scholarships Offered
Ten Uniroyal Merit scholarships will be offered to children of employees through the nationwide scholarship program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
All children of Uniroyal employees, who have more than 5 years of continuous service as of the date of the award, are eligible for the scholarships.
Application Must Be Filed for Scholarships
Applications for the 1981 scholarships must be submitted by November 30, 1979. They can be obtained from the Industrial Relations Dept. along with a folder which gives complete details on the scholarships. Call Constance Antrum, Ext. 3217.
Students who wish to apply for a scholarship must do so during their Junior year by taking the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Tests which are usually given in October by the high school. Students should check the school office for the dates of the tests.
Awards Up To $1500 Yearly
The maximum amount of the award is $1500 each year during the four years of college. The amount depends on the family’s financial circumstances and the cost of the school. The minimum amount of $250.
![Historic building photo]
This was the main entrance “lobby” to the plant in 1945.
Omite Tops Goal by 40%
by Norm Boisseau
Because of the cooperation, expertise and diligent efforts of the Bldg. 100 OMITE operators, the plant achieved an exceptionally challenging goal of producing 3.9 million lbs. of OMITE for the 1979 season which ended on 8/1/79.
The diligent efforts of the Technical, Maintenance and Material Flow Depts. as well as the Pilot Plant personnel who manufacture the CHO intermediate also contributed greatly to this record. The whole plant in reality should be recognized for this accomplishment.
This was accomplished by exceeding the 1979 Productivity Standard by OVER 40% on a Y-T-D basis.
The OMITE Operators are Carl Mulonet, Larry Fortier, Joe Bednarek, Vic Kloc, Al Hyde, Dave Evon, Harry Hedrick, Joe Korzan, Orrin Huntley, Jim Reardon, Frank Maher, and Wally Parks, Foreman. Responsible for the drumming and canning of Omite were Tony Branco and Pete Shreder with the help of Sal Commendatore and Eddie Gooch. The building engineer is Bob Lambalot. The Maintenance piper assigned to this building is Dan Donato.
Operators from the Chemical Pilot Plant are Dick Fratangelo, Foreman, Tony Nunes, Harris Detlefsen, Wes Carreiro, Marty Hebert, Cas Pereira, Dan Pinto, John Lydem, Tom Casey, Chris Owens, Wayne Vaughan, Jim Morrison and Jim Pratt, Group Leader.
Gov. Grasso . . .
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After the brief addresses by the guests Gov. Grasso cut the Flagship cake. Coffee and cake was served in a huge 30 ft. x 90 ft. tent which contained displays of agricultural chemicals, plastic additives, and chemical products manufactured in the plant.
The entire event was telecast on Channel 8 TV News and broadcast on WWCO, WATR, and WNVR.
75th Anniversary Committee
Arrangements and plans for the commemorative celebration were made by the 75th Anniversary Committee. The group which spent many long hours in preparation for the event consisted of Bob Breton, Ron Lak, Tony Malone, Manny Matos, Stan Mazur, Charles Roland, URW Local 308 President; Joe Reszutek, URW Local 218 President; Laurie Zitzmann, Terri Yacktis, Lynn Russell and Bill Lavelle.
A People Effort
The success of the 75th Anniversary was a total effort of the people in the plant.
The guests and visitors who attended the Anniversary celebration on Friday and the Plant Tour on Sunday, September 23 had the highest praise for the appearance of the plant and the Buildings. The celebration was an unforgettable day in the history of the Naugatuck Chemical plant. It was evident that “making it the best place to be” was a reality.
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