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Merry Christmas – Happy New Year
CHEM-TEXTS
Vol. 10, 1976 PUBLISHED FOR THE PEOPLE OF UNIROYAL CHEMICAL No. 3
Gov. Grasso Picks Storch
Governor Ella Grasso has appointed Eric Storch as a member of the Commission on Environmental Protection and Economic Development for the State of Connecticut. Storch, an Engineer in the Plant’s Engineering Department is presently responsible for environmental abatement and solid waste management programs. He will represent management groups throughout the state on the commission.
Storch was recommended to the Governor by the Connecticut Business and Industry Association for his technical competence, understanding of the economics of environmental protection, and concern for the future welfare of the State.
Storch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. He has been with Uniroyal Chemical for the past 17 years and has done graduate work at Southern Connecticut State College. He joined the company in 1959.
$21,450 Contributed to UW
130% Achievement
Uniroyal Chemical people again went over the plant’s United Way goal of $16,500 with contributions of $21,450 – a 130% achievement.
In this year’s drive, headed by Walter Frankenberry, 74% of the employees pledged or contributed, compared to an average gift this year amounted to $22.14 per person compared to $14.60 last year.
The success of this year’s drive is even more noteworthy due to the lower number of employees caused by the Reclaim Plant closing. The present population of the Naugatuck plant is approximately 1,120 people.
One-third of Industrial Division Total
The United Way funds are used to support the wide range of social services to both young and old people in the surrounding communities. There are sixteen Agencies in the Fund.
The United Way contributions totaled $21,450, a 130% achievement of the $16,500 goal.
Ducks Visit on River
Nine wild ducks – camouflaged against the Route 8 bank of the river – were observed spotted across from the liquid waste treatment plant. This is a good sign that the water of the Naugatuck River is becoming suitable for wildlife habitation and that the environmental improvement programs of the Naugatuck Chemical plant and the industries along the river are restoring the quality of the environment.
Chemical Awarded 36 Patents
Dr. Charles McCleary, Director of Research & Development poses with Chemical members who received initiate patents. From left are: Robert E. Grahame, Jr. (1); Dr. Byron A. Hunter (retired) (2); Dr. Stephen E. Cantor (4), Dr. Rupert E. Covey (4); Dr. McCleary, Winchester L. Hubbard (2), and Dr. Leonard Roger of the R&D department.
The Uniroyal Chemical Division has been awarded 36 U.S. patents, receiving 6 U.S. patents. The total of 36 – plus those allowed in 1975 but not yet issued – represents a new record for the Company. The Company, as a whole, received 107 U.S. patents.
In addition the Division was granted 82 patents in foreign countries, exclusive of Canada.
Significant Patents
Some of the significant patents included those issued to Dr. Robert Reidinger, Sharon Seitz, and Dr. A. David Brewer (Uniroyal Ltd., Chicago, Canada) for the use of “n252” as a harvested and for delamination and reflection, especially for cotton.
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