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UNIROYAL CHEM-TEXTS
Vol. 4, 1970 PUBLISHED FOR THE PEOPLE OF UNIROYAL CHEMICAL No. 5
$5,200,000 Spent Or Committed
To Improve Air, Water Quality
Trades
Courses
Offered
by Al Manzi
A two-year training program to
qualify candidates for skilled
trades openings has been de-
veloped in cooperation with
Kaynar Technical School in
Waterbury. This special pro-
gram is voluntary and can help
improve your job opportuni-
ties in the future. The pro-
gram is open to all Uniroyal
employees at Naugatuck.
Courses Available
A two-year program has
been planned following the
normal school year – one
night per week – 3 hours
per night. The first year will
have three 33 hour courses:
Fundamentals of Arithmetic;
Measurements; and Engineer-
ing Drawing.
The second year is tenta-
tively planned for three 33
hour courses covering: In-
troduction to Pipe Fitting;
Electricity; and Construction
Trades. Successful completion
of this program as judged by
Kaynar Tech will allow candi-
dates to quality for second-
class trades openings when
available and in accordance
with present company re-
quirements of seniority and
qualifications.
No Cost to Employee
There will be no cost to
participants. Uniroyal will
pay for tuition and textbooks
as necessary. The company
will cooperate as much as
possible in arranging for parti-
cipation of people on off-
shifts.
At the present time, train-
ing is directed to filling open-
Since 1958, 35 air and
water environmental improve-
ment systems, devices and
facilities have been or are be-
ing installed, resulting in im-
proved environmental quality.
They range in cost from $9,000
to near $3,000,000. These in-
stallations have and will con-
tribute significantly to cleaner
air and a cleaner Naugatuck
River.
Water Pollution Control
The $3,000,000 approved
liquid waste pretreatment
plant, scheduled for comple-
tion in 1972, will control the
discharge of chemicals and
liquid waste into the Nauga-
tuck River. An agreement was
signed on May 15 with the
Borough of Naugatuck for
secondary treatment of our
wastes.
Fiber separators in the
Reclaim plant, a major factor
in reducing water pollution,
collect and bale the fiber re-
moved from discarded, solid
waste tires. The $750,000 sys-
tem (completed in 1969) re-
duces the discharge of sus-
pended solids and helps pro-
vide cleaner water.
Conversion of the power plant from coal to fuel oil fire eliminated the discharge of two and one half tons of
flyash daily. Where plumes in photo are often mistaken as pollutants, in many cases the plumes are steam.
1968 Stock
Plan Ends
July 31
The 1968 stock purchase
plan which started August 1,
1968 ends on July 31, 1970.
According to the plan, an
employee may purchase the
stock or withdraw from the
plan on or before July 31.
Uniroyal also reserves the
right to terminate the plan,
as stated in the original offer-
ing, when a participant with-
draws, he receives the amount
contributed to date plus
5% interest on the money.
Information affecting the
1968 stock plan will be pub-
lished in Chem-Texts and the
News Bulletins posted on
bulletin boards throughout
the plant when announced
by the Corporate group in
charge of the plan.
Bloodmobile Successful
Uniroyal Chemical and
EMIC employees generously
supported the annual Red
Cross blood drive sponsored
by the plant.
Inspecting bales of fiber that were formerly discharged into the river
are from left: Frank Silva, John Reardon, Gus Bell and George Guarneri.
About 34,000 lbs. are removed every other day.
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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER
Dear Fellow Employees:
Soon many of us will be taking vacations. One of the most common traits we share is the tendency to pack too much into too little time. Too much driving, too much sun, too much activity, too much partying and so on. The results of “too much” are usually too much physical fatigue and too much carelessness. As you know, carelessness leads to accidents and injuries.
Plan your vacation within your limits – drive safely, play safely, and get enough rest and relaxation. Your safety and your families’ safety depends on you and you alone. Your wife and children are counting on you and we are counting on you to come back rested and ready to continue your good work here.
I sincerely wish each and everyone of you and your families a very happy and most pleasant vacation this summer.
Best wishes
John D. Evans
Dinkle Gets Scholarship
Richard Dinkle, receives $250 scholarship from Dr. Phil Paul. From left are his mother, Mary, Richard, Phil Paul, and Jim Phelan.
He was named a Connecticut State Scholar and made a member of the National Honor Society for his scholastic achievements. Dick was also Chairman of the Student Council at the High School.
This tribute from one of the school’s staff indicates his qualifications: “He possesses a rare combination of qualities: self-discipline, patience, objectivity, depth, maturity, and – most important – a good sense of humor.”
Dick plans a career in accounting or corporate law. He has been accepted at the University of Connecticut, and has yet to hear from Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania.
Chairman of the scholarship committee was Phil Paul with Tom Dowling and Jim Phelan serving as committee members.
Oxford Office Nears Completion
Aerial photo shows Corporate Administration Building, nearly fifty percent complete, and landscaped parking area. The huge buildings will house corporate offices and the computer center. Construction has started on the new research and development building. Underground tunnels will connect the several buildings of the complex.
Uniroyal Stores Offer Discounts
Uniroyal Home and Auto Centers offer 10% to 40% discounts on lawnmowers, appliances, bikes and auto accessories.
The stores carry lawnmowers, a regular line of bikes, Admiral and Frigidaire appliances, including air conditioners.
Centers are located in Bristol, Farmington Ave.; Norwalk, Rte. 1 (Boston Post Rd.); Milford, Conn. Post Shopping Center, Rte. 1 (Boston Post Rd.); and New Haven, Amity Shopping Center, Rte. 63. Your plant or company pass is required for identification.
Shopping Center rules restrict the merchandise of some stores, so it is advisable to check the store before you visit it.
Nurse Named President
Adeline Farrar, R.N., nurse at the Chemical plant hospital was named president of the Nurses’ Organization. Adeline served as vice president of the organization prior to her election as president.
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Brains And Beauty Match Brains And Brawn
Arnold Nori questions statement by George Baltis, standing. Members of group are from left, Nori, Manuel Paiva, Lloyd McCoy, Mike Paterick, Baltis and Dick Valentine.
No Lost Time Accidents
During May
By Sal Aloisio
During May, there were no lost time accidents in the plant. This is the fifth month of the year to date that a lost time accident has not occurred, a reflection of a greater safety awareness on the part of all employees. There were some close calls but fortunately people were wearing the proper safety equipment which prevented serious injury to them or fellow employees.
Eight Serious Injuries
Eight employees suffered serious injuries during May: 3 lacerations, 2 fractures, 1 burn. One injury occurred in chemical production: three in reclaim production: three in the synthetic plant: and one in research and development.
1970 An Improvement
As of May 31, 1970, only two lost time accidents occurred compared to nine in 1969 for the same period, an improvement in safety performance. 29 serious injuries have taken place as of May 1 which is an increase of 5 over 1969. A continuing concern for safety, on and off the job, will protect all of us from accidents in the plant, at home and on the road, and prevent unfortunate accidents that hurt us personally or our family.
Surrounded by seventeen men at SSTP session Anna Radovich discusses point with group. From left are Don Baltis, Bob Slaughter, Anna, Les Opdyke, Jan Baclawski and Hank Drumner.
“Keds* Grasshoppers,” Molto Superbe!”
We asked a famous Italian shoe designer to give us his opinion of Keds* Grasshoppers. Here is a more-or-less literal interpretation of his comments:
“Any woman who is a woman should fall in love with new Grasshoppers. How superb! So many delightful colors and styles! Really fantastic! And they don’t cost much. Yes, all women are beautiful. So are all Grasshoppers!”
Picnics Planned
The Uniroyal Chemical Management Club plans a number of activities for the summer months.
On Tuesday, June 16, a picnic is planned for Noble’s Grove; on Thursday, July 16, a Family Picnic at Holiday Hill; and on Wednesday, Sept. 9, the season ends with a picnic at Noble’s Grove.
Humor interrupts seriousness of session in group, from left, of Tom Kerns, Jim Kirkendall, Jim Loman, Don Cowen, Bob Burns, and Frank Leary, who were all participants in the sessions.
Anna Radovich, a staff member of the Research and Development Department, matched beauty and brains at the second session of the Supervisory Skills Training Program with seventeen foremen and supervisors.
The sessions, which are held outside the plant for Anna Radovich, a distuff members of the Research and Development Department, matched beauty and brains at the second session of the Supervisory Skills Training Program with seventeen foremen and supervisors.
Jan Baclawski attempts to persuade Anna Radovich on course of action to take that she doesn’t seem convinced. Listening from left are Bob Slaughter, Anna, Les Opdyke, Hank Drumner and Baclawski.
uninterrupted concentration, Angela Soares, Dominic DiPinho, Jim Carroll, Rod Ashby, Evo Gabriel, Dennis Ret, Stan Korpusik, Mike Banik, Marty Olesiack, Andy Pedriali, Al Ladyga, Dave Davie, Carl Wehmann, Pat Powers, Milk Mokoski, Tom Harrison, Rico Magnianimo, Frank Rimkosk, and Al Manzi.
The mixture of youth and age; theory and experience; research and production; and different levels of manage-ment provide an invaluable base for communications, under-standing, and insight into people-to-people relationships and the need for innovation and new approaches to plant methods of operation. Programs are scheduled to continue for the year to give foremen and supervisors an opportunity to participate in SSTP sessions.
Attending recent sessions were Sam Gillette, Jim Cravo, Joe McKee, Dolphi Gabriel, Frank Magniano, Pete Thomas, Jim Brown, Leo Napolitano, Walt Miller, George Zaffiro.
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CHEM-TEXT
$5,200,000
(continued from page 1)
tem eliminated the discharge of 34,000 lbs. of trash into the river daily.
Air Pollution Control
A major improvement in
cleaner air resulted from the
conversion of the boiler house
from coal to oil firing. This
$500,000 facility stopped the
discharge of 25 tons of trash
into the air each day. The
conversion also eliminated
the need for scoking cinders
which caused pollution of the
river.
At a cost of $510,000,
cyclones, Holofiite dryers,
and a de-gasser blowdown condensing system were installed
to reduce pollution of the air
from lint and evaporated
oil caused by the reclaim
plant.
Scrubbers Control Odors
Seven scrubbers are now
in operation in plant buildings
to “wash” the fumes and odors
created by processing operations. Ranging in cost from
$2,000 to $70,000, some of the
complex systems prevent the
discharge of phenolic, mercaptans, formaldehyde and
hydrochloride fumes into the
atmosphere.
Two new scrubbers are
Cyclones reduce lint escape into
air. Holofiite dryers, at cost of
$500,000 eliminated the evaporation of 5,000 lbs. of oils daily
in the air.
Explorers Tour Reclaim Plant
by Pete Gucciardo
High School students, members of Explorers Post
103, participated in a tour of
youth activities sponsored by
Uniroyal Chemical, toured
the reclaim plant where they
had the chance to explore the
manufacturing operations
used to convert discarded tires
and tubes into a finished rubber product. Guides for the
tour were Art Nauges, Jim
Carroll and Bert Scullin.
The Explorers offer your
son or daughter the opportunity to learn about the many
careers available to them in
chemistry, engineering, agriculture, and business through
discussion and practical learning.
Pete Gucciardo and
Terry Moran are advisors to the
organization with Bob Smith
as chairman.
Chemical Highest
Taxpayer
The Borough of Naugatuck’s list of assessment valuations shows Uniroyal Chemical as the highest taxpayer
in the community, being taxed
at $13,500,000. This represents 12.5% of the Borough’s
tax revenue.
The Footwear plant pays
$8,600,000 or 8.0% of the
taxes.
The total tax of the two
Uniroyal plants is $22,100,000
or 20.5% the Borough receives in taxes from the two
facilities.
This
Environmental Improvement
Group under Dick Shaw and
Lou Racher and a special Research and Development
group, headed by Irwin Prager, to reduce pollution by
process changes in present
manufacturing operations and
to coordinate our research
resources toward the use of
effective control systems in
new facilities.
New process equipment
will contain pollution control
devices and systems, and
special monitoring systems installed for proper perfor~nance of pollution control
equipment.
Every Employee Can Help
Improving the environment is too great a task for
it to be the responsibility of
any one functional group or
department. For the most effective environmental
improvement program it requires the active commitment of
every employee in the plant,
laboratories and offices. Even
the most advanced equipment
will be useless unless it is
operated efficiently by the individuals responsible for it.
Program Set Up
Recognizing each person’s
responsibility, plans are underway for a pollution control
program to set up discussion
groups and training sessions
to help us improve our environmental quality efforts.
Still Have Problems
The Chemical plant still
has problems, particularly in
the area of fumes and odors.
Environmental air improvement is a complex problem
that requires a study of each
source of pollution from the
hundreds of vents on the 142
buildings of the plant.
As part of the plant’s
commitment to environmental improvement the problems
of fumes and odor are being
resolved with action and the
financial requirements needed
to do the job.
Vol. 4, No. 5
Watts, Lokites Retire
Buddy Watts, center, tells the younger generation John Clinton left
and John Ellerthorpe what the Chemical plant looked like when he
started work in 1926. “One of the best liked fellows” around here
were the Uniroyal Chemical fellow employees said about him when he retired
after nearly 44 years service.
Joe Lokites, a BLE operator in Bldg. 79 is congratulated on his last
day of work after 35 years service by Eddie Gooch. From left are
Bronislaw Gruszanski, Joe Lokites, Gooch, and Harold Linz.
A car is never dangerous
by itself, it’s the use behind
the wheel that causes most
accidents.
CHEM-TEXTS
PUBLISHED BY THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
UNIROYAL CHEMICAL, NAUGATUCK, CONN. 06770
EDITOR: William F. Lavelle.
Bert Scullin reclaim production superintendent shows Explorers
slabs of reclaim rubber made from discarded, waste tires. From left
are Art Nauges, Les Prager, Greg Pelchuck, Art Nauges, Walter
Pelchuck, Gabriele Arcuri Jr., Mark Allen, and Scullin.
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