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Equality

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The execution of the equal opportunity policy demands the involvement of all management personnel in identifying and attracting minority, female, disabled veteran and Vietnam Era Veteran, and handicapped applicants qualified for consideration in all job classifications, as job openings in such classifications occur. The plant will make monthly audits of its recruiting efforts, hiring, promotional, and termination activities, and the minority, female, disabled veteran and Vietnam Era Veteran, and handicapped situation on the payroll. Additionally, our Affirmative Action Plans are audited on a regular basis by Federal Government and Corporate office Personnel.

J.R. Douglas, Industrial Relations Manager, has appointed C.D. Hilton, Personnel Manager, as the EEO Administrator for the Naugatuck Plant. Feel free to contact them regarding any facet of the EEO policy.

Williams Heads Toastmasters Club

Bob Williams, International Marketing Specialist for Vibrathane and Speciality Chemicals, has been elected President of the Preston Hill Toastmasters Club for 1980.

The club meets every other Friday at Uniroyal’s Preston Hill Inn in Oxford is dedicated to help people improve their communication and leadership skills.

For more information call Bob at 723-3791. Other club members from EMIC and the plant are Joe Calaghan, George Lapp and Jim Marshall.

“On the Road”

By Joe Bucciaglia

The Chemicals and Polymers Sales Force

An important member of the team, but often a “distant” one, is the field sales representative who is “On-the-Road”. I hope to run a series of articles about our Chemicals and Polymers sales group and tell you a little about the people and what they do.

To start with, this sales force is led by a General Sales Manager, Joe Callaghan. Reporting to Joe is a Specialty Chemicals National Sales Manager, governing Specialty Chemicals and three Regional managers covering the Rubber Chemicals and Polymers. Also reporting to Joe are two Operations Managers, Pete Cookson for Polymers, and myself for Chemicals.

The Central Office for the Midwest Region (better known as District 4) is located in Akron, Ohio, “The Rubber Capital of the World”. Out of this office, the Chemicals and Polymers field Sales Force are responsible for selling Rubber and Heavy Chemicals, ROYALENE®, PARACRIL®, Natural Latex and VIBRATHANE® Gums.

The Sales Force in the Midwest is:

Vin Russo Regional Manager
Bill Galwardy Sr. Sales Associate with sales responsibilities in parts of Ohio Plus all the major Akron based Rubber Companies.
Wes Curtis Technical Representative with sales responsibilities in Ohio, West Virginia, and parts of New York and Pennsylvania.
Bill Stephenson Technical Representative with sales responsibilities in Indiana and half of Michigan.
Wayne Churchill Technical Representative with sales responsibilities in Illinois and half of Michigan.
Leo Pranitis Technical Representative with sales responsibilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

The Akron Office is staffed by Leo Foley and Ruth Hoak.

Next issue, more on the other District Offices and the people staffing them. In the meanwhile, if your interested in anything else about Sales, drop me a line.

Become Hearing Experts

In the photo from left are Eric Johnson, Factory Manager, who presented the certificates; Ann McAllister RN; Patricia Grzywacz RN; and James Loman, Safety Supervisor.

Three members of the Safety and Medical Department have been awarded Certificates of Accreditation by the Council for Accreditation Occupational Hearing Conservation. The accreditation qualifies them to give industrial audiometric tests. As part of its continuing medical program the group wil give hearing tests to all employees to insure proper care of their hearing. Ann and Patricia received their certification from the University of Bridgeport and Jim from Kutztown State University, Pa. Loman is also a Certified First Aid and CPR Instructor while Pat recently received certification as a CPR Instructor.

55 MPH

Give it a chance to work. To save gasoline. To save lives, too.

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growth.”

Joe Rzeszutek recognized the need to make certain changes in the Contract in order to make the plant competitive with other chemical companies and to help improve its productivity in order to maintain job security in a highly competitive market area.

As a result of this mutual interest, Douglas reported that the parties were able to negotiate contractual changes that will provide potential improvements in productivity, reduced down-time, and cost reductions that can amount to substantial savings per year to the Naugatuck Plant. Both Douglas and Rzeszutek stated that this was the type of joint Company-Union effort that the parties are striving for in order to improve our operations, help secure jobs, and provide growth for the Naugatuck Chemical plant’s future.

Old Timers Corner

A group of “old timers” enjoy a barbecue at the home of Paul Benson in the warm Florida sun. The photo was sent in by George Allen, front row, left, who recently retired from the Industrial Relations Dept. Next to him is Ed Weaving who headed up the Plant Protection Dept. for many years. another picnic is scheduled at the home of Paul Benson on Feb. 17th, 1981.

George Allen who retired from Industrial Relations in 1979 sent this photo of retirees who gathered at the home of Paul Benson for a picnic. Since George retired he and his wife, Kay, have travelled the forty-eight states and now spend the winters in Florida. Seated from left are George Allen, Ed Weaving, Ann (Smey) Rockwood, Anthony Marrello, Andrew Smey, Al Lanouette and John Quint.

Standing from left are Kazys Urbsaitis, Guy Elwood, Vic Stasonis, Dave Rappe, Larry Terra, Ed Bazenas and Paul Benson.

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Seven Retire

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Three “Night Supers” recently retired from Chemical Production. From left in the photo are Robert Mazaika, Factory Manager; John (Sandy) Yachtis who had 39 years of service; William Swick, 32 years of service; and Michael Patrick, 40 years of service. At right is Eric Johnson, Superintendent of Chemical Production. The “Night Supers” were responsible for the plant’s operations on the night shift and required a thorough knowledge of all the buildings in the plant, including the Plant Hospital where they often administered First Aid to an injured employee.

[PHOTO]

Antonio Marques, center, retired after 35 years service. From left are Robert Burns, Marques, and Joseph Semasko.

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Albert Matulionis, center, a Group Leader in Synthetic Maintenance, retired after 30 years. From left are Henry Witkoski, Matulionis, and Eugene Doughty.

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Salvatore Falcone retired from Chemical Maintenance after 26 years. From left are Richard Calzone, Anthony Malone, and Falcone.

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Tano SanAngelo, left, retired after 36 years service. He is congratulated by Frederick Wintsch, right, Manager of Industrial Relations. SanAngelo was Divisional Chairman of Local 218 for 12 years; a member of the Negotiating Committee for 4 terms; and served as a Steward for 15 years.

Prior Named

John J. Prior has been named Superintendent of the Plant Engineering department. In his new position Prior is responsible for the Planning, Direction and Coordination of the Engineering and Maintenance activities at the Chemical plant. In addition he will have the responsibility for Engineering services at the Chemical Division’s plants in Dalton, Ga., Gastonia, N.C., Los Angeles, Calif., and Bethany, Conn.

He joined the Uniroyal Chemical plant in 1963 and held a number of supervisory Production and Engineering assignments. In 1972 he was named General Foreman of the Chemical Maintenance department.

In 1974 he was named Plant Manager of the Borough of Naugatuck’s Waste-water Treatment Plant. In 1977 the Naugatuck Treatment plant received the Connecticut Waste Water Treatment Plant Safety Award for its safety performance.

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sight into the wide and diversified market use of the raw materials that are usually seen in 100 lb. cartons, 50 lb. bags or 55 gal. drums loaded on pallets ready to be shipped to all parts of the country and the world.

Few employees realized— prior to the tour—that the Naugatuck plant is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rubber chemicals and that virtually every tire on the highway contains one of the chemicals manufactured in the plant.

Picnic at Lake Quassapaug

The picnic was held at Lake Quassapaug from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. where a menu of steaks, hamburgers, clams, sausages, salads, draught beer were served for the entire period. Husbands and wives had the chance to “get even” in egg-throwing contests and in most games the women turned out to be the winners of the gift certificates to a local store.

Committee Worked Hard

Without the enthusiasm and effort of the Committee which organized the event in a short period of time, the tour-picnic would not have been such a great day.

Serving on it were L. Coscia, J. Gulak, C. Houseknecht, E. Johnson, R. Breton, R. Lak, J. Labrecque, F. Maffia, A. Malone, H. Mullen, R. McDermott, J. Prior, S. Mazur, H. Scullin, R. Shipman, R. Shortt, R. VanAllen, and W. Lavelle, Chairman.

Are You An Alcoholic?

To answer this question, ask yourself the following 20 questions and answer them as honestly a you can.

Yes No
1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking? ☐ ☐
2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy? ☐ ☐
3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people? ☐ ☐
4. Is drinking affecting your reputation? ☐ ☐
5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking? ☐ ☐
6. Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking? ☐ ☐
7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking? ☐ ☐
8. Does your drinking make you careless of your family’s welfare? ☐ ☐
9. Has your ambition decreased since drinking? ☐ ☐
10. Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily? ☐ ☐
11. Do you want a drink the next morning? ☐ ☐
12. Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? ☐ ☐
13. Has your efficiency decreased since drinking? ☐ ☐
14. Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business? ☐ ☐
15. Do you drink to escape from worries or troubles? ☐ ☐
16. Do you drink alone? ☐ ☐
17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking? ☐ ☐
18. Has your physician ever treated you for drinking? ☐ ☐
19. Do you drink to build up your self-confidence? ☐ ☐
20. Have you ever been to a hospital or institution on account of drinking? ☐ ☐

If you have answered YES to any of the questions there is a definite warning that you may be an alcoholic.

If you have answered YES to any two, the chances are that you are an alcoholic.

If you have answered YES to three or more, you are definitely an alcoholic.

(The foregoing Test Questions are used by Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, Md., to help in determining whether or not a patient is an alcoholic.)

If you think you have a drinking or drug problem and want help, you can call George Allen, Ext. 3217 or Dennis Baldwin, 573-2137 at Oxford. It is not necessary to give your name. Copies of AA Literature and Meetings may be obtained from G. Allen or the Plant Hospital. Ext. 3231.

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48 Years of Service

[IMAGE: Photo of man]

After a near half century of service, Henry Harrison a Foreman in the Dispersions department, retired. He worked for the Philadelphia Reclaim Dispersions Co. until it was purchased by Uniroyal Chemical in 1930. Congratulating him at right is Herbert Scullin, Superintendent of Reclaim and at left Robert Foltz, General Foreman.

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Dr. Byron Hunter, a Research Associate in Research and Development, retired after 34 years service. Dr. Hunter received 38 patents, the highest in the Chemical Division. He received patents on Polygard and Antioxidant 451, which are made in the plant and Celogen RA, AZ, and OT.

Cancer Facts for Men

Two out of six cancer patients are now saved each year, but three out of six could be saved, if the cancer is treated early.

Yet, while more women than ever are being cured, cancer is becoming a greater threat for men.

The first step in the prevention of cancer is to visit your doctor regularly whether or not there is something wrong.

The common types of cancer in men are: cancer of the mouth and pharynx; the digestive system (stomach, bowels, and rectum); the respiratory system (larynx or voice box and lungs); the skin and lip; and the sex organs (usually the prostate gland).

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in one section of the plant each year until the water flow during rainy periods is low enough in the process sewer to be handled by the pretreatment plant without it being necessary to overflow to the river. Phase I in the south chemical yard is now almost complete.

Since storm water will flow directly to the river without treatment it will become very important to keep the building roofs and yard areas free from chemical spills.

Every employee’s cooperation is needed to prevent the spills and to take quick action in cleaning them up when they so occur.

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eases. Their markets are still growing in important grain countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom, East Germany, Pakistan, and South Korea.

Omite Exported

OMITE® acaracide produced at Naugatuck and Latina, Italy, has found applications in fruit and vegetable growing countries of the world. About 25% of the overseas business is with Omite®.

Italy is the strongest offshore market, with Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, South Africa and Argentina, showing a growing demand for it. Much of the Omite made in Bldg. 80 is exported to So. America.

Are You An Alcoholic?

To answer this question, ask yourself the following 20 questions and answer them as honestly a you can.

Yes No
1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking? ☐ ☐
2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy? ☐ ☐
3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people? ☐ ☐
4. Is drinking affecting your reputation? ☐ ☐
5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking? ☐ ☐
6. Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking? ☐ ☐
7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking? ☐ ☐
8. Does your drinking make you careless of your family’s welfare? ☐ ☐
9. Has your ambition decreased since drinking? ☐ ☐
10. Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily? ☐ ☐
11. Do you want a drink the next morning? ☐ ☐
12. Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? ☐ ☐
13. Has your efficiency decreased since drinking? ☐ ☐
14. Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business? ☐ ☐
15. Do you drink to escape from worries or troubles? ☐ ☐
16. Do you drink alone? ☐ ☐
17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking? ☐ ☐
18. Has your physician ever treated you for drinking? ☐ ☐
19. Do you drink to build up your self-confidence? ☐ ☐
20. Have you ever been to a hospital or institution on account of drinking? ☐ ☐

If you have answered YES to any of the questions there is a definite warning that you may be an alcoholic.

If you have answered YES to any two, the chances are that you are an alcoholic.

If you have answered YES to three or more, you are definitely an alcoholic.

(The foregoing Test Questions are used by Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, Md., to help in determining whether or not a patient is an alcoholic.)

If you think you have a drinking or drug problem and want help, you can call George Allen, Ext. 3217 or Jack Howland 573-3889 (Oxford). It is not necessary to reveal your name.

The Way to Work in 1938

[IMAGE: Photo of foot bridge]

A foot bridge over the Naugatuck River, between the old Mezzio gas station on Rte 8 and the present Maintenance Dept. pipe shed, was the way to work for many Uniroyal Chemical employees from the Goats Hill section in 1938. The bridge was swept away when the river flooded in 1938 and replaced with the present Whittemore bridge

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New Plant in Brazil

The Company will construct a $3 million new manufacturing facility in Brazil which will produce timing belts and other power transmission products for the automotive and office equipment industries.

It is being constructed at the new Uniroyal complex in Rio Claro near Sao Paulo, and will be ready about June of 1976, and employ 70 people.

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Group Set Up to Explore New Chemicals and Uses

When the Uniroyal Chemical division was reorganized in 1975, Joseph Flannery, President and Dr. Charles McCleary, Director of Research and Development recognized the possibility that long-term research might suffer. They felt that the Research and Development groups in the four profit center areas might concentrate on short-term profits rather than on the long-term R & D projects where the profit is possibly greater, but deferred for several years.

New Chemicals for New Markets

Accordingly, they budgeted for a new Exploratory Research

group whose objective would be to develop profitable, new businesses for the division, hopefully in areas which would not be as sensitive to the automobile and housing business cycles as the present business of polymer and polymer additives.

Dr. Lorin Schoene Named Head

The Exploratory Research group was established under the direction of Dr. D. Lorin Schoene. Initial ground rules were established that will be subject to change as the group develops, but are currently as follows:

The Group will:
a) not compete with existing

Chemical or Corporate R&D groups.

b) complement existing R&D efforts by having any interesting, new chemicals evaluated by the other groups.

c) concentrate on small molecule chemistry with a high science content in development and application, rather than new high polymer research.

d) liaise with the sales and market development groups to insure that the work is in salable areas.

e) become cognizant of manufacturing, toxicity and effluent problems in the areas selected.

f) pass on ideas, internal or external, that fit profit center goals.

Four Join Group

Dr. Howard A. Hageman; Margaret Behlman, Secretary; Gary Farrell, Laboratory Assistant, and Dr. Emanuel Kontos will make up the staff. Other personnel will become part of it once a permanent program has been established.

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Plant’s TPR Replaces PVC and Neoprene

A new waterstop and expansion joint, available from Sinmast of America, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Ill. and made of Uniroyal Chemical’s TPR® thermoplastic rubber, provides long life and great flexibility even at sub-zero temperatures. The TPR is made in the Dispersions Dept.

“Our use of Uniroyal Chemical’s TPR thermoplastic rubber replaces both PVC and neoprene in these joints,” says Floyd Dimmick, technical director for Sinmast. “The material can be heat welded right at the job site to match any conceivable application requirement.”

The TPR material helps provide resistance to abrasion, ozone, oxygen, alkaline, de-icing chemicals, and most other known chemicals. Hydrostatic pressures are easily withstood. The EPA has approved TPR for use with potable water.

Conserve Energy

Turning out lights saves energy. A 100-watt light bulb burning for 10 hours uses 11,600 BTU’s, which is the energy equivalent of a pound of coal or a half-pint of oil.

Some Tips on Social Security

If you are ready to retire, or are disabled, or were recently widowed and left with a young family, here are some tips that may help save time and trouble when you apply for Social Security benefits.

A telephone call to the Social Security office in your area is a good first step. The office will answer your questions and tell you how to apply and when to do it. Since claims can be taken over the telephone, this may save you a visit to the district office. The Waterbury Social Security office telephone number is 756-7475.

When you apply in person or by telephone have your social security card or a record of your social security number, proof of your age, and your last year’s income tax withholding statement with you.

If your wife also is applying for benefits, she should bring evidence of her age and her social security card or a record of her number if she has one.

Firmness: The admirable quality in us that is pigheadedness in others.

Conference: A meeting where people talk about what they should already be doing.

Receive 40 Years Service Award

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Robert J. Mazaika, second left, Factory Manager, presents LeCoultre Perpetual Motion clocks to three employees honoring them for their forty years of service. From left are Oscar F. Johnson, Mazaika, Antonio G. Moura, and Micheal J. Patrick, who recently retired. On vacation at the time of the photo was William Rek.

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Human Relations Course Completed

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On Sept. 29, 1976 Factory Manager, Robert Mazaika, presented certificates to fourteen members of plant Supervision who had completed a 10 week course in Human Relations.

The group was the seventh to participate in courses relating to Fundamentals of Supervision, Principles of Management as well as the course in Human Relations.

The courses were conducted by Fredrick H. Gould of the Connecticut State Technical Colleges.

Those who received certificates for completion of the course were George Baktis, Harold

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Robert Mazaika, Factory Manager, presents Certificates of Completion for the Human Relations course to, from left, H. Yacek, G. Reale, J. Lavery, G. Baktis, F. Sordi, F. Giordano, E. Runowicz, H. Campbell, R. Mazaika, J. McKee, F. Commendatore, G. Allen, and D. Cowan.

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Company Announces Tentative Closing Of Reclaim Rubber Operations

200 Employees Affected

For years the rumor has persisted that the Reclaim Rubber Plant would close down because of competition from synthetic rubber, the marketing of radial tires, and annual losses due to lower demand.

It seems that the 80 year era may now be at an end when the plant management announced the tentative plans to close it down in a statement to the officers of the URW Local 218 on May 21.

Constant Efforts Made to Keep Operating

Over the past years the plant’s management and the union’s officers have analyzed ways to reduce costs and improve the output of the operation but the efforts have not been able to change the financial status of it. The Company felt, after investigating all possibilities that it was necessary to announce a tentative decision to close it down.

New Markets Do Not Materialize

The Sales department attempted to increase prices and generate new markets but the efforts were not successful. Research and Development has been working with the State of Connecticut on the use of it in roads but the progress has been slow and no substantial results seem to be in the offing.

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[IMAGE CAPTION:]
The Reclaim Rubber plant dates back to 1892 and is the oldest production unit at the Naugatuck Chemical location. It recycles about 1,500,000 scrap tires a year.

27 Receive Diplomas

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Factory Manager James Cronin hands out diplomas to people who graduated from the Techniques of Supervision Course. From left are Irene Broderick, K. Donald Nelson, Rocco Magnanimo, Angenette Grant, Cronin, Frederick Gould, the Instructor, and George Allen, who set up the educational program.

After ten weeks of lectures on the Techniques of Supervision twenty seven foremen and supervisors graduated in a ceremony in Bldg. 81 conference room. Factory Manager James Cronin presented the certificates, bringing the total number of graduates of the course to 61.

Frederick Gould, an assistant professor on the Connecticut State Technical Colleges staff, conducted the sessions. Having been a Foreman at the American Brass Co. mill operations in

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U.S. Issues 34 Patents; One-Third of Uniroyal Total

[IMAGE CAPTION:]
Dr. Stephen Cantor, left, who received 5 patent awards, discusses a new chemical with Dr. Byron Hunter who received his 38th., the highest in the Chemical division.

1974 was a banner year for the Chemical Division when 34 patents were issued to it by the U.S. Patent Office. This is the largest number in the division’s history except for the year 1966 and represents one third of the total awarded to the Company by the U.S. The Company—as a whole—received 109 U.S. patents.

In addition, it received 109 patents in foreign countries, exclusive of Canada.

Some of the significant patents included those issued to Leland Dannals for the Polywet® K products, which are used as emulsifiers in the production of latex; William Fischer (retired) for thermoplastic rubbers; Rob-

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Fuel Use Down; But Costs Go Up

The Energy Conservation Task Force, organized in 1973 to conserve energy in the plant, was able to achieve a reduction of 22.9% in fuel oil consumption in 1974 over 1973. The decrease amounted to an average saving in oil equivalent to a 65 day supply.

The drop in the use of steam resulted from the repair of steam leaks; improved techniques in power use; cooperation by employees to close windows and doors in buildings; improved pipe insulation and good climatic conditions during the winter.

Although Use Is Down Costs Almost Double

Under normal conditions the 22.9% reduction in oil would have shown a substantial savings in fuel costs. But because of the

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Dividend Declared

The company declared a dividend of 17½ cents a share on the common stock, which is payable June 25 to stockholders of record on May 27.

A dividend of $2 a share on the 8% first preferred stock, was declared by the Board of Directors on February 12, and is payable June 25 to stockholders of record on May 27.

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A first glance at 1974 isn’t exactly enthralling. This seems to be the nature of our times. The question is— what do we do about it? The easy way out is to merely ignore everything and involve oneself as little as possible. I would think that might be dull. With so many problems to choose from, there’s plenty to do for everyone.

We are still a long way from where we want to be and where we should be. One of the problems we face is that some of us can’t get rid of habits picked up years ago. Perhaps back then there was a purpose in doing things a certain way. With the changes in today’s society, the old ways must be challenged to see if they fit today’s situation.

For example, years ago it was the Company, and the Union. Today, we have—the Company, the customer, the Union, the Environment, equal opportunity, OSHA, the Cost of Living Council, the energy conservation and more and more. I think it is obvious that today’s problems must be met with a different approach.

One example that shows that things can be changed is our Safety performance in 1973. Although the proof of our good showing in 1973 will be how we do in 1974, only a changed attitude could have allowed a genuine improvement. Only a continued change in attitude will carry us thru 1974. Otherwise complacency will prevail and 1973 would prove to be only a “lucky” year.

Beyond Safety is work—not just work for the sake of work, but productive work where a job perhaps can be done differently or better than it is now. Only by improving our productive work, or if you prefer, our productivity, will we keep what we have and bring us to where we want to go. More productivity doesn’t necessarily mean harder work. To me it means to work smarter.

I believe we can prosper here, but prosperity doesn’t come easily. Each of us must find his own way to satisfy the demands made upon us in reaching and holding the goal. By constantly trying to find new and better ways to do things, we provide the prosperity we seek, but it also makes our jobs much less dull.

Jim Cronin

“When ideas fail, words come in very handy.”

Union Locals, Plant Approve Agreements

The plant and the URW Locals 218 and 308 signed separate local supplemental agreements to the Master Contract signed on June 11, 1973.

The agreement with URW Local 218, which represents Chemical, Reclaim, and Research & Development wage personnel, was signed on January 25. The agreement with URW Local 308 which represents the Synthetic plant wage people was signed on February 15.

Negotiations between representatives of the plant and the two union locals have been conducted over the past few months.

The local agreements supplement the master contract at the individual plants of the Company.

Clockwise, Joseph Rzeszutek, President of URW Local 218; Cyrus Blanchard, Secretary; Frederick Wintsch, Industrial Relations Manager; and George Allen, Employee Relations Manager; proofread new supplemental agreement.

New Tire Shredder Now Under Test

Arturo Cellupica, left, and Gerard Tortorelli discuss the new shredder.

by Gerard Tortorelli

One of the few in the U.S., a revolutionary type machine is now being tested by Reclaim Production to shred tires and tubes. The machine is presently located by the conveyor system in the Reclaim yard. A program is now underway to test the types of tires and tubes it will shred; how many tires it will chop in an hour; and how it will hold up under constant use.

Simple Operation

The tires are loaded onto a simple conveyor which drops them into the shredder and cuts them into small chunks for further processing.

Many Advantages

The machine has many advantages in that it is more compact, quieter, and is versatile enough to be used to shred other materials besides tires.

If the tests on the shredder turn out successfully they could revolutionize the present cracking operations and present new opportunities in recycling solid waste.

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

Scholarship Offered

The Uniroyal Chemical Management Club will again offer a $300 scholarship ($250 from the Management Club and $50 from the Larry Monroe fund) to a graduating high school student who plans a college education.

To qualify for the scholarship one of the student’s parents must have worked for Uniroyal Chemical at Naugatuck, Bethany, or Oxford for two years or more.

Applications can be obtained from the Industrial Relations department, Bldg. 84 or by a telephone call to Connie Antrum, Ext. 517.

The completed applications must be returned to Irwin Prager Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, on or before April 1.

The 1973 scholarship was awarded to Judith Dayner, daughter of John Dayner of the Lotol department.

Plant to Shut Down in July

The 1974 summer vacation shutdown for the Naugatuck Factory will occur during the second and third weeks of July.

The 2nd week starts on Monday, July 8, the 3rd week on Monday, July 15.

All employees with the exception of those assigned to essential responsibilities and operational schedules will be required to take their vacations during these two weeks that start on July 8 and end on July 21.

Details on department schedules and assignments will be announced as soon as plans are finalized.

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Six Retire Recently

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George Gudauskas, left, receives congratulations from Bert Scullin, right, on his retirement after 30 years service in Reclaim.

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James Mullen, left, a RR guard, retired after 22 years service. At right is Philip De Pasquale. (Photo by G. Allen)

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Mary Grennan, right, retired from D/S after 29 years. In photo from left are Theresa Martin, Alexander Nole, and Mary.

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Robert L. Noury, 3rd left, retired from Synthetic Mechanical after 30 years. In photo, l-r, are Henry Witkoski, Michael Broderick, Noury and Dominic Lavorgna.

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Edward Nunn, Personnel Development Manager, retired after 38 years service.

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Joseph Adomaitis, third left, retired from Chemical Mechanical after 39 years service. In photo from left are Albert Krampetz, Walter Nystrom Jr., and Adomaitis. (Photo by G. Allen)

Ortiz Action Averts Injury

The alert action of Herminio Ortiz, an operator in the Reclaim Mill Room, averted a serious injury to a fellow employee whose clothing was caught by a bolt on a conveyor belt and was pulling him toward the equipment.

Ortiz, working nearby, pulled the emergency switch and stopped the machine. His quick response prevented a severe injury to the employee.

Appointments Announced

Marion L. Hutt has been named Personnel Assistant and will be responsible for the administration of the benefits programs for all personnel.

Marion is also the regular proofreader for CHEM-TEXTS.

Rom Rhome has been appointed Overseas Marketing Manager for Uniroyal Chemical.

Beretta…

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all domestic products except tires.

Beretta joined the Naugatuck Chemical plant as a process development engineer in plastics and rubber in 1953. He held several positions in polymer research and development until named Superintendent of Synthetic Production.

In 1965 he was named Factory Manager for the Naugatuck Chemical plant. He was named Vice President and General Manager of the Canadian Chemical operations in 1966.

He returned to Uniroyal Chemical as a divisional President and a Vice President of Uniroyal in 1970.

He is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

U.S. Savings Bond Interest Increased Up to 6%

The interest rate for U.S. Savings Bonds has been increased from 5½% to 6% and the maturity period has been reduced from 5 years and 10 months to 5 years.

The increase and the new maturity period which became effective December 1, 1973, also applies to E bonds which have already been purchased.

With the new interest rate, U.S. Savings Bonds become a sound financial method to save for the college education of young children.

Wintsch…

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Industrial Engineering department and in 1964 he was named a Junior Engineer. In 1967 he moved to the Industrial Relations department as a Supervisor.

Wintsch attended Union College where he received a BA degree in Industrial Management. He continued graduate studies at RPI and received a MS degree in Engineering Management in 1967.

Oxford Girls Solve Crisis

A report in the Waterbury Republican credits secretaries at the Oxford Management and Research Center for their role in conserving heat energy.

Because of the heating system at Oxford which utilizes the heat of the body, the Center used 42% less fuel in January 1973 than in January 1972.

The article attributed part of this to “the female employees who might cause their male coworkers to generate a bit more heat than the average 500 BTUs.”

It further pointed out, “the real key to the energy saving is the heating system’s built-in capacity to recirculate old air that’s been warmed up significantly by office activity.”

CHEM-PROD JOTTINGS

by 7 BUILDING CREW

SAFETY: As you all probably know, in February we suffered our first serious accident and first lost time accident since last September. We hope this is not the start of a new trend. We’ve had an excellent record going in Chemical Production until this month.

The Monday morning meetings are continuing with some good discussions on plant conditions. We need more of this—keep up the dialogue.

PRODUCTION: Business continues at a brisk pace. Bldgs. 1, 28 and 94 will be going on 7 days soon. This will put just about every operation on 7 days for now. Raw material shortages continue to plague us and will continue to create downtime on various products. Productivity in the plant was very good in January with pounds per man hour up 15% over the 1973 average. Finishing areas are still somewhat behind.

TRASH DRUMS: Many buildings are now using tote drums as trash containers. These now cost over $10 a piece and are usually sent to the dump. There is an excess of used Leverpaks in the plant, that should be used in place of the drums. Matty Osiecki and Jesse DeSilva are coordinating this project.

AR’s: The Roylar Plant is on schedule with start-up of casting system scheduled for June 1. We should be posting for crews in early May and start class-room on-the-job training by mid-May. The compounding line is scheduled to start-up July 1.

The Octamine Flaker for #94 Building is on schedule. All existing equipment to clear up necessary space has been relocated. Delivery is expected mid-March with start-up around May-June.

The Aminox-Betanox Flaker is behind schedule. All equipment has been received but construction has been slow. We should be starting up in May.

New A.R’s being processed are for a new hazardous dryer in 101 West, Repair of 101 East Dryers, replacement of Omite Chlorosulfinate Maker and Stripper and Flexifeeders to replace Vac-U-Max in 101 East.

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The end of the year is upon us, and traditionally it is an ideal time to review the past year and take a peek at the next.

Obviously, it is impossible to review all of the little steps of progress we have made this year. Therefore, I would like to offer a general review of our plant and business in 1973.

The epitome of working together, I think, is this year’s outstanding safety performance over last year’s. Without the complete involvement of all “Chemical people”, we would not have been as successful.

We still have a long way to go, particularly in the number of days lost due to accidents. But this year’s performance has built the base from which we can launch the effort needed to overcome this next difficult hurdle.

In the business line, Chemical Production came through a torturous year with encouraging vigor. The year started great, only to slow down at mid year when uncertain business conditions caused customers to hedge on their purchases.

Then when sales started to pick up, we were staggered by the continuing energy-related raw material shortages.

Heading into the new year, we face the confusing problem of having the sales, but perhaps not the raw materials. In addition, these materials are skyrocketing in cost. Survival next year can be defined as having the flexibility to make the most of a difficult situation.

We all know the problems facing our Reclaim plant. But if this year’s performance and attitude are any indication of our strength and perseverance, we are going to give that business a real run for the money in 1974. Turning an old giant like that around, enough to make it competitive, is a formidable task. Time is a problem and 1974 is our year to show them what we’re made of.

It is unfortunate that we have become non-competitive in the Synthetic latex business. We must quickly recover from this shutdown and adjust ourselves to solving today’s problems.

Attitude and cooperation did it with our Safety performance. The same approach must be used in improving the competitive and economic position of our plant. A healthy business means secure jobs—for one and all.

Despite the lack of Christmas lights this year, I would like to extend to all of you, and your families, my best wishes for the Christmas holiday. It is a comforting time of the year, but also a time to remind ourselves how fortunate we really are.

Jim Crim

Accident Frequency Reduced 54%

1500 Turkeys Awarded to Employees

[IMAGE: Photo showing three people examining documents]

Jesse Crim, Industrial Relations Manager for the Chemical plant, checks the turkey lists with Molly Cobbol, left, and Constance Antrum, right.

1500 turkeys were awarded to employees for reducing the accident frequency rate 54% during 1973.

During the year accidents to employees at work dropped from 73 in 1972 to 33 for 1973. This is a 54% reduction in accident frequency—the number of Lost Time Accidents and Serious Injuries per one million manhours worked.

Attain 12.0 Goal—1500 Turkeys Awarded

In early January a Safety Incentive Awards Program was initiated with an accident frequency goal of 12.0.

The present accident frequency is 10.43 per 1,000,000 manhours worked. Since this record is below the 12.0 goal all eligible employees received 12-14 lb. turkeys for achieving this major safety improvement during the year.

Top 500,000 Manhours

For the third time this year the plant worked 500,000 manhours without a Lost Time Accident. As a result drawings were held throughout the plant on December 5 for six Zenith black and white portable TV sets.

Energy Force Formed

A Conservation Resources Task Force of Engineering Specialists has now been in existence over two months to coordinate the efforts of all departments to conserve steam, electricity, water, air, and raw materials throughout the 145 units of the plant.

The two critical areas that the Task Force will concentrate on are the conservation of fuel oil and electricity.

Because of the critical shortage of low sulfur fuel the Connecticut State Department of Environmental Protection recently approved the use of a 1.25% sulfur content fuel oil, and coal with 2% sulfur content by the Utilities companies.

Task Force Members

The Task Force members—Douglas Ritchie, William Leukhardt, Charles Reich, Jon Painter, George Allen, Stanley Korpusick, Victor Anderson, George Arndt, and Arthur Aronson—have initiated monitoring plans for energy conservation and organized sub-committees to assist in supplementing the program.

The plant’s 500 HP motors will come under special surveillance by the force along with the high pressure steam systems, and the hot water usage throughout the entire plant.

A significant way everyone can help is to close windows and doors; turn off motors and lights when not in use; use water carefully; and turn down heating units.

How To Use Words

■ Be concise. Use words sparingly. Avoid smothering your good ideas beneath a mountain of verbiage.

Energy Program Working

17.6% less fuel oil was consumed in November 1973 vs. November 1972. This represents a savings of a four-day supply of fuel oil.

During the same period 7% less electricity was consumed throughout the plant. This is a savings equivalent to a two-day supply of electrical power.

These reductions were achieved for the same level of production in November 1973 as November 1972.

Our Energy Conservation program efforts are paying off and with everyone’s concern and assistance, even this good start can be improved.

With the costs of scarce power resources increasing continually, every employee’s cooperation is needed to continue the fullest possible operation of the plant.

$50,000 Unit… (Cont’d from page 1)

[IMAGE: Photo of helicopter landing in yard with buildings in background, marked “CARSON”]

The pilot gently lands the helicopter in the Reclaim yard. Eric Storch, Project Engineer for the installation, was in charge of the operation. (James Reynolds photo)

quired several days of clearing the yard for the helicopter landing and constant watch against fire.

“We were quite concerned over the risk involved. The fact that everything went so smoothly is attributable to the efforts of the Maintenance, Materials, Plant Protection and Reclaim people,” Storch pointed out after the job was completed.

The new collector cost $50,000 and is expected to be in operation by January 1974.

To date the Uniroyal Chemical plant has spent and committed over $7,000,000 for environmental improvement.

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Company Announces Tentative Closing Of Reclaim Rubber Operations

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Vol. 9, 1975 | PUBLISHED FOR THE PEOPLE OF UNIROYAL CHEMICAL | No. 3

Company Announces Tentative Closing Of Reclaim Rubber Operations

200 Employees Affected

For years the rumor has persisted that the Reclaim Rubber Plant would close down because of competition from synthetic rubber, the marketing of radial tires, and annual losses due to lower demand.

It seems that the 80 year era may now be at an end when the plant management announced the tentative plans to close it down in a statement to the officers of the URW Local 218 on May 21.

Constant Efforts Made to Keep Operating

Over the past years the plant’s management and the union’s officers have analyzed ways to reduce costs and improve the output of the operation but the efforts have not been able to change the financial status of it.

The Company felt, after investigating all possibilities that it was necessary to announce a tentative decision to close it down.

New Markets Do Not Materialize

The Sales department attempted to increase prices and generate new markets but the efforts were not successful. Research and Development has been working with the State of Connecticut on the use of it in roads but the progress has been slow and no substantial results seem to be in the offing.

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[IMAGE CAPTION:]
The Reclaim Rubber plant dates back to 1892 and is the oldest production unit at the Naugatuck Chemical location. It recycles about 1,500,000 scrap tires a year.

27 Receive Diplomas

[IMAGE CAPTION:]
Factory Manager James Cronin hands out diplomas to people who graduated from the Techniques of Supervision Course. From left are Irene Broderick, K. Donald Nelson, Rocco Magnanimo, Angenette Grant, Cronin, Frederick Gould, the Instructor, and George Allen, who set up the educational program.

After ten weeks of lectures on the Techniques of Supervision twenty seven foremen and supervisors graduated in a ceremony in Bldg. 81 conference room. Factory Manager James Cronin presented the certificates, bringing the total number of graduates of the course to 61.

Frederick Gould, an assistant professor on the Connecticut State Technical Colleges staff, conducted the sessions. Having been a Foreman at the American Brass Co. mill operations in

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U.S. Issues 34 Patents; One-Third of Uniroyal Total

[IMAGE CAPTION:]
Dr. Stephen Cantor, left, who received 5 patent awards, discusses a new chemical with Dr. Byron Hunter who received his 38th., the highest in the Chemical division.

1974 was a banner year for the Chemical Division when 34 patents were issued to it by the U.S. Patent Office. This is the largest number in the division’s history except for the year 1966 and represents one third of the total awarded to the Company by the U.S. The Company—as a whole—received 109 U.S. patents.

In addition, it received 109 patents in foreign countries, exclusive of Canada.

Some of the significant patents included those issued to Leland Dannals for the Polywet® K products, which are used as emulsifiers in the production of latex; William Fischer (retired) for thermoplastic rubbers; Rob-

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Fuel Use Down; But Costs Go Up

The Energy Conservation Task Force, organized in 1973 to conserve energy in the plant, was able to achieve a reduction of 22.9% in fuel oil consumption in 1974 over 1973. The decrease amounted to an average saving in oil equivalent to a 65 day supply.

The drop in the use of steam resulted from the repair of steam leaks; improved techniques in power use; cooperation by employees to close windows and doors in buildings; improved pipe insulation and good climatic conditions during the winter.

Although Use Is Down Costs Almost Double

Under normal conditions the 22.9% reduction in oil would have shown a substantial savings in fuel costs. But because of the

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Dividend Declared

The company declared a dividend of 17½ cents a share on the common stock, which is payable June 25 to stockholders of record on May 27.

A dividend of $2 a share on the 8% first preferred stock, was declared by the Board of Directors on February 12, and is payable June 25 to stockholders of record on May 27.

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Eight Retire…

[PHOTO]

James J. Norton, Sr. retired after 25 years of service. Congratulating him from left are William Rek and Gene Reale.

[PHOTO]

Mary Regan (seated) retired from R&D after 26 years service. In the photo l-r, are Walter Budd, Corrine Guerrera, Martha Karbowicz, Mary Regan, Jeannine Labrecque, Barbara Robinson, and Anna Keniausis.

[PHOTO]

Francis Giedraitis, a Synthetic Storehouse Group Leader, retired after 17 years. Congratulating him from left are Kenneth Nelson, Giedraitis, George Chipko and Clayton Houseknecht.

[PHOTO]

John Kankel, right, retired from R&D after 20 years service. Wishing him well are from left, Brony Konavage, Fernando Gagne, Daniel Gengo and Kankel, Paul Tortorici, and Dominic Polzella.

[PHOTO]

Edwin Kennedy retired after 27 years service in the Materials department. In photo from left are John Sousa, Kennedy, and Jose Ernesto, and Francis Lynch.

[PHOTO]

Joseph Maye, left, is congratulated by William Hill on his retirement after 30 years service.

[PHOTO]

Vernon Anderson, right, retired from the Lotol department after 40 years service. Congratulating him are l-r, Joseph Biernacki, John Rice and Anderson. (G. Allen photo)

[PHOTO]

Leo Napiello, right, General Foreman, of the Chemical Mechanical department, retired after 37 years service. Congratulating him are Aldo Manzi, superintendent of Engineering and Margaret Holliday.

Paracril Production Increased

A second crew has been added to the Finishing department at the Synthetic Plant in order to run two shifts for the rest of 1973 depending on the availability of acrylonitrile. The extra crew is required to manufacture the overflow business in Paracril nitrile rubber from other division plants.

At present it is not known whether the additional Paracril business will be extended beyond the end of 1973.

Paracril is an oil resistant type of synthetic rubber and is used extensively in electrical wire and cable, fuel hose, automotive applications, and in work shoes.

Wisconsin Tire Plant Expands

The Uniroyal Tire Company, now ranked the largest supplier of steel belted radial ply passenger tires to the U.S. automotive industry will make an all-steel radial ply heavy service tire in the U.S.

A $3 million expansion program is now underway at the Eau Claire, Wisconsin tire plant to produce mono-ply steel belted radial heavy service tires primarily for tractor-trailer trucks. The plant will make 250 tires a day by the end of 1974 and if the tires are successful large scale production will start before 1976.

The expansion will create 40 jobs at the plant and add about $500,000 to the payroll.

$3,500

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gram, an employee who received 4 “Silver dollars” could exchange them for a stylish, lightweight, windbreaker jacket.

Injuries Declined

Injuries for the months of July, August, and September of this year totaled 10 compared to 17 in the same period for 1972, showing improvement in safety performance.

The three Lost Time accidents in September, however, made it the poorest safety month during 1973.

Jobs To Be Reposted

The old job postings for positions in the new $3,000,000 Liquid Waste Pretreatment plant will be posted again on February 1, 1974 for one week. The jobs will be awarded on March 1, 1974 according to tentative plans, it was announced by Aldo Manzi, Superintendent of Engineering. Present plans indicate that 5 positions will be available in the new facility.

“What AA Has Done For Me”

This story was written by an employee who had a drinking problem and joined AA. Since it is the policy of AA to remain anonymous he requested that his name be withheld from the article, the third in a series.

For the last ten years AA has transformed my life from one of drunkenness, resentments and guilt to one of soberness, love and freedom. It feels good staying sober in AA. We stay away from that first drink one day at a time and reach the point when we wouldn’t have it any other way. I have no desire to drink anymore. I realize now that life is what we make it. We are free to choose. Everyday I choose not to drink because I know if I did I would lose that freedom. I would soon be enslaved to a bottle.

Life in AA is a lot more than just staying away from that first drink and thereby staying sober. It is a whole new way of life. The fellowship in the program is a constant reminder that we are not alone. Everywhere we go any day of the week we know there is a group of people who will accept us, understand us and help us if we need it. This is like total security.

The AA program is built on twelve steps which we go through and continue to repeat. These steps help us to grow up from helpless drunks who need a bottle to men and women who have “gotten it all together.”

For me the biggest change has been in my relationships with people. When I was drinking I used to feel a lot of hatred and hostility toward a lot of people, especially toward myself. Now I am really free of that kind of feeling. There is a lot of love and a lot of joy in my life thanks to AA.

Anyone interested in learning more about AA can call 753-0185 at any time.

Social Security Assistance

Employees who are planning to retire and apply for social security benefits can obtain assistance in filling out the necessary application forms by calling George Allen in the Industrial Relations department, Ext. 217.

An application for social security benefits should be filed at least three months prior to retirement so that benefit payments will begin with the effective date of retirement.

A social security office is located at 236 Grand Street in Waterbury.

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Know Your Products:

Retarders; Blowing Agents; Waxes

by Dr. Bob Brown

Besides the diverse line of accelerators, antioxidants and antiozontants manufactured in Chemical Production, the plant makes a number of specialty chemicals: Retarders, Process Stiffeners, Bonding Agents, Waxes and Blowing Agents.

The Retarders, ESEN and Retarder J, slow down the vulcanization of the rubber during processing. This may sound like driving a car with your foot on the brake, but when a customer is trying to mix a batch of rubber on a mill and it starts to vulcanize (harden) before he can finish processing it, he must rely on a Retarder to slow down the vulcanization.

Process Stiffener 710 is also used as a processing aid. Rubber is usually easier to handle when it is fairly soft, but some types of rubber soften so much, that they almost seem to be turning into a liquid during the processing. Stiffener 710 gives these rubbers the necessary hardness and firmness to stay sufficiently solid so they can be worked on the mill.

The Celogen® Blowing Agents are used to expn Agents are used to expand rubber, and plastics. When mixed with rubber or plastics and heated, they form a

Celogen is used to expand rubber and plastics, giving a fine cellular structure to the finished product.

fine cellular structure in the finished product, expanding the product volume and lowering its density. This results in a savings in materials for the customer. Blowing Agents are used primarily in rug underlay, upholstery, fashionable footwear, boats, and electrical insulators.

The Sunproof® Waxes are used along with Flexzone® antiozontants to reduce the cracking of tire sidewalls and treads. The Waxes are mixed with the rubber on the mill and then migrate to the surface of the rubber to form a protective film against atmospheric cracking.

Plant Gets Red Cross Award

The Naugatuck Red Cross awarded Uniroyal Chemical a Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding cooperation with the Connecticut Red Cross Blood Program.

In the annual Bloodmobile sponsored by the plant Chemical and Footwear employees and walk-ins donated 214 pints of blood. Another 25 were deferred.

During the year the Naugatuck Red Cross collected 1038 pints of blood. Connecticut is one of the few states where the blood itself is free.

Organized by the Safety Dept. the successful drive was carried out by Bob Shortt, Sal Aloise, Adeline Farrar R.N., and Ann McAllister R.N.

Christmas Special Royal Golf Balls

From November 15 to December 17, a special Christmas Purchase of ROYAL golf balls is available to employees through the Footwear Employee’s Salesroom on Rubber Ave. Each employee is limited to a maximum of 6 dozen.

The balls come in a gift package and the prices range from 9.25 to 11.50 per dozen.

987 Join . . .

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shares of Uniroyal common stock.

MIP Stock Plan

Employees may still purchase Uniroyal common stock through the Monthly Investment Plan (MIP). This plan is operated by Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc.

Enamait Improved

Bob Enamait has been transferred from the intensive care unit of St. Mary’s Hospital and officially removed from the danger list.

He is now in a private room and attended by private duty nurses around the clock. He is still on a circular motorized bed and receiving physical therapy. His response to treatment is good.

Safety Sign Installed

[IMAGE: UNIROYAL EMPLOYEE SAFETY RECORD sign showing INJURIES with DISABLING and NEAR SERIOUS categories, showing “24” and “LAST” indicators]

The first Employee Safety Record sign has been installed at Main Gate. Flashing lights indicate safety record for 24 hour period.

Three new Employee Safety Record signs will be installed to keep employees posted on the plant’s safety record for this year as compared with 1970.

Flashing lights will indicate the 24 hour safety record of employees: the red signifies a Lost Time accident; yellow, a Serious Injury; and the green will indicate that employees have worked safely for a 24 hour period.

The first of the three signs has been installed at the Main entrance; the others will be constructed at the Tire Gate and the Synthetic plant.

The signs are another step in the Safety departments continuing program to improve safety awareness among employees.

Three Employees Retire

[IMAGE: Group photo of employees]

With nearly 46 years of service, Andy Molnar, center, was one of the few active employees in the 45 year group of the 25 Years Service Club. Congratulating him from left are Carl Miele, Hank Venslow, Molnar, Walt Miller, Synthetic Pilot Plant Foreman, and Henry Quigley.

[IMAGE: Group photo of employees in hard hats]

Joe Trangle retired from the Materials department after 26 years service. From left are Ben Federowicz, Frank Lynch, General Foreman, Hulda Flammia, Joe Trangle & Kirk Kirkendall, Foreman.

[IMAGE: Two men, one congratulating the other]

Mike Obronko, right, is congratulated by George Allen, on his retirement from Chemical Production after 22 years service.

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

DEAR FELLOW EMPLOYEE:

Once again the United Givers of Naugatuck-Beacon Falls is starting its Fall drive to raise funds for the oncoming year.

As you know, these funds supply finances to a great many very worthwhile activities carried out in Naugatuck, Waterbury and surrounding towns in which we live.

Each year the Factory has contributed collectively a substantial sum of money to help these worthwhile activities.

This year the drive will be conducted with Jim Carroll as Chairman. Jim has formed his Committee and his canvassers will be approaching you shortly for your contribution.

Uniroyal Chemical people have always shown a splendid generosity in their pledges to support the work of these Agencies. Last year, more than two thirds of the Chemical people contributed $20,066, for an average contribution of $20.

Our goal is $21,000. We can achieve this if we give “where you work” and pledge through the payroll deduction plan.

If each person would contribute a minimum one hour’s pay per month, we will readily raise the necessary money to help continue these activities which in some way benefit virtually every employee or some member of his family.

[Signature]

3 Women Officers Named

[IMAGE: Photo of three women]

Discussing plans for the Club’s activities are the newly elected officers from the Chemical plant. From left, Marge Lasky, secretary; Helen Lavery, vice president; and Penny DiBenedictis, treasurer.

by Marjorie Lasky

Three Uniroyal Chemical women were named officers in the Uniroyal Girls’ Club at its annual dinner meeting held at the Waverly Inn.

Helen Lavery, EMIC, was named Vice-President; Marjorie Lasky, Research and Development was elected Secretary; and Penny DiBenedictis, EMIC, was made Treasurer.

53 Chemical people belong to the organization which offers a Scholarship each year and participates in the Waterbury Campership Fund to provide summer camp vacations for disadvantaged Waterbury children. The group also holds a number of social activities during the year.

Membership in the Club is open to Uniroyal Chemical women office and clerical employees who are interested in its community and social activities as well as the many recreational functions sponsored by the Club. If you are interested in joining the Uniroyal Girls’ Club, contact Helen Solomita, Ext. 333.

28 Patents Awarded Employees

[IMAGE: Group photo of five men in front of bookshelves]

Five agricultural chemicals researchers at the Bethany research and development center received 9 patents. From left in photo are Dr. Al Mittlehner, Manager; J. Everett Barron; Adam Soboleski; Dr. Bo Von Schmeling (3), International Division Product Manager; Ron Ames (3); and Dr. Charles Crittendon.

by C. Gates and F. Hirtler

Twenty-eight U.S. patents were granted in 1970 to Chemical Division employees for inventions in the following commodity groups: rubber chemicals, agricultural chemicals, colloids, synthetic rubber, reclaim rubber, plastics, physical testing, and engineering.

In addition, 173 foreign patents were granted during the year to the Chemical Division.

Important patents were issued for latex to Leland Dannals; for agricultural chemicals to Jack Corkins, an R&D Research man in California; and for Kralastic® ABS to Harry Witt.

Frank O’Shea received the most patents—four. The following inventors each received three; Bogislav von Schmeling, Ron Ames, and Fred Dovell.

$6000

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College Entrance Examination Board Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test—National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT—NMSQT) in their Junior year. Students should arrange for the tests now with their Principals or Guidance Counsellors. The tests are usually given in early October.

Taking the PSAT—NMSQT tests serves as an automatic application for the scholarship.

$250 to $1500 Awards

The maximum amount given to any student is $1500; the minimum is $250. Each scholarship is a 4 year award.

The amount of the award depends on the family’s financial circumstances and the cost of attending the college selected.

Booklets Available

A booklet, “Scholarship Program For Children of Uniroyal Employees” can be obtained from Connie Antrum, Ext. 217, Industrial Relations Department.

The other inventors who received patent awards were Everett Barron, Walt Budd, Jr., Rupert Covey, Charles Crittendon, Pat DePaolo, Jr., Sebastian Di-Palma (Baton Rouge), Harold Greenfield, Byron Hunter, Chester Kawa (Dalton), Paul Mester, (Corp. Purchasing), Allan Murray, John Paige, Al Smith, Andrew Smith (Baton Rouge), Adam Soboleski, Norm Sundholm, and Ed Wheeler.

Patents Important

Patents are important to our business as they grant us the exclusive right to the manufacture, use and sale of a product for a 17 year period. During this time, no other company can operate under the claims of our invention, giving us a competitive edge in the market place.

3 Requirements

Before submission of a patent application to the U.S. Patent Office, the Commercial Development Department, patent liaison group, analyzes it critically for three important requirements: 1) novelty; 2) unobviousness; and 3) utility (usefulness). If it passes these criteria, plus a

number of other requirements, the patent is further studied by Uniroyal’s legal counsel, Arthur, Dry and Kalish and a patent application filed.

After an invention is filed with the government, it takes an average of 3 years before a patent grant is made to the inventor (providing, of course, all the numerous rejections by the patent examiners are successfully overcome).

Uniroyal Chemical is one of the most active divisions in the Company in the attainment of patents over the years.

New Law Promotes First Aid

by Bob Shortt

Effective this Fall, a new Connecticut State law requires that at least one person, qualified in Advanced First Aid training be available on every shift when the plant doctor or nurse is not present.

To comply with the new law, courses in the Basics of First Aid and Advanced First Aid were given by John Hardy, a licensed First Aid Instructor for the Red Cross. The two courses involved 20 hours of instruction and demonstration in the techniques of first aid treatment in an emergency.

Attending the courses were: Chemical Production—Sam Blancato, Bob Reich, Ed Ruella, Bob Cronin, Tom Engle, George Allen, and Earl Roller. Mechanical Department—Chet Bulka and Norm Benson. Reclaim Production—Art Nauges, Paul Kazimir, and Arnold Nori. Industrial Relations—Bob Shortt, Milt Makoski, and Fred Wintsch.

A second program of courses was recently started with 21 employees participating.

[IMAGE: Photo of First Aid training demonstration]

Bob Cronin demonstrates artificial respiration on section of dummy as other members of class watch for lungs to expand. From left are Tom Engle, Art Nauges, Cronin, Paul Kazimir, and Hardy.

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

DEAR FELLOW EMPLOYEE:

The miracle of the twenty five years of continual growth in the U.S. economy since World War II is something all Americans can be proud of. It has enabled us to become leaders in the world’s markets and to raise our standard of living to the point where we are better off than any people in history.

This miracle didn’t just happen. It was brought about by the tremendous productivity of the people of this country. For twenty years every time wages increased, productivity also increased and our standard of living went up.

In the last five years, however, we have seen a change in this pattern. While wages have increased, productivity has not kept pace with them. This has helped cause inflation and has helped drive the cost of our products up.

In turn, foreign manufacturers have maintained their productivity and are now able to sell their goods in our markets at prices lower than ours. We can see this in Japanese electronics; German and Japanese automobiles; and textile and footwear products from all over the world.

On a smaller scale the same thing is happening at our factory. We are in competition with both foreign and domestic producers. They are competing with us for the same customers and markets, oftentimes at lower prices. Besides this our markets are moving away from the northeast and the increasing cost of rail and truck transportation adds to our problem of doing business competitively.

All of us must realize this and remember that the chemicals we produce are in competition with these domestic and foreign manufacturers. We can only sell what we can produce economically. We can only produce economically with your help and cooperation. Every job in the plant is important. Every person counts in this effort. We all must chip in.

Phil LaJoie

33 Employees Receive $1355

Mechanical Department Submits Most Ideas

Leo Clark, Mechanical dept. received highest single award, $100.

Ed Bazenas received $140 for 2 Ideas.

Gerry Ferguson points to Idea that reduced product loss.

Thirty-three employees received $1355 for Ideas submitted on plant improvements, more efficient equipment operation and cost saving suggestions.

The highest single award, $100, went to Leo Clark for his Idea to install guide rods on the Reclaim tire chute to prevent blockups which affected production.

Ed Bazenas received the highest total amount, $140, for two Ideas. One of his Ideas recommended the redesign of the bag compressor in Bldg. 52 which resulted in improved operations and lower maintenance costs.

Mike Marro’s Idea to machine down discarded teflon seats and reuse them as spacers in ball valves reduced material costs and netted him $50.

Idea man for the January-April period was Jerry Ferguson of the Roylar® plant who turned in 4 Ideas which rewarded him with $135.

For 2 Ideas Charlie LoBalbo received $75.

Four employees—Stanley Dushak, Leo Clark, Natale Vescera and Charlie LoBalbo—received initial awards of $25. Their Ideas
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Blood Drive Big Success

239 people offered to donate blood to the annual Bloodmobile sponsored by Uniroyal Chemical on June 10.

During the 5-hour visit at St. Michael’s Parish House, 214 pints were collected and 25 people were deferred. The Bloodmobile exceeded its goal of 150 by 64 pints, making it a “big success” according to the Naugatuck Red Cross Chapter.

137 Chemical employees, retirees, college students and “walk-ins” and 77 Footwear donors donated blood.

Pin Awards

A 3-gallon pin was awarded to Bob Breton, of Chemical Production, for his 24th contribution of blood.

Bob Cranney, R&D; Walt Gniazdowski, R&D; and Phil Norton, EMIC Sales, received 2-gallon pins.

One gallon pins were presented to Mike Galante, R&D; Henry Hook and Walt Scott, Chemical Production; and Earle Root, Synthetic Production.

In-Plant Organizers

Organizers for the In-Plant canvass were Bob Shortt, Sal Aloise, Adeline Farrar, R.N. and Ann McAllister, R.N. of the Industrial Relations Department.

Uniroyal Chemical employees enjoy sandwiches and coffee after donating blood. Seated from left are John Napiello, Sr., David Boulanger, Walter Campbell, Al Zimmerman, Don Poehailos and Gene Lantieri. Standing from left are Chet Bulka, Walt Scott, Carol Gilbert R.N., and Ted Ciarello. The Red Cross Volunteers served 325 sandwiches and 300 cups of coffee during the 5 hour visit.

Bob Breton, a Chemical Production foreman displays 3 gal. pin he received from Red Cross.

They were assisted by R. Frank, F. Lynch, J. Tierney, G. Allen, S. Gillette, T. Dowling, E. Johnson, L. Coscia, A. Perrella, M. Jasman, D. Poehailos, A. Amador, R. Foltz, B. Daily, J. Callahan, Gary Arndt, J. F. Brown, E. Krauss, E. Philips, A. Nole, and J. Wade.

Plant Joins JOBS ’70

By Milt Makoski

The Chemical plant recently joined the JOBS ’70 consortium organized by the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce. The consortium, or group of businesses, has 15 member industries and a goal of 180 job slots to be filled this year. The Chamber organized the group under a grant from the National Alliance of Businessmen and the Federal Department of Labor.

The JOBS program is aimed at training area people for meaningful employment. The trainees are given work orientation, counseling, total image development, job related education and on-the-job training.

The program participants are grouped into clusters according to the type of training to be received. One cluster of 15 girls, who learned to be clerk-typists and transcriptionists, have already been placed in Uniroyal facilities. Four of the girls are now working at the Chemical plant; and 11 at the Oxford Administrative and Research Center.

In charge of the Chamber’s portion of the program is Gus Maultsby. The Chemical plants’ representative with JOBS ’70 is Milt Makoski and the Uniroyal Corporate representative, Rita Garramone.

Constance Antrum, seated, now working in the Industrial Relations department reviews procedure with Gladys Bradshaw on typing a departmental report.

Local 308 Picnic Set

by Art Calder

URW Local 308 will hold its 4th Annual Picnic for Union members on Sunday, August 8, at Schildgen’s Grove on East Waterbury Road in Union City. The picnic starts at 10 A.M. and ends at 6 P.M.

Chairman for this year’s event is Art Calder, assisted by Committee members Walt Bieleski, Nunzio Pastore, Wes Burns and Jack Muckle. A $2.00 charge will be assessed members for food and refreshments, which includes steaks, hamburgers, clams and corp.

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Supervisory Skills Training Program Started For Foremen

[LEFT PHOTO CAPTION:]
The group listens attentively to Tom Ennis report on solution of a problem. Attending the first SSTP session were from left, Fred Wintsch, Tom Dowling, Ed Smith, George Allen, Dave Rappe, Jack Tierney, Bill Albaitis, Al Enamait, Earl Roller, Tom Engle,

[RIGHT PHOTO CAPTION:]
George Arndt, Gary Arndt, Bob Breton, Chet Bulka, Ennis and Bill Lannon. Missing from photo were Lou Coscia and Frank Lynch. SSTP sessions for supervisors and foremen are being scheduled for future dates.

Globetrotters Sell Pro* Keds On TV

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters are entertaining millions of people on TV and helping sell Uniroyal products with their dazzling wizardry and magic on the basketball court. This is part of Uniroyal’s intensive TV program to advertise the company and its products on prime TV shows.

The Globetrotters have used Pro-Keds® in their long career for their long wearing quality and the built-in arch support that helps prevent muscle strain from their heavy schedule all over the world.

Pro-Keds® use several of the rubber chemicals made at the Naugatuck plant. Four accelerators, Delac®NS, Tuex®, Monex® and Pentex® are used to cure the rubber and give it toughness. Without accelerators it would take more than 8 hours for the rubber to harden or cure.

Aminox®, an antioxidant, prevents heat deterioration to the rubber during the manufacturing process.

Uniroyal Chemical is the world’s leading manufacturer of rubber chemicals, with 70% of the chemicals made at the Naugatuck plant.

Only by producing quality chemicals against stiff competition can the plant maintain this position in the footwear industry. Some of the major competitors in the rubber chemical business vying for the same market are DuPont, Monsanto, Vanderbilt, American Cyanamid and Pennwald.

Contract Talks Continue In N.Y.

Negotiation discussions on the contract which expires April 21 at 12:01 A.M., are still underway in New York between management and union officials of the 19 Uniroyal plants represented by the United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum, and Plastic Workers of America.

The sessions started on March 9. Representatives of the Naugatuck Chemical plant attending the meetings are Ron Mitchinson, Industrial Relations Manager; Joe Rzeszutek, URCLPWA Local 218 President; and Leon Raskauskas, URCLPWA Local 308 president.

by Bob Krause

A group of Uniroyal Chemical foremen and supervisors attended the first of a series of sessions of a Supervisory Skills Training Program (SSTP) at the Holiday Inn in Waterbury.

The program which was initiated at the corporate level gives members in supervisory positions an opportunity to study themselves and determine how they relate to their jobs. The program also introduces some new concepts which help them keep up to date on current trends in supervisory skills.

John Evans, Factory Manager, introduced the program which was organized and presented by Bob Krause of the Industrial Relations Department.

Tom Ward, Uniroyal Manager of Supervisory Development discussed his views with the group and the company’s views concerning the overall program and some of its details.

Additional programs will be scheduled during the year to give more foremen and supervisors the chance to participate in the SSTP sessions.

[BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO CAPTION:]
Harlem Globertrotters help sell Uniroyal products on TV to millions of customers. Indirectly they sell 5 chemicals made at the Naugatuck plant. Watch them on the leading TV shows.

Two Months Without A Lost-Time Accident

by Sal Aloise

In February, no lost time accidents occurred in the plant. This is the second successive month that all of us have worked without a lost time accident. This represents a total of nearly 600,000 manhours worked without a lost time accident, a good improvement in safety compared to 1969 when four lost time accidents took place for the same 2 months.

During February, there were 4 serious injuries: one eye injury in Chemical Production; one work change in Reclaim; one suture of the finger in R&D; and one suture in the elbow in R&D.

With this excellent start, 1970 can be the safest year we ever had.

[RIGHT PHOTO CAPTION:]
Bob Krause, coordinator of the SSTP demonstrates a point on the chart.

Dividend Declared

Uniroyal declared a quarterly dividend of 17½ cents a share on the common stock payable March 25 to stockholders of record February 24.

Two dividends of $2 each on the Company’s preferred stock were declared: one to be paid March 25 to stockholders of record February 24 and the other payable June 25 to stockholders of record May 25.

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1970 Success Depends On Each Employe

If you were going on a long vacation you would carefully plan in advance and consider everything necessary for a safe and rewarding trip for yourself and your family.

Operation of a large chemical plant requires the same deliberate planning in advance to assure progress, produce products competitively, improve safety and to secure the jobs of every employee.

To implement the plans of the plant for 1970, millions of dollars will be invested by the Company proving its confidence in the skills and abilities of the people at Naugatuck. Mere spending of money will not do the job alone; only the fullest use of every employee’s efforts in every department is needed to justify these expenditures. With a positive attitude and concern by each employee to do his full share, 1970 will be a year of progress.

Departments Depend Upon Each Other

Each department outlined plans and goals for the year for its own group. But the success of these plans require the cooperative effort of all departments. Progress depends upon every employee’s fullest cooperation to work in a unified effort with all the departments in the plant’s operation.

The following summarize the major plans for departments to make 1970 a year of progress.

Chemical Production

Product quality and production must be improved to satisfy our customers’ demands. Their purchase of our products are critically important to the operation of the plant.

To help us improve this situation, the new Control Center will schedule products by priority; help improve product quality and utilize equip-

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George Allen, ass’t general foreman discusses new Polygard facilities for Bldg. 109. From left are Allen, Mike Yuchnyk, Dolphi Gabriel, dept. foreman, and Brony Konavage.

ment to its fullest capacity. This new operation requires everyone’s cooperation to improve our performance in 1970.

Of vital concern to the department are better safety and housekeeping. Both can only be accomplished by the individual person doing his share.

Plans have been approved to expand the Polygard, Aminox and Betanox facilities to meet increased market demand for these chemicals.

Reclaim Production

Reclaim faces a challenging year but with the vigorous participation of every employee in attaining production goals the challenge can be met to operate the plant efficiently and remain in business.

A new Control Center will be set up to schedule product types more efficiently and to help improve the quality of reclaim.

Good housekeeping is critically important in Reclaim to prevent fires from dust accumulation around equipment and to improve safety. Concern for good housekeeping in Bldg. 16 requires every employe’s help to keep the area in a clean condition.

Lighting fixtures and the lint collection systems are scheduled to be improved for better safety, housekeeping and work conditions.

Synthetic Production

New equipment will be installed to increase the efficiency of our latex operations to increase production, produce higher quality latexes to keep pace with competition and provide job security.

Improvements in housekeeping by all employees is of vital importance to maintain safe working conditions and to keep quality standards of latex production at a high level.

Engineering

The engineering department’s plan in 70 will be to assist all departments in the repair and maintenance of equipment to prevent downtime and insure the capacity to supply customers with products on schedule.

Efficient operation of machinery and equipment requires regular lubrication by members of the mechanical crews to prevent excessive wear, avert overheating and damage to the equipment necessary to produce the products for our customers.

Several major plant improvements are scheduled in the Synthetic and Chemical plants. (continued on page 4)

Contract Talks To Start

Plant and union officials of Uniroyal’s 19 United Rubber Worker plants meet in New York City on March 9 to begin negotiations on contract agreements which expires April 20.

Ron Mitchinson, industrial relations manager, will represent the Naugatuck Chemical plant. Joe Rzeszutek, president of URW Local 218, will represent the 615 employees in the Chemical and Reclaim plants and Leon Raskauskas, president of URW Local 308, will represent the 201 employees of the Synthetic plant.

Negotiations will cover wages, pension, the master contract, insurance, severance pay agreements and supplemental unemployment compensation.

United Givers Give 3 Awards

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Left to right holding United Givers awards are Leon Raskauskas, URW Local 308 president; Eric Johnson, plant campaign chairman, and Joe Rzeszutek, URW Local 218 president.

At its annual meeting, the United Givers awarded a plaque in recognition of Uniroyal Chemical employee’s generous contributions. Plaques were also awarded to URW Locals 218 and 308’s for their active support of the drive.

Employees’ contributed $21,000, the highest ever pledged, in our plant and one third of the industrial division’s goal.

The corporate gift of the plant was the highest of any local firm in Naugatuck and Beacon Falls.

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Chemical Royals Win Softball Title

[PHOTO: Group photo of softball team members]

Pete Lazaras holds trophies won by Chemical Softball team. In front left to right are Curt Rice, Pete Byra, A. Sardanopoli, Lazaras, Ted Hudzik, and John Zappala. In rear, left to right are Ron Stark, Al Zonas, Vin Rooney, Carl Wehmann, Dan Shantz, Al Zimmermann, John Johnson, and John Swanson, manager of the team. Absent were Brad Swain, Mike Jasman, Jerry Lambiotte and John Shiley.

by J. Swanson and J. Prior

The Chemical Royals took first place in the Naugatuck News Twilight League National Division, winning the first half championship easily but facing a tough task in the second half when they were forced to play a 3-game playoff which they won.

Fighting for the pennant with one of their key players sidelined with an ankle injury, the Royals lost two tough games and their opportunity to take the pennant.

Leading batters for the team were John Johnson, with .595 and Vin Rooney with .509. Dan Shantz led in RBI’s with 53 and Carl Wehmann had 33. Shantz was also the team’s leading slugger with 9 homers. Jerry Lambiotte with a 15-9 pitching record, backed up by the relief pitching of Pete Lazaras with a 5-2 and John Swanson’s with a 4-0 record, helped lead the team to a victorious season.

The Synthetic Cardinals finished the season with a 20-12 record taking second place. Pete LaCharity led the team in batting with .535, followed by John Stamm’s .525 and Charlie Roland with .514. Eric Johnson was the team’s slugger with 12 home-runs. Howard Slason coached the team which consisted of Jim Shea, Joe Wojtczak, Bill Broden, Bill Stinson, Keith Hughes, Fernando Henriques, Vic Kloc, Howard Nixon and John Prior.

CHEM-TEXT Article Promotes Kralon®ABS

1000 reprints of the Kralon® ABS article in CHEM-TEXTS were sent to customers by Rom Rhome, Market Manager for pipe sales. The article discussed the new market potential for Kralon® ABS as underground conduit to replace the unsightly overhead utility poles and wires which mar city streets and the country’s highways.

Joe Bielak, Howard Hogan Retire

[PHOTO: Group of men with retirement cake]

Joe Bielak, seated, D & G foreman shows cake he received on his retirement after 30 years service. Ready to cut the cake are left to right, Tom Carey, Florian Taranovich, George Allen, Joe McKee, Sam Molnar, and Gus Birch.

[PHOTO: Group of men at retirement celebration]

Charlie Roland, URW Local 308 Vice President, congratulates Howard Hogan of the Instrument Dept. after 43 years’ service. Left to right are John Geary, Charlie Roland, Howard Hogan, Fred Simasek, Norm Brummett, and Tom Palmieri.

It Hops, Skips, Jumps and Runs

The new Attex, designed by Uniroyal and the ATV Manufacturing Company does everything but fly. Used for rescue work, hunting, and fishing in almost inaccessible areas, the impact-resistant and steel-like Royalite body is made from Kralastic® ABS, a Chemical division plastic product.

Attex rides on 6 low pressure flotation tires that replace shock absorbers and eliminate the suspension system. The Uniroyal tires feature an exclusive side tread design for extra traction in deep snow and sand; and the deep reverse tread design provides increased maneuverability on water.

The upholstery for the Attex is made from Marvinol® vinyl.

The retail price for the Attex is $1,495.

[PHOTO: Attex vehicle emerging from water in Central Park]

Attex, the newest all – terrain vehicle, climbs out of pond in Central Park, New York with the greatest of ease. The tough, steel-like body is made from Kralastic ABS and contains two plant chemicals. The Research and Development work on Kralastic and Marvinol is done at our Labs and TSSC Bldg.

Employee Benefits Hit $10,826,594

In the first six months of 1969, Uniroyal paid 58,465 claims, totaling $6,218,000 for hospital-surgical bills of Uniroyal employees.

As of March 31, 1969, the Company paid out $4,608,594 in group life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance which covers most employees and retirees in the United States.

The total of these benefits amounted to the staggering sum of $10,826,594.

“GIVE WHERE YOU WORK”

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DEPARTMENTS TO SCHEDULE SAFETY MEETINGS FOR GROUPS

During the third and fourth quarters of the year each department will hold scheduled meetings on different topics of safety. The meetings are conducted by the foremen with the members of their departments. Discussions center on the problems of safety in the departments, personal protective equipment on the job, housekeeping, eye protection, and ways to improve our safety record and prevent the occurrence of serious and lost time injuries.

At the present this is the schedule, topics and places where the meetings are being held.

RECLAIM PRODUCTION: The 3rd. quarter safety meeting discussed Personal Protective Equipment and were held in each department, except for Millrooms A and C which were held in the Foremen’s Room. A. Enamait met twice on July 15 with the Raw Stock and Tube Sorting group. A. Pistarelli and Cracking met 8/5 and will meet again on 9/9. F. Polonis and Digesting on 8/6, 8/13 and 8/20. W. Booth and Devulcanizing on 8/5, 8/12 and 8/19. D. Rappe met with Millroom A on 8/17, 8/14 and 8/21. H. Piasick and Millroom C will meet 9/3, 9/10 and 9/17. M. Mazur and Dispersions on 9/4.

Procedures and Orderlines will be the topic for 4th. quarter Safety meetings. A. Enamait, Raw Stock and Tube Sorting, will hold 2 meetings on 11/12. A. Pistarelli, Cracking, on 10/7, 11/4, and 12/2. F. Polonis, Digesting, on 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19. W. Booth, Devulcanizing, on 10/7, 10/14, 10/21. D. Rappe, Millroom A. on 10/9, 10/16, 10/23. H. Piasick, Millroom C on 11/16, 11/18, and 11/20. M. Mazur, Dispersions, on 11/27.

PURCHASING: A. Carriero will discuss Housekeeping on Sept. 16 at 9 A.M. with the Mechanical Stores group in the Chemical Mechanical Storeroom. The 4th quarter meeting will center on Personal Protective Equipment and Proper Use of Equipment and is scheduled for Nov. 11, 9 A.M. in the Chemical Mechanical Storeroom.

ENGINEERING: An organized program featuring films and slides on Safety is now being worked out for monthly departmental meetings during the 3rd. and 4th. quarters. A schedule of the foremen, departments, topics, dates, time and place is now being prepared.

SYNTHETIC PRODUCTION: During Sept. each member of the Production Department will attend a scheduled meeting on Eye Protection. Meetings will be held at 3 P.M. in the Synthetic Cafeteria. Specific dates will be determined shortly.

In November, Personal Protective Equipment, (Other than eye and head) will be the Safety topic. Meetings will be scheduled for all members of the Production department in the Synthetic cafeteria at 3 P.M.

MATERIALS HANDLING: Department meetings on Safety are now being arranged for the 3rd. and 4th. quarters for all members of the group. When topics have been selected, members will be notified of the date, time, place and foremen in charge of the meeting.

CHEMICAL PRODUCTION: Safety meetings in Chemical Production have been held for the past 3 months on a regular weekly basis under G. Allen with members of chemical production buildings. Topics have focused on the particular safety problems in each building.

SAFETY SLOGAN

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Seven Retire From Chemical

[IMAGE: Photo of Anne Mastes with ROYAL RUBBER logo]
Anne Mastes retired recently after 40 years service, mostly as an analyst in control testing. Her future plans include extensive travel and volunteer hospital and civic work.

[IMAGE: Photo of Wellie Begin with ROYAL RUBBER logo]
Wellie Begin, who worked more than 17 years for the Company, retired from the Mechanical Department of the synthetic plant.

[IMAGE: Photo of John Walsh with ROYAL RUBBER logo]
John Walsh, after 22 years of service, retired. He worked in the research and development department of the synthetic rubber pilot plant during most of his career with the Company.

[IMAGE: Photo of Luward Lewonski]
Luward Lewonski who spent most of his career at Naugatuck in the materials department retired after 35 years of service with the Company.

[IMAGE: Photo of Albert Watts]
Albert Watts, of the Chemical Production Department retired after spending 17 years of service with the division. Al hasn’t made any definite plans yet, but looks forward to taking it easy for awhile.

[IMAGE: Photo of George Kuhn]
George Kuhn with more than 25 years of service with the Chemical division retired from the synthetic plant where he worked in the janitor’s department. He plans to move to Greer, South Carolina.

[IMAGE: Photo of Harold Asplund]
Harold Asplund retired from the Plant Protection department after 21 years service with the Company. Future plans include trips to Maine.

Plant Security To Be Improved

In about 6 weeks, a new procedure for entering the plant will become effective. Turnstiles, like those in the New York subways will be installed at the Main, Tire and Synthetic gates. The gates will be locked at all times, but will be opened with a “magnetic key.” This new system will allow only authorized personnel to enter the plant.

Recently all employees signed new employee passes which were collected. The passes will be plastic laminated and redistributed to employees when completed. The passes contain the “magnetic key” required to unlock the turnstiles to enter the plant.

Should an employee forget his pass, he will have to contact the watchman and prove his identification. If he can’t identify himself satisfactorily, he will have to contact his foreman or supervisor to enter the plant.

KOPP AND SCHMELCKE WIN $25 IN SAFETY SLOGAN CONTEST

Betty Kopp and Bill Schmelcke of the Physical Testing Lab. put their heads together and came up with the winning Safety Slogan “Don’t Fight Safety — Join It.” in the latest Safety Slogan Contest. Judges of the Contest were Lou Coscia, Hank De Vries and Al Krampetz.

All employees and members of their families can enter the Contest. The rules are simple; just write a slogan of 10 words or less. You or a member of your family may be the next winner of $25. All entries for Contest 3 must be sent to Hank De Vries, Safety Director, Bldg. 84. by Sept. 30

Other people who submitted slogans were Oscar Anderson, a retired employee; Frank Tussier in Analytical Research; Denise Pratt, who submitted 5 slogans; Caruso Fernandez in Agricultural Chemical Research, another five slogan contestant; Lisa Toman; Marjorie Tasky in the Reclaim Dept.; and John Mello. Synthetic Plant Protection, with five entries.

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