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CHEMWORLD

WINTER/SPRING 1995

Responsible Care® Implementation On Track

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

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

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

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

Contributing Writer: Todd Volpe, Middlebury, CT.

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

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

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

PROGRAM STATUS

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

BRIEFS

License Agreement Signed With Japan Synthetic Rubber

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

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

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

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

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Quality Partnerships Central Theme At 1989 Uniroyal Chemical Quality Symposium

The presentation and speakers at the 1989 Quality Symposium held in Lakeville, CT in October concentrated on the central theme of quality partnerships that are formed by and within Uniroyal Chemical Company. Raw materials suppliers representing five separate companies presented their individual quality partnership programs with emphasis ranging from total quality management to their version of Adopt-A-Customer. Two of Uniroyal Chemical’s customers also made presentations to the group of quality

The structure for improvement and change necessary in today’s markets rests on the involvement of Uniroyal Chemical employees in the improvement process.

managers who reviewed the company’s quality philosophy and requirements of a supplier. According to Keith Baggett, Uniroyal Chemical’s director of Quality Assurance, “the close partnerships with customers and suppliers provide us with the information necessary to focus on the correct steps that ultimately lead to continual improvement in quality and continued growth.” Additionally, Uniroyal Chemical customers requested the company’s partnership with them in the following areas, which were also covered at the symposium: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); European Standards Accreditation (ISO 9000); and customer certification programs.

The structure for improvement and change necessary in today’s markets rests on the involvement of Uniroyal Chemical employees in the improvement process.

Updates by various Quality Managers on the involvement of the people in their plants included: Adopt-A-Customer programs, improvement in maintenance with statistical analysis of equipment vibration, excellence modeling, raw material control and steam quality control.

Other Quality Managers provided case histories of success through teamwork achieved on quality issues worldwide. ■

Mr. E.J. Horning from Phillips 66 Company of Bartlesville, OK covers Total Quality Management within Phillips Petroleum Co. Phillips supplies Sulfate 120 for the Paracril® process.

QUAL/SPC SYMPOSIUM

UNIROYAL

Quality Managers representing 16 different Uniroyal Chemical plant locations and eight different countries participated in the 1989 Quality Symposium held in Lakeville, CT.

Pictured are:

BOTTOM ROW, (L. TO R.) Ofni DeSouza, Brazil; Greg Chen, PREMIER CHEMICAL, Taiwan; Joseph Bucciaglia, Middlebury, CT; Chris Nanney, LEFFINGWELL, California; Sergio Chinas, AMEYAL/NOVAQUIM, Mexico.

MIDDLE ROW (L. TO R.) Keith Baggett, Middlebury, CT; Dave Borth, Guelph, Canada; Jose Gottig, PASA, Argentina; Arturo Gonzalez, QOMSA, Mexico; Norm Boisseau, Naugatuck, CT.

TOP ROW (L. TO R.) Frank Powell, Latina, Italy; Abraham Garcia, AMEYAL, Mexico; Jon Painter, Middlebury, CT; Ken Jessop, Elmira, Canada; B.T. Dave, Middlebury, CT; Al Rhone, Painesville, OH; Marcus Keane, RUBICON, Louisiana; Alan Dempsay, GUSTAFSON, Idaho; Lou Coscia, Middlebury, CT; Frank Schlegel, Geismar, LA; Johan Brits, ORCHEM, South Africa; and John Robinson, Gastonia, NC.

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Equality

continued from page 2

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.

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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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Division Closes 3 Plants

Final plans have been made to close three Chemical Division plants: the Reclaim Rubber plant at Naugatuck; the Paracril® nitrile rubber plant in Baton Rouge, La.; and the Marvinol® polyvinyl chloride plant in Painesville, Ohio.

The Division closed the Synthetic rubber plant at the Naugatuck location in November, 1973.

500 Employees Affected

The closings will affect over 500 employees at the three plants. Eligible personnel will receive pension benefits or termination allowances based on their years of service with the company.

Reclaim Plant

The Reclaim plant dates back to 1892 and is one of the oldest units at the Naugatuck location. For the past five years it has operated under severe economic conditions and even after intensive efforts on the part of the union and management were made to operate it competitively, it became necessary to close it.

Painesville Closing

The large capital expenditures necessary to remain in the polyvinyl chloride resin business and to meet the OSHA standards on employee exposure to vinyl chloride were the principal reasons for the division to close the PVC operations at Painesville. The plans do not affect the

1,000,000 Hit Again

[IMAGE: UNIROYAL EMPLOYEE SAFETY RECORD sign showing INJURIES – DISABLING and SERIOUS counts, with “LAST 24” and “DISABLING INJURY” / “OUS INJURY” / “ATIONS” visible, with “100” displayed]

James Cronin, Factory Manager, left, and Joseph Rzeszutek, President of URW Local 218 stand in front of one of the Safety Performance panels at the entrance to the plant.

For the third time in a two and half year period the goal of 1,000,000 manhours without a Lost Time Accident has been achieved.

At the time Chem-Texts went to press, employees were well on the way to 2,000,000 manhours without a disabling accident.

Paracril nitrile rubber operations.

Baton Rouge Plant

The third plant to be closed was the Paracril nitrile rubber plant in Baton Rouge, La. About 110 employees will be affected by the closing. Eligible personnel will receive pensions or termination allowances according to the company’s benefits program.

The decision will not affect the division’s Kralastic® ABS resin plant in Scotts Bluff, La.

As part of the plant’s 1975 Safety Incentive Award program all employees received a new, uncirculated bicentennial half dollar. Besides this award, plant personnel receive a silver dollar award each month for their “group achievement” performance in safety.

Improved Safety Record Reduces Accidents Costs

In 1974 accidents to employees cost the plant $238,359 for hospital and medical costs and compensation. The cost does not include the overtime wages and the other indirect costs for an accident.

The Safety department estimates that the average direct cost of a Lost-Time accident is $15,000 and the total indirect costs can be as high as $60,000 to $75,000 for one accident.

CHEM-PROD JOTTINGS

by 7 BUILDING CREW

This will be my last article for Chem-Texts as Chemical Production Superintendent.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all the people with whom I’ve had the pleasure to work with during these last twelve years.

During this period I’ve worked directly with great crews in the Laboratory, Pilot Plant and Chemical Production. I’ve seen the plant make great strides in improved safety, quality consciousness and productivity. We are now undergoing more dramatic changes, all for the best, to improve the health of the Naugatuck Chemical location.

Much hard work remains before us and I’ll miss not working with all of you in the future.

Thanks again.

Arrivederci Roma,
Joe Bucciaglia

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Couture Coats
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Hearing Tests Underway

Over 200 employees have now received hearing tests under the Safety department’s hearing conservation program. The goal of the department is to give every employee, wage and salary, a test to determine the status of their hearing.

The tests are being given daily at the Synthetic plant by Ann McAllister R.N. the plant nurse and James Loman of the Safety department. Both have received special training in audiometrics to qualify them for this type of work.

The results of the test are discussed with each person and if any kind of defect in hearing is noted the person is advised of it.

Employees are requested to keep their appointments for the tests or else notify the plant nurse or the safety department.

[IMAGE: Photo of hearing test being administered]

James Loman, a certified hearing conservationist, gives a hearing test to Daniel Kogut in the special booth at the Synthetic plant.

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169 Pints Donated

[IMAGE: Black and white photograph showing people at what appears to be a food service counter]

Uniroyal Chemical people enjoy some of the 350 sandwiches and 400 cups of coffee made by the Red Cross Volunteers to provide nourishment after their contribution of blood.

Uniroyal Chemical again exceeded its Bloodmobile quota of 150 pints with donations of 169 pints by employees and walkins.

Awarded Pins

Two gallon pins were awarded to Kenneth (Dave) Nelson and Edward Bates.

The Red Cross presented one gallon pins to P. Braudis, Lucille Butnor, B. Carr, R. Cornell, M. English, E. Fisher, P. Haas, Bertha Mitchell, L. Owens, and R. Tucker.

Safety Dept. Organized

The Bloodmobile was organized by Robert Shortt, Safety Manager, and James Loman, Safety Supervisor, assisted by the Chemical and Synthetic nurses, Adeline Farrar and Ann McAllister, and Catherine Smith who recruited at EMIC and Louis Kaiser, President of the Uniroyal Chemical Management Club.

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Tanner Dresses	Botany Suits—Sport Coats
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Joyce—Naturalizer Shoes	London Fog Rainwear
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Lingerie Shop
Vanity Fair
Olga—Barbizon
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Cosmetic & Jewelry Dept.

Guerlain	Yves Saint Laurent
Elizabeth Arden	Monet
Nina-Ricci	Napier
Chanel	Marvella Pearls

Carpet Council Honors Dr. Sterrett

The Carpet Compounders’ Council honored the late Dr. Robert Sterrett for his outstanding contributions to the carpet and rug industry and to the rubber and latex industry with a resolution at the Council’s recent conference.

At the time of his death on April 29, 1973, Dr. Sterrett was the Southeast Regional Manager of sales for Uniroyal Chemical in Dalton, Georgia. He pioneered and developed some of the first SBR synthetic latexes for the carpet industry and was a prime mover in the use of latex as a backsizing for carpets.

Sales Top Billion$ For First 6 Months

Sales and earnings hit record levels for the first half and second quarter of 1973.

Sales totaled $1,056,737,000 which was the first time in the company’s history that they exceeded one billion dollars for a half year. This represents a gain of 15.8% over the record of $912,648,000 set in 1972.

Net income for the half was $31,986,000, a gain of 13.7%.

2nd Quarter Record Set

Sales for the second quarter were $561,310,000, a gain of 15.8%, and net income was $18,560,000, a gain of 10.5%.

Profits would have been higher except for work stoppages during the second quarter and raw material price increases, particularly for natural rubber and energy costs, which the company has not been able to offset through price increases because of government restrictions. There has also been some softening of recovery in foreign markets for tires.

Tire Sales Rising

The performance of the steel belted radial ply tire has been outstanding, resulting in rising sales and expanded dealer distribution facilities.

Keds footwear have also shown sharp increases in sales and improving profitability. There is a continued improvement in the company’s chemical operations. Sales of Naugahyde were reported at record levels.

Naugatuck Plant Situation

Increased costs for fuel oil, electricity, and water, the $3,000,000 liquid waste pretreatment plant, higher transportation costs, new equipment, and higher production costs have affected the earnings of all production units at the Naugatuck plant.

Very few of these higher operating costs have been offset by price increases for the plant’s products.

Savings Bond Drive Ends

Over 500 employees now purchase U.S. Savings Bonds through the payroll deduction plan.

In the recent plantwide drive ten employees signed for the purchase of the bonds and twenty increased their deductions.

The 5½% guaranteed interest and the tax benefits make U.S. Savings Bonds an attractive savings plan for building a college education fund for children and also a retirement fund.

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

CHEM-PROD JOTTINGS

by 7 BUILDING CREW

SAFETY: Our Monday morning Safety meetings are continuing and appear to be working successfully. This month Bob Breton has a slide presentation on drum handling which is quite appropriate.

We had one serious accident since our last column when an operator cut his finger on a sharp edge and it had to be stitched.

Not only are our Lost Time and Serious Accidents down, but hospital calls are also decreasing. This is a good sign in that we are having less accidents overall. Keep up the good work especially during the Summer when long hours and heat fatigue make us susceptible to accidents.

PRODUCTION: Business continues to run heavy. Tonox, Sunproofs, Aminox-Betanox and Omite are in tight supply, and have in general been running seven days. Next year’s Omite business is very optimistic and we plan to run 6 days for the rest of this year and next year.

We have not run as smoothly these past three months as the first three months of the year. Mechanical breakdowns and raw material shortages have cost us.

QUALITY: Our quality slipped a bit when 31,000 pounds of Naugawhite and a tankcar of Polygard were rejected. The off-spec inventory is still high—still around 200,000 pounds. That’s a lot of money to tie up in rejected material.

73 BUILDING EXPANSION: One of the high cost areas is finishing. In order to improve our business position, we have invested several hundred thousand dollars in 73 Building. Our new Littleford-Lodige mixer is on stream and producing excellent quality material. Rates are still low while operators are being trained. The Octamine crushing system has been installed and is now being shaken down. The quick change mill system won’t be ready until August.

TIDBITS: Joe Bucciaglia has been presented an Award of Merit for Outstanding Dancing Ability by the Harold J. Schwartz School of Dancing.

“There’s no justice in this world for women” according to Kay Dowling. The men on the first floor of Bldg. 7 have air conditioning; but on the second floor there’s only a 1910 fan.

Inflation Proof Social Security

A recent change in the law has made social security inflation-proof. Increases in benefits will now be tied directly to increases in the cost of living. Each year, beginning in 1974, living costs will be compared with those for the year before. If living costs have increased 3% or more and a general social security benefit increase has not been enacted, benefits will be increased by the same percentage the following January.

The first automatic increase in benefits could be for January 1975.

Social security now pays over $4 billion dollars a month in retirement, disability, and survivors benefits to over 28 million people.

Pratt Named To Safety Group

Denise Pratt, an Analyst in Research and Development, was named as a permanent member to the Union-Management Safety Committee by Joseph Rzeszutek, President of URW Local 218.

The Committee was organized to study the causes of accidents in the plant and to recommend preventive measures to avoid injuries to employees.

It recently proposed stricter compliance with the plant’s safety regulations by outside truck drivers, contractors and visitors, and particularly the 10 mile speed limit in congested plant areas.

The group meets regularly once a month with two of the four Union members on the Committee rotating, and all Management members permanent.

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New Duster Cleans Air

Ed Zemeir applies talc to bale of Naugapol rubber as Ed Curby watches. Equipment, recently installed, eliminates talc dust in the area and gives greater protection to employees’ health.

by Lou Kaiser

The production of various types of Naugapol® rubber requires talc to be applied to the rubber bale before it is packaged. The talc, a very fine particle size, is dusted on manually, and creates a dust problem when the operator applies it to the rubber. The operators were exposed to the talc and had been required to wear masks to avoid inhalation of the dust.

Air sample tests in the area indicated that the dust levels in the atmosphere were within acceptable health requirements. However, it was decided that an improvement in the ventilation system would make the area more conducive to healthier and safer work conditions for the men in the building.

To eliminate the dust problem, a talc station table and hood was redesigned and a larger fan was installed to provide greater air flow across the talc station. The dust laden air is then lead to a cyclone where it is collected and clean air enters the atmosphere.

With the improved ventilation, it is no longer required to wear a mask when the talc is applied to the rubber.

Plumes Not Pollutants

On clear cold days the white plumes from the plant are more prominent. Most of the “white stuff” is harmless water vapor resulting from the condensation of steam after it has performed its necessary function in providing heat for the 140 buildings in the plant’s production operations and offices. Lou Kaiser of the Environmental Control Group is presently analyzing all vents and stacks in the plant for pollutant content as part of an air environmental improvement program.

$20,050 Pledged To United Givers

Reviewing the final results of the United Givers drive which resulted in pledges of $20,050 from 965 employees are seated from left: Joe Rzeszutek, Sam Gillette, chairman, and Dick Edwards. From left standing are Milt Makoski, Bob Van Allen, and Roger Amidon.

“Let the man with two coats give to him who has none; the man who has food should do the same.”

Generous concern for people by Uniroyal Chemical employees was again shown with a pledge of $20,050 to the United Givers which benefits the physically handicapped, mentally retarded, broken homes, the young and the old in the communities around us.

The amount represents one-sixth of the total pledges for the Naugatuck-Beacon Falls 1971 Drive.

965 out of 1,500 employees contributed with 662 using the payroll deduction plan.

The highest pledges were $240; $228; $204; $160; with several in the $120 range.

Department Pledges

EMIC pledged $4,410 for the highest department contribution, surpassing last year’s goal by $1,000. Several departments dropped below their contributions of 1970 which account for attaining only 91% of the $22,000 plant goal

Department	1971 Goal	Amount Pledged
Chem. Prod….	$2,550	$1,707
Recl. Prod…..	2,200	2,151
Syn. Prod……	1,700	1,301
Eng. & Mech.- Chem…….	1,650	1,350
Eng. & Mech.- Syn…….	1,100	803
Materials…..	1,450	1,209
Factory Service	1,400	1,209
Res. & Develop.	5,900	5,530
Accounting…	900	363
EMIC……..	3,100	4,410

Sam Gillette was Chairman of the drive with Dick Edwards, Roger Amidon, Joe Rzeszutek, Leon Raskauskas, Jack Vergosen, Bob Van Allen, Eric Johnson, Dom Persutti, Milt Makoski and Bill Lavelle serving on the executive committee for the drive.

Chairmen organizing the campaign in plant departments were Vic Alves, Frank Lynch, Bill Leukhardt, Ernst Krauss, Clark Makinson, Jack Prior, Colin Walker, Julius Rek, Bronis Zukauskas, Walt Miller, John Davison, Ted Lainas, Paul Murray, Bob Dexter, Larry Coburn, Dan Shantz, Stan Mazur, Carl Bawn, Irwin Prager, Gary Arndt, E. Easterbrook, Alex Zonas, Joe Longo and Dick Terino.

Finance records for the campaign were kept by Ed Levandauskas of the Accounting Department.

Scholarship Offered

by Lou Kaiser

The Uniroyal Chemical Management Club is again offering a $250 scholarship, which is available to a son or daughter of a Chemical division employee with two or more years’ of service.

The scholarship is open to all students in the graduating class of a high school or preparatory school who plan a college education. Applications can be obtained from the Industrial Relations department.

This year the scholarship will again be augmented by a $50 cash endowment from Larry Monroe, a retired Chemical division employee.

Joe Bucciaglia is Chairman of the Scholarship committee and all applications must be mailed or returned to him on or before April 1, 1971.

Hoist Taken From TSSC

A quarter ton electric hoist, valued at $500 was recently taken from the Plastics Compounding Lab. in TSSC (Bldg. 112). The 100 lb. hoist, attached to an overhead rail, required a ladder and two men to remove.

Thefts of an electric drill, wrenches and small tools have also been reported in the same building.

Besides the extra cost to the plant, the thefts cast suspicion on all employees in the building, and new rules are effected to restrict their actions because of an individual’s actions.

The loss imposes harder work conditions on the men who now have to use a hoist from another section of the building.

CHIF Offers Help To Find Homes

by Milt Makoski

If you are interested in owning your own home and would like help in locating one and financing the down payment through a long term low interest second mortgage note, an organization, “CHIF” (Connecticut Housing Investment Fund) may be able to assist you.

CHIF is a non profit private organization which provides loans for down payments; gives advice on financing; and assistance in locating and purchasing a home. There is no fee for their service and there is no income

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DO PEOPLE REALLY UNDERSTAND YOU?

A picture is worth a thousand words. But if pictures are ambiguous, words can even be much more ambiguous, especially when you try to communicate with other people. What do you see in the above picture?

You can protect your heart and health, Dr. White advises, by having a small routine of daily exercise and by a proper diet, especially avoiding being overweight.

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

DEAR FELLOW EMPLOYEE:

The National Safety Council recently presented an Award of Merit to the Naugatuck Chemical plant in recognition of its notable safety achievement in 1970. The Award was based on the significant drop in our lost-time accidents during the year: only 6 compared to 24 for each of the three previous years.

In helping to attain this performance, everyone in the plant deserves to be congratulated. Such an achievement is the result only of individual effort and cooperation. With everyone’s increasing concern for safety, we should continue to improve on our experience.

During April, this safety awareness really paid off. Five employees were involved in near-serious eye accidents that would certainly have resulted in damage to their sight. Fortunately, all were wearing their safety glasses at the time of the accidents.

Although our on-the-job safety performance has improved, let’s not overlook safety when away from the job.

Off-the-job safety becomes especially important as the warm weather and vacation time approaches.

At this time there’s a tendency to take extra risks in working around the house—using lawnmowers, climbing ladders, or lifting heavy objects.

Or on vacation, there’s the urge to do everything fast—driving carelessly, exercising too vigorously in sports.

Whether at work, at home, or on vacation—let’s continue to place a great deal of emphasis on good safety habits. Not only you, but your family and fellow employees will benefit from it.

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Nystrom Gets $300 Grant

Harvey Nystrom receives Scholarship Award from Joe Bucciaglia. From left are Bob Kaiser, Walt Nystrom, Harvey Nystrom, Bucciaglia, and Irwin Prager.

Harvey J. Nystrom, son of Walt Nystrom, a Millwright in the Chemical Mechanical Department, received the Uniroyal Chemical Management Club’s $250 scholarship award, along with an additional $50 from the Larry Monroe Fund.

Ranked first among 172 seniors at Southbury High School, Nystrom was selected as recipient of the Scholarship from 15 applicants. According to Joe Bucciaglia, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, “all of this year’s applicants were deserving of the scholarship. It was most difficult for the committee to select one person.”

Besides his outstanding scholastic record, Nystrom was president of the National Honor Society, a State of Connecticut Scholar, and an active participant in a number of extracurricular activities.

He received a Certificate from Knox College for a special Science Training Program for High Ability high school students and a Certificate of De Merite En Francais for his proficiency in French. For his outstanding performance on the National Educational Development Tests, he received a Certificate of Educational Development which is awarded only to students for outstanding educational capabilities.

Nystrom will major in Physics at Cornell University and plans to do postgraduate work in Astro-Physics.

Other members of the Scholarship Committee who screened the applications for the annual award were Irwin Prager and Bob Kaiser.

Logic-Networks Plan Initiated For Liquid Waste Pretreatment Plant

Al Manzi, left, Project Leader for the Pollution Abatement program shows progress of new liquid waste pretreatment facilities on the Master Logic Networks diagram. Looking on are Gene Hertel, center, who assisted in the diagram and Dick Shaw, Project Engineer.

by Gene Hertel

To construct the new $3,000,000 Liquid Waste Pretreatment Plant on schedule, a systematic, scientific plan for the complex pollution abatement project was initiated to achieve the target completion date in December, 1972. This major project involves a coordinated effort by many groups to identify the sources of pollution; to eliminate and reduce pollution; and to construct and put into actual operation the Waste Pretreatment Plant.

Logic-Networks Used

The Logic-Networks system is being used to plan, coordinate, monitor and control the pollution abatement project. It is an easy-to-understand, graphical way to plan a project. It shows the time sequence and the interaction of the many tasks and the people involved. This time-logic diagram then becomes a way for the project manager to monitor the project. Decisions can be made to expedite the project to meet the project goals on schedule. The time-logic diagram also serves as a work-discipline tool for the hundreds of people involved, since they are aware of their participation and timing and how it affects the project.

A master Logic-Network was prepared by Al Manzi, Pollution Abatement Project Leader, and Dick Shaw, Project Engineer. The master network shows the broad objectives of the project. Sub-networks were then developed for the participating groups. These show the detailed effort that each group must accomplish to reach the project goal. These sub-networks are: Start-up of the Waste Pretreatment Plant by Dick Shaw; Identifying and Sampling streams in the Plants—Joe Bucciaglia for the Chemical Plant, B. T. Dave for the Synthetic Plant, John Prior for the Reclaim Plant, Gary Arndt for the Pilot Plants – Yard Abatement by Bob Van Allen; Information and Discussion by Neil Melore; Purchasing by Hal Lynch and Bruce Perkins; R & D Labs by Lou Coscia; Early Warning System by C. H. Kim; and Liquid Waste Testing by Irwin Prager; and Chemical Tests by Frank Lussier.

Editor’s Note: Gene Hertel, of the R & D Department, has lectured extensively on Logic-Networks programs at the Tire, Footwear, and Chemical Division plants.

Bloodmobile Visit June 10

On Thursday, June 10, Uniroyal Chemical will sponsor its annual blood drive. 150 pints is the plant’s goal for this year.

Because of the facilities of St. Michael’s Parish House, the Bloodmobile will be located there from 9:45 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Since blood is so urgently needed in the State, all employees are urged to donate.

Appointments may be made now with Adeline Farrar, R.N., Ext. 231; Ann McAllister, R.N., Ext. 397; or Bob Shortt and Sal Aloise, Ext. 438.

$1,564 Lost In GMF Fire

by Phil De Pasquale

$1,564 was lost in a fire which occurred in the GMF® grinding section of Bldg. 101. While grinding the chemical, used as an accelerator for curing butyl rubber, a flash fire broke out. The GMF operator on the second shift pulled the fire alarm and the heat from the fire turned on the overhead sprinkler system.

Quick action by the fire inspectors and chemical production operators prevented more serious damage.

200 lbs. of GMF were destroyed, for a loss of over $500. Mechanical and electrical equipment damage totalled more than $500. Water damage, clean-up, and repairs approximated $500.

The fire was the first in the plant this year which amounted to a sizeable damage. The exact cause of the blaze is still undetermined.

Club Elects New Officers

New officers of the Uniroyal Chemical Management Club and the Executive Committee meet to plan activities for the year. Seated from left are Dan Shantz, Lou Kaiser, president; Bill Broden, vice president; and Doug Ritchie. Standing from left are Bob Smith, treasurer; Earl Roller, Stan Mazur, Dick Keenan, secretary; and Bob Cronin.

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Know Your Products: Rubber Chemical Accelerators

by Dr. Bob Brown

(This issue continues the article in Vol. 5, No. 2 on Accelerators made or marketed by the Naugatuck Chemical plant.)

Accelerators are used primarily to speed up, or control the vulcanization process which turns rubber from a useless, gummy substance into a strong resilient and elastic material. Vulcanization, in simple terms, is a chemical reaction between rubber and sulfur, usually brought about by heat.

Faster Accelerators

Where there is less processing or mixing involved, very fast accelerators with little or no delayed action can be used to give more rapid vulcanization. The Zates (Arazate®, Butazate®, Ethazate® and Methazate®) and the Thiurams (Monex®, Pentex®, Tuex®, and Accelerator 108) are used here. They are also used in latex curing where processing is usually not a problem.

Customers use these accelerators for rubber sponge, wire insulation, hot water bottles, conveyor belts, hospital sheeting, and household items and in such latex products as balloons and carpet backing.

The Zates accelerators are non-discoloring and non-staining and can be used in colored rubber products.

Some of the newer synthetic rubbers (Royalene® “the crackless rubber” is an example) are inherently slower in vulcanization than the older types such as natural rubber, neoprene and the Naugapol® and Paracril® synthetic rubbers made at the Naugatuck and Painesville, Ohio plants. Fast accelerators are needed to speed up the vulcanization process for these types of rubber, otherwise it would be economically impossible to make a product at a reasonable selling price to the consumer.

Dr. Bob Brown, author of these articles, is manager of Research and Development for Rubber Chemicals. He received his doctorate degree from Princeton University in Organic Chemistry and holds several patent awards. Dr. Brown heads a staff of 42 people whose sole function is to improve our present chemicals and to develop new ones in order to remain competitive in the market.

GMF and DIBENZO GMF® are used in butyl rubber which also vulcanizes very slowly. A large amount of butyl rubber is used for tire tubes, and high voltage electrical cable.

CPB, DBA Very Active

Sometimes customers want to vulcanize rubber products without heating them at all. Very active accelerators like CPB and DBA accomplish this. In this process the product must be shaped before the accelerator is added. Golf ball covers, for example, are vulcanized by soaking the finished balls in a solution of CPB.

(In the next issue of Chem-Texts, Antioxidants and Antiozonants will be discussed. If you have a son or daughter in school, these articles provide source material for class papers in Chemistry courses.)

33 Employees

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are under further evaluation for higher amounts dependent on the amount of the savings for the plant.

Other employees who received cash awards for Ideas were P. Blasko, F. Maffia, M. Jannetty, D. Stevenson, E. Grickis, R. Guest, B. Robinson, A. Urban, S. Kropcho, J. Harper, J. Gilbert, A. Happy, J. Iosa, H. Garahan, F. Surmanek (2), L. DeLaRosa (2), P. Beardsley, S. Falcone, H. Hernandez, A. Grella, J. Needham, D. Boyd, E. Root, Sr., A. Molnar, D. Pinto and J. Cohen.

Letters of Commendation were presented to C. Smith, L. Fortier, F. Gagne, Carol Calo, J. Gallucci, R. Lockwood, D. Donato, T. Carr, Preciosa Cravo, D. Nelson, A. Nauges, W. Krayeski, W. Tabaka and D. Polzella.

Of the 33 employees awarded cash for Ideas, two were salary employees and the highest number of Ideas were submitted by Mechanical Department personnel.

No Limit to Cash Awards

There is no maximum limit to the amount of a cash award for an Idea. If the value of the Idea exceeds $1,000—this amount is paid under the Plant Idea Plan—it is submitted for further consideration for a higher award to a special management committee. The minimum award for an Idea is $25.

Ideas to Conserve Water Needed

With the construction of the new liquid waste pretreatment plant in progress, ideas to conserve water are needed now as the facilities are designed to treat 3,600,000 gallons a day.

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

Crim Assumes IR Post

Two Industrial Relations Managers not agreeing? Unbelievable! But that’s what the photo seems to say as Jesse Crim, right, new Industrial Relations Manager for the Naugatuck Chemical plant discusses a fine point on employee relations with Ron Mitchinson, former IR Manager and now with the Corporate IR staff in Oxford. Crim came from the Chemical Division’s Painesville, Ohio plant, where he held the position of IR Manager.

Crim will be responsible for labor and employee relations, personnel development and training, plant protection and employee safety, communications, public and community relations, and employment.

Appointments Announced

Sam Gillette has been named Methods Engineering Manager, reporting to the Factory Manager.

Joe Bucciaglia was appointed General Foreman for the Chemical Production Plant.

Eric Johnson was made Chief Process Engineer for the Chemical Production Plant.

Lee Owens assumes the responsibilities of General Foreman in the Synthetic Production Plant.

Clark Makinson moved to the Materials Flow Department in EMIC.

Ed Rabitor replaces Clark in the Chemical Control Center.

Three Retire In Month

Rated one of the top mechanics in the plant, Ed Bouley, center, retired after 27 years of service. Congratulating him on his retirement are from left: Al Mukosey; Hank Drummer, Foreman; Bouley; Charlie Roland, URW 308 Vice President; and Joe Adamski.

Julia Curtin, right, with 44 years service shares 20 lb. cake with members of Control Department. In photo from left are Alice Schofield, Marie Marrello, Loretta Walker, Elaine Connelly, Marcella Pape, Helen Southard, Jack Dunn, Payroll Supervisor, and Julia.

Timothy (Francis) Egan accepts cake from his wife, Alice, on his retirement after 35 years. Left to right: Molly Cobbol, Millie Finsel, Francis and Alice Egan. In rear from left are Frank Rodrigues, Sal Aloise, and Walt Frankenberger. Kay Dowling arranged the luncheon.

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Gillette, Welch Named To Head Up Idea Plan

[IMAGE: Sam Gillette, right, discusses methods with Pete Welch to improve Idea Plan.]

Sam Gillette, Manager of Methods Engineering, was named Idea Plan Administrator with overall responsibility for the program.

Pete Welch, Industrial Relations, was named Coordinator of the Plan and is responsible for the coordination of it among section Administrators.

In his first few weeks as Coordinator he has already processed a good many Ideas and has initiated new approaches to handle Ideas in quicker time.

Section administrators are Gary Arndt, Pilot Plants; Andy Perrella, TSSC; Lou Coscia, Labs; Ernst Krauss, Chemical Mechanical; Clayt Houseknecht, Synthetic Mechanical; Lee Owens, Synthetic Production; Joe Bucciaglia, Chemical Production; Charles Reich, Reclaim Production; Frank Lynch, Materials; Larry Mambrino, Control; and Hal Lynch, Purchasing.

There is no maximum limit to the amount of awards. If the calculated value of the Idea exceeds $1,000, the Idea is submitted for consideration of a higher award.

GIVE WHERE YOU WORK

Lady Luck Prevents Accident

Lady Luck prevented the possible loss of both hands of an employee while he was repairing the mills in one of the plant’s production facilities.

When he attempted to adjust the rollers, another employee inadvertently started up the machinery. Fortunately, the electrical switch was in a reverse position and the rollers operated in reverse.

In the repair of equipment, the electrical power should be “locked out” on all moving equipment to prevent accidental operation. If the equipment is “locked out” each time, Lady Luck has no control over safety.

The plant has a good control procedure for equipment “lock outs”. This area of employee safety is presently being handled as a priority concern by the Chemical Labor-Management Health & Safety Committee.

Cards Finish In Last Place

by Howard Slason

The Synthetic Cards softball team had a poor season, finishing in the cellar. The team’s finish was attributed to an irregular defense, inconsistent hitting, and injuries.

The “old pro” Charlie Roland carried most of the team’s pitching chores, but inadequate hitting and fielding support hurt his effectiveness.

Vic Kloc led the team in hitting with a .600 average and Mike True led the Cards in home runs.

Employee Honored

The Archdiocesan Medal of Appreciation was awarded to Alex Nole, by Archbishop Whealon of Hartford for his work in the Archdiocese.

He has been a religion instructor in St. Pius X parish for 15 years, and for the past 4 years lay director and curriculum coordinator of the CCD program. He is also president of the parish council.

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

Construction Started

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[IMAGE: Staples High School students collect samples of waste discharge for analysis of contents. The group visited the plant regularly for three weeks as part of an environmental study.]

tanks are rapidly nearing completion.

Committee Responsible

An environmental control committee, composed of 22 members from all plant departments, reviews the progress of the pretreatment plant once a month with the Factory Manager.

This committee uses Logic-Network diagrams which graphically show the progress of each departments’ responsibility and is updated once a month.

The successful operation of the pretreatment plant will depend on individual employees, particularly production and laboratory personnel.

For example, a spill of some materials which are washed down the drain, could disrupt the Chemical pretreatment plant and the Boro of Naugatuck’s secondary treatment plant.

Nine Months

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freeze; slow down in capital spending throughout industry; lower sales and earnings for industrial products; low-cost foreign and domestic competition in footwear and chemical business; heavy start-up costs at the Opelika, Ala. tire plant; and heavy expenses in the development of steel belted radial ply passenger tires.

Unions…

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Chemical Production sewers will be connected together through this line to the new waste water pump station. The line is encased in concrete to prevent uplift during high river water conditions.

Unions…

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term; Cy Blanchard, Vice President; Bob Lestage, Secretary; and Jack Hoey, Treasurer.

Elected to the Executive Board were Henry Hook, Bill Mariano, Frank Wasilesky, Stan Mazanski, Chester Fazziano, Julius Cohen and Edith Evans.

The Election Committee, which supervised the elections and counted the ballots, was Tom Lee, Bob Harrison and Fred Mayo.

ident; Art Calder, Secretary; and Frank Sordi, Treasurer. John Needham received the highest number of votes as a member of the Executive Board. In order of votes received, others elected to the Board were Bill Stenson, Gene Doughty, Ernie Molnar, Jean Burke, John Sullivan, and Joe Arbachauskas.

Chairman of the Election Committee was Walt Tabaka who was assisted by Marie Yaroshefski, and Len Dumonski.

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Employees’ Opinions Polled On Chem-Texts | Unions To Hold Picnics

A poll of 200 employees selected on a random basis from all plant and divisional departments and retired employees revealed that 96% of the employees read CHEM-TEXTS always or often, and that 76% of their families read it. The survey also showed the plant newspaper as a reliable form of communication and indicated employees have a vital concern for news and information on plant activities and operations.

70 employees completed the questionnaire for a 35% return, an exceptionally high response.

70% signed the questionnaire which was voluntary.

Answers to the “open-end” questions have been condensed because of space limitations.

1.) Do you read Chem-Tests?
86% always, 10% often, 3% seldom

2.) Does your family read Chem-Texts?
76% yes, 7% no

3.) What kind of news do you find most informative?
76% preferred news about plant activities: plant products; use of products in the market; new facilities; plant improvement; personnel changes; and economic situations.

60% wanted news about employees; benefits; idea awards; safety; job security; and retirements.

60% indicated a desire for news about Uniroyal, Inc.; other plants; corporate sales; profits; new products and markets.

4.) How did you like the recent article on the Oxford complex?
The majority commented “excellent”, “informative”, “indicative of Uniroyal’s progress”, “knew very little about it until article”.

5.) Do you think the paper uses enough photographs?
80% yes, 18% no

6.) What did you think of the article on pollution?
“Wonderful that something is being done;” “informative on serious national problem;” “good to keep us informed on pollution control efforts;” “shows company is concerned and makes employees concerned;” “all must be aware of their role in pollution control.”

7.) Some time back we did an article on packaging – do you think this type of information is helpful to employees?
Most employees replied yes; pointing out that they as customers always shop for a neat package.

8.) Do you think the paper gives you reliable information on plant operations and activities?
Comments were essentially, yes; and implied, “haven’t gotten any bum steers yet.”

9.) What do you think of the News Bulletins issued weekly?
In general the News Bulletins were considered informative and helpful; but several employees did not see them; a few felt they were fair, should expand coverage and include more news on safety and production.

10.) What suggestions do you have to improve CHEM-TEXTS?
The majority of employees had no recommendations to improve the paper.

Some remarks suggested: do more articles on departments; more about employees’ participation in community; letters to the editor; classified ads; questions and answers from employees.

The survey was the first conducted in the Company on plant newspapers, and employees who participated are thanked for their time in making it a more effective means of communication.

by Charlie Roland

Plans are underway for URW Local 308’s third annual picnic to be held on Sunday, August 9, from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. at Schildgen’s Grove in Union City. The Grove is located on East Waterbury Road.

Chairman of the event is Art Calder, with Ben Tomaszeski, Nunzio Pastore and John Sullivan assisting in arrangements.

by Frank Commendatore

Local 218 will hold its annual picnic at Schildgen’s Grove on Saturday, August 15. A menu of roast beef, hamburgers, clams, clam broth will be served all day, with steaks served from 2 – 5 P.M. along with hot and cold beverages.

Chairman for the picnic is Frank Commendatore with Tom Ward and Mario Mucci, assistant chairman.

You Get A Chance To Talk To Two Bosses In New Plan

[PHOTO: Two men in discussion at what appears to be an industrial setting]

Bill Broden, left, has an evaluation discussion with Joe Bucciaglia, chief process engineer for chemical production.

[PHOTO: Three men in discussion in an office setting]

Jim Cronin, superintendent of chemical production, Bill’s second boss, is interested in Bill’s question during the contact discussion held between the two.

Do you ever wonder what the boss thinks? Where you stand in your job? Whether you’re doing a good one or not? What progress you’re making in it?

These are questions every employee asks himself and wants to have answered. The new Contact and Evaluation program will help clear up many of these questions.

Purpose of Program

The program sets up a procedure for a meeting and a performance evaluation of salaried personnel by their immediate supervisors. It also arranges for a meeting of salaried personnel by a senior manager at least two levels above the employee.

Dual Appraisal

The employee receives advance notice of the meeting, usually around the anniversary date of his employment. He and his supervisor receive a set of similar forms to fill out before the interview on matters related to his job. The employee and supervisor then meet for a private, uninterrupted discussion, using this information for the basis of their discussion.

A fruitful meeting requires mutually open, and honest, discussion to determine mutually agreed job objectives for future evaluations.

Senior Manager’s Interview

After this meeting, the supervisor arranges for an interview with the employee’s senior manager. The employee may be interviewed by a senior manager in a different function at either his option or the senior manager’s.

The purpose of this interview is to provide the opportunity to discuss in a friendly conversation the general attitudes, understandings, and adjustment of the employee in relationship to his job and objectives.

Plant Coordinator’s Function

All reports are returned to the program coordinator, Bob Krause, of the industrial relations department. His responsibility is to organize the program, schedule the discussions, assure continuation of the plan, and file reports in the employee’s personnel folder.

Information from the program may be used by plant management and the divisional personnel development manager for job rotations and promotions within the plant and the division.

Program Successful

Employees participating in the program have praised it highly for the chance to openly discuss their jobs and to understand more fully the expectations and responsibilities of their job, their status in the department and future opportunities with the company.

As one employee put it, “it’s the first time I really had a chance to open up and discuss things with my boss and his boss freely. At least I know where I stand and what opportunities are open to me.”

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Vol. 3, 1969 PUBLISHED FOR THE PEOPLE OF UNIROYAL CHEMICAL No. 8

United Givers Goal $22,000. “Give Where You Work” Vital To Drive’s Success.

[IMAGE: Black and white photograph showing faces of children and adults looking upward]

Who can refuse to help others who need our help today when tomorrow we or someone in our family may need help?

Eric Johnson of Synthetic Production was named to head the United Givers annual drive conducted at the Naugatuck location to support the many charitable, social, and youth activities of the 16 Agencies in the Fund. The drive started on October 6. The once-a-year campaign to raise $22,000 has always resulted in a generous response from Uniroyal Chemical people, as evidenced in last year’s drive in which close to 70% of the employees contributed, topping the goal with a 102% performance.

Give Where You Work

The success of this year’s drive will be achieved only if employees “Give Where You Work”. Whether an employee lives in Naugatuck, Beacon Falls, Waterbury, New Haven, Cheshire, Middlebury, Wolcott, Watertown, Woodbury or other towns, the success of every United Givers drive depends on “giving where you work”. This is the basic policy of the United Givers and the only way that any community can attain its goal to meet the needs of the Agencies.

Payroll Deduction

The most convenient way to contribute is through the payroll deduction plan. Your pledge will be deducted from your paycheck on a regular basis. Deductions will start January 1, 1970 and continue through the year. The 16 Agencies in the Fund desperately need financial help to not only continue their work but to improve their facilities and services to people. If every employee contributes through the payroll deduction plan, the plant’s campaign will be a great success in providing these much needed funds.

How Much?

Is one hour’s pay too much? It sounds high but most employees could contribute this amount. With the highest standard of living in the world – 2-3 cars per family, good incomes, color TV, a boat – most of us are fortunate to enjoy the good things of life. Your one hour’s pay a month can work wonders in giving some happiness to the many people around us who desperately need help. If your pocketbook finds this amount too much, you can reduce it accordingly to what your heart can afford.

Who Benefits?

All of us benefit in some way, whether residents of Naugatuck, Beacon Falls or not. The Agencies provide services to most surrounding towns in which employees live. Their excellent work affects us, our families or friends in some manner. Some Agencies like the U.S.O., Salvation Army, United Cerebral Palsy and the Red Cross are national in their service. Veterans and families with sons or daughters in the U.S. Armed Forces know what the U.S.O. has done in every part of the world to bring “home and welcome” to a lonely serviceman in Vietnam, Germany, Thailand, or some far-from-home base in the U.S.

Tax Deductible

All contributions to the United Givers are tax deductible and can be deducted from your income tax.

The Agencies

Agencies participating in the drive are the Red Cross, Child Guidance Clinic, Children’s Center, Girl Scouts, Catholic Family Services, Family Services Association, Boy Scouts, Junior Athletic Leagues, Salvation Army, United Cerebral Palsy, U.S.O., Waterbury Association for Retarded Children and the Naugatuck YMCA. You can contribute to all of these Agencies or select the ones of your preference.

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Uniroyal Pays 20% Increase In Benefits

Starting August 1, 1969, Uniroyal absorbed the 20% increase in the Hospitalization, Surgical and In-Hospital medical benefits.

This insurance coverage now averages $30.37 a month for each eligible employee, all of which is paid for by the company. For 12 months this benefit amounts to $364.44, a substantial amount if each employee had to pay it himself for health protection for himself and his family.

[IMAGE: Group photograph of men in business attire reviewing documents]

Eric Johnson reviews plans with United Givers committee. In front left to right are Joe Rzeszutek, Johnson, and Roger Amidon. Left to right standing are Gene Hertel, Vic Anderson, Jack Vergosen, Bob Foltz and Milt Makoski. Absent were Leon Raskauskas, Joe Bucciaglia and Frank Lynch.

“GIVE WHERE YOU WORK”

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

DEAR FELLOW EMPLOYEES:

October again brings us each the opportunity to invest in the sixteen agencies supported by the United Givers of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls. Each of these agencies, working in essential health, welfare and educational activities, makes our community a better place to live for our families and our friends. Beyond this, many of the agencies have an outreach of service beyond our borders to neighboring towns and to the nation.

We at Uniroyal Chemical have, in each year’s campaign, shown a greater willingness to give to these causes. Yet, our average gift per employee last year was something less than $13.00 per year for all of these needs. Our average is this low because some one-third of us did not give last year and some half of us gave a cash donation rather than spreading our giving by utilizing the payroll deduction plan.

When the canvasser calls on us this year, let’s all give something and let’s all pledge on payroll deductions. I think we all will be pleasantly surprised when the results are in.

Sincerely,

[Signature]

John D. Evans

Three Named Chairmen For Borough’s United Givers Drive

[IMAGE: Photo of three men in business attire having a discussion]

Ron Mitchinson, right, Industrial Relations Manager, and this year’s United Givers Campaign Chairman for Naugatuck and Beacon Falls discusses plans with Doug Miller, Engineering Superintendent, Corporate Division Chairman. Absent was Fred Wintsch, Chairman of the Commercial Division.

Over the years, the Naugatuck plant has participated in community activities by sponsoring the Junior Achievement, Naugatuck High School Career Observation Program, the Explorers, the United Givers, and other community and civic programs.

For its campaign drive this year, the United Givers of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls named Ron Mitchinson Industrial Relations Manager, Campaign Chairman for the overall drive; Doug Miller, Superintendent of Engineering, as Chairman of the Corporate division and Fred Wintsch, Labor Relations Manager, as Chairman of the Commercial group.

The annual United Givers drive is one of the major events in the community to support the charitable, social and youth work of the 16 Agencies in the campaign. This year’s goal for the campaign is $145,000 to help continue and improve the worthwhile activities of the participating groups.

Dr. Jelley New Plant Doctor

[IMAGE: Photo of Dr. Jelley reviewing medical records with Ann McAllister]

Dr. Jelley reviews medical records with Ann McAllister, R.N., Synthetic Hospital nurse.

by Bob Shortt

Dr. Edward Jelley accepted the position of plant physician replacing Dr. Elser. Dr. Jelley, a prominent physician with offices in Naugatuck, will be available at the Chemical Plant hospital from 8:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. and at the Synthetic Plant hospital from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays.

The Chemical and Synthetic plant nurses, Adeline Farrar, R.N. and Ann McAllister, R.N., are on duty from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. The Chemical nurse is also on duty Saturday morning, 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon.

To prevent cuts, bruises or dust in the eye from becoming serious injuries, employees should see the plant nurse immediately and have the problem taken care of as a preventive measure against further complications.

In case of an accident or injury during the second or third shift, the night general foreman should be contacted by calling the night watchman on EXT. 670 who will contact the general foreman by radio for immediate attention.

Employee Snow Tire Sale On

The special employee snow tire sale runs for two months until Nov. 28. On sale are the Glas-Belt Snowplow, Glas-Belt Winter Patrol, Snowplow, and the Winter Patrol.

Purchases may be made at Uniroyal Home and Auto Centers and Uniroyal Tire Dealers.

Slips can be obtained from Industrial Relations; Ann McAllister, Synthetic plant nurse; Luella Anderson TSSC; and Diana Strollo, EMIC.

United Givers: (cont’d. from pg. 1)

The Executive Committee for the plant is Eric Johnson, Leon Raskauskas, Joe Rzeszutek, Milt Makoski, Gene Hertel, Roger Amidon, Jack Vergosen, Joe Bucciaglia, Bob Foltz, Frank Lynch and Vic Anderson.

Chairmen of the various plant sections and departments are Roger Lestage, Pat Tortorici, Carl Wehmann, Paul Laurenzi, Sal Sapio, Mike Dodd, Phil Morin, Stan Mazur, Doug Ritchie, Bob Grahame, Dom Scalzo, Al Juliano and Mary Vergosen.

Dividend Declared

Uniroyal declared a dividend of 17½ cents a share on its common stock. The dividend was payable September 25 to stockholders of record on August 25.

A dividend of $2 a share on the 8 percent first preferred stock was also declared and payable September 25 to stockholders of record on August 25.

“GIVE WHERE YOU WORK”

New Staff For Chemical Control Center

New assignments were made to the Chemical Production Control Center which was recently established. Heading the new system is Walt Frankenberger, and working as Technical Assistant is Clark Makinson.

Tom Dowling will coordinate mechanical work in the chemical plant.

Francis Egan and Matty Mathewson will work on scheduling, raw materials and quality control. Also assigned to the Center, Mildred Finsel will handle the clerical responsibilities.

As a result of the new staff assignments, several changes were made in the plant.

John Honyotski assumes responsibility for all thiazoles operations. Tom Engle takes over as Foreman in thiazole operations. Lloyd McCoy assumes charge of Bldg. 100. Earl Roller becomes Foreman of the Central Finishing Dept. Bob Cronin was made Foreman of Bldg. 88 and Tom Carey assumes the position of Production Clerk.

Fathers-Sons See Amazing Mets Play

The photo below shows some of the eighty-three who attended the Mets-Dodgers baseball game at Shea Stadium on Saturday, August 23. The Father-Son baseball trip sponsored by the Foremen’s Club was a big success and, according to Lou Kaiser, the Club’s president, the inspiration that started the Mets on their phenomenal drive to first place in the National League pennant race.

[IMAGE: Photo showing crowd at baseball stadium]

CHEM-TEXTS – Vol. 3 No. 11 – Page 4

February 18, 2026January 1, 1969 by OCR SCANNER

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$21,000 Contributed to United Givers

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United Givers help the Red Cross provide free transportation to the Cerebral Palsy Center in Waterbury. Penny Litke, left, on crutches, 3 ½ years old, goes three times a week. Helping Penny is her mother, Mrs. Harold Litke. Kathy Magnamo, 8, is held by her mother, Mrs. Robert Magnamo. Kathy attends the Cerebral Palsy Center every day. At right is Roy Woodcock, a volunteer driver. Without the services of the Red Cross and the Cerebral Palsy Center many children would not receive the treatment and care to make their lives happier and fuller. (Naugatuck news photo by J. Jensen.)

by Eric Johnson

$21,000 in pledges were made by Uniroyal Chemical employees to the United Givers fund drive. This is the second successive year that Uniroyal Chemical topped $20,000 to support the 16 charitable, social work, and youth organizations in the fund which in some way touch the lives of every employee or his family.

One Third Of All Firms

The plant’s contributions represent almost one-third of the Industrial division’s goal of $65,000. The success of this year’s campaign reflects the vital concern and involvement of employees in community problems and activities by helping the mentally retarded, children with cerebral palsy, the free blood programs of the Red Cross and the many youth organizations in the Fund.

Four Departments Top Their Goals

Reclaim Production, under the Chairmanship of Bob Foltz, Joe Rzeszutek and Pat Tortorici; Synthetic Production under Chairmanship of Leon Raskauskas, Archie Civitello and Carl Wehmann; Engineering under Vic Anderson as Chairman; and Materials Handling with Hank Lynch, Chairman.

Exceeding last year’s pledges were Chemical Production, Factory Services, Research and Development, and the Accounting Department.

Research and Development contributed the highest amount $5,878, with the Division’s offices contributing $2,841. Every group deserves commendation for their generous support of the drive through the payroll deduction plan and “give where you work”.

More than 1,100 employees participated in the drive with 404 not participating for various reasons. The average pledge of contributors came close to $20 which is one of the highest of any company in Naugatuck and Beacon Falls. While individual contributions varied, some people pledged a $1.00 a week and some contributed $200 annually.

Close Doors, And Windows At Night

by Ed Weaving

With cold weather here and long weekend shutdowns due to the season holidays, foremen, supervisors, and employees of different departments should make sure doors and windows are closed, especially during nights and weekends, to preserve heat in the buildings and prevent freezing of the sprinkler systems.

Chairmen Do Good Job

The success of the campaign was undoubtedly due to the generous spirit of employees, but a good amount of credit belongs to the committee which organized the drive and did the canvassing. The Executive Committee for the drive was Eric Johnson, Chairman, Roger Amidon, Vic Anderson, Joe Bucciaglia, Bob Foltz, Gene Hertel, Frank Lynch, Milt Makoski, Leon Raskauskas, Joe Rzeszutek and Jack Vergosen.

Chairman of the plant sections and departments were Mike Dodd, Bob Grahame, Al Juliano, Paul Laurenzi, Roger Lestage, Stan Mazur, Phil Morin, Doug Ritchie, Sal Sapio, Dom Scalzo, Pat Tortorici, Mary Vergosen, and Carl Wehmann.

During the day windows and doors are often opened particularly if weather suddenly becomes warm, and are left opened during the night when the temperature drops below freezing. This causes freezing of the sprinklers which results in breakage and water discharge. As a result, not only is equipment and material damaged, production stopped, but cleanup operations are involved as well as a shutdown of vital sprinkler protection against fire for the plant’s safety.

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

Pollution of Naugatuck River To Be Controlled

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Naugatuck river at the south end of the plant. They will consist of waste collection pipe lines, pumping stations, neutralizing facilities and coagulating – settling basins.

Operations Building And Laboratory

A two story operations building will be constructed for storing and adding waste water treatment chemicals. A laboratory will be included in the building where control analyses will be made to insure that the wastes are pretreated properly for acceptance into the Borough’s water pollution control facility.

Completion Scheduled For April 1972

Completion of construction is scheduled for April 1972 in compliance with orders from the State Water Resources Commission.

The pre-treatment plant is based on extensive laboratory and pilot plant work which has been conducted at the Chemical plant for the past four years at a cost of more than $300,000.

Man Falls, Breaks Leg

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safety both on and off the job. When working or walking outside, watch out for icy patches to prevent slips and falls which may result in serious injuries. Every effort will be made by the Materials department to keep areas sanded but its virtually impossible to sand every spot in the plant.

It’s every employees responsibility to sand an icy area or to report ice or hazardous conditions to his foreman or supervisor who will contact the Materials department to correct the situation.

Major Step In Pollution Control

The Naugatuck River south of Thomaston has been assigned a C classification by the State Water Resources Commission. Class C is defined as “suitable for fish and wildlife habitat, recreational boating and industrial process and cooling”.

The waste water pre-treatment plant is designed to control water pollution consistent with the State requirements for Class C waters.

This water pollution control facility is part of the long range program for improving the quality of the nation’s rivers and lakes.

[PHOTO: Four men in hard hats examining documents outdoors]

Dick Shaw, project engineer for new plant discusses site with, left to right, Gordon Anderson, Shaw, George Vila, and John Evans.

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50 Members of Bucciaglìa Family Honor 100-Year-Old Patriarch

February 18, 2026May 5, 1967 by OCR SCANNER

50 Members of Bucciaglia Family Honor 100-Year-Old Patriarch

By BRIAN R. CARTER
Of the Telegram Staff

The Bucciaglia family paid a very special type of homage to their patriarch yesterday.

Fifty members of the clan turned out in true festival regalia to celebrate the 100th birthday of the family’s oldest member, Joseph Bucciaglia.

A native of Sparinze, Italy, new centenarian Bucciaglia presided over the afternoon affair, danced his favorite Italian folk dances, smoked his special Italian cigars and imbibed in his favorite spirits, good Italian wine.

Surrounded by relatives at the Olympia Club in Shrewsbury, Bucciaglia, accompanied by the Bill Storey

Long-Lived Family

Longevity seems to run in the Bucciaglia family. Joseph’s brother, who died several years ago, lived to celebrate his 95th birthday. Bucciaglia’s wife, Virginia (Capuano) Bucciaglia, died in 1956.

A keen man still, Bucciaglia came to Worcester in 1898 and vividly remembers the assassinations of President McKinley in 1899 and President Kennedy. President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed on Bucciaglia’s birthday nine years ago.

In addition to his work with the city’s Parks Department, Bucciaglia worked as a laborer for the former Hatch and Barnes Lumber Co. on Union Street many years ago.

trio, even sang one of his favorite Italian songs, “O Marie.”

The spright, mustachioed Bucciaglia, who worked for the Worcester Parks Department for many years, still delights in planting and cultivating flowers. He putters in a small garden at his home at 12 Shamrock St. where he lives with his daughter, Mrs. Emil Dumas.

The birthday party yesterday came a few days late. His birthday was Nov. 22 and he received special citations on that day from the state House of Representatives and the Office of Social Security.

Always active, according to family members, Bucciaglia still delights in a daily constitutional around the family yard followed by a few glasses of wine.

“I’m sure he can walk further than I could,” says son Anthony, “and he’s never been sick a day. He doesn’t know what the inside of a hospital looks like.”

A slight five feet tall, Bucciaglia mowed his own lawn until about 15 years ago. Fifteen years seems like a long time, but he was 85 then.

Telegram Photo by MITCHELL C. ABOU-ADAL

Joseph Bucciaglia, seated behind his birthday cake, applauds after being treated to a birthday song by his relatives at a party yesterday to celebrate his 100h birthday.

Bucciaglias Mark 50th Anniversary

February 18, 2026May 5, 1967 by OCR SCANNER

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Bucciaglias Mark 50th, Anniversary

February 18, 2026May 5, 1967 by OCR SCANNER

Bucciaglias Mark 50th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bucciaglia, 27 Shamrock street, observed their 50th wedding anniversary yesterday with an open house at their home. Eighteen guests also attended a dinner at the Parkway Diner.

Mr. and Mrs. Bucciaglia were married in Naples, Italy, and have lived in Worcester 47 years. He was employed at Hatch & Barnes before his retirement.

They have four children, Anthony and Albert; Josephine, wife of Frank Sisti, and Ann, wife of Emil Dumas, and seven grandchildren, all of Worcester. Yesterday was also the birthday of one of the grandchildren, Shirley Ann Sisti, who was 13.

Mr. and Mrs. Bucciaglia received flowers and a purse.

CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bucciaglia, 27 Shamrock street, who observed their 50th wedding anniversary yesterday.

CHEMWORLD

WINTER/SPRING 1995

Responsible Care® Implementation On Track

PROGRAM STATUS

BRIEFS

License Agreement Signed With Japan Synthetic Rubber

ChemWorld | 2 | January 1990

Quality Partnerships Central Theme At 1989 Uniroyal Chemical Quality Symposium

CHEM-TEXTS

Equality

Williams Heads Toastmasters Club

“On the Road”

Become Hearing Experts

55 MPH

Local 218…

Old Timers Corner

BOB’S CAMERA SHOP INC.

CHEM-TEXTS

Division Closes 3 Plants

1,000,000 Hit Again

CHEM-PROD JOTTINGS

Chittenden Insurance Agency, Inc.

Breen’s

Hearing Tests Underway

CHEM-TEXTS

169 Pints Donated

Breen’s

Carpet Council Honors Dr. Sterrett

Sales Top Billion$ For First 6 Months

Savings Bond Drive Ends

CHEM-PROD JOTTINGS

Inflation Proof Social Security

Pratt Named To Safety Group

Chittenden Insurance Agency, Inc.

CHEM-TEXTS

New Duster Cleans Air

Plumes Not Pollutants

$20,050 Pledged To United Givers

Department Pledges

Scholarship Offered

Hoist Taken From TSSC

CHIF Offers Help To Find Homes

DO PEOPLE REALLY UNDERSTAND YOU?

CHEM-TEXTS

FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

Nystrom Gets $300 Grant

Logic-Networks Plan Initiated For Liquid Waste Pretreatment Plant

Bloodmobile Visit June 10

$1,564 Lost In GMF Fire

Club Elects New Officers

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Know Your Products: Rubber Chemical Accelerators

33 Employees

Crim Assumes IR Post

Appointments Announced

Three Retire In Month

CHEM-TEXTS

Gillette, Welch Named To Head Up Idea Plan

Lady Luck Prevents Accident

Cards Finish In Last Place

Employee Honored

Construction Started

Nine Months

Unions…

Unions…

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Employees’ Opinions Polled On Chem-Texts | Unions To Hold Picnics

You Get A Chance To Talk To Two Bosses In New Plan

UNIROYAL CHEM-TEXTS

United Givers Goal $22,000. “Give Where You Work” Vital To Drive’s Success.

Uniroyal Pays 20% Increase In Benefits

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

Three Named Chairmen For Borough’s United Givers Drive

Dr. Jelley New Plant Doctor

Employee Snow Tire Sale On

United Givers: (cont’d. from pg. 1)