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The FLAGSHIP

Issue 6 Quarterly News Winter 1998

N A U G A T U C K

C H E M I C A L

From The Factory Manager…

“BST” BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

As most of you are aware, the Plant has retained the services of a consulting firm that specializes in improving safety performance. The technique that they have developed and plan to implement at our facility is based on a study of the behaviors that are associated with accidents and methods to change these behaviors. I have personally observed the results of their efforts at other chemical plants, and the improvement in safety performance was impressive and dramatic. I am very optimistic and confident that BST will be successful here in Naugatuck.

I am also aware that some of us view this as “just another safety program” or the “flavor of the month.” While it is true that we have had many programs over the years, I believe that all of them have contributed something positive to our safety performance. However, the fact remains that we have a long way to go. Quite frankly, we can call this approach anything we want as long as we successfully and dramatically improve our safety performance.

I ask all of you to do whatever you can to make this effort successful.

Jack Prior,
Factory Manager

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“50 Years of Service” Carmine Iannuzzi, Sr.

January 19, 1998, marked 50 years of service with Uniroyal Chemical Co. for Carmine Iannuzzi, Sr. and during these many years of loyal service, he has distinguished himself as a very safety-conscientious employee and a real team player!

Carmine joined us as a Pipefitter’s Helper in January, 1948 leaving in August 1948 to serve in the USMC. After his tour of duty, he returned to our employ in 1951 and shortly thereafter, he became a 1st Class Piper. In 1962, Carmine transferred to his present position as Chief Tank Car Unloader. Over the years, he has received several letters of commendation: one from Al Manzi expressing his gratitude for Carmine’s reporting of defective rails; one for his reporting of a serious fire hazard in the storage area of the Tank Farm, one for the work he performed on the 1-100 Reactor System, and another, which he received along with Jim Dowling, for the line repairs performed in adverse working conditions on the Pretreatment Plant.

In addition, Carmine has received Uniroyal Chemical’s Total Quality Recognition Award twice – first in 1992, for his efforts in stopping a 438L transfer to an already loaded tank truck; and again in 1993, for his innovative method of stripping water out of 438L storage tanks with nitrogen.

In 1986, Carmine’s co-workers deemed him the most committed to the success of the Naugatuck Plant, and he became the first employee inducted into the Naugatuck Plant’s “Hall of Fame” receiving the Plant’s most prestigious award, The Flagship Award.

Carmine resides in Woodbridge with his wife, Ethel, and two of his sons, John and Carmine, Jr., who also work at the Naugatuck Plant.

Thanks, Carmine for your many contributions to our Plant and congratulations for a job well done!

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New Hire’s:

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David Osborn started in our Labor Pool in 10/97. Dave comes to Uniroyal Chemical with experience in Carpentry and Firefighting. He served in the USAF from 1981 to 1985 with a background in weapon systems loading. He resides in Naugatuck with his wife, Anna, and four daughters.

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Neil Perrotti started in our Labor Pool in 2/98. Neil was a self-employed Mason and former Toolmaker. He resides in Middlebury with his wife, Tara. They are expecting their first child in June. Congratulations to both.

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Wesley Pilon started in our Labor Pool in 2/98. He joins a long line of family members working here at Uniroyal Chemical. Wesley is a current United States Marine Corps Reservist with experience as a refrigeration mechanic.

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Toys for Tots

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The annual “Toys for Tots” campaign was another success this year. Thank you to everyone who donated. You helped make Christmas happy for many local children. A special “Thank You” goes out to Desi Accetura and Rich West for their efforts in collecting donations, purchasing toys, and making sure they got to the kids on time.

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… THE WAY WE WERE …

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WE DEDICATE THIS ISSUE OF THE FLAGSHIP QUARTERLY NEWS TO PHILIP E. RICE, FORMER NAUGATUCK PLANT FACTORY MANAGER ON HIS 100TH YEAR!

UNIROYAL CHEMICAL

On October 16, 1997, Mr. Philip E. Rice, former Factory Manager of the Naugatuck Plant celebrated his 100th birthday at a party with 90 family members and friends at Pomperaug Woods, Southbury, CT. We dedicate this issue of “The Flagship” to Mr. “Naugatuck Chemical” on this memorable occasion and share this profile of Mr. Rice with you as a tribute. We thank him for his contributions to our Plant and to our community.

Philip E. Rice was born in Matawan, New Jersey, October 16, 1897, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Rice. He moved at an early age to Brooklyn, NY, attended local schools and found his first chemical-related job in the laboratory of an enamelware factory on Long Island. This work was interrupted by his entrance into the U.S. Navy in 1917 where he served two years during World War I, transporting troops between the U.S.

and France. After the war, he entered Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh and then transferred to New York University to complete his degree in Chemical Engineering. He joined the Company’s General Laboratories in 1923 as a Research Chemist.

Two years later, he came to Naugatuck to help develop the growing line of Naugatuck Chemical’s rubber chemicals business. He worked consecutively in R&D, Chemical Engineering, Production Supervision, and was serving as Superintendent of our Plant when he was appointed Factory Manager in June 1941. In August of 1945, he was transferred to Los Angeles as Factory Manager of the government’s synthetic rubber plant operated there by Naugatuck Chemical. This facility closed in 1947, and he moved to the synthetic rubber plant at Institute, WV as Factory Manager. In 1948, during one of Naugatuck’s worst snow storms, he returned to Naugatuck to again head up the Factory. He and his wife, Evelyn, took up residence on North Church Street and raised their family of two children. In June 1954, following the purchase of the synthetic rubber plant from the government, he became Factory Manager of the combined Chemical, Reclaim, and Synthetic Rubber Plants of Naugatuck. Many new products were introduced into the factory during Mr. Rice’s reign – too many to men-

tion, but a few major milestones to look back on were: Naugatuck’s very important role in the development and manufacture of synthetic rubber during World War II; The Plant’s 50th anniversary in 1954 – the facility in its prime as a major producer of plastics, agricultural chemicals, latex compounds and synthetic rubber, boasting a payroll of 1,800 employees; The Great Flood of August 1955 which wiped out more than 60% of the Factory – and the incredible job of putting it back together!

Mr. Rice is not only remembered for being one of Naugatuck’s industrialists, but he was also a very active participant in civic affairs. He began his community activities during the years of WWII when he was active in the local Civil Defense Organization. In the years to come, he served as both Director and President of the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce and the Naugatuck Rotary Club, and as a Director for: The Connecticut State Chamber of Commerce, the Naugatuck Chapter of the Red Cross, the Naugatuck Building and Loan Association, the Naugatuck Valley Industrial Council and the Waterbury Hospital Corporation.

Mr. Rice retired in 1959 and has enjoyed reading, gardening, travel, fishing, and music.

To commemorate the wonderful occasion of his 100th birthday, the Plant surprised Mr. Rice with a pack-

age of memorabilia at his birthday party with a letter of congratulations offering him the invitation to visit the Plant. He immediately responded to our offer and on November 4, 1997, after nearly 38 years, Mr. Rice returned to the Naugatuck Plant with invited retired guests: Dr. Wesley Coe, former R&D Director, Alice Egan, his former secretary; Molly Cobbol from Industrial Relations; and Bob Hall, former Factory Manager. A presentation and tour of the Plant were given by Jack Prior where Mr. Rice recognized the names of some of the products still produced at our Plant today.

Mr. Rice, who has the gift of youth (mentally and physically) was very pleased to have the opportunity to see the Plant operations again and commented on the great job we are all doing. The afternoon was a great time for reminiscing and a very rewarding one as well.

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Jack Prior, (far left) current Naugatuck Plant Manager, shares a most rewarding afternoon with quite a remarkable man, Philip Rice, (middle left) former Naugatuck Plant Manager from 1941-59. Also enjoying the visit to our Plant are Wesley Coe, (middle right) former R&D Director, and the familiar face of Bob Hall, (right) former Naugatuck Plant Manager!

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Philip E. Rice and his staff in 1959. Back row from left: Ed Muller, Claude Allard, Herb Scullin, Larry Koth, Connor Cronan, Lou Doherty, Gordan Anderson, Ray Frick, George Emory. Seated from left: Bill Bradford, Mr. Rice, Alice Egan, Nelson Judy.

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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.

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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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Vol. 13, 1979 | PUBLISHED FOR THE PEOPLE OF UNIROYAL CHEMICAL | No. 3

Gov. Grasso Attends the 75th Anniversary of Chemical Plant

Overhead an airplane flew with a banner—Happy 75th Anniversary—Naugatuck Chemical—and the 60 piece Naugatuck High School Band played spirited melodies. Although the sky was overcast and rain threatened, it turned out to be an unforgettable day in the history of the Naugatuck Plant.

Gov. Ella Grasso, David Beretta, Chairman of the Board of Uniroyal, Inc.; Joseph Flannery, President of Uniroyal, Inc.; Vincento Calarco, President of Uniroyal Chemical and Robert Mazaika, Director of Manufacturing for the Chemical Division spoke briefly and congratulated the people of the plant for their excellent performance and their contribution to the Company. Other guests who attended the ceremony were Philip Rice, Factory Manager for 18 years; Mayor Bill Rado of the Borough of Naugatuck; June Mitchell, a representative from the office of Senator Weicker; Sheldon Washington, a representative from the office of Rep. Ratchford; Sen. Lou Cutillo; Rep. Neal Hanlon; and Bob Wooster, President of the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce.

Factory Manager Eric Johnson welcomed the guests and the Flagship pennant was raised on the flagpole, a symbol of recognition for the people of the Chemical Plant.

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Gov. Ella Grasso was the main speaker at the 75th Anniversary of the Naugatuck Chemical plant. In addition to attending the ceremony and cutting the Flagship cake she announced that the Naugatuck Chemical plant is the first Company in Connecticut to initiate a demonstration project in cooperation with the Governor’s Ridesharing Task Force. (Naugatuck Daily News photo—Don Pascale)

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Gov. Ella Grasso enjoys the Flagship cake offered to her by Eric Johnson, Factory Manager. All employees shared a piece of the Flagship cake commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Naugatuck Chemical Plant.

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A proud day for the people of the Naugatuck Chemical plant was the raising of the Flagship on the Chemical yard flag pole.

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Vol. 13 No. 3

1904 75th Anniversary 1979

An airplane flew over the plant and the Borough of Naugatuck with a banner commemorating the 75th Anniversary.

Eric Johnson talks to the guests who attended the ceremony. From left are Sheldon Washington, who represented Congressman Ratchford, Johnson, June Mitchell from Sen. Weicker’s office, Joseph Flannery, President of Uniroyal; David Beretta, Chairman of the Board; Robert Wooster, President of the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce; Vincent Calarco, President of Uniroyal Chemical; Gov. Ella Grasso; Mayor William Rado; State Sen. Louis Cutillo; State Rep. Neal Hanlon and Robert Mazaika, Director of Manufacturing.

Eric Johnson, Factory Manager of the Chemical plant welcomes the guests and employees.

June Mitchell reads a congratulatory telegram from Senator Lowell Weicker.

The Naugatuck High School directed by Robert Fillipone, Music Director, provided the music for the ceremony.

Naugatuck Chemical plant people listen to one of the speakers.

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![Flood damage photo]

In August of 1955 the Naugatuck River devastated the plant. The flood waters covered the first floor of Bldg. 7.

75 Years…

oped into the company’s first successful agricultural chemical, a seed protectant named Spergon.

The plant now manufactures over 200 different types of chemicals and polymers for the rubber plastics and agricultural markets.

Flagship of Division

In spite of its geographic distance from the source of raw materials it has maintained a competitive edge by the resourcefulness and professionalism of its people.

Today the Chemical plant is recognized as the Flagship of the Division. This is a tribute to the skills and efforts of its people.

10 Uniroyal Scholarships Offered

Ten Uniroyal Merit scholarships will be offered to children of employees through the nationwide scholarship program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

All children of Uniroyal employees, who have more than 5 years of continuous service as of the date of the award, are eligible for the scholarships.

Application Must Be Filed for Scholarships

Applications for the 1981 scholarships must be submitted by November 30, 1979. They can be obtained from the Industrial Relations Dept. along with a folder which gives complete details on the scholarships. Call Constance Antrum, Ext. 3217.

Students who wish to apply for a scholarship must do so during their Junior year by taking the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Tests which are usually given in October by the high school. Students should check the school office for the dates of the tests.

Awards Up To $1500 Yearly

The maximum amount of the award is $1500 each year during the four years of college. The amount depends on the family’s financial circumstances and the cost of the school. The minimum amount of $250.

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This was the main entrance “lobby” to the plant in 1945.

Omite Tops Goal by 40%

by Norm Boisseau

Because of the cooperation, expertise and diligent efforts of the Bldg. 100 OMITE operators, the plant achieved an exceptionally challenging goal of producing 3.9 million lbs. of OMITE for the 1979 season which ended on 8/1/79.

The diligent efforts of the Technical, Maintenance and Material Flow Depts. as well as the Pilot Plant personnel who manufacture the CHO intermediate also contributed greatly to this record. The whole plant in reality should be recognized for this accomplishment.

This was accomplished by exceeding the 1979 Productivity Standard by OVER 40% on a Y-T-D basis.

The OMITE Operators are Carl Mulonet, Larry Fortier, Joe Bednarek, Vic Kloc, Al Hyde, Dave Evon, Harry Hedrick, Joe Korzan, Orrin Huntley, Jim Reardon, Frank Maher, and Wally Parks, Foreman. Responsible for the drumming and canning of Omite were Tony Branco and Pete Shreder with the help of Sal Commendatore and Eddie Gooch. The building engineer is Bob Lambalot. The Maintenance piper assigned to this building is Dan Donato.

Operators from the Chemical Pilot Plant are Dick Fratangelo, Foreman, Tony Nunes, Harris Detlefsen, Wes Carreiro, Marty Hebert, Cas Pereira, Dan Pinto, John Lydem, Tom Casey, Chris Owens, Wayne Vaughan, Jim Morrison and Jim Pratt, Group Leader.

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After the brief addresses by the guests Gov. Grasso cut the Flagship cake. Coffee and cake was served in a huge 30 ft. x 90 ft. tent which contained displays of agricultural chemicals, plastic additives, and chemical products manufactured in the plant.

The entire event was telecast on Channel 8 TV News and broadcast on WWCO, WATR, and WNVR.

75th Anniversary Committee

Arrangements and plans for the commemorative celebration were made by the 75th Anniversary Committee. The group which spent many long hours in preparation for the event consisted of Bob Breton, Ron Lak, Tony Malone, Manny Matos, Stan Mazur, Charles Roland, URW Local 308 President; Joe Reszutek, URW Local 218 President; Laurie Zitzmann, Terri Yacktis, Lynn Russell and Bill Lavelle.

A People Effort

The success of the 75th Anniversary was a total effort of the people in the plant.

The guests and visitors who attended the Anniversary celebration on Friday and the Plant Tour on Sunday, September 23 had the highest praise for the appearance of the plant and the Buildings. The celebration was an unforgettable day in the history of the Naugatuck Chemical plant. It was evident that “making it the best place to be” was a reality.

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75 Years of Excellence in Manufacturing Chemicals

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This recent aerial photo of the Naugatuck Chemical plant shows the growth of the plant in 75 years. At the top is the Borough of Naugatuck’s Treatment plant. Not shown in the photo is the TSSC and EMIC Bldgs. The building at the lower left is the old Rubber Regenerating Company.

From one small building, Bldg. 1, and one simple product—sulfuric acid—the Naugatuck Chemical plant has grown to be one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rubber chemicals. Today, virtually every automobile tire on the road contains one of the chemicals manufactured by the people in the Chemical Manufacturing unit.

The plant is also a major producer of agricultural chemicals and thermoplastic polymers. Omite® miticide is used in every part of the world to control mite damage on cotton, fruit, and other valuable food crops.

In 75 years the plant has grown to over 100 buildings that occupies 69 acres of land along the Naugatuck river. Besides the plant location Naugatuck is also the world headquarters for the Chemical division.

Roots Traced to Goodyear

Uniroyal Chemical traces its roots to Charles Goodyear and his patent for vulcanizing rubber onto cloth for coats, shoes and gloves.

Goodyear, who lived in Naugatuck, founded two companies there, Goodyear India Rubber Glove Co. and Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe Co., and issued licenses for his vulcanization method to a number of New England manufacturers, who each produced a single vulcanized product.

A group of the licensees formed a purchasing cooperative in 1892, called the United States Rubber Co., which grew to be the Uniroyal of today.

In 1892, the Rubber Regenerating Co., was formed in Naugatuck to reclaim the scrap rubber from the many footwear and clothing plants in New England.

Naugatuck Chemical Co. Formed

The Rubber Regenerating Co. was buying its sulfuric acid from a plant in New Jersey, until 1904

when a group of Naugatuck investors formed the Naugatuck tube Chemical Co. to produce sulfuric acid for the rubber firm.

The two Naugatuck plants, Rubber Regenerating Co. and Naugatuck Chemical Co. were acquired by United States Rubber company in 1910 and 1913, each operating as a separate division. Later, the two were brought under single management as the Naugatuck Chemical Division of the United States Rubber Co.

Aniline Made

During World War I, aniline, used more and more as an agent to speed the vulcanization process, was in short supply, since most of it was produced overseas. When the German blockade shut off the shipments of aniline, the Naugatuck Chemical Co. began to make its own aniline, the first organic chemical manufactured by the chemical division.

Aniline was the first of many specialized rubber chemicals developed and manufactured at Naugatuck Chemical.

In World War II, the country found itself without its sources of raw rubber. The government and a number of companies, including U.S. Rubber joined forces to develop a synthetic rubber needed for the tires to keep our military moving.

The synthetic rubber industry was founded, with Naugatuck Chemical one of the firms which began to manufacture it, along with plastics and latex.

Agricultural Chemicals Organized

After World War II, Naugatuck Chemical began the production of agricultural chemicals, which today is a major factor in the division. But that new use of chemicals was based on the old, for it was a rubber chemical which was devel-

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[PHOTOGRAPH OF OLD BUILDING]

This is an old photograph of the Rubber Regenerating Co. Bldg. It is presently being renovated for the plant’s Technical Department.

The Rubber Regenerating Co. was founded in 1892 to reclaim the scrap rubber from the many footwear and clothing plants in the New England area.

Charles Goodyear who lived in Naugatuck received a patent for vulcanizing rubber onto cloth for coats, shoes and gloves. He issued a license for the vulcanization process to a number of New England manufacturers.

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Bldg. 1, the original Naugatuck Chemical plant, was dismantled in 1978. It manufactured sulfuric acid for the Rubber Regenerating Co. On the side of Bldg. 30 is one of the signs painted throughout the plant as part of the Parallel Planning program.

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25 Year Club…

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Robert Mazaika, center, Factory Manager, presented LeCoultre Atmos Perpetual Motion Clocks to George Baktis left and Anthony Brazicki at the Service Awards dinner honoring employees for their service with the Chemical Plant. Baktis, a Foreman in Chemical Production, joined the Naugatuck plant in 1938. Brazicki joined the Chemical Plant in 1938 as a member of the Lotol group and in 1977 was named a Sr. Storehouse Helper.

Robert E. Breton, George E. Brezak, Jean D. Burke, John W. Butkus, Julio M. DaSilva, Lawrence E. Dominiczak, Robert J. Dowling, Albert R. Follachio, William E. Galwardy, John Gibran, Samuel F. Gillette, Frank Giordano, Harry E. Grant, Howard A. Hageman, Joseph C. Harper, Carmine N. Iannuzzi, John J. Jakabauski, Presley Joines (retired), Julius P. Kerski, Martin J. Kleinfeld, Oliver N. Leduc, Francis D. Maher, Joseph J. Mambrino, Frederick R. Mayo, Theodore A. Melyan, Ernest F. Molnar, John G. Painter, Leonard R.

Polburn, Ronald E. Reeves, John F. Rice, Burnet S. Rosenfeld, Peter Senick, Gina D. Serrell, Sam A. Solomito, Nicholas R. Tiscione.

35 Years Service

Robert F. Barnhart, Carl V. Bawn, Lucy E. Borzencki, Edward R. Fischer, Bruce R. Fisher, Jr., Edward J. Geise, Robert J. Kraynick, Marie R. Marrollo, Carl J. Miele, Arthur E. Olson, Harold H. Royle, Theresa J. Shilinskas, Frank B. Smith, Harold G. Werner, Cornelius B. Westerhoff, Woodrow W. White and Francis J. Zettlemoyer.

40 Years Service

George Baktis, Anthony J. Brazicki, and Edward C. Svendsen.

45 Years Service

Anthony D. Giancarlo and Edwin A. Saunders.

Robert Mazaika, Factory Manager, welcomes new members to the Twenty Five Years Service Club. From left are Henry Yacek, Edward Napiorkowski, Mazaika, Bronius Rinkevicius (recently deceased) and John Mello.

Donald Nevins, left, Uniroyal Chemical Division Controller, presents 35 Years Service pins to Marie Marrello and Bruce Fisher.

Ronald Reeves, right, Accounting Department, receives his 30 years service award pin from Donald Nevins.

Martin Kleinfeld, left, New Venture Manager, is congratulated by Sheldon Salzman, President of the Chemical Division upon the completion of 30 years service with the Company.

Gina Serrell is congratulated by D. Nevins for her 30 years of service in the Accounting Dept.

Women Top Men in Poll

An article in the Family Safety magazine points out that few people realize that about half of the 10 million alcoholics in the U.S. are women and their numbers are growing rapidly.

Gallup polls show that since World War II the proportion of female drinkers in this country has increased twice as fast as that of men.

The social, emotional and financial cost of alcohol abuse is staggering. Alcohol causes or contributes to tens of thousands of accidental injuries and deaths every year.

If you are looking for help for yourself or for someone in your family with a drinking problem, you can call Dennis Baldwin at the Oxford Complex, 573-2137. All calls are held in strictest confidence. It is not necessary to give your name.

TB Tine…

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the forearm and within 24-48 hours after the test a certain percent of individuals will develop a reaction at the site of the test. A “positive” reaction is not uncommon and only indicates that the individual may have been exposed to TB.

Hilton Joins I.R. Dept.

Chester Hilton has joined the Industrial Relations Department as Personal Supervisor. He will be responsible for all plant employment, Division non-exempt salary employment, EEO, S.U.B. plan administration and plant recruiting.

Chuck has transferred from the Los Angeles Plant where he held various Industrial Relations positions related to Employment, Employee Benefits and Labor Relations.

Receives Management Club Scholarship

Lawrence Mambrino, Jr., center, is congratulated by William Broden, chairman of the Uniroyal Chemical Management Club Scholarship Committee on receiving the $500 scholarship awarded to the son or daughter of an active employee. From the left are Lawrence Mambrino, his father; Broden, Mambrino and Robert Bailey and Daniel Shantz who are members of the Committee.

The Uniroyal Chemical Management Club awarded its 1978 scholarship to Lawrence J. Mambrino, the son of Lawrence Mambrino, Accounting department.

The scholarship recipient achieved a distinguished scholastic record at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, was an active participant in athletics and other extra-curricular activities. He also made a major contribution to his educational expenses by part-time employment throughout his high school career.

In September Mambrino will begin his studies at Boston University toward a career in medicine.

Members of the Uniroyal Chemical Management Club Scholarship Committee are William F. Broden, Chairman; Daniel A. Shantz and Robert W. Bailey.

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EDITORIAL

A large portion of this edition of CHEM-TEXTS is devoted to things that are happening here at the plant as a result of making it a “better place to be”. My staff and myself have dedicated ourselves to that objective in 1978.

In addition to some of the physical changes that are occurring, there are many changes being made in the way we manage our business. After reviewing how we were managing and deciding that it was not the way we would like it, we started to change. More of our people are becoming involved with running our business, and we intend that each of our buildings will be run as a separate business. Each of our service departments will be run as a separate business and will be measured in this way. The people running these businesses have been and will be given the authority necessary to make decisions and expenditures as required.

All of our people running the small business units will have both the authority and responsibility for the success of these businesses. I believe that this will make the Naugatuck Plant the most successful in the Chemical Division.

One of our other objectives for 1978 is to make the Naugatuck Plant “The Flagship” of the division. Certainly making it a better place to be and managing our business better will go a long way toward achieving that goal. But to reach it, we also have to strive to make the plant, inside and out, the best of any plant in the division—the cleanest, neatest and best maintained.

By dedicating ourselves to these objectives everyday, I am sure that they will be achieved in 1978.

[Signature: R.J. Meyst]

Named To IR Dept.

[PHOTO: Black and white photograph of J. Robert Douglas]

J. Robert Douglas has been named Manager of Industrial Relations for the Naugatuck Chemical location. In his new position he will be responsible for the Labor and Employee Relations at the Naugatuck Chemical facility which employs over 1100 people.

Prior to his new appointment Douglas held the position of Industrial Relations Manager at the Painesville, Ohio, plant.

He joined Uniroyal Chemical in 1967 as an Industrial Relations Representative at the Joliet Ammunitions plant.

[PHOTO: Black and white photograph of Donald J. Conty]

Donald J. Conty has been appointed Manager of Labor Relations for the Naugatuck Chemical plant.

Conty had been Manager of Industrial Relations for the Uniroyal Industrial Products’ Division plant in Port Clinton, Ohio.

He joined the Industrial Products division of Uniroyal at the Passaic plant in 1956 as a Safety Supervisor. He was later named Manager of Safety and Plant Protection. In 1972 he was promoted to Employee Relations Manager for the Port Clinton, Ohio plant.

Equality Policy Affirmed

The Uniroyal Chemical plant has a firm commitment to offer equal opportunity to all employees. It is the policy of the plant’s management to support and implement this commitment continually.

This policy requires that all recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, compensation, benefits, and company-sponsored training, education and tuition assistance, as well as social, recreational and health programs and lay-off and recall practices are followed and carried out without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap of any individual person.

J. Robert Douglas, the Industrial Relations Manager for the Naugatuck plant is the Compliance officer and has the responsibility for implementing this policy; monitoring the Uniroyal Chemical Affirmative Action Compliance Program; and reporting to management the program’s progress.

The responsibility for the improvement of the program and the positive results of it rests with each Manager, Foreman, and Supervisor as an integral part of their job.

Profits And Sales Improve In 1977

For 1977 the Company’s net income was $34.8 million, or $1.13 a share, compared with $20.1 million or $.57 a share in 1976.

Sales for 1977 were $2.6 billion compared with $2.3 billion in 1976.

Strong annual gains were made in U.S. tire sales. Sales and net income from chemicals exceeded all forecasts in 1977.

4th Quarter

In the 4th Quarter, the Company had a foreign exchange loss of $2.5 million, reducing earnings to $57,000, or a loss of four cents a share. This compares with the abnormally high income of $20 million, or $.71 a share after a $.5 million foreign exchange loss in the 4th quarter of 1976.

The 4th Quarter net income was also attributed to declines in sales of footwear, and losses incurred as footwear production was discontinued at the Naugatuck plant.

Tire 4th Quarter Sales Off

Sales in the Tire and Related Products group were $371 million in the fourth quarter of 1977, compared with $380 million in the last quarter of 1976. The relative decline was due to abnormally high orders in 1976.

Chemical, Rubber and Plastic Materials Improve in Quarter

Chemical, Rubber and Plastic Materials sales increased to $83 million in 1977 from the $79 million in the 4th quarter of 1976. The Chemical Division and specialty chemical sales continued to show improvement in this period, as did the pricing of natural rubber.

Scholarship Offered

The Uniroyal Chemical Management Club is again offering a $500 scholarship award. Fifty dollars of the scholarship comes from the Larry Monroe Fund.

The scholarship is available to a graduating high school student who plans a college education. To qualify, one of the student’s parents must have worked for Uniroyal Chemical at Naugatuck or Bethany for two years or more

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21,000 Barrels of Oil Saved

A total of 148,000 barrels of #6 oil was budgeted to operate the plant during 1977 but through an extensive program of energy conservation, only 127,000 barrels were used, resulting in a savings of 21,000 barrels at an average price of $14.70/barrel for the year.

Recovered nonenes from Bldgs. 109, 89, 94, and 100—previously wasted—were blended into a fuel in the Boiler Plant and accounted for 5000 of the 21,000 barrels in the above savings.

Major Problem Areas

During the year the Steam Conservation Committee concentrated on three major problems: 1.) Steam Traps: the repairs on the traps was done by Pipers Francis Clark and Michael Csepes.

2.) Insulation: four Chemical Maintenance Insulators — Richard Tucker, John Lengyel, Domingos DaSilva, and William Scott replaced defective insulation.

3.) Steam Jet Maintenance and operation: work on the steam jets was done in the Chemical and Synthetic Pilot Plants, Bldgs. 109, 100, 79 and the Pollution Abatement Laboratory under the direction of John Gilbert, William Broden, and Roderick Ashby.

Committee Members

The Steam Conservation Committee consists of George Arndt,

Chairman; John Gilbert, Secretary, Robert Breton, William Broden, John Painter, and Joseph Mambrino.

The goal of the Committee is to reduce the cost and use of steam throughout the buildings of the plant. A program for 1978 has been planned with even greater savings anticipated.

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“Making It A Better Place To Be”

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Joseph Scullin, Materials Dept. driver, stands beside the mail truck, painted on one side with a big pink question mark and a big pink exclamation point on the other side. These were the first of the many signs that indicated something new and exciting was happening at the Chemical plant.

years that it had slipped, in all likelihood due to the closings of the Synthetic and Reclaim Rubber plants, along with the Footwear Plant closing. There was great pride in the fact that at one time the Chemical plant was a major profit maker for the Company but as patents expired on our chemicals it fell to a low position in the Company.

Signs Are Only the Surface

The signs are only the surface of an exciting program to recapture that spirit and really make the plant “a better place to be.”

For the past few months Departments have held meetings at which members pinpointed problems in their own and other departments, the Division and the entire corporate structure. It was one of the first opportunities where people opened up and attempted to identify problems. The problems were delineated and assigned to individual department members who were given the responsibility for their solution within a designated time. The initial skepticism of “another periodic program” soon disappeared as things began to happen. Overnight a new feeling appeared, as promises became realities.

Things Are Happening

In the past month Factory Manager Mazaika has been flooded with suggestions on improving the plant. Some have already been put into effect such as the reserved parking for employees over 62; the 11 P.M. to 7 A.M. shift parking in the plant; new shower facilities; new work clothes for plant people; and interior and exterior building improvements.

But most important, according to Bob Mazaika, is that the real concern and pride that people have for the Naugatuck Chemical plant is once again beginning to show in a healthy, constructive manner and the real Chemical “spirit” is coming back.

The “pink painter” struck his brush in Bldg. 18 and the Maintenance Dept. Locker Rooms.

Outside truck drivers stopped and left their cabs to check the 42 ft. clearance in the Chemical Production area.

Black “arrows”, painted over the entrance of the Firehouse, were some of the first signs to appear in the plant.

This sign that looks like a railroad track is painted in purple and black on the side of the building.

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Omite, “Growers Friend”

[IMAGE: Photo of three men]

The Washington Mint Growers Association honored Uniroyal Chemical as a “Friend of the Industry” for its development of Omite, a miticide that controls mite infestation on mint, a very valuable crop grown in the west. The chemical is manufactured in Bldg. 100 and canned in Bldg. 118. Accepting the Award is Thomas Cowan, center, Technical Representative. At left is Michael Bausano, Western Regional Sales Mgr. for Agricultural Chemicals and at right, a representative of the Washington Mint Growers.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. It is self-supporting through its own contributions.

A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes.

The primary purpose of A.A. is to help people stay sober and to help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

A.A. meetings are held every morning and night of the week. Further information may be obtained by telephone: Alcoholics Anonymous, 753-0185.

Murphy’s Law

Left to themselves, things always go from bad to worse.

$27,025 Pledged To United Way

The United Way pledge of $27,025 was the highest amount ever made by the Uniroyal Chemical employees. The goal was $24,800. Eighty one percent of the employees contributed in the drive to raise funds to support the sixteen charitable and social Agencies in the United Way.

Research & Development people contributed $9700, the highest total, with EMIC people contributing $6200, the next highest amount.

Committee Worked Hard

Members of the United Way Committee were C. Greene, Chairman, D. Bates, R. Cranney, E. Evans, T. Geise, S. Mazur, J. Labrecque, J. Pratt, C. Roland, URW Local 308 President, J. Rzeszutek, URW Local 218 President, D. Shantz, R. Tweedie, J. McCarthy, R. Roland, J. Sousa, M. Upson, R. Henrichs, J. Loman, T. Cunningham, J. Spencer, D. Beauchamp, P. Rankin, H. Hook, T. Yachtis, W. Campbell, J. Mambrino, R. Hessler, J. Paliacovitch, J. Roaix, J. Nolan, J. Hoey, V. Kloc, J. Napiello, and A. Grella.

New Customer Service Center

The Chemical Division has opened a new Customer Service Center for our plastic commodities.

Using a WATS telephone system the Customer service representatives now deal directly with our customers.

Customers’ Response Favorable

The Center was established to recieve and expedite our customer’s orders. It also provides them with quick and reliable answers to their questions concerning availability, delivery and pricing of our products. The customer’s response to the new service, has been most favorable.

New Group

The new group consists of Mariana Branco, Kralastic® ABS Representative; Lorraine Krajewski, TPR Rubber Representative; Sonya Kernasevic, Kralastic® ABS Representative; and Terri Yachtis, Roylar® & Vibrathane® Urethane Representative and Marge Maye, Kralastic ABS Representative. Ray Pekoek is Supervisor of the Customer Service Department.

[IMAGE: Photo of five women]

Customers have been favorably impressed with the new Service. The group consists of (l to r) Marianna Branco, Margaret Maye, Lorraine Krajewski, Terri Yachtis (seated) and Sonya Kernasevic.

Plant to Close for Two Weeks

The summer shutdown for the Naugatuck Chemical Factory will be the first two weeks of July.

The shutdown will start on July 3 and end on July 16th. The factory will reopen on Monday, July 17.

A third week shutdown is presently under review and will be announced as soon as a decision has been reached.

L.A. Tire Plant Closes

The company has announced a tentative decision to close the tire manufacturing plant in Los Angeles, Calif.

A change in market conditions and the fact that it was not economical to operate this facility necessitated the decision. The Los Angeles plant was basically designed and equipped for bias passenger tire production for sale on the West Coast, which today is primarily a radial tire market.

Approximately 550 employees are currently working in the Los Angeles plant.

The Los Angeles plant is one of six Uniroyal Tire Division plants in the United States.

Silver Dollars Awarded

Silver dollars will be awarded again this year on a monthly basis for safety performance.

Employees are separated into Divisions, such as Chemical Production, and the members of each division are broken into Groups.

If a member of a Group suffers a Reportable Injury (Serious Injury) all members of the Group are disqualified for the monthly silver dollar. If one employee in the division suffers a Chargeable (Lost Time) Injury all members are disqualified for the silver dollar.

Turkeys for Christmas

Turkeys will be given to all employees at Christmas if the Safety Goals for 1978 are achieved.

The goals are: Incidence Rate —2.52%; and Experience Rate —9.4%.

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and be an active employee. The fund is supported by the dues of the club’s members.

Applications for the scholarship may be obtained from the Industrial Relations Department or by a telephone call to Constance Antrum, Ext. 3217.

April 15, Final Date

The application must be returned to William Broden, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, on or before April 15, 1978. The other members of the committee are Vincent Rooney and Daniel Shantz.

The winner of the 1977 scholarship was George Arndt, Jr., the son of George Arndt in the Plant Engineering Department.

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“Making It A Better Place To Be”

During the past month — rain, snow, sleet, or hail — the Factory Manager, Robert Mazaika, held a number of meetings with employees in the plant at midday and dawn. The weather made little difference as the groups gathered out of bewilderment and curiosity to hear what he had to say.

Signs Appear in Plant

Throughout the plant a number of signs have appeared and each day brings a new one. The signs — especially the big round yellow “Happiness Is . . . sign — that greets employees at the Tire Gate entrance — are part of a program, as Factory Manager Robert Mazaika puts it, “to make the plant a better place to be,” a phrase that is repeated at every meeting.

Chemical Plant Spirit

While there has always been a spirit of pride at the Naugatuck Chemical Plant, it has been evident in recent

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Robert Mazaika, Factory Manager, holds an outdoor meeting in midday and announces some of the new things that will make the Naugatuck plant “a better place to be.”

Webster’s Dictionary defines Flagship as “the finest, largest, or most important.” The plant’s goal is to make it No. 1 in the Company and a “better place to be.” The flag was designed by Thomas Dowling‘s daughter, Roberta.

A big yellow “Happiness Is . . .” smiling face painted on a tank greets employees at the Tire Gate in the morning and wishes them goodnight when they leave for home.

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10 Uniroyal Scholarships Offered

Ten Uniroyal Merit scholarships are offered to children of employees through the nationwide scholarship program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

All children of Uniroyal employees, who have more than 5 years of continuous service as of the date of the award, are eligible for the scholarships.

Application Must Be Filed for Scholarships

Applications for the 1979 scholarships must be submitted by November 30, 1977. They can be obtained from the Industrial Relations Dept. along with a folder which gives complete details on the scholarships. Call Constance Antrum, Ext. 3217.

Students who wish to apply for a scholarship must do so during their Junior year by taking the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Tests which are usually given in October by the high school. Students should check the school office for the dates of the tests.

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Footwear Operations To Close

NAUGATUCK, CONN. — The Company has announced that a tentative decision has been made to shut down the fabric footwear operations at the Footwear Plant.

Presently, there are four assembly lines, employing approximately 750 wage and salaried people, producing fabric shoes. Imports and high labor costs are forcing the company to study the economics of manufacturing footwear in Naugatuck. Previous reductions have resulted in the layoff of over 1,000 employees.

If these tentative plans should be finalized, some footwear production operations will be moved from the Naugatuck plant to other Uniroyal footwear manufacturing facilities. However, other operations in the plant, such as warehousing, custom mixing and sponge underlay manufacturing, would not be affected by this tentative decision.

Operations May Move

Qualified employees whose jobs may be affected will be eligible for benefits under the Company’s existing benefit program. Also, federal benefits under the Trade Act of 1974 may be available to such employees.

Plant Tour-Picnic Held

[IMAGE: Shows people standing near tents at an outdoor event]

The tours included visits to the Research & Development Laboratory, Bldg., 81; the new Roylar Bldg. 80; the new FOC plant, Bldg. 124; and the Power House.

On Sunday, October 2, the first annual Plant Tour and Picnic was held. Although the weather was threatening all day the tour turned out to be a great success. It was followed by a picnic at Lake Quassapaug in the afternoon.

The tour included visits to the Research & Laboratory Bldg.; the new Roylar® polyurethane elastomer Bldg.; the new Fine Organic Chemicals Bldg. and the plant’s Boiler House.

In each building employees and their spouses were given a brief description of the activities in the building by a supervisory member. In the tent an array of finished samples made from the plant’s products provided an in-

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New Business for the Plant

by R. J. Lak

[IMAGE: Shows Philip Duarte loading a pallet of Comite miticide cans onto a trailer truck with James Nolan and Robert McDermott]

Philip Duarte loads a pallet of 5 gal. cans of Comite® miticide onto a trailer truck as James Nolan, center, and Robert McDermott check the shipment.

The Chemical plant is purchasing equipment to formulate Comite® and Omite® 6-E miticides in Bldg. 100 from Omite Tech. The new equipment includes a new weigh scale in 100 Building and a canning machine in 118 Building, capable of canning out one, two, and five gallon pails. Completion of this installation is scheduled for early 1978.

For Domestic and Foreign Markets

This fall, Naugatuck will formulate Comite for the Florida market and Omite 6-E for the Export market. These orders consist of 13,000 gals. (115,000 lbs.) of Comite in five gallon pails, and 4,000 gals. (40,000 lbs.) of Omite 6-E in five gallon pails.

To Increase in 1978

Formulation plans for 1978 will include 150,000 gals. (1,500,000 lbs.) of Comite and 21,000 gals. (210,000 lbs.) of Omite 6-E. This material will be formulated and shipped out of Naugatuck before the end of the 2nd quarter.

Up until this time, Omite formulation was done at F.M.C. in Fresno, California. When in operation, the Naugatuck plant will have the capability of completely replacing the present formulation site in Fresno, California.

Income, Sales Up

The Company’s 3rd quarter net income was $5.1 million compared with a loss of $7.7 million in the strike-affected 3rd quarter of 1976.

Sales were $591 million compared with $489 million in the 3rd quarter of 1976.

9 Months Income and Sales

Net income for the nine months of 1977 was $34.7 million or $1.17 a share compared with $62,000 in 1976.

Sales for the first nine months of 1977 were $1.96 billion compared with $1.68 billion in 1976.

Tire Sales Up

The Sales of Tires and Related Products were $340 million compared with $272 million in 1976.

While unit sales continue to increase in the tire category, industry-wide price pressures in the U.S. affected profits, and these pressures are continuing into the 4th quarter.

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Salzman…

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other areas. For instance in 1976, when the nation’s economy hit a low point, the corporation was able to provide $87 million dollars for capital investments, a substantial portion of which were allocated to the Chemical Division. Indeed, just here in Naugatuck, a refurbished TPR® Banbury was installed, the Fine Organics Chemicals plant was constructed and the Omite® operation was expanded.

Company’s Potential

An in-depth study by an outside professional survey team was made of employees’ attitudes and the company’s position and reputation in the commercial world.

The report revealed that Uniroyal has a reputation as a solid company, but was not as strong competitively as other comparably sized organizations. Furthermore, although sales had doubled over a ten year period, profits had dropped from 3.4% of sales to a low of 1.1%. Whereas technology, production, quality products and dedicated and talented people came out as strong assets, a conservative and cautious attitude pervaded throughout, often hindering the fullest use of these excellent capabilities. Obviously, some changes had to be made.

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location have 25 or more years of service—more than 50% of the personnel population at this location.

New 25 Year Members

Peter Backes, Elizabeth Banik, Cerinus Barriault, Vincent Bartelmo, Joseph Begin, David Benson, Edward Brown, Jr., Francis Carriero, Theophile Clement, Louis Coscia, Daniel Davis, Katherine Dowling, Jacinto Fernandez, Gerald Gureqian, Clayton Houseknecht, Marion Hutt, Willie Ingram, Weldon Ireland, Eileen Kassheimer, Charles Moruska, Soren Nordstrom, Antonio Nunes, Michael Santone, Suren Semonian, Alexander Shaw III, Antonio Silva, Bernard Smith, Angelo Soares, Frank Sohleski, Henry Witkoski, Michael Yuchnyk.

Structural Changes

Innovative management organizational changes, designed to improve decision making and increase efficiency, were recently implemented resulting in more delegation of authority. In addition, fresh approaches to market planning were instituted.

One facet of the new organizational changes was the promotion of two former Chemical Division presidents to the newly created posts of Executive Vice President in early March.

Andrew J. McNeill now has responsibility for Engineered Products. This includes the Consumer, Industrial and Plastics divisions and Marketing Services.

Joseph P. Flannery heads up Materials Function, embracing the Chemical Division, Plantations, Textiles, Planning and Corporate Research and Development.

Management Skills

Because a company is only as strong as its leadership, programs to strengthen management skills have also been implemented. For instance, managers will have longer tenure in their positions, providing more opportunities to learn and make more positive contributions.

Their performance reviews will be more meaningful to their particular assignment and more opportunities for additional job-related education will be provided. The company will also rely on more aggressive recruiting from the outside to fill

30 Years Service

Joseph Anderson, Kenneth Anderson, Robert Anderson, Edwin Barrows, Jr., Robert Brown, Francis Cadwell, Edward Copes, Jr., William Creddo, Jesse Crim, Elizabeth Czalowski, Aurelio DePinho, Harris Detlefsen, Albert Gedraitis, Margaret Gibbs, Anthony Gaultieri, Addis Hillery, Margaret Holliday, Henry Hook, Wilbur Hugar, William Hutt, James Johnson, Edward Koslowski, Eugene Lantieri, Rufus Lydem, Lawrence Mambrino, Ralph Meldrum, Thomas Mullen, Joseph Owens, Joseph Rzeszutek, Louis Schiller, Frederick Simasek, Dr. Allen Smith, Otto Steinen, Angelo Taylor, Antonio Teixeira, Laurentino Terra, Jesse Thompson, John Tierney, Homer Walton, Frank Warchol, John Wawer, John Zavednak, Bronis Zukauskas.

35 Years Service

George Allen, E. Leonard Borg, Eleanor Broderick, Arthur Calder, Frank Chiodo, Matthew Chlebowski, Allen Crepeau, Leland Dannals, Domingos DaSilva, Michele DeBiase, John Dillon, Lucy DiStefano, John Flickinger, Dale

opened positions when special skills are required.

Optimistic Outlook

Mr. Salzman closed his remarks on an optimistic note, stating that the corporation is now concentrating more effort into the Chemical, Rubber and Plastics markets where it feels greater growth and profit potential exists. These areas, of course, are basic to the Chemical Division, and we will surely benefit from this new marketing emphasis.

Wins $500 Scholarship

George Arndt Jr., center, received the $500 Uniroyal Chemical Management Club Scholarship. At left is his father, George, an Engineer in the Plant Engineering department and at right is William Broden, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee. Other Committee members were Vincent Rooney and Daniel Shantz.

Jackson, Herbert Koss, Alphonse Loman, Antonio Marques, Mary A. Marques, Joseph McKee, John Mucha, Frank Neilen, Deolinda Pardal, Arnold Paulk, James Reynolds, Edward Verbisky, John Vergosen, Ada Mae Wein, Jean Womer.

40 Years Service

Anne Budd, Thomas Dowling, Stanley Mazanski, Stephen Mankulics Sr., Harold Peterson, Donald Williamson, John Yachtis.

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tions for the joint-venture companies.

In his new position Leach will be responsible for the Chemical division’s manufacturing facilities, including the Naugatuck Chemical plant. In addition the Division’s Purchasing Coordinator and Environmental Control Manager will report to him.

He joined the Naugatuck Chemical plant in 1955 as a Shift Supervisor in the Synthetic Control Laboratory. In 1957 he joined the Kralastic® R&D group and in 1965 was named Superintendent of Synthetic Production. He was named Factory Manager of the Painesville, Ohio, plant in 1971.

Leach graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute where he received a B.S. degree in Chemistry.

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process and quality improvements have been made.

PANA is a profitable product because it does not require major capital expenditures nor does not require other major costs.

Optimistic Future

The Exxon Oil Co. rates PANA as the best prospect on the market; however, it’s quality must be improved before they will accept us as a supplier. If Exxon accepts it, other petroleum accounts (i.e. Mobil) are expected to purchase it.

Bldg. 28 Operators

The Building Foreman is Frank Commendatore and the Area Foreman, Richard Valentine. The Process Engineer is Sheldon Lathrop and the Operators are Angelo Taylor, John Mancuso, Russell Volz, Edward Verbisky, Dominic Persutti, and Lee Respass. Charles Ferguson is Chemical Maintenance Foreman.

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Maintenance. The members of the Chemical Maintenance Department and the Plant Engineering Departments did an outstanding job in getting the Bldg. back into production to meet the sales demands.

Save Electricity

On electric ranges, turn off burners several minutes before the end of the cooking period. The heating element will stay hot, and your food will finish cooking without using additional energy.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; it is self-supporting through members’ contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; it does not engage in any controversy; nor does it endorse or oppose any causes. Its primary purpose is to help people stay sober and help other people with drinking problems to achiever sobriety.

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plant’s Production departments to recycle the nonenes back into the process.

Project Engineer for the nonenes unit was George Arndt of the plant Engineering department. Joseph Mambrino, Utilities Area Foreman assisted in the supervision of the installation of the equipment.

Dr. Stephen Cantor, Research and Development, devised a refraction index test to separate the nonenes from other chemicals.

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Seven Retire

[PHOTO]

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.

[PHOTO]

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

[PHOTO]

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.

Plant…

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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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Reward for Working Safe…

For the past few weeks our bulletin boards have had notices explaining our 1977 Safety Goals and announcing a Safety Contest that will be operating during 1977. The Safety Contest is being run really to help you remember to work safely!

Why are we willing to reward you for working safely? In almost every instance, after an accident has occurred, an investigation finds that it was caused by inattention. All of us have to remember, every day, that we are working in conditions that can be extremely dangerous. The Company can, and does invest millions of dollars to assure the safety of its employees, but all of it goes to waste, if during the working day, we’re careless. Little things like wearing hard hats, safety glasses or taking the extra time to get a face shield, or gloves when necessary, making sure that the lines are empty before breaking into them and checking that all electrical equipment is “locked out” properly. Some of these things will cause you to walk a few extra steps and perhaps “waste” some time, but if it prevents an accident it is well worth it!

It is a time-worn but true phrase—”ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS.”

During 1977 let us all make sure that we concentrate on safety every hour of the day and also be a good neighbor—if you see someone working next to you unsafely, remind them so that they can be there again tomorrow.

If we all do these little things I am sure we’ll reach our 1977 goal and you can have your Christmas dinner on us!

Rj. Maynit [handwritten signature]

Waste Saves Over $16,000

[IMAGE: A crane loads a scrap reactor into a trailer truck]

A crane loads a scrap reactor into a trailer truck. The scrap metal program has not only improved housekeeping but has netted $16,000 in savings.

by Peter Thomas

A scrap metal salvage program was started in early 1975 with the Schiavone Company, to buy and salvage the scrap throughout the plant. Schiavone furnished the truck size boxes for the small and loose metal pieces for their pick up at different spots in the yards and the larger items were placed in a pile which were loaded by a magnetic crane into their trucks.

Seventy five 55 gallon drums were placed in the buildings throughout the plant for small pieces. When filled, they were taken to a collection point.

At the present time it costs more than $16.00 per short ton to dispose of the scrap.

To date over 1,000,000 lbs. of scrap has been sold and over $16,000 received by selling it to scrap dealers.

Save Gasoline

Use gasoline of the proper octane rating. Using too low an octane rating for your car will produce a “ping” which, if sustained, will damage the engine. Using too high an octane rating wastes money and will not produce more power or improve fuel economy.

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

Reclaim Plant Dismantled

[IMAGE: Industrial building being demolished]

The Reclaim plant, built in 1892, is in the final stages of demolishment. Over 1,500,000 scrap tires were used annually to manufacture the Reclaim Rubber, once a product much in demand.

The dismantlement of a Naugatuck landmark—the Reclaim Rubber Production unit—is practically complete. The Federal Equipment Co. purchased the plant for resale and salvage and has removed most of the equipment.

Dates Back to 1892

The Reclaim plant dates back to 1892. It was known as the Rubber Regenerating Company and was the oldest part of the present plant.

Employed 200 people

The Reclaim plant employed approximately 200 salary and wage people. Several were transferred to other departments but the majority were placed on layoff. For many years it was a thriving business and used over

1,500,000 scrap tires a year to manufacture reclaim.

Modernized in 1969

The plant was modernized in 1969 to keep it competitive with the synthetic rubber business. At the time it was considered a mag-

ical engineering feat as operations continued while the modernization was being carried out.

The decision was made in 1975 to close the Reclaim plant because of market conditions.

The plant engineer in charge of the project is Thomas Ennis.

Turkeys for Christmas

The Safety Department has announced a “special end of the year award” for all employees at the Naugatuck Chemical location. The incentive is part of its continuing program to promote safety awareness among employees both at work and at home.

All employees will receive a 12-13 lb. turkey at the end of the year if the safety goals are met. The goals are based on last year’s safety performance and require just a slight improvement over 1976.

Year Incidence Rate Experience Rate
1976 3.88 9.24
1977 Goals: 3.07 7.52

The Incidence Rate is basically the number of incidents versus the manhours worked.

The Experience Rate is the number of incidents and the number of lost days versus the manhours worked.

Plant Security Tightened

On February 28, the Naugatuck Plant initiated a program to tighten plant security.

The program covers three areas: In-plant parking; traffic control; and removal of property from the plant.

The first step in the program was the issuance of new parking passes with a letter of instructions. The letter emphasizes that the Control Station Watchers will not open the gates for any car without the pass in place. Further, anyone who violates the parking rules will have the privilege revoked.

Notice Posted in Plant

On March 1, a notice was posted in the plant and offices regarding the removal of property from the plant—either personal or Company property. Spot checks will be held on employees leaving the plant either on foot or in an automobile. Further, any truck leaving the plant will be subject to a spot check. This policy was effective March 7, 1977. Wage employees’ paychecks carried a

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Three Retire…

[PHOTO]

Dominic Como, center, retired from the Materials department after 34 years of service. From left are W. Bryant Kirkendall, Como and Thomas Carey.

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Victor Adamski, center, retired after 35 years service. From left are Anthony Cutrali, Beldon Antrum, Robert Foltz, Adamski, Louis Moniz, John DiSantis, and Robert Breton.

[PHOTO]

Nunzio Ruby, second left, retired after 30 years service. From left are William Rek, Ruby, Robert Breton and John Yachtis.

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statement to be sure to read the notice; and salaried employees received a similar message with their paychecks.

Traffic Control

The last area of the program involves traffic control in the plant. The use of personal vehicles to travel in the plant is restricted. As of March 1 the Tire Gate has been closed to all vehicular traffic.

The Control Station Watchers have been issued standing orders on these and other procedures to enforce them strictly.

The purpose of these changes is in an attempt to prevent strangers from entering the plant; to control losses from it; and to improve plant safety and security.

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.

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Salzman…

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as a member of the Synthetic Rubber plant’s Control Laboratory after graduation from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y.

In 1960 he was named a Sr. Engineer in the Industrial Engineering department and was transferred to the Painesville, Ohio plant.

Returns to Naugatuck

In 1961 he was named Chief Process Engineer in Chemical Production and in 1965 became Manager of Engineering Development. He was named Materials Flow Manager in 1969. From 1972 to 1975 he was Director of European Chemical Operations.

Upon his return to the U.S. in 1975 he was named General Manager of Chemicals and Polymers.

Sales…

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Increases occurred in Naugahyde® coated fabrics, Ensolite®, hose, and storage tanks. Industrial Product sales were 15% of Company sales.

Leisure, Sport and Other

Leisure, Sport and Other sales were $80 million compared to $74 million in 1975. These Leisure sales totalled $318 million or 14% of the Company sales as compared to $329 million in the previous year.

Hospital…

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and pulmonary function room, audio/visual room and a whirlpool and hydroculation room. New lighting, heating and air conditioning will also be installed.

A Central Location

Several locations had been studied as sites for the expansion. Bldg. 47 offered the best location, being in the theoretical center of the plant in terms of people.

It is estimated that completion of the project will be 12 months after the initial work begins.

Layout and investigatory work is presently being done by the Engineering Department in conjunction with the Medical and Safety Departments.

Flannery…

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be responsible for Corporate Research; Development and Planning; and the Plantations, Chemical and Textile Divisions.

He joined the Uniroyal Chemical plant as a Research Chemist in 1959, after graduation from the Lowell Technological Institute and the Harvard Graduate School of Business.

He held a number of management positions in Sales and Marketing and was named President of the Chemical Division in 1975. He will be located in Oxford.

The three top executives in the company—David Beretta, Andrew McNeill and Joseph Flannery—are Uniroyal Chemical people who started their careers at the Naugatuck Chemical plant.

Club…

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Daniel Shantz.

The winner of the 1976 scholarship was Mary Alice Schmelke, the daughter of William Schmelke of Research and Development in TSSC.

Safety is My Responsibility

Thiazoles Unit Torn Down

[PHOTO]

Bldg. 65, an old steel framed corrugated building, located behind Bldg. 30, has been totally removed by a New Haven Wrecking Co. The building, which was constructed in 1935, was used to manufacture the Thiazoles. When the market demand for the Thiazoles exceeded the production capacity of the unit, the product was moved to the division’s newer chemical complex in Geismar, La.

25 Year Club…

[PHOTO]

30 YEARS SERVICE: Sheldon Salzman congratulates Harold Werner, center, a Research Engineer, for his 30 Years service with the division.

[PHOTO]

Alexander Nole, right, Materials Flow Manager, is congratulated by Robert Hall, Divisional Materials Flow Manager, upon the completion of 35 Years of service.

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Leach Heads Plants

[IMAGE: Photo of Benton Leach]

Benton Leach has been named Director of Manufacturing for the Uniroyal Chemical division. He replaces Gordon Anderson who has been appointed Vice-President of Chemical Opera-
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Salzman Discusses New Attitude

Top level plans for the future of the Company and the Division were revealed to members of the Uniroyal Chemical Management Club recently in an address delivered by Sheldon R. Salzman, President of Uniroyal Chemical.

Mr. Salzman opened by asserting we are now in a period of dynamic change and stimulus, generating changes in marketing direction and emphasis, and a restructuring of top-management positions.

One positive move was the elimination of unprofitable product lines—three from Naugatuck. Cited as examples were the Reclaim Rubber operation; the Synthetic Rubber Plant; and the Lotol and Dispersite businesses. Other operations which no longer met the company’s long term marketing objectives were sold.

These decisions not only reversed these loss situations, but the company was then able to provide money for growth in
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[IMAGE: Photo of Sheldon R. Salzman speaking at podium with Uniroyal banner]

Sheldon R. Salzman, President of the Uniroyal Chemical division, discusses the “new attitude” of the Company and the reorganization of the management structure with the Uniroyal Chemical Management Club members. From left in the photo are Robert Mazaika, Factory Manager; Robert Cronin, President; Salzman; Marion Hutt, Secretary; and Frank Commendatore.

New Naugard PANA Made

[IMAGE: Photo of workers checking batch results]

Dominic Persutti, left, checks the results of a batch of Naugard PANA with Sheldon Lathrop. At right is Russel Volz, an Operator in Chemical Production.

Naugard® PANA, (Phenyl-Alpha-Naphthylamine) was first produced at the Chemical plant in 1966.

Because of its low profit, only 60,000 lbs. were made and it was discontinued.

In 1976 DuPont announced that it was discontinuing the manufacture of PANA. Since it held a large share of the market, the demand for a new supplier was evident. Because the Naugatuck Chemical plant had the technology, equipment and capacity for production, plans were made to supply the chemical to the market.

Production Started in September

Production started last September in Bldg. 28 utilizing one of the JZF autoclave-still systems.

Approximately 90,000 lbs. of PANA have now been produced and numerous
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Safety Award Received

for 20% Accident Reduction in 1976

[IMAGE: Photo of safety award presentation]

Robert Mazaika, Factory Manager, presents the Bicentennial Safety Award of the National Safety Council to Robert Shortt, Safety Manager for the Naugatuck Chemical plant. The Council presented the 20% Accident Reduction Award to the plant for “the excellent safety improvement achieved during 1976.” The 1977 safety goal is a further 10% reduction in injuries. If it is achieved all employees will receive a turkey at Christmas. In the photo from left are H. Frederick Wintsch, Industrial Relations Manager, Mazaika, Shortt, and James Loman, Safety Supervisor.

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143 People Honored for Service

One hundred and forty three people were recently honored for their years of service with the Uniroyal Chemical division.

Forty three employees were made new members of the Uniroyal Chemical Twenty Five Years Service Club.

Sixty four members were advanced to the Thirty Year Group; twenty-nine were advanced to the Thirty Five Year Group; six to the Forty Year Group; and one to the Forty Five Year Group.

Over 600 of the 1120 people at Naugatuck have 25 years of service or more.

New 25 Year Club Members: from left, Salvatore Falcone, Joseph Savageau, Odell Hines, Roderick Gaetz, Harry Searl, John Tabaka, son of Walter Tabaka who recently passed away, Robert Mazaika, Factory Manager, Charles Roland, President of URW Local 308, Orrin Huntley, Robert Shortt, Frank Wasilesky, Robert Smith, Richard Shaw, Joseph Semasko and Frank Commendatore.

New 25 Year Members
H. Andersen, E. Anderson, D. Bell, F. Commendatore, R. Cranney, A. Cross, R. Edmonds, S. Falcone, R. Gaetz, W. Gailevege, M. Guastaferri, R. Hinchey, Jr., O. Hines, O. Huntley, E. Johnson, R. Lestage, J. Lydem, C. Mahaffey, J. Martinoli, A. Meskauskas, P. Murray, D. McCormack, W. Newall, J. O’Connor, J. Paige, F. Pikula, D. Pinto, L. Raskauskas, G. Ravenscroft, J. Rek, C. Roland, J. Sauvageau, E. Schwartz, W. Scott, H. Searl, J. Semasko, R. Shaw, R. Shortt, R. Smith, W. Tabaka (deceased) R. Terino, L. Walker and F. Wasilesky.

30 Year Members
G. Anderson, V. Anderson, W. Anderson, W. Balchunas, E. Baummer, Jr., A. Birch, E. Brooks, R. Burns, T. Chmielinski, P. Czech, J. Dayner, J. DeFranzo, C. Dierling, E. Diver, J. Doran, D. Douty, D. Edwards, T. Engle, B. Federowicz, C. Ferguson, M. Finsel, C. German, J. Grady,

A. Harris, R. Harrison, W. Hubbard, T. Hubbell, R. Knapp, W. Mariano, L. Marous, H. Marques, A. Matulionis, A. Mencio, J. Miller, W. Molnar, G. McCabe, R. McDermott, P. Norton, B. Pranulis, R. Pronovost, L. Rizzuti, E. Roller, N. Ruby, E. Ruella, S. Sandora, L. Scheithe, H. Schenck, M. Schluensen, H. Semrow, P. Sgrillo, R. Shipman, P. Shreder, J. Sickola, K. Snyder, H. Solomita, E. Tata, P. Tortorici, J. Tully, L. Vadnais, A. Verrier, R. Whitehill, J. Zukel, D. Yoder and G. Zitzmann.

35 Year Members
V. Adamski, J. Banno, S. Blancato, C. Connelly, M. Csepes, Jr., A. Cutrali, J. DiSantis, J. Enamait, A. Jankowski, J. Lengyel, C. LoBalbo, I. Mankowich, R. Mariano, J. Moniz, Jr., L. Moniz, A. Nole, C. O’Sullivan, P. Petti, H. Pyshna, C. Rinaldi, L. Rizzo, H. Robinson, H. Steele, R. Stutzman, W. Tay-
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30 Year Members: from left, Victor Anderson, Martin Schluenson, Ted Hubbell, Charles Dierling, Thomas Engle, William Mariano, John Dayner, Ann Harris, Eugene Tata, Mildred Finsel, Paul Tortorici, John Miller, Robert Mazaika, Factory Manager, Teddy Chmielinski, Donald Yoder, Elbridge Brooks, Hollis Schenck, Patrick Sgrillo, Edward Diver, John Sickola, Earl Roller, Robert Burns and Donald Douty.

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Editors Note: Photographs of other department groups who were honored for their service will appear in the next issue of CHEM-TEXTS.

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From the Factory Manager…

In this my first opportunity to express myself in this column, I find that several things cross my mind and so I’ll just begin and say them all rather than try to limit myself to one area.

First, since the last issue of CHEM-TEXTS Jim Cronin has left the Naugatuck Plant “family.” I’m sure that all of the friends whom he developed here are going to miss him and wish him, as I do, the best of success in his new assignment. Jim’s contributions to the plant during his years here have been significant and his presence will be felt for years to come.

The second thought that comes to mind and which I’ve expressed to most of you personally is WELCOME BACK! It is, from a personal viewpoint, very gratifying to have everyone back working together and the plant back to “normal.” To those of you whom I may have missed during my tours through the plant, I would like to take this opprtunity to welcome you back.

This leads me to my third thought—move ahead. As we can all see, the Synthetic Plant is now gone; the Reclaim Plant is rapidly disappearing; and soon the old Thiazoles complex will be torn down. With all of this, it is hard to visualize anything but the shrinking of the Naugatuck complex, but we must all apply ourselves to the task of getting the plant moving ahead. We, at Naugauck, have many things to offer the Company as a future plant site on which to expand—land, and thus room, for new process buildings—water treatment facilities large enough to accommodate more than a doubling of our present plant capacity. A facility which, if needed to be built today, would be extremely expensive. Power, we have here enough capacity to supply heat and process steam for many expansions.— Skills, all of our people have the experience and bring the skills to their jobs that are necessary to operate a complex chemical plant. When you look at all of these assets you have to wonder why people aren’t knocking down our gates to let us make products for them! That, to me is our challenge. All of us must work together to bring all of our valuable assets together to make this the best, most competitive plant site available to Uniroyal Chemical. All of us must sell our assets and make sure we use them—skill, land, buildings, equipment—at the highest level of efficiency possible. Together then we will, and can, make the Naugatuck Plant move ahead. It has been said that no one ever stands still—you either move ahead and progress or you fall behind and become a dropout. It is my belief that all of us must put all of our energies together to make sure that the Naugatuck Plant moves ahead.

Achieves 45 Years Service

[IMAGE: Photo of two men, one congratulating the other]

John H. Hurst, right, is congratulated by Dr. Charles D. McCleary, Director of Research and Development, on the completion of forty-five years of service. He joined Uniroyal Chemical in 1931 and became a member of the Research and Development group in 1958 from which he recently retired.

FOC Plant Starts Up

[IMAGE: Photograph of a large industrial building]

The new $5,000,000 Fine Organics Chemicals (FOC) Building has been completed and will be turned over to Chemical Production for shakedown operations.

The new FOC (Fine Organic Chemicals) plant will be turned over to Chemical Production in the last quarter for the initial start up phases. It was constructed at a cost of over $5,000,000.

The plant is expected to be in regular production by the end of the year. It will manufacture LVBI an adhesive for polyester tire cord and Naugard® 445 a new amine type antioxidant for melt adhesives and plastics.

New Omite Unit Also on Stream

The new Omite® facility which was recently completed at a cost of over $1,000,000 is now producing the miticide used to control mite infestation on fruit trees and other crops in the U.S. and overseas markets.

Tuition Aid Degree Records

Employees enrolled in a College degree—Associate, Bachelor, Master’s, or Doctor—under the Tuition Aid program should notify the Director of Personnel, Jesse Crim, that they have received the degree. The written notice should be sent to him at the EMIC Bldg.

By following this procedure, the employee’s educational status will be recorded on the Master Employees’ Reference File (MERF).

Prior Approval Required

Prior approval from the head of the department is required before registration for any courses taken under the Tuition Aid Program. Under the plan an employee may take two courses. The company will reimburse the employee upon satisfactory completion of the courses.

Appointments Announced

Bruce Perkins has been named a Buyer Supervisor for Chemicals.

Madelyn Malone has been named a Materials Receiving Foreman.

Donald Delagrange has been appointed a Buyer of Chemicals and Packages.

John Sprano has been named Control Center Supervisor for Chemical Production.

James Cronin, former Factory Manager for the Naugatuck Chemical plant, has been named Chemical Planning Manager.

David Schaub has been appointed General Manager for Plastics and Latex Products.

C. B. Westerhoff has been assigned to the Toxicology group in Research & Development.

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causes. The Naugatuck-Beacon Falls office has the lowest administrative cost of any agency in the area.

As a convenience for employees the plant will deduct contributions through the payroll deduction plan. This is done by determining the amount of your pledge on the United Way card. Deductions start in January 1977 and continue until December.

Members of the United Way Committee are R. Amidon, D. Bates, B. Cranney, K. Dowling, T. Dowling, E. Evans, R. Foltz, R. Gaetz, T. Geise, C. Greene, S. Korpusik, J. LaBrecque, M. Malone, F. Mayo, J. Pratt, C. Roland, J. Rzeszutek, H. Semrow, D. Shantz, R. Tweedie and J. Vergosen.

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UNIROYAL

Merry Christmas – Happy New Year

CHEM-TEXTS

Vol. 10, 1976 | PUBLISHED FOR THE PEOPLE OF UNIROYAL CHEMICAL | No. 3

Gov. Grasso Picks Storch

Governor Ella Grasso has appointed Eric Storch as a member of the Commission on Environmental Protection and Economic Development for the State of Connecticut. Storch, an Engineer in the Plant’s Engineering Department is presently responsible for the plant’s air pollution abatement and solid waste management program. He will represent management groups throughout the state on the commission.

Storch was recommended to the Governor by the Connecticut Business and Industry Association for “his technical competence, understanding of the economics of environmental protection, and concern for the future well-being of the State.”

Storch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has done graduate work at Southern Connecticut State College. He joined

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$21,450 Contributed to UW

130% Achievement

Uniroyal Chemical people again went over the plant’s United Way goal of $16,500 with contributions of $21,450 . . . a 130% achievement.

In this year’s drive, headed by Walter Frankenberger, 74% of the employees pledged or contributed, compared to an average of 66% in prior years. The average gift this year amounted to $29.14 per giver compared to $14.60 last year.

The success of this years drive is even more noteworthy due to the lower number of employees caused by the Reclaim Plant closing. The present population of the Naugatuck plant is approximately 1120 people.

One-third of Industrial Division Total

The United Way funds are used to support the wide range of social services to both young and old people in the surrounding communities. There are sixteen Agencies in the Fund.

OUR GOAL
16,500

[THIS IS FIGURE: A thermometer-style progress chart showing scale from 0-100, with United Way logo below]

The United Way contributions totalled $21,450, a 130% achievement of the $16,500 goal.

The $21,450 represents almost one third of the total amount of the Industrial Division which includes all the employees of the local Naugatuck firms.

7 Departments Top Goals

The people in Research & Development exceeded their $5900 goal with a total of $8661. This was the highest amount in the plant and virtually 50% of the plant’s goal.

The other departments that topped their goals were Chemical Production, Engineering and Chemical Maintenance, Synthetic Maintenance, Factory Services, Accounting and EMIC.

A large share of the success of this year’s drive is attributable to the Members of the 1977 United Way Committee R. Amidon, D. Bates, R. Cranney, K. Dowling, T. Dowling, E. Evans, K. Foltz, R. Gaetz, T. Geise, C. Greene, S. Korpusik, J. LaBrecque, M. Malone, F. Mayo, J. Pratt, R. Roland, J. Rzeszutek, H. Semrow, D. Shantz, R. Tweedie, and J. Vergosen.

Ducks Visit on River

[THIS IS FIGURE: Black and white photograph showing ducks on a river with trees in background]

Nine wild ducks—camouflaged against the Route 8 bank of the river—were recently spotted across from the liquid waste pretreatment plant. This is a good sign that the water of the Naugatuck River is becoming suitable for wildlife habitation and that the environmental improvement programs of the Naugatuck Chemical plant and the industries along the river are restoring the quality of the water. The Chemical plant has spent or committed over $7,000,000 for environmental improvement programs.

Chemical Awarded 36 Patents

[THIS IS FIGURE: Black and white photograph showing seven men in business suits standing in a row]

Dr. Charles McCleary, Director of Research & Development poses with Chemical members who received multiple patents. From left are Robert E. Grahame, Jr. (4); Dr. Byron A. Hunter (retired) (7); Dr. Stephen E. Cantor (4), Dr. Rupert E. Covey (4); Dr. McCleary; Winchester L. Hubbard (4); and E. Leonard Borg of the R&D department.

The Uniroyal Chemical Division enjoyed another banner year in patents, receiving 36 U.S. patents. The total of 36—plus those allowed in 1975 but not yet issued, 16—amount to 52 patents which is a new record for the Division. The Company, as a whole, received 107 U.S. patents.

In addition the Division was granted 82 patents in foreign countries, exclusive of Canada.

Significant Patents

Some of the significant patents included those issued to Dr. Robert Neidermyer, Sheron McIntire and Dr. A. David Brewer (Uniroyal Ltd., Guelph, Canada) for the use of “N252” as a harvest aid for desiccation and defoliation, especially for cotton

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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.

[IMAGE: Photo of man]

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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94 Honored for Long Service

Sixty nine new members were inducted into the Uniroyal Chemical Twenty Five Years Service Club and another twenty-six were advanced to the 5 year groups in the club which honors employees for their years of service with the Naugatuck Chemical plant.

40 Advanced to New Groups

In the recent service pin awards 15 people were advanced to the 30 years group; 16 to the 35 years group, and 8 to the 40 years group and one to the 45 year group.

New Members

New members who were enrolled in the 25 Year Service group were the following:

J. Adamaitis, S. Aloise, D. Angiolillo, G. Arndt, V. Bajelis, L. Baummer, E. Bazenas, R. Bell, W. Bieleski, G. Bierce, W. Breton, L. Brites, K. Britton, N. Brummett, B. Carey, A. Carricro, R. Clark, W. Curtis, S. Cutrali, C. Czarazsty, E. Day, J. DelGaizo, H. DeVries, F. Dingle, C. Fazzino, L. Fortier, B. Frennesson, J. Gallagher, R. Henrichs, L. Hisert, V. Hrynkewicz, F. Johnson, R. Juliano, A. Keniausis, H. Kowalewski, J. Lane, W. Lavelle, J. Mancuso, A. Manzi, J. McCarthy, R. McMichael, W. Mears, M. Moniz, J. Narijauskas, H. Needham, E. Nole, C. Owens, R. Pakalnis, R. Palizay, T. Palmieri, C. Parks, T. Petroski, A. Piooli, E. Plocha, A. Polomski, A. Rebelo, H. Rich, F. Rodrigues, R. Ruginis,

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New 25 Year Members from left are N. Brummett, H. Needham, D. Angiolillo, R. Palizay, H. Venslow, J. Lane, F. Carbone, F. Johnson, A. Rebelo, R. Pakalnis, K. Urbsaitis, A. Keniausis, and Dr. Charles McCleary.

Walter Budd, right, receives LeCoultre Perpetual Motion clock from Dr. McCleary for his 40 years of service in Research & Development. Walter is the inventor of the Automatic Tensile Tester and the Automatic Hardness Tester.

Charles Gates, left, receives a LeCoultre Perpetual Motion clock for Forty Years of Service from Martin Kleinfeld, Director of Commercial Planning for the Chemical Division.

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Breast Cancer Treatable If Detected Early

Breast cancer kills more women each year than any other cancer. It is the most prevalent cause of death for women 40–44 years old and typically strikes women over thirty five.

Breast cancer is only treatable if found in time, with the best results dependent on early detection.

Self examination of the breast on a monthly basis is an important aid in finding most breast cancers before they spread too far. This is an easy thing to do and your personal physician or the plant physician, Dr. Bakunin, will show you how to do it. Dr. Bakunin is at the Chemical Plant Hospital from 8 AM to 10:30 AM on Monday through Friday.

It is important to have a complete medical check up at least once a year and more frequently for those over 35 and with a family history of breast cancer.

CHEM-PROD JOTTINGS

by 7 BUILDING CREW

SAFETY:

Our last Serious Injury occurred January 13, 1975. Our last Lost Time accident was February 21, 1975 and still holding up.

As part of our new Foremen Safety Program, some of the topics that will be reviewed with Operators will be the handling of hazardous raw materials, safety aspects of S.O.P’s and the safe operation of equipment. With our excellent progress of reducing accidents, we should easily meet the Corporate goal of a 20% reduction over last year.

Safety Slogan for the Summer!

Practice safety at home, work and play.

PRODUCTION

Business seems to be improving with increased activity in most departments.

Recently the 7 Building Crew met with the Chemical Production Division Chairman and his Stewards to discuss the impact of the proposed Reclaim shutdown. The anticipated problems confronting us were discussed in detail. See your Steward for details.

Due to the present economic situation, we continue to run with very tight inventories. This makes it imperative that we meet all schedules with high quality production.

101 Building produced small quantities of potential new business products—Blowing Agents 744, 746 and 747.

Recently Rocco Magnanimo was lamenting his frequent job reassignments and composed the following verse:

Eagles and Roosters

I feel like an eagle, soaring from place to place.
I long to be a rooster and king in my own little place.
But, forever I must roam, therefore, I call all of the Chemical my home.

Styles for Summer

The Consumer Products Division foot stylists have designed a new Malibu Thong casual shoe for summer wear that is comfortable, refreshing, and stylish. The Malibu is only one of the many high-fashioned Grasshoppers that can be purchased at the Uniroyal Footwear Employee Salesroom or at the Oxford store.

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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.

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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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Wintsch Named IR Manager

[PHOTO: Portrait of H. Frederick Wintsch]

H. Frederick Wintsch has been named Industrial Relations Manager for the Naugatuck plant of Uniroyal Chemical, it was announced by James Cronin, Factory Manager. He succeeds Jesse Crim, who was appointed Director of Personnel Management and Training for the Chemical division.

Prior to his new assignment he served as Labor Relations Manager since 1968. Wintsch joined the Naugatuck Chemical plant in 1963 as a member of the

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Plant Tops 1,000,000 Manhours Without a Lost Time Accident for Second Time in 1973

[PHOTO: Group of employees standing in front of sign reading “UNIROYAL EMPLOYEE SAFETY RECORD NO INJURIES 1,000,000”]

For the second time in a year employees worked 1,000,000 man-hours without a Lost Time Accident. This notable record commenced on September 30, 1973, and the goal was reached on January 20, 1974.

Members of the Union-Management Safety Committee who share in the responsibility of improving the plant’s safety hold the 1,000,000 sign made by the plant’s carpenters for the occasion. From left are Robert Shortt, Safety Manager; Charles Roland, President, URW Local 308; Denise Pratt; Richard Barnes; Francis Lynch; Arthur Aronson; Joseph Rzeszutek, President, URW Local 218; Cyrus Blanchard, Vice-President, URW Local 218; Walter Scott; Douglas Ritchie, and Robert Foltz.

Plant Receives UG Award

[PHOTO: Two men with United Givers award plaque showing awards from 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974]

James Cronin, Factory Manager, right, adds another award to the United Givers plaque for achieving the plant’s goal with $22,010 in contributions. It was the third successive year that Uniroyal Chemical employees received the award. At left is Roderick Gaetz, plant chairman for the 1974 drive.

Beretta New Uniroyal President

[PHOTO: Portrait of David Beretta wearing glasses]

David Beretta, a former Factory Manager of the Naugatuck plant from 1965-66, was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of Uniroyal, Inc. by the Board of Directors. He succeeds George Vila who will remain as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive officer of the Company.

Prior to his new assignment he was a Group Vice President of Chemicals, Polymers, and Textile Fibers, and responsible for

(Cont’d on page 4)

David Beretta, new President of Uniroyal, Inc. served as Factory Manager of the Naugatuck Chemical plant from 1965 to 1966. He joined Uniroyal Chemical in 1953 as a Process Development engineer.

Dividend Declared

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

The Company also declared two dividends of $2 each on its preferred stock: one to be paid March 25 to stockholders of record February 25 and the other payable June 25 to stockholders of record May 20.

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Six Retire Recently

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

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

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

[PHOTO CAPTION]
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.

[PHOTO CAPTION]
Edward Nunn, Personnel Development Manager, retired after 38 years service.

[PHOTO CAPTION]
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.

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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.

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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.”

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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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Four Retire in Month All Top 30 Years Service

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After 40 years service Beatrice Smey, Research & Development, retired. In photo she is congratulated by Louis Coscia.

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Eugene St. John cuts cake honoring his 31 years service while Jacqueline Davino holds it.

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Florence Kelsey, retired after 37 years service. Congratulating her is Michael Banik.

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Philip McPhail, retired after 30 years service. Congratulating him is Bert Scullin, right.

Letter to the Editor

In the last CHEM-TEXTS a reference was made to youth— Bill Broden and Chet Zawacki— winning over old age in the Twilight Golf Tournament finals. The statement was misleading.

Although George Baktis and I are 55 year old men, and in the twilight of our golf careers, we had to give the two youngsters 14 strokes for 9 holes.

When we were young fellows, we gave the strokes to the old men.

Stanley Mazanski

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the first part of 1974 and is expected to be completed about the end of March 1974.

Eligible Employees To Receive Benefits

Affected eligible employees will receive termination or pension benefits in accordance with the existing Company employee benefits programs.

There are 205 people employed at the plant, 175 of whom are members of URW Local 308. An estimated 40-45 of the Local 308 people will be retained to continue the operations in Bldg. 17 and the Synthetic Pilot Plant.

The plans do not affect the Chemical and Reclaim operations.

First Synthetic Rubber Plant in U.S.

The Synthetic Rubber plant in Naugatuck was the first to be built in the U.S. to manufacture synthetic rubber. It was constructed in 1942 during W.W. II and operated for the U.S. government to manufacture the man-made material.

Top UG…

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pledged the highest total amount of $6125. EMIC not only had the highest single pledge of $500 but also the highest individual average, $38.

The Chemical Pilot Plant was the only group with 100% participation by employees.

Committee Members

Committee members and canvassers were Constance Antrum, R. Barnes, W. Broden, Katherine Dowling, R. Foltz, R. Frank, W. Lavelle, P. Murray, C. Roland, J. Rzeszutek, D. Shantz, R. Shaw, J. Tarara, and J. Vergosen. R. Gaetz was chairman for the drive.

URW Local 218 Names Officers

Frederick R. Mayo has been named Secretary of URW Local 218 to fill the unexpired term of Michael Rosa who resigned to take a position in Distribution and Scheduling. Mayo presently works in the Process Development laboratory. He started with Uniroyal Chemical in 1948.

David R. Cornetski has been appointed to fill the post of Treasurer, replacing Walter Scott. Cornetski joined Uniroyal Chemical in 1968 and is a member of the Rubber Compounding laboratory, TSSC.

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE

The Twelve Steps of AA

The twelve steps of AA were written by the founder of it, Bill W. and several of the original members about one year after they had achieved sobriety. They grouped together and asked themselves, how had they conquered their drinking problem.

They realized, as they thought about it, that they had in fact gone through these twelve steps. The steps today are the foundation of the AA program.

Some AA meetings are strictly for the purpose of discussing the steps and sharing experiences about them. The steps are a way of life for the recovered alcoholic. They are the guidelines for getting sober in the first place, and for mantaining sobriety. The steps keep members of AA free of resentments and away from that “first” drink.

WE . . . admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.

2—Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

3—Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

4—Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

5—Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

6—Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

7—Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.

8—Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.

9—Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

10—Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.

11—Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.

12—Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

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Crim who joined Uniroyal in 1947, is a graduate of Purdue University’s School of Engineering.

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Eight Retire…

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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.

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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.

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

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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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A B.S. 20 Years Later

[IMAGE: Two men standing together, one appears to be congratulating the other, with a framed picture on the wall behind them]

Jack Tierney, right, is congratulated by Harry Witt, Synthetic Production Superintendent on receiving his B.S. degree in Management from the University of New Haven. Tierney returned to college 20 years after graduation from high school and pursued his degree at night for the past 7 years. According to Tierney, he would not have been able to continue his studies without the financial assistance of the Tuition Aid program.

On the wall in the photo is one of Harry Witt’s paintings, “Autumn Gold.” Witt recently completed a course in Oil Painting, sponsored by the Naugatuck High School Adult Education Program.

57 Return To School

by Victor Anderson

Fifty-seven people registered for the Mechanical Trades Program which will be held at the Kaynor Technical School in Waterbury. The two year course in Basic Mathematics, Blueprint Reading, Plumbing, Mechanics and Engineering will be taught by Edwin Schweitzer, an Instructor at the school.

The three hour classes are held from 3:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Tuition and textbook costs are being paid by the plant.

Successful completion of the courses will allow graduates to qualify for second class Piper, Mechanic, and Electricians’ openings when available and in accordance with contract requirements of seniority and qualifications.

In the 1970-72 program thirty-five employees graduated and twenty-three have received positions in the Chemical and Synthetic Mechanical departments.

Local 308 Talks Start

At press time it was learned that URW Local 308 and the Naugatuck Plant management were to begin to negotiate a local supplement agreement of the 3 year master agreement.

Charles Roland, Local 308 President, will head the union representatives and Jesse Crim the plant members.

EPA Chief To Speak

Douglas M. Costle, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection will address the Uniroyal Chemical Management Club on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Elks Club. Costle succeeded Dan Lufkin as the new EPA chief in August.

He is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Chicago Law School, J.D.

Golf League Ends

It was youth vs. old age as William Broden and Chester Zawacki won the golf championship.

It was a year that youth took all as the Twilight Golf League completed its third season with William Broden and Chester Zawacki winning the championship cup in a climatic match with George Baktis and Stanley Mazanski at the Lyman Meadow Golf Club.

Last year’s winners Joseph Biernacki and Cyrus Blanchard were eliminated in the early rounds of the tournament and two of the early season favorites, Robert McDermott and Louis Rizzuti, lost their bid to qualify for the golf cup.

Officers for the 1973 season were Stanley Mazur, John Prior, Chester Zawacki, Peter Welch, Edward Rabitor, Howard Kravitz, Thomas Geise, Thomas Ennis and William Broden.

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BLDG. 14: So far this year we have the $180,000 Octamine Flaker AR approved for 94 Building. It will be installed around March 1974.

FINE ORGANICS PLANT: The new plant that we used to call the Solvent Plant has been redubbed the FINE ORGANICS Plant. This will be a new building similar to 100 Building where 57 Building now stands. Construction will begin next year.

SUNPROOF: A new $4,000 refrigeration unit for our Sunproof operation is scheduled for delivery in several weeks. The new conveyor and bagger for Sunproof is in the plant and is being installed.

TIDBITS: People are still asking about Jim Cravo’s “hernia” operation.

65 and 80 Buildings Obituary

by Tom Harrison

It seems hard to believe, but the old soldiers homes of the Chemical Plant (65 and 80 Buildings) are finally being closed down. These 18 “old Men” with an average seniority of 28 years have done an outstanding job.

The production began with the Clave men, led off on days usually by senior man Larry Gabianelli and George Zitzmann, followed by Matt Chlebowski and Charlie Drapko, and closing out the night shift with Bill Detlefsen and Ray Palmer. These men have produced excellent quality Primary MBT at a high yield of 78% (versus Standard yield of 77%). However, it would have to be agreed to by all that “Gabby” made a better batch of spaghetti than MBT and probably more of them too!

Picking up where the Clave men left off, the Floor Operators kept things going. Despite the loss of one of the autoclaves, constant mechanical breakdowns, several injuries and sickness to many of the operators, as well as an accumulation of two years vacation time per year, these operators in most months made and usually acceded the production schedule.

The biggest achievement of the Floor Operators, Walt Breton, Larry Fortier, Henry Kowalewski, Tom Lee, Frank Maher and John Mancuso was the quality record they attained with Thiazole rejection rate of less than 2%. This could only have been accomplished by the men’s extensive experience in making Thiazoles, as well as willingness by all to use this knowledge in working harmoniously together.

After the MBTS, Delac and OXAF slurry was produced in 65 Building, it was then transferred to 80 Building where it was first washed, then dried and ground and finally packaged out. The high quality standards and production rates established by the 65 Building operators were maintained by the 80 Building Dryer Operators: Joe Abraitis, Wilbur Hugar and John Wawer.

After the material was dried, it was next ground and packaged out by the Mill Operators: Ed Copes, John Miller and Leo Vadnais. Through the extra efforts of these operators, neatly stacked pallets were always found on the first floor of 80 Building. These men also recovered over 100,000 lbs. of Delac fines from the filter boxes to not only improve the Delac yield to 89.4% (Standard 88%) but also to reduce pollution to the Naugatuck River.

Not to be forgotten are the two Pipers, Roland Bergeron and Harry Steele, who serviced these two buildings. By working closely with the operators and doing many maintenance jobs on their own initiative (except on Wednesdays) Junior and Harry aided greatly in the production of Thiazoles.

Last to be mentioned but probably the most important member of this group was Tom Engle who was the guiding influence to keep everyone working together.

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“Give Where You Work”

The philosophy of the United Givers is to “give where you work” through the payroll deduction plan and not in your home community. This method has proved the most successful, the most effective, and the least wasteful in helping the UG achieve its goal.

Gaetz is Chief Project Engineer for the Naugatuck plant. A graduate of Penn. State College with a B.S. degree in Chem. Eng. he has held a number of positions in the Engineering department, since he joined Uniroyal Chemical in 1951.

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Six Employees Retire Recently

[PHOTO 1]
Harold Piascik, center, a Foreman in the Reclaim Mill Rooms, retired after 30 years of service. Wishing him well are Bert Scullin, left, and Robert Foltz, right.

[PHOTO 2]
Henry Quigley, right, retired after 34 years service. From left in photo are Bronislaus Taranovich, Robert Anderson, Charles Roland, Arthur Calder, Joseph Rotella, and Quigley.

[PHOTO 3]
Congratulating Samuel Tummarello on his retirement after 42 years service are John Flickinger, John Shepard, John Titley, Tummarello, Paul Tortorici and James Parechanian.

[PHOTO 4]
Edward M. Urashka—the fifth member of the family to work for Uniroyal—retired from Reclaim Shipping after 36 years service. From left in photo are William Leary, Huldah Flammia, Urashka, and Bryant Kirkendall.

[PHOTO 5]
Raymond Grele, Reclaim Production, center, retired after 42 years of service. At left is James Cronin, Factory Manager, and Bert Scullin, Superintendent of Reclaim Production.

[PHOTO 6]
Andrew Patskan, center, retired after 32 years of service in Reclaim Production. Congratulating him from left are Antonio Amador, and Paul Kazimir, right.

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6 Drawings Held

As a result of the record, 6 drawings were held for 25-inch Sylvania color TV consoles—each with a value of $500—as part of the plantwide Safety Incentive Awards Program.

Two months previous 6 employees received B & W portable TV sets for the plants’ having attained 500,000 manhours without a Lost Time Accident.

Accidents Frequency—8.934;
Goals Are 12.0 And 9.0

From January 1 to June 30 employees worked 1,789,821 manhours with only 16 accidents during the 6 months compared to 33 for the same period in 1972.

The present accident frequency rate is 8.934 (the number of accidents per million manhours worked). If this frequency can be maintained for the rest of the year, two drawings for “2 Trips for 2” to Bermuda or Las Vegas; plus $500 in expense money; and one week’s pay will be held.

If the rate stays below 9.0, eligible employees will receive a 15 lb. turkey for Christmas.

Most of the accidents that did occur during the year were person-caused and could have been avoided by proper safety practices.

The present achievement indicates that Uniroyal Chemical people can be No. 1 in safety among Uniroyal plants. That’s where it belongs.

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“How The AA Works”

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

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

The key words in the above portion of AA’s well known preamble are desire, fellowship and share. Some alcoholics would rather die than stop drinking. Many do just that, although it is often a very slow agonizing death. For some, however, a time comes in their drinking career when they have “had” it with booze. They hit a “bottom” and do genuinely have a desire to stop drinking.

Such a person will find a big surprise in AA. The room at an AA meeting is filled with people who used to be unable to control their drinking, but who now don’t drink at all. They all seem to be in a good mood. Downright happy. They welcome a newcomer without question. I have never felt more welcome anywhere than I feel when I walk into an AA meeting. It is the best experience of fellowship I have ever had.

AA members help themselves and others to stay sober happily by sharing. There is a high level of honesty in AA. This is an unusual experience for the new member after years of being a real con artist that most wet alcoholics become. The sharing is made easy because of the high level of trust you automatically feel toward the members who have welcomed you with such unquestioning acceptance. By sharing each other’s experiences while drinking and experiences while gaining sobriety in AA, the members are able to identify with each other. They can see themselves more clearly when they recognize their own experience in someone else.

Seeing ourselves more clearly is the beginning of a process of change and growth. Old resentments begin to seem less important. We come to see that what other people do to us does not have to “drive us to drink.” We can live our own lives, one day at a time, without the crutch of booze. The crutch is replaced by a new source of strength. Gradually it dawns on us that AA is a spiritual program and that the members are turning their lives and their will over to the care of God, as they understand Him, rather than to booze.

The reliance on a higher power, or God, does not come easy for the newcomer bedeviled with pride and very often resentful toward his church or religious background. For those who maintain their sobriety in AA, this higher power ultimately wins out over such pride and resentment.

This leads to a series of steps toward self improvement which builds inner strength and makes staying sober easy and a pleasure.

Sobriety is not achieved through will power but through this higher power which operates through the fellowship.

This is the power that has kept me sober for the last ten years. In another issue I will share what AA has done for me.

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36 Get 25 Year Service Awards

In a presentation held in the office of Jim Cronin, Factory Manager, thirty six employees were honored for their long careers with Uniroyal Chemical. Eleven of the group were made new members of the Twenty Five Years Service Club, the others were advanced to the Forty Year, Thirty-Five Year, and Thirty Year groups.

During the past year 157 employees from the plant’s manufacturing operations joined the Twenty Five Club as new members. Membership in it is now 694 . . . roughly one half of the people at the Naugatuck location.

40 Years
Albert Enamait
David Rappe (retired)
Andrew Smey (retired)

35 Years
William Krayeski (retired)
William Lannon
William Maguire
Stanley Mazanski
James Miaski
Michael Patrick

30 Years
Victor Adamski Harold Piascik(retired)
James Brown George Pohorilak
Frank Chiodo Charles Reich
Raymond Frank Frank Siemenski
George Gudauskas Eugene St. John
Americo Henriques
Nicholas Krenitsky
Manuel Leca
James Loman
Robert Mariano
Raymond Mulcahy

25 Years New Members
Anthony Bilcz (retired)
Mildred Finsel
Addis Hillery
Clarence Hiser (retired)
Margaret Holliday
Edward Niski (retired)
Ralph Pilbro (retired)
Earle Root
Kermit Snyder
Florian Taranovich (retired)
Laurentino Terra

One of the three women new members to join the club, Mildred Finsel, is congratulated by Jim Cronin. From left are Frank Siemenski, Americo Henriques, Florian Taranovich, William Lannon, Nicholas Krenitsky, M. Finsel, Michael Patrick, Cronin, Ralph Pilbro, Anthony Bilcz, and Earle Root.

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Receiving awards from Jim Cronin are from left: James Miaski, Eugene St. John, Raymond Frank, Kermit Snyder, Victor Adamski, Laurentino Terra, Cronin, Addis Hillery, George Gudauskas, George Pohorilak, James Brown, William Maguire and Frank Chiodo.

Less Dimples More Flight

By reducing the number of dimples from 336 to 252 and arranging them in a special pattern, Uniroyal has been able to improve the lift and trajectory of a new golf ball that has the latest high energy rubber center and the finest golf ball winding thread available.

The new Uniroyal 252 — just introduced to golf players — also breaks with. the past because of its Surlyn cover which replaces the standard balata cover and increases the ball’s durability.

Alcoholism Third Fatal Illness

Alcoholism is today one of the most disastrous illnesses in America. In fatality it is officially listed as Number 3, ranking next to heart failure and cancer.

In terms of human misery it easily ranks as Number 1, for the illness brings agony and suffering not only to the patient himself but to all who share his life, whether in family, in work associations, or in the community in which he lives.

Dreadful as unrehabilitated alcoholism is, Alcoholics Anonymous is today the most effective treatment of it. In future issues of CHEM-TEXTS the success of AA in the treatment of alcoholism will be discussed.

Tire Plant To Triple Radial Production

Uniroyal announced the start of production of steel belted radial ply tires at the Opelika, Ala. plant as part of an overall conversion program that will triple the current production rates for this new tire by the end of 1973.

In addition to the Opelika plant, the Company produces steel belted radials at the Detroit plant and in Ardmore, Okla., which is the only plant in the U.S. designed specifically for them.

With the completion of the Opelika program, Uniroyal will have invested more than $100 million for this type of tire in the U.S.

The Company has produced more steel belted radials, worldwide, than any other American tire manufacturer.

By 1977, more than 80% of the nation’s new cars and more than one-half of all replacement tires sold, will be steel belted radial ply construction.

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program is to give high school students actual experience and to develop an understanding of the basic economic concepts on which a business operates.

Each officer has a specific accountability for the success of the company’s operation. Most of them have had little business training prior to the formation of the company, but experience has proved that they can build a business from scratch and turn it into a profitable venture.

Uniroyal Chemical Advisors to the company are Randolph Porter, Michael True, Cheryl McMahon, Thomas Reynolds and Thomas Schmidt.

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“He’s from Brooklyn.”

Letters To The Plant

Dear Mr. Shaw:

On behalf of our Social Action Committee and everyone of our people who attended the tour of your pollution control facilities on Sunday, I offer thanks to everyone concerned. We had two excellent guides, ready with both patience and wit.

In this day so obviously concerned with pollution control, it is my opinion and that of our Social Action Committee that too often we easily condemn those who do nothing and we are mighty sparing with praise for those who do something. On Sunday afternoon we had an opportunity to praise and not condemn and, indeed, Uniroyal does deserve appreciation for its efforts to enhance our environment.

Again, thank you for the “above and beyond” effort to inform interested citizens of your work on pollution control.

Sincerely yours,

Rev. Albert F. Ciarcia

First Treasurer Retires

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Know Your Products: Rubber Chemical Accelerators

by Dr. Bob Brown

Uniroyal Chemical manufactures 91 different types of chemicals for rubber, latex and plastic products. 69 of these chemicals are manufactured and sold by the Naugatuck plant; the others are made at the Geismar plant in Louisiana.

Virtually every tire on the road today contains one of the chemicals made by the Chemical Division to protect them against oxygen, ozone, heat, fatigue and sunlight. Without these chemicals the rubber would deteriorate rapidly.

Coincidentally, it was one of our rubber chemicals that established us in the agricultural chemical business when it was discovered that the chemical had fungicidal properties. Twenty-five years later, the Division ranks as a major manufacturer of herbicides; growth regulants, miticides and fungicides.

The chemicals that we make at Naugatuck for the rubber industry do a wide variety of jobs; but two are by far the most important. These are: 1) Accelerators for vulcanization and 2) Antioxidants and Antiozonants for protection against aging. A third group—Others—include Blowing Agents for rubber and latex sponge; Bonding rubber to fabric; and Retarding vulcanization during processing.

Accelerators

Ever since 1844 when Charles Goodyear, in his small plant in Naugatuck, found that heating rubber with sulfur (vulcanization) causes it to change from an almost useless, gummy solid to a strong, resilient material with hundreds of uses, rubber product manufacturers have been looking for ways to do this job faster and better.

Chemicals which speed up this vulcanization reaction are called accelerators.

Delayed Action Accelerators

MBT and its derivatives (MBTS, OXAF, DELAC®-S) are the work horses of the rubber industry. They are used in almost all tires, footwear, wire and cable and in many other products where strength and long life are needed but where there is also a lot of milling and shaping of the rubber before it is finally made into a product.

[IMAGE: Black and white photograph showing workers]

AC-5 PRILLS

LAC-5 PRILLS

Leo Vadnais, left, and Wilbur Hugar, center, Chemical Production operators in Bldg. 80 prepare Delac-S Prills and MBTS accelerators for shipment to customer. At right is Tom Engle, Foreman of the department.

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in his face and would have burned his eyes if he had not been wearing his safety glasses.

Tony DaSilva, an operator in Chemical Production, was sprayed with sodium MBT when a plugged line broke. The chemical covered his face, arms and chest. His safety glasses averted serious injury to his eyes.

During the first four months of the year, 57 eye injuries took place. Fortunately most employees were wearing safety glasses at the time of the accidents, preventing serious damage to their eyes.

Hats, Glasses

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URW Master Agreement which emphasizes a cooperative effort to prevent accidents among employees and to utilize the proper protective equipment as prescribed by local management.

$150,507 Lost In 1970

In 1970 there were 6 lost time accidents and 66 serious injuries. The cost of medical bills and Workmen’s Compensation for the year totalled $150,507, an amount equivalent to $100 per employee.

223 employees suffered eye and head injuries in the same year. Of these, 170 were eye injuries and 53 were head injuries.

For your personal safety, your fellow employees, and for your family’s sake, wear your safety glasses and hard hats on the job in designated areas.

Once an eye is lost, it can never be replaced.

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quarter. But replacement tires lagged behind the same period last year. Replacement sales are expected to improve sharply during the year.

The Footwear business also showed progress during the first quarter.

Chemical Sales Down

“A major trouble spot at the present time,” according to Mr. Vila, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, “is in our domestic chemical operations where severe price erosion in many product lines has resulted in a sharp drop in earnings. This has been caused, in part, by competition from foreign sources, in part by the expiration of certain patents and, in part, by a drop in demand for chemical products generally.”

A Worldwide Competitive Manufacturing Complex

The heavy capital investment made by the Company in recent years now gives it a worldwide manufacturing complex which, for the most part, is modern and fully comparable with competition.

Present manufacturing facilities are sufficient to give the Company sales of about $2 billion, an increase of approximately 20% over present sales levels.

This processing has to be done at a high temperature to make the rubber soft enough to handle, and there is always the danger that it will start to vulcanize before it is finished. For this reason, customers want the accelerators that have some “delayed action”. MBT has a little delayed action; MBTS has more; and DELAC-S has the most.

(To be continued in the next issue of CHEM-TEXTS.)

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ent materials, which results in a complex waste mixture, difficult to adequately treat.

As State environmental laws and enforcement become more strict, it will be essential to control and reduce the flow of materials into the plant drains.

$4,900,000 Spent, Committed

The new facilities, including the financial commitment to the Borough and the scale model pilot plant tests, will cost $4,900,000, exclusive of the operating costs.

Little of the costs expended to date have been absorbed by increased product prices to customers but have been borne mainly by the plant.

The completion of the facilities is scheduled for December 1972 in compliance with orders from the State Water Resources Commission

Six Retire Recently

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John Hickson, third left, retired from Reclaim after 25 years service. Congratulating him are from left: Pablo Quinones, Lee Thompson, Hickson and Bernie Dunn.

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Bruno Rossi left and George Pohorilak wish each other a happy retirement as Milt Makoski, center, watches. Bruno had 39 years service; George, 30 years.

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Ovila Fortier, center, retiring after 26 years, receives gift from fellow employees. From left: Tony Galletta, Gene Reale, Fortier, Sal Falcone and Leo Napiello.

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Retiring after 40 years service Andy Smey, center, is congratulated by Harry Witt, and Eric Johnson.

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Congratulating John Quint on his retirement after 29 years service are from left, Vic Alves, John Painter, Quint, Tim Carr and Ted Clement of the Synthetic Mechanical department.

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$6000 Awards Offered

10 Uniroyal scholarships will be awarded to children of employees—with five or more years of continuous service—who attain the highest finalist qualification in the annual scholarship competition conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Scholars are chosen on the basis of scholastic aptitude, leadership and good citizenship. The Company plays no part in the selection of the scholars.

No Application Required

Eligible high school students must take the new combined
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Profits; Sales Up

Chemical Sales Off

Net income for the Company increased 18.1% for the second quarter of 1971 compared with the second quarter of 1970.

Sales for the quarter set a new record of $464,161,000, a gain of 6.3% compared with the previous record of $436,714,000 set last year.

Net income for the quarter was $15,554,000 equivalent to 53 cents a share of common stock, compared with $13,170,000 or 46 cents a share, reported for the second quarter of 1970.

Sales for the first six months of 1971 also set a record of $877,327,000, a gain of 7.3%
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Plant Safety Record Marred By Injuries

Since July 10, a rash of accidents occurred in the plant when 21 employees were injured in an 8 week period. Twelve were lost time accidents in which employees required Hospital treatment; the others were serious injuries requiring treatment by the plant nurses.

This series of accidents took place only a month after the plant received an Award of Merit from the National Safety Council for its “noteworthy safety performance” in 1970 when lost time accidents dropped to 6 from 24 the previous year.

1971 Started Well

1971 started as a safe year. From January to June, only 3 employees were injured in lost time accidents and 36 suffered serious injuries. The incidence of serious injuries remained at the same level as in 1970 when 33 serious injuries happened for the same 6 month period. Although this was no significant improvement, it nevertheless showed no major increase in this type of injury.

Pilot Plant Explosion

The explosion in the Chemical Pilot Plant, Bldg. 72 was the most serious to befall the plant in several years. A 20 gallon reactor exploded, causing a flash fire in the building and extensive damage to the piping and equipment. The heat of the fire opened up the sprinkler system flooding the area with water. It was the alert action of Chris Owens, who narrowly escaped injury from the blast, and Al Grella, that was greatly responsible for extinguishing the fire and preventing greater damage to the area.

One employee was seriously burned with 3rd degree burns over 20% of his face and chest
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Explosion ripped interior walls of Pilot Plant; shattered windows; and tore hole in roof. The structural steel framework of the building was not affected

The explosion occurred in small 20 gallon reactor shortly after a sample was taken.

Employees Clean-Up River

by Bob Van Allen

Five Uniroyal Chemical Employees recovered 75 discarded tires from the Naugatuck River during “Clean Up” week.

The Clean-Up started when Stan Korpusik and Frank Lynch of the Materials Department toured the river’s banks from Waterbury to Beacon Falls to locate the tires thrown into the river.

For three days Joe Trangle, Vladas Krakauskas and Adnell Lee covered a 20 mile area to pick up the tires and truck them to the Reclaim plant.

GIVE “WHERE YOU WORK”

Materials department group points to discarded tires recovered from the Naugatuck River. From left are Stan Korpusik, Joe Trangle, Vladas Krakauskas, and Frank Lynch. Not present was Adnell Lee.

Vladas Krakauskas cautiously wades the river to recover 75th tire. Ready to offer assistance on bank was Pat Barriault.

Dividend Declared

Uniroyal declared a dividend of 17 1/2c a share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend was payable Sept. 25 to stockholders of record Aug. 23.

The Company also declared a dividend of $2 a share on the 8 percent first preferred stock. It was payable Sept. 25 to stockholders of record Aug. 23.

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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

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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

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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.

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

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Blues Conquer Yellows

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The Blues and the Yellows line up for their crucial championship game. The Blues, with quarterback Dan Shantz throwing 3 touchdown passes, won 27-0 to take the league title. (Photo— Naugatuck Daily News)

by John Prior

The Uniroyal Chemical Touch-Football League ended its season with the “Blues” holding the “Yellows” scoreless in the Championship game, 27-0. During the regular season the Blues had a 6-0 won-lost record.

Quarterback Dan Shantz tossed 3 touchdowns to lead the Blues to the title. The Blues had a granite wall defense with the hard-charging, veteran Eric Johnson, a constant threat to the Yellow’s quarterback. The league games were umpired by Stan Mazur.

With Paul McKinstry as Captain, the Yellows had a 4-2 season. The Reds, led by Tom Geise, ended with a 2-4 record; and the Greens with Keith Hughes, suffered a 0-6 record.

Plant Ranks 69th In Uniroyal Safety

The Naugatuck Chemical plant ranks 69 among the 80 domestic and international Uniroyal plants in Lost Time and Serious Injuries.

For every 1,000,000 manhours worked (4 months) approximately 26 injuries occur among employees at the Naugatuck Chemical location.

At the Naugatuck plant there is a high concern by management and union representatives that our safety record for 1972 must improve considerably over our 1971 performance. Their joint efforts will receive top priority to improve the plant’s safety record and people’s attitudes toward it.

Seminars Scheduled

Speakers for the Technical Seminars, sponsored by the Research and Development department, have been scheduled for the first half of 1972, it was announced by Dr. Charles Crittendon, secretary for the group. The monthly meetings will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, New Haven Road, and start at 3:30 P.M.

The first speaker was Dr. Charles McCleary.

Dates and topics for the other seminars are: January 10, Management by PERT-CPM, Gene Hertel; February 7, Opportunities in the Market Place, Joseph Flannery, Marketing Manager, Chemicals & Synthetic Rubber and William Coughlin, Marketing Mgr., Plastics; March 6, PVC Plastisol Resins, Len Henrey of the Wayne Research Center; April 10, Uniroyal’s Radial Tire, Tire Division representative; May 8, Thermoplastic Rubber, William Fishcher and Dr. Vince Landi.

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factors involved in a business organization.

The Company issues and sells stock; purchases raw materials; pays heat and light bills and rent; pays regular salaries and taxes; carries insurance; regulates health and safety; and pays dividends to stockholders from profits on the sales of its products.

Last year the Jaroy Company gave stockholders a $3 dividend on their investment.

Officers of the firm are Robert Tourrangeau, President: Joseph Bush, Vice President—Manufacturing; Linda Litke, Vice President—Sales; Christopher Bernard—Treasurer; and Jo Ann Niski—Secretary.

Chemical plant advisors to Pingyanco are Jim Chambers, Randy Porter and Dianne Carignon.

Lou Kaiser represents Uniroyal Chemical on the Junior Achievement Board of Directors in Waterbury.

Enamait Moved To Gaylord

Bob Enamait, after almost 4 months in the intensive care unit of St. Mary’s Hospital, was moved to Gaylord Hospital, Wallingford, Conn. where he will undergo intensive physiotherapy treatments.

According to Dr. Edward Jelley, plant physician, Bob is in excellent spirits, enjoys watching TV, and talking to friends. Fellow employees are encouraged to visit him at the hospital and write to him.

A special water bed is used by him to provide him comfort during his stay at the hospital.

Synthetic People Retire

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Walt Miller, Foreman of the Synthetic Pilot plants, receives good wishes on his retirement after 41 years service. In photo from left are Don Bates, Gary Arndt, Walt, and Ed Runowicz.

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

DEAR FELLOW EMPLOYEE:

Recently I was pleased to announce to the general public that our Management had approved funds to construct waste pre-treatment facilities at our plant. This expenditure of close to $3,000,000, along with successful negotiations of an agreement with the Borough of Naugatuck to provide secondary treatment of our wastes, will bring us a long way in meeting our obligations to help clean up the Naugatuck River.

However, I am very much concerned that each of us realize our individual part in doing the total job to control pollution. No matter what Management does or spends on pollution control facilities, these actions will never be effective unless every employee shows a personal concern to eliminate pollution in his activities.

We all have to face up to our individual responsibilities to avoid spills, careless dumping of spoiled materials and excessive flushing of processing areas. In practice, we have to operate on the basis that the drain is the very last alternative for disposal.

We can not wait for the new treatment plants before we start to operate in this manner. We have to learn right away to put into practice “NO DRAIN” operation. To stop pollution everybody must do their part – we are all counting on each other to do the job!

John D. Evans

$615 Awarded For Suggestions

Zates line in Bldg. 89 which will increase productivity, provide a smoother operation and improve product quality.

Marty Hebert was awarded an additional $85 based on his suggestion to reduce the cycle time on the CHO still in Bldg. 72 by hook-

Other high awards went to Charlie Ferguson, $50; Joe Chasse, $40. Carmen Iannuzzi received three $15 awards.

Cash awards were also received by Pete Shreder, Dan Cleary, Tim Clark, John Enamait, Sam Molnar, Jerry Ferguson, Ken Ferreira, Mary

Roger Lestage, left, receives $150 from Sam Gillette chemical production general foreman for his suggestion to improve productivity on Zates line.

Marty Hebert, center, receives $85 from Bernie Daily, left, idea plan coordinator as Colin Walker watches. His idea reduced cycle time on CHO still, increasing production.

by Bernie Daily

$615 was awarded to 24 employees for their suggestions.

Roger Lestage received the highest award of $150 for his suggestion to enlarge holes in the extruder plates on the

ing up a line to the tubes on the still, as a drain to evacuate steam pressure from the tubes prior to cooling. Since the still is the most needed piece of equipment in the building, his suggestion will increase production.

Marques, Al Krampetz, Mike Yuchnyk, Len Recchia, Charles Roland, Dan Donato, Ray Jennings, Andy Molnar, Jean Burke and Ben Tomaszeski.

Honorable Mentions went to Frank Patt, Ted Hubbell, Tony Rebelo, Bob Lockwood, and John Thompson.

These awards were made on the old Suggestion System. Bernie Daily, the New Idea Plan coordinator, is making every attempt to clear up all outstanding Suggestions and at the same time cut the red tape and delay in handling the new Idea Plan.

There’s been a major improvement in handling Ideas; some because of their complexity require more time; others take less time. Ideas are worth $1,000 . . . and more. The minimum award is $25.

“Mountain Moved”. Improves Safety. 3 Acres Added

by Pete Thomas

What was once a “mountain” in the middle of the plant has been moved away during the past nine weeks and is now three acres of flat usable land.

Falling rocks on the steep banks on the west side of Buildings 73, 101W and 106 made it impossible to get heavy equipment into this location from the plant yard area or at the top of the bank to remove these large loose rocks.

Moved At No Cost

In the discussions with five different contractors about this problem, an agreement was made with the Waterbury Sand and Gravel Company to remove and level the top of this high hilly bank between Building 75 and the Synthetic Pilot Plant at no charge to Uniroyal Chemical for the privilege of keeping all the gravel to process in their plant for their ultimate use. At this writing, nine weeks of work has been done. The trees, brush and a 45 ft. x 45 ft. x 6 ft. deep concrete reservoir were removed along with approximately 40,000 cubic yards of gravel.

The contractor used a five cubic yard payloader, one bulldozer and eight 10 cubic yard capacity trucks to do this work. Each truck made 13 trips daily. If we had to pay for this work ourselves, the cost would have run $1,200 daily.

Land Now Usable

When this project is completed, the plant will be able to bring in a crane at the top of the levelled bank to remove the large loose rocks which created a safety hazard. We will also have three acres of what was unusable land, levelled and suitable for future use.

Bob Shortt, safety supervisor studies safety hazards before removal.

Scooper digs away “mountain” between Bldg. 75 and Synthetic pilot plant.

Pete Thomas checks the finished job which will help improve plant safety.

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Maxi Coats Go Marvinol

[IMAGE: Woman in long maxi coat standing outdoors]

Maxi coats and maxi-chic Eskiloos® with brass trim on their squared-off moc toes and popular high vamps are right in style with today’s with-it fashions. The honey crushed patent vinyl coat has both style and warmth.

The warm, water-repellent Eskiloos are knee-high, with soles and chunky heels that keep you in step with fashion all the way.

Leading women’s clothes manufacturers use the Chemical division’s Marvinol® vinyl

resins for their superior quality and the real leather look they give to clothing. The Eskiloos are made by the C and I division.

Much of the research and development on Marvinol vinyl used in clothing and home furnishings is done at the TSSC here in Naugatuck by a team of qualified technical people: Charlie Buckley, Al Heinrichs, Mary Marques, Phil Morin, Carl Ruggles, Bill Stephenson, Lou Triano, Bob Tyler, and Arnold Werner, manager.

25 Year Club Holds Dinner

The 25 Year Club will hold a dinner at the Waverly Inn in Cheshire on Friday evening, March 20, at 6 P.M.

Employees with 25 years service and more, both active and retired, are invited to attend the dinner as guests of Uniroyal Chemical.

Forty eight new members will be initiated into the 25 Year Club at this year’s dinner. Presently there are 568 members in the club which honors employees for their loyal and long years of service.

Monahan, Marinello Retire

[IMAGE: Elderly couple, man and woman]

OVER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE was the unique distinction Joe Monahan achieved with Uniroyal Chemical. At left is his wife, Iva. Joe, an assistant to Frank Hopkins, vice president, started work at 15 and spent 35 years at the Naugatuck plant.

[IMAGE: Group of men in work setting]

Bill Marinello started work at 13 with the Rubber Regenerating Co. before it was purchased by Uniroyal Chemical. Congratulating Bill on his retirement after 20 years service are from left Charlie Labalbo, Al Pistarelli, foreman, Marinello, Minic Brown and Larry Rinaldi.

1970 Success . . .

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The design and construction of the new pretreatment waste water facility as part of the plant’s environmental program to control pollution of the Naugatuck river will be undertaken during 1970.

A plan has been initiated to study the causes of air pollution by buildings to determine methods to control the discharge of dust and odors into the air.

Materials Handling

Redesigned and standardized packages will improve the package appearance of our products. But these improvements will be wasted unless extra caution is taken during the filling, handling and shipping operation to ship neat, clean packages to our customers to stop customer complaints about our packages.

Damaged drums, dirty packages and dented cans can result in returned shipments and costly repackaging which affects our sales and profits.

Warehousing and trucking costs will be studied to give our customers faster and better service.

A clean plant and building is a good place to work and only good housekeeping practices by every person in their work and locker areas can attain this goal.

Purchasing

This group will continue the implementation of chemical and synthetic raw materials’ orders and inventory control by electronic data processing (EDP) to obtain material at the lowest cost and to provide the necessary materials on time for production operations.

The testing program on can liners for agricultural chemicals will be continued to give our customers quality products in the best packages.

Industrial Relations

Training programs will be conducted for foremen and supervisors; and a new orientation program for new employees will be given when they are hired.

Cafeteria and food services throughout the plant will be studied to improve service, particularly the hot food service in the vending machines.

A Contact and Evaluation program for salaried employees has started and every employee will be interviewed on a two level basis.

To keep employees informed on plant news and plans, the plant paper Chem-Texts, and News Bulletins will be issued on a regular basis.

Industrial Engineering

The red tape and delays in reviewing ideas will be eliminated under the new Idea Plan. Prompt attention will be given to all ideas submitted by all employees.

A Year Of Progress

By understanding the whys of your job, the importance of your job, and by showing a real, personal involvement in your job, 1970 will be a year of progress.

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Social Security Upped 15%

The 15% increase in Social Security benefits affects everything from a retiree’s monthly check to the benefit paid a 40 year-old widow with small children. The extra benefit starts in April with two checks covering all the increases since Jan. 1.

A person who paid the maximum tax and retires at 65 in 1970 gets $190 a month – up form $165. He gets 80% if he retires at 62; 86-2/3% at 63; and 93-1/3% at 64.

His wife, age 65, gets 50% of her husband’s benefits, or $95. She can get $71.25 at 62. When her husband dies, she receives 82½ % of his post 65 benefit, $157 for life.

Applications for social security should be made 3 to 4 months before retirement to receive benefits upon retirement and to avoid delays.

The Social Security office in Waterbury or New Haven will gladly answer questions pertaining to your benefits.

Morrison (continued from page 1) burning Celogen around the motor and averted a serious fire. A short shutdown was required to repair the faulty bearing.

Safety procedures are an important part of safety and fire prevention. Knowledge of operation of the equipment, location of shut-off valves, and the location of fire alarm boxes, showers, eye fountains, and other safety equipment prevents accidents and injuries and makes the plant a safer place to work for all of us.

Better Food Service Promised

At a recent meeting, representatives of Industrial Vendors, Inc. (IVI) who service the plant’s food facilities, stated that every effort would be made to improve the food and vending machine service in the plant.

The meeting stemmed from employee complaints about the condition and quality of food as well as the lack of food in the machines on the night shifts and weekends, and poor servicing of the machines. A lack of variety in Cafeteria menus was another comment often mentioned by employees about the service.

It is a major concern of the plant to assure fresh quality food for employees on all shifts. The meeting should result in improved food services throughout the plant.

$16,900 Invested In Each Employee

Each year Uniroyal increases its investment in new and better equipment to improve production, work conditions and to make jobs easier.

Today each employee is backed by $16,900 in plants, tools and equipment. Ten years ago the figure was $10,400.

During the past year, several millions of dollars were spent on plant improvements, new equipment, new machinery, modernization programs, safety, and new product facilities. This investment helps us remain competitive in the chemical industry by selling our products to customers at a competitive price and protects job security.

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

Tony Jokubaitis Retires

[IMAGE: Photo showing group of men, one wearing a “DANGER” hard hat]

Congratulating Tony Jokubaitis on his retirement after 25 years with Uniroyal Chemical are from left: John Quint, Don Holmes, Tony, Walter Tabaka, Bill Krayeski, and Larry Pearl.

DEPARTMENT BREAKDOWN FOR 1969 VS. 1968

Department 1969 Lost Time Accidents Days Lost Serious Injuries 1968 Lost Time Accidents Days Lost Serious Injuries
Chem. Prod. 7 397 16 7 403 14
Reclaim Prod. 3 147 8 4 67 11
Mat. Handling 4 135 7 3 250 6
Mech. Dept. 4 114 12 5 298 20
Res. & Dev. 1 109 4 1 24 11
Syn. Prod. 4 198 7 0 0 2
Other 0 0 2 0 0 4
TOTALS 23 1100 56 20 1042 68

NOTE: An additional 2081 days were lost due to occupational accidents in the plant, that happened prior to 1969.

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loss of an eye, or the permanent disability to an individual. His family shares his anguish with him, and in the case of total blindness, a severe hardship is placed on the family. His lost earnings affects their livelihood, their opportunities for a college education and the many good things that make life more enjoyable.

Every employee in the plant is hurt by the lost skill and experience of an injured employee. An entire production line may be shut down by his absence. Operating costs are increased and the job security of his fellow employees endangered.

What Can You Do?

Observe every safety rule. Don’t perform unsafe acts. Don’t take “the chance”. Think before you act. Expect the unexpected happening.

These are the things you can do for your safety and the safety of your fellow employee. Often he’s the one who gets hurt by the chance you take.

U.S. Census Now Underway

The nineteenth decennial census will be different in its procedure from any ever taken in the U.S.

Each household will receive a questionnaire in the mail and most will be asked to return it by mail, except in rural areas where a census taker will call for them. •

One out of 5 households will receive a longer form with additional questions about each member in the household and the dwelling.

The success of the new mail system depends in a large degree on the cooperation of the public.

The Census determines the official population figures for the U.S., states, counties, cities, towns and villages.

The Census which is strictly confidential provides data on income, housing, occupations, education, poverty, age, color, sexes and other important information on the U.S. population.

Huge Rubber Tanks Stop Oil Spills

[IMAGE: Photograph showing rubber tanks on water near a tanker ship]

140,000 gallon Uniroyal rubber tanks collect oil from tanker and prevent pollution from spills.

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Suggestions, Ideas Bring $2,690 In Awards

Uniroyal’s Policy On Environmental Health

This policy reflects the committment of the Naugatuck Chemical plant to cleaner air and water in the community.

The Chemical plant to date has spent or committed $5,000,000 for pollution control facilities and systems.

Stepped up action is now underway to reduce smells and fumes emitted from the 142 buildings of the plant. Every employee’s help is asked to spot leaks, odors and fumes and report them to his foreman or supervisor.

Good housekeeping, and “No Drain” operations can help reduce many pollution problems created by unconcern to help solve the problem.

  1. UNIROYAL realizes that it has both the obligation and responsibility to join with society in the proper management of wastes, the proper utilization of air and water resources, and the protection of the environment in which we all live.
  2. UNIROYAL believes that progress in pollution control requires the dedication and responsible action of every individual and every segment of society.
  3. UNIROYAL is eliminating or minimizing pollution at all of its existing plant locations through the installation of the most modern and efficient pollution control systems available and through careful monitoring of these systems.
  4. UNIROYAL is incorporating such systems in the design and construction of all of its new plants throughout the world.
  5. UNIROYAL supervises and trains employees in operating methods which minimize pollution at all of its plants.
  6. UNIROYAL is finding new and better ways to prevent or control pollution through a concentrated program of scientific research and development both at its central research laboratories and at 22 other research locations throughout the world.
  7. UNIROYAL supports the efforts of federal, state and municipal governments in developing sound and effective pollution control laws and ordinances.
  8. UNIROYAL cooperates fully with responsible regulatory agencies and welcomes the free exchange of information on pollution control methods with interested industries and communities.
  9. UNIROYAL supports and works actively with conservationists and community organizations for the preservation of the nation’s natural beauties and the protection of her wildlife.
  10. UNIROYAL stands prepared to work actively with every individual and every segment of society in developing a total approach to pollution problems. These problems include, not merely industrial wastes, but the human wastes from sewers, incinerators, home heating, combustion engines, and the haphazard disposal of packages, bottles, trash and other litter that mars our daily lives.

$480 in checks were presented to 6 Synthetic plant employees. From left are Ernst Krauss, Bill Krayeski, Walt Tabaka, Norm Brummett, Frank Chiodo, Vic Alves, Joe Arbachauskas, and Rocco Manulla.

by Bernie Daily

Employees received $2,690 for suggestions and ideas, with 3 receiving more than $200 each in awards.

Fernando Henriques received $251.50 for his suggestion to make up the Daxad solution in more concentrated form to improve latex quality and production.

Perseverance pays off. Frank Chiodo’s suggestion was turned down 5 times in 5 years. He finally got $230 for his suggestion to patch the Sweco screens with polyester fiberglass. The $95 screens were previously thrown away after 24 hours’ use. Frank’s idea extended their use life.

After evaluating the results of Sam Molnar’s suggestion for a year, he received an additional $210 award for a filter system which recovered the slurry from the Monex® process. As a result the material was recovered that would have been washed through the sewer system.

Other top “thinking” employees awarded sizeable amounts for suggestions were: Carmine Iannuzzi who received $100 for 8 suggestions; Walt Tabaka, $95 and Bill Krayeski $95 for 7 suggestions they submitted as a team.

Other Cash Awards

Cash awards went to M. Csepes, F. Gagne, D. Polzella, Manulla, N. Brummett, M. Yaroshefski, T. Carr, L. DeLaRosa, W.F. Scott, P. Senick, C. LoBalbo, J. Gandolfo, W. Scott, J. Wawer, J. Sickola, A. Brazicki, F. Simasek, F. Russell, E. Root, R. Lockwood, F. Miller, J. Painter, L. Raskauskas, J. Butkus, D. Lavorgna, J. Sullivan, and J. Gallucci.

Commendations

Honorable Mentions and Letters of Commendation went to F. Pikula, Z. Kirdzik, L. Fortier, J. Loman, F. Hirt-

Fernando Henriques, center, receives $240 check from Harry Witt, right, synthetic production superintendent as Frank Giordano watches.

Frank Chiodo got $230 for suggestion to repair $95 Sweco screens. Prior to his idea the expensive screens were used for 24 hours.

H. Rich, M. Jannetty, C. Ferguson, W. Breton, F. San Angelo, A. DaSilva, W. Carreiro, F. Ignatowski, F. Rosa, T. Lee, H. Pyshna, T. Parsons, W. Fruin, J. Adamski, R. Newhart, K. Anderson, F. Guerrera, J. Rotella, D. Donato, F. Bendler, H. Walton, K. Urbsaitis, D. Mennillo, H. Nixon, J. Marino, C. Connelly, A. Kazemekas, J. Lawton, I. Engle, J. Kenny, A. MacDonald, L. Recchia, D. Boyd, J. Arbachauskas, R. ler, B. Rosenfeld, B. Zukauskas, M. Nauges, D. McCormack, R. Jennings, S. Cantor, F. Merancy, W. Hilton and G. Bradshaw.

71 awards were given to Synthetic plant employees, a high percent received by the Mechanical department.

Several of the awards were granted under the new Idea Plan which pays a minimum amount of $25 up to $1,000 and even higher depending upon the idea.

Sign visible from Rte. 8 will show construction progress of new $3,000,000 liquid waste pretreatment plant that will control pollution of Naugatuck river.

UNIROYAL

SITE OF LIQUID WASTE PRETREATMENT PLANT

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Prize Cattle Raised at Oxford

per Ernie Scheller

Filet mignon. Sirloin steak. Prime rib beef. These choice meat cuts may soon appear on the menu of the Synthetic plant cafeteria.

Twenty-six pure bred polled (born without horns) Hereford calves are being raised at the Oxford Project. Recently, Ernie Scheller, Superintendent of Uniroyal Farms weighed the calves and they surpassed the Maryland average beef weight for calves. The 26 calves averaged 440 lbs. per animal which is above average for their age.

Beau Perfect, Sire

The goal of the Oxford Farm is to develop a top breeding herd for prize showing and choice table beef, and to produce the best herd of cattle in the country.

Beau Perfect is owned jointly with the University of Maryland. Beau Perfect is stretchy, muscular, and off-the-ground, all essential for a top sire according to Scheller.

Our other herd sire, Pawnee Domino, has also shown promise and we have high hopes for his offspring.

Top Man In U.S.

As manager of Tranquility Farms, Ernie had the highest milk production in the country for 50-100 cows’ class. Each cow in the herd produced 19,213 lbs. of milk which is an exceptionally high production rate for this number of cows. Ernie received national fame for his records; and his outstanding achievements in the cattle industry were featured in newspapers and magazines.

Friend Of Eisenhower and Senator Gore

Ernie was a guest of President Eisenhower at his Gettysburg Farm in Pennsylvania. The former President had sought Ernie’s advice on improving his milk herd.

He is a friend of Senator Gore of Tennessee whom he has met at several beef sales

“Got to eat as well as the herd” Earnie said as he helped himself to a healthy dish of spaghetti.

and has been invited by the Senator to visit his farm where he raises beef cattle.

Raised In Orphanage

Born in New Haven, Ernie was raised at the Warburg Orphan Farm School, where he met his wife, Elizabeth. “I didn’t like him at all” she said, “while we were at the orphanage. But, I met him many years later at a friend’s home, and a year later married him”.

At the Farm School, Ernie only 17 years old assumed full charge of the farm operations. After he left Warburg, he became manager of several

top farms in the Connecticut area.

Reports To New York

Scheller works under Norman Gouldin, Managing Director of Uniroyal’s Rubber Plantation division. He makes periodic trips to “1230” to report on the status of the herd and the farm. Like all managers, Ernie has a budget and must account for the expenditures and the finances of the operation. Head of the Oxford Project is Bill Norton, who once held the position of Controller at the Naugatuck plant.

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cause the group is small, the student is not afraid to ask and ask questions until he understands the theories of economics.

Concerned About Safety Rules

Like our own plant, the company is deeply concerned about safety. Accidents do not happen. They are caused by someone who is careless, and who cares less than he should about his own safety and that of his fellow employees.

Women Officers Run Company

Jaroy is an unusual firm with 6 of its top officers, women. Officers of the firm are Jill Subataitis, President; Eugenia Arnold, Sales Vice President; George Ashman, Manufacturing Vice President; June Murray, Asst. Sales Vice President; Dibbie Caron, Secretary; Darlene White, Treasurer; Jerry DeHippolytes, Safety Director; Robert Taggett, R&D Chairman; Jo Ann Niski, Purchasing Agent. Other members of the firm are Susan Alves, Terry Cilfone, Mary Kevit, Terri Huntley, Nancy Monahan, Lisa Rossi, Kevin Healey, Greg Lainas, Irene Frederiks, Darlene Fenn, David Day, and Gail Murray.

The advisors from Uniroyal Chemical are Jerry Lambiotte, Kiran Shah, Jim Brown and Ted Lainas.

Alcohol is involved in at least half of all fatal motor vehicle accidents.

In Connecticut, you can lose your license from 3 to 6 months for driving under the influence of liquor.

The reason why so few people are agreeable in conversation is that each is thinking more about what he intends to say than about what others are saying, and we never listen when we are eager to speak.

[IMAGE CAPTION:]
The twenty-six calves average 400 lbs. per animal which is above average for their age of seven months.

Smerekanych, St. John, Andrew, Harvey Retire

[PHOTO CAPTION:]
Walter Andrew retired from the Mechanical department after 37 years. Congratulating Andrew are left to right, Bill Rek, foreman, Andrew, Marty O’Brien, and Adolph Mikelenas.

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Bob Harvey, a pipefitter in the Synthetic machine shop, retired after nearly 28 years service. Congratulating Bob are, left to right, James Brown, Foreman; Charlie Roland, Local 308 V.P.; Al Matulionis, Harvey, Hank Yacek, and Babe Lavorgna.

Metro Smerekanych retired after 36 years of service. He held the position of Mechanical Trades Foreman at the time of his retirement.

Ray St. John retired after nearly 27 years’ service. Ray held the position of a certified machinist at the Synthetic plant.

He was a member of the 25 Year Club.

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$5,200,000 Spent Or Committed To Improve Air, Water Quality

Trades Courses Offered

by Al Manzi

A training program to qualify candidates for skilled trades openings has been developed in cooperation with Kaynor Technical School in Waterbury. This special program is voluntary and can help improve your job opportunities in the future. The program is open to all employees of Uniroyal Chemical at Naugatuck.

Courses Available

A two-year program has been planned following the normal school year — one night per week — 3 hours per night. The first year will have three 33 hour courses: Fundamentals of Arithmetic; Measurements; and Engineering Drawing.

The second year is tentatively planned for three 33 hour courses covering: Introduction to Pipe Fitting; Electricity; and Construction Trades. Successful completion of this program as judged by Kaynor Tech will allow candidates to qualify for second-class trades openings when available and in accordance with present contractual requirements of seniority and qualifications.

No Cost to Employee

There will be no cost to participants—Uniroyal will pay for tuition and textbooks as necessary. The company will cooperate as much as possible in arranging for participation of people on OFF shifts.

At the present time, training is directed to filling piper, electrician and millwright/mechanic job openings.

In the near future, questionnaires will be distributed to learn of potential candidates and their major interest of trades. The following list shows the potential openings through normal turnover at the Chemical and Synthetic plants during the next seven years.

Chemical Plant
Millwright/Mechanics ….11
Pipers ……………….9
Electricians ………….3

Synthetic Plant
Millwright/Mechanics …..7
Pipers ……………….8
Electricians ………….0

The questionnaires are now being printed and for the present, please wait until questionnaires will become available shortly. The questionnaires will list the people to contact if more information is required.

[IMAGE CAPTION: Conversion of the power plant from coal to oil firing eliminated the discharge of two and one half tons of flyash daily. White plumes in photo are often mistaken as pollutants; in many cases the plumes are steam.]

Since 1958, 35 air and water environmental improvement systems, devices and facilities have been or are being installed, resulting in improved environmental quality. They range in cost from $9,000 to near $3,000,000. These installations have and will contribute significantly to cleaner air and a cleaner Naugatuck River.

Water Pollution Control

The $3,000,000 approved liquid waste pretreatment plant, scheduled for completion in 1972, will control the discharge of chemicals and liquid waste into the Naugatuck River. An agreement was signed on May 15 with the Borough of Naugatuck for secondary treatment of our wastes.

Fiber separators in the Reclaim plant, a major factor in reducing water pollution, collect and bale the fiber removed from discarded solid waste tires. The $750,000 sys-

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1968 Stock Plan Ends July 31

The 1968 stock purchase plan which started August 1, 1968 ends on July 31, 1970. According to the plan, an employee may purchase the stock or withdraw from the plan on or before July 31. Uniroyal also reserves the right to terminate the plan, as stated in the original offer.

If a participant withdraws, he receives the amount contributed to the plan plus 5% interest on the money.

Information affecting the 1968 stock plan will be published in Chem-Texts and the News Bulletins posted on bulletin boards throughout the plant when announced by the Corporate group in charge of the plan.

[IMAGE CAPTION: Inspecting bales of fiber that were formerly discharged into the river are from left, Frank Silva, John Reardon, Don Bell and George Gudauskas. About 34,000 lbs. are removed every other day.]

Bloodmobile Successful

Uniroyal Chemical and EMIC employees generously supported the annual Red Cross blood drive sponsored by the plant.

Details on the successful visit will be published in the next CHEM-TEXTS.

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tem eliminated the discharge of 34,000 lbs. of fiber to the river daily.

Air Pollution Control

A major improvement in cleaner air resulted from the conversion of the boiler house from coal to oil firing. This $500,000 facility stopped the discharge of 2½ tons of flyash into the air each day. The conversion also eliminated the need for cooling cinders which caused pollution of the river.

At a cost of $510,000, cyclones, Holoflite dryers, and a digester blowdown condensing system were installed to reduce pollution of the air from lint and evaporated oil caused by the reclaim plant.

Scrubbers Control Odors

Seven scrubbers are now in operation in plant buildings to “wash” the fumes and odors created by processing operations. Ranging in cost from $2,000 to $70,000, some of the complex systems prevent the discharge of phenolic, mercaptans, formaldehyde and hydrochloric fumes into the atmosphere.

Two new scrubbers are now on order and will be installed when delivered.

Groups Study Problems

Immediate remedial action is being taken by an

Cyclones reduce lint escape into air. Holoflite dryers, at cost of $500,000 eliminated the evaporation of 5,000 lbs. of oils daily in the air.

Environmental Improvement Group under Dick Shaw and Lou Kaiser and a special Research and Development group, headed by Irwin Prager, to reduce pollution by process changes in present manufacturing operations and to coordinate our research resources toward the use of effective control systems in new facilities.

New process equipment will contain pollution control devices and systems, and special monitoring systems installed for proper performance of pollution control equipment.

Every Employee Can Help

Improving the environment is too great a task for it to be the responsibility of any one functional group or department. For the most effective environmental improvement program it requires the active committment of every employee in the plant, laboratories and offices. Even the most advanced equipment will be useless unless it is operated efficiently by the individuals responsible for it.

Program Set Up

Recognizing each persons responsibility, plans are underway for a pollution control program to set up discussion groups and training sessions to help us improve our environmental quality efforts.

Still Have Problems

The Chemical plant still has problems, particularly in the area of fumes and odors. Environmental air improvement is a complex problem that requires a study of each source of pollution from the hundreds of vents on the 142 buildings of the plant.

As part of the plant’s commitment to environmental improvement the problems of fumes and odor are being resolved with action and the financial requirements needed to do the job.

Watts, Lokites Retire

Buddy Watts, center, tells the younger generation John Clinton left and Tom Haggerty what the Chemical plant looked like when he started work in 1926. “One of the best liked fellows” around here was the compliment fellow employees said about him when he retired after nearly 44 years service.

Joe Lokites, a BLE operator in Bldg. 79 is congratulated on his last day of work after 35 years service by Eddie Gooch. From left are Bronislaw Chrzanowski, Joe Lott, Lokites, Gooch, and Harold Litke.

Some 78 sons and daughters of Naugatuck Chemical employees will graduate from colleges and technical schools in June.

A car is never dangerous by itself, it’s the nut behind the wheel that causes most accidents.

Explorers Tour Reclaim Plant

by Pete Gucciardo

High School students, members of Explorers Post 103, which is one of several youth activities sponsored by Uniroyal Chemical, toured the reclaim plant where they had the chance to explore the manufacturing operations used to convert discarded tires and tubes into a finished rubber product. Guides for the tour were Art Nauges, Jim Carroll and Bert Scullin.

The Explorers offer your son or daughter the opportunity to learn about the many careers available to them in chemistry, engineering, agriculture, and business through discussion and practical learning.

Pete Gucciardo and Terry Mo are advisors to the organization with Bob Smith as chairman.

Pete Masone shows group chopped tires. Bob Doiron, Explorer president, inspects the rubber as Art Nunes, center, looks on.

Bert Scullin reclaim production superintendent shows Explorers slabs of reclaim rubber made from discarded, waste tires. From left are Pete Licnikas Jr., Lee Prager, Greg Pelchuck, Art Nunes, Walter Pelchuck, Gabriel Arcuri Jr., Mark Allen, and Scullin.

Chemical Highest Taxpayer

The Borough of Naugatuck’s list of assessment valuations shows Uniroyal Chemical as the highest taxpayer in the community, being taxed at $13,500,000. This represents 12.5% of the Borough’s tax revenue.

The Footwear plant pays $8,600,000 or 8.0% of the taxes.

The total tax of the two Uniroyal plants is $22,100,000 or 20.5% the Borough receives in taxes from the two facilities.

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Know Your Benefits:

Some Questions And Answers On Uniroyal’s Matching Gift Program

by Milt Makoski

To provide and insure a college education for our own children and the many children who can’t afford one, Uniroyal, Inc., has set up the Matching Gift Program.

Today colleges need help more than ever before since tuition charges cover only a part of the cost of an education. These colleges need help from companies, foundations, and individuals whether college graduates or not.

Q. What is the matching gift program?
A. It is a program Uniroyal offers to all employees whereby the Company will contribute to institutions of higher education, amounts equal to contributions made by employees.

Q. What employees are eligible?
A. All active employees on regular full time jobs or on an authorized leave of absence with at least one year of service.

Q. What educational institutions are eligible?
A. All colleges and universities which grant degrees and which have been accredited by a recognized agency or are actively seeking such an accreditation are eligible.

A. Uniroyal will match one gift a year to an institution.

Q. What amounts will Uniroyal match?
A. The minimum amount is $25. The maximum gift for each employee is $1,000 per year.

Q. Must gifts be made in cash (check)?
A. Gifts may be made by check or in securities. In the case of securities, Uniroyal will match in cash, based upon the market price of the securities on the date they are received by the institution.

Q. How should an employee apply for the matching gift to an educational institution?
A. The employee obtains an ap-

[IMAGE: Black and white photograph showing a group of people seated around a table in what appears to be a meeting or workshop setting]

Caption: Attending a “Let’s Pretend” session at which you experience the feeling of being blind are from left, Martha Karbowicz, Jacqueline Mala, Laura Soares, Eleanor Chmielinski, Deolinda Pardal, Genevieve Whitehill, Mary Wailonis, Bob Harrison, Norm Owens, and Dave DaVia. Others “feeling blind” were Bill Schmelke, Ed Balanda, Harry Rich, Rose Wasoka, Bill Smey and Alex Keniausis.

“I’d Hate To Be Blind”

by Martha Karbowicz & Jacqueline Mala

“Being blind must be unbearable . . . living in total darkness for the rest of your life.

“If you were born blind, you would accept life as it is because you know nothing else. But . . . to be born with your sight and then to lose it by carelessness is a great tragedy.

“In the ‘Let’s Pretend’ meeting, it was a terribly depressive feeling to try doing everyday ‘take it for granted’ things like brushing your teeth, lighting a cigarette, or looking at a person by just ‘feeling’ your way.

“One thing, your sense of smell is very keen. Someone lit a cigarette while we were blindfolded and our sense of smell really picked up the odor much faster than under normal conditions . . . but unfortunately smell doesn’t help you see.

“In case of such an accident happening, the program gave some very interesting points, for instance: feeling the warmth or coldness of the light bulb, counting the number of steps to a doorway or stairway, most important, placing your arm across yourself in case you bump into something to ease your fall.

“But these helpful hints only proved how unbearable it must be to be blind . . . especially from a careless accident. Thank God I can see! . . . I’d hate to be blind!”

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Three years ago, three nuns, cousins of Larry Fortier visited Waterbury to raise building funds for Annhurst College in Conn. “They’re so dedicated to teaching” it was hard to refuse. Above Larry applies for Uniroyal Matching Gift. Together Larry and Uniroyal qualified to contribute $400 to help young people obtain a college education.

Generally speaking, an institution must be of such status that contributions to it will qualify as deductions under the current Federal Income Tax Regulations.

Q. Must the gifts be made payable directly to the school?
A. Uniroyal will match only those gifts which are made directly to the educational institution or to an agency of the institution, such as an alumni fund, which transmits all donations to the educational institution. Donations to other organizations or projects, such as alumni groups, scholarship funds and fraternities, do not qualify.

Q. Are there any restrictions on the number of gifts?

plication from the Industrial Relations Department. The employee sends his gift along with the completed form to the educational institution.

When Uniroyal has been notified by the institution of the employee’s gift, Uniroyal will forward to the school the Company’s matching gift. A short time later the employee will receive notification that both gifts have been received by the institution.

Note: If any employee has a question on this program, a foreman, supervisor or the Industrial Relations Department will gladly assist him. Call Ext. 218.

Support the college of your choice and build a better tomorrow.

Plant Leader In Chemicals

Uniroyal Chemical is considered the world’s leading manufacturer of rubber chemicals. Over 70 chemicals are made by the division; 50 of them are made at the Naugatuck plant.

Virtually every tire on the road, including Goodyear, Firestone, Goodrich, General and other leading tire brands, use one of the antioxidants, antiozonants, stabilizers or stiffeners made in Chemical Production.

Recently, the combined efforts of Chemical and Synthetic production brought new business to the plant when they shipped an order of Antioxidant 451 to a new customer who urgently needed the chemical to prevent a shutdown. The customer, a well known rubber manufacturer, has since purchased several carloads of AO

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451 which is made in Bldg. 17.

AO 451 is a new non-discoloring liquid antioxidant and stabilizer for synthetic rubbers and plastics, protecting them against deterioration during hot processing operations.

An informal survey on the uses of the paper clip reveals that employees use paper clips as pipe cleaners, key chains, bookmarks, tie clasps, and cuff links. The common clip is also good for repairing eyeglasses

Picnicking with the family can be lots of fun, but if simple precautions in keeping food fresh are overlooked, the fun can end in stomachaches and misery.

Some sandwiches, for instance, go bad easily, especially ham salad, egg salad, chicken salad, turkey salad, egg, chicken, turkey, pork, pastrami, and corned beef.

Bilez Named VFW Commander

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Tony Bilez, a member of the VFW for 22 years was named Commander of Post 1946 in Naugatuck. Elected officers in the Post were Clayt Houseknecht, chaplain; Charlie Connelley, senior vice president; and Frank Semplenski, junior vice president. 100 Chemical Plant employees belong to the VFW Post.

Employees (Cont’d from page 1)

rubber dust on it.

Prevention of fire requires good housekeeping in the area; proper maintenance; and knowing what to do in an emergency situation. The fire caused a $100 loss but could have been more serious if Brown, Rinaldi, Morey, Tortorici and Lo Balbo had not extinguished it so quickly.

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Electrical Power Improved

[IMAGE: CL&P linesmen install new electrical lines near Synthetic plant.]

With the construction of the new Connecticut Light and Power Co. sub-station nearer the plant with larger current carrying capacity, voltage variations will be minimized in the plant, TSSC, EMIC, buildings. The possibility of interference with the plant’s electrical power and equipment will be reduced considerably with the new power source.

The new line feeding electrical power to the Naugatuck location has less exposure to electrical faults, as one third of it was installed underground in the Synthetic parking lot.

Previously the plant received its electrical power from the sub-station in Beacon Falls.

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accurately plan the movement of materials through their buildings.

By checking the Lab data on in-process material, the drying and grinding of off-spec products, still in the manufacturing process, can be eliminated and the extra cost of reworking an off-spec product saved.

Priority System

One of the biggest hangups in production can be mechanical or equipment failure, but by establishing a product priority system for mechanical repairs the most important products can be kept running. Tom Dowling coordinates all mechanical activity with Clayt Houseknecht and Leo Napiello, and when necessary will request mechanical overtime, especially if the product has a “top” priority in terms of customer needs.

By keeping accurate records on production and finishing, a department is kept up to date on its performance against its schedule and if called for, changes are more easily made in the schedule to meet customer demands.

Accurate monitoring of raw material receipts and month end inventory reports have eliminated errors and resulted in dollar savings.

Center’s Staff

In charge of scheduling and coordinating with the D/S department is Matty Mathewson, with Francis Egan coordinating the purchase of all raw materials with the Purchasing department to insure sufficient inventory of materials for operation of the plant. Clark Makinson, in charge of the computer program for the Center, is now mapping out a

Synthetic “B” Crew Hits Goal

Getting a quality latex to the customer on time that meets his demands in a highly competitive market is no easy job but the Synthetic “B” crew achieved a production goal of 8 charged batches of latex a shift for an entire month.

The latex market has slumped considerably the past twelve months due to a drop in the carpet industry, so every pound of latex business is needed to keep the plant operating on a full schedule.

Efficient, steady production of a quality Naugatex latex, is a major step towards improvement of our competitive position, in keeping manufacturing costs down; and keeping our customers satisfied.

Reaching this goal required the full effort of all crews and in this case, the “A” and “C” contributed significantly to the “B” crew’s achievement of its month long goal.

Members of the “B” crew are John Needham (now in the mechanical department), Jerry Perkins, Fred Surmanek, Fred Miller, Ray O’Neil, Hal Royle, John Lawton, Horacio Hernandez, Tony Amador, Bob Lockwood, Earl Root, Al Kazemekas, Steve Petkus, foreman, and Fred Engle, asst. foreman.

computerized inventory system. Keeping the records and statistics straight and the information flowing smoothly is Millie Finsel’s important responsibility in the Center.

The Center now completing its first full year of operation, has been highly successful in helping improve production and quality and keeping manufacturing costs down to a competitive level, with the final result of the Center being job security for all.

Kepler Retires To Alaska

[IMAGE: Phil Kepler retired after 27 years, auctioned off his home and set out for Alaska. Wishing him good luck from left are Vic Alves, Don Holmes, Phil and Dave Nelson of the Synthetic mechanical department.]

High School (Cont’d from page 1)

you must be: 1) a former member of a school class which has graduated from high school; 2) at least 18 years old; 3) a Connecticut resident for 6 months just prior to the examination; 4) out of full-time day high school one academic year.

Subjects In Test

In the tests, emphasis is placed on your intellectual power rather than detail content and on your ability to understand, evaluate, and to think clearly. Five subject areas are covered in the tests: Grammar; Social Studies; Natural Science; Literature; and Mathematics.

Exam Brush Up

Many, out of school for several years, are overly concerned about being prepared to take the examination. For an individual who needs only a “slight brush-up”, several books are available in bookstores. Many schools have adult education courses to prepare you for the tests.

How To Apply

An application must be filled out in person before a designated official in your local school system.

The exam is given every month (except July or August) on the 2nd and 3rd Saturday of the month at Waterbury State Technical College for people in this area.

A $3 fee is charged applicants. No fee is required for veterans with an honorable discharge, for either the exam or the diploma.

Employees To Take Tests

John Needham passed the test in June with high marks after several years in the service and a little homework.

Jesse Silva will take the test in September. Clarence Jackson plans to take it after a short review of the subjects.

For further information on how to get a high school diploma, talk to your foreman or supervisor, or call Bill Lavelle, Ext. 624.

Editor Lavelle Makes It

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The startled expression is the result of Bill being told he could have a vacation just like everybody else. He was so anxious to go, he left this issue at the mercy of others; so, this is the result. Bill does an outstanding job with Chem-Texts—have a restful three weeks, Bill!

MIP Plan

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purchased with the amount deducted from the payroll and the total amount of stock that has been purchased by the employee to date.

Uniroyal will pay the brokerage commissions on the stock purchased under the plan, except for any purchases made with dividend payments.

Non salary employees can obtain a copy of the plan and sign-up forms from Jack Dunn; salary employees from Alice Egan and Kay Descoteaux.

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Merry Christmas – Happy New Year

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Real Christmas Spirit

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Girls in the IBM Tabulating department add a touch of Christmas spirit to the office. Adjusting the wreath which they made, are from left, Julie Curtin, Joyce Lucarelli, Helen Southard and Edna Crycheau.

Unique Company Formed

[IMAGE: Group photo of people at what appears to be a disco event]

Sales of UNIQUE Disco Delic Lite conducted at the Chemical plant were highly successful netting several hundred dollars. From left are Jim Gatling, Lou Schiller, Gail Snedeker, Joe Rzeszutek, URW Local 218 President, Gail Murray, Nancy Murrican, Cathy Gauvin, Ron Stark, Advisor, and Sonya Kernasevic.

Unique is not only the name of the Junior Achievement Company sponsored by Uniroyal Chemical but also the description of the Company’s unusual product, a Disco Delic Lite.

N.H.S. Students Head Firm

The lamp was designed, manufactured, and sold by Naugatuck High School students who organized the corporation and raised the capital to support their activities by issuing stock.

Theory In Practice

The textbook theories of eco-
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Omite Facilities Constructed; Productivity Quality Improved

D. Beretta, Chemical President

David Beretta, Factory Manager of the Naugatuck plant from 1965-1966, was named Vice-President of Uniroyal, Inc. and Divisional President of Uniroyal Chemical, succeeding Frank A. Hopkins, who resigned from Uniroyal.

Mr. Beretta joined Uniroyal in 1952 as a process development engineer in plastics and rubber at the Naugatuck plant. He held several positions in polymer Research and Development until named Synthetic Production Superintendent. In 1965 he was appointed Factory Manager, a position he held until 1966 when he was transferred to Canada as a Vice President and
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[IMAGE: Three workers in hard hats standing in front of industrial equipment]

Construction of new Omite facilities helped increase productivity and improve the quality of the chemical. Standing in front of new refrigeration unit are three of the Omite operators who helped make significant improvements in its quality: from left, Lyle Bissonette, Ed Cheney, Orrin Huntley and Bob Breton, foreman.

by Dr. Perry Kippur & Frank Bennett

Construction of a new refrigeration unit, and the installation of three 10,000 gal. storage tanks were completed to improve production operations of Omite. These new facilities, and the process improvements made in the past year, will enable us to meet the estimated forecast for Omite sales for the next five years. In charge of construction was Rod Gaetz of the Engineering department.

Productivity Increased

The refrigeration unit eliminates processing delays and thereby increases the productivity of Omite. The unit is large enough to pipe refrigeration to other close by buildings, as needed, to improve the efficiency of the production operations in these buildings.

The construction of these facilities was instrumental in significantly increasing Omite productivity and quality.

Quality Improved Since Jan. 1969

Since January 1969, the quality of Omite has improved significantly and is now excellent. This outstanding quality and production performance is attributable to the men who
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Sales Drop; Profits Off

Uniroyal, Inc. sales and profits dropped during the 3rd quarter due to the auto strike and continued slackness in the chemical, rubber, plastics and latex industries. The GM strike forced production cutbacks in several tire, plastic products, and chemical plants. Reduced tire production hurt the sales of many products made in Chemical and Reclaim Production for tire manufacturers.

Company sales dropped $3,000,000 for the 3rd quarter and profits were off $3,149,000, compared with the 3rd quarter of 1969.

During the 9 month period of 1970 the Company suffered a $17,894,000 loss in sales compared to 1969.

Profit for the 9 months of 1970 dropped $10,332,000 compared to 1969.

Higher interest charges and higher costs for labor and raw materials, which cannot be passed on to the customer, also affected the Company’s profits.
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Dividend Declared

Uniroyal declared a quarterly dividend of 17½ cents a share on the common stock, payable December 24 to stockholders of record November 23.

The Company also declared a dividend of $2 a share on the first preferred stock, payable December 24 to stockholders of record November 23.

[IMAGE: Man in hard hat inspecting equipment]

Dr. Perry Kippur inspects new 200 HP motor on the new compressor for the refrigeration system in Bldg. 100.

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First A Friend . . . Then A Host

1,100,000 . . .

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protecting themselves against unexpected accidents. They not only endanger their own physical protection but expose their families and fellow employees to unnecessary suffering and financial loss. Safety equipment and clothing should always be worn where required to prevent an unexpected accident on the job.

Unique Co.

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nomics are simplified by practical application in organizing a company, raising capital through stock, design and research of the product, purchase of raw materials, salaries, insurance, and a return on investment to their stockholders.

Any high school student may join a J.A. Company through their high school and discover for themselves the many interesting career opportunities in business.

Advisors to Unique are Jim Chambers, Mike Jasman, Lou Kaiser and Ron Stark, who provide the technical and financial knowledge to the company.

Chemical Business

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equipment; so that we can continue to grow and protect job security.

New Products Promising

The Chemical Division has many promising products for the future. Royalene® is used in practically all white tire sidewalls, and it could become an even bigger factor in tires. Solo®, Dyanap®, and Omite® showed good growth in 1970. Telephones and many of your home appliances are made of Kralastic® ABS plastic. 25% of the houses built today in the United States have Kralastic drain, waste and vent piping.

Although some of these products are made at other Chemical division plants, their sales growth is important to the Naugatuck plant which manufactures many of the chemicals used in these products.

Cooperative Effort Needed

Markets for our products will grow as long as we satisfy our customers; meet our competition; and produce quality products at the lowest possible cost.

The Marketing and Sales Department are constantly seeking new customers and developing new markets for our products. With the continued cooperation of Research & Development; the Plant’s production capabilities and the Sales department, we can stay ahead of competition.

This accident occurred on the Conn. Turnpike. During the holidays when friends visit your home, treat them first as a friend . . . then a host. Their safety is your responsibility.

Joe Lubinskas receives best wishes from Leo Napiello on his retirement after 11 years service. From left are Bob Burns, Ted Lukeski, Lubinskas’ son Jim, Joe, Bob Tucker and Napiello.

Dr. H. Douglas Tate, manager of agricultural chemicals research and development, retired after 24 years service. Dr. Tate played a major role in making Uniroyal Chemical a leader in agricultural chemicals. From left are Dr. Charles McCleary, George O’Brien, Dr. Tate, and Dr. Al Mitlehner.

Matos, David, Marinello, And Dr. Tate Retire Recently

Number 1 in efficiency was the comment made on Maria Matos’ retirement after 28 years in Reclaim. Congratulating her are from left, Maria P. Silva; Balbina Nunes; Linda Oliveira; Larry Terra, foreman; her husband, Dom; Maria; Al Enamait; Hilda Moura; Amelia Francisco; Maria Tavares, and Maria N. P. Silva. Maria never missed a day of work since 1947, twenty three years of service without an absence, a unique achievement.

Luis David retired from Reclaim Production after 16 years. From left are Abraham Vendrell, Waldo Hildreth, David, and Lee Thompson, congratulating him.

First to retire under new Pension Plan for wage employees, Flavo Marinello, center, is congratulated on his retirement after 37 years. From left are Jack Hoey, John Gandolfo, Flavo, Dan Cleary and Jim Lavery.

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KNOW YOUR BENEFITS: by Marion Hutt

Uniroyal’s Paid Vacation Benefits Comparable To Best In Industry

The entire vacation policy for wage employees is too lengthy to reproduce here but the following are some of the most frequently asked questions:

Q. How much vacation am I entitled to receive?

A. Employees will receive vacations based on their seniority with the Company on Dec. 31 of the prior calendar year, as follows:

1 year. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 weeks
5 years. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 weeks
15 years . . . . . . . . . . . 4 weeks
22 years . . . . . . . . . . . 5 weeks
30 years or more . . . . 6 weeks

Q. How much vacation pay do I receive?

A. Those entitled to a vacation of:
2 weeks . . . . . . 4% of earnings
3 weeks . . . . . . 6% of earnings

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UNIROYAL, INC. FIRST QUARTER SALES AND NET INCOME SET RECORD HIGH

Uniroyal, Inc., set new records in sales and net income for the first quarter of 1969, George R. Vila, chairman and president, reported at the annual meeting of stockholders.

Sales for the quarter were $368.8 million, an increase of 9.3 percent compared with $337.4 million for the same period last year and the highest for any first quarter in Uniroyal’s history.

Net income was $12.5 million, another record for a first quarter. This compares with $12.1 million during the first quarter of 1968.

First quarter earnings were equivalent to 44 cents a share of common stock compared with 43 cents a share last year.

The new record in earnings was achieved despite inflationary trends in the economy and high start-up expenses for an unusually large number of new plants coming on stream worldwide, Mr. Vila said.

During the next five years, Uniroyal has programmed capital expenditures of more than $600 million. During 1969, expenditures will be $150 million compared to more than $100 million in 1968. Heavier capital expenditures, Mr. Vila said, are necessary to keep pace with expanding economies around the world as well as to gain maximum benefits from new products from Uniroyal’s research and development laboratories.

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competitive companies for the quality and service. Major competitors in the rubber chemical market are well known large chemical companies like Monsanto, du Pont, R.T. Vanderbilt and American Cyanamid.

Our rubber chemical business started more than fifty years ago as a producer of sulfuric acid for the brass industry in the Waterbury area. Today, Uniroyal Chemical supplies 25% of the total rubber chemicals used in the rubber and plastics industry. Practically every automobile tire manufactured, contains one of Uniroyal’s chemicals. In the past ten years, sales have doubled and, depending on the rubber and plastic industries’ growth, sales are expected to continue at this growth rate.

Interestingly, our rubber chemical technology was the base from which our present agricultural chemical business developed with the introduction of Spergon and Thiram seed protectants. Agricultural chemicals like MH-30,® Alar,® Aramite,® Omite,® Alanap® and Dyanap® have become an important part in the Division’s growth.

Today our list of rubber chemical customers include such companies as Goodyear, Firestone, General Tire, Armstrong Tire, Cooper Tire, Dunlop and many other large companies, all important to our rubber chemical business. With good quality products, properly marked, clean packages, and good customer service, they’ll continue to do business with us. Each of us in our own way, by doing our jobs in the best possible way, makes certain that we keep our valued customers.

Hold That Tiger; Keep Chained!

PLACE CYLIN HE

[IMAGE: John Sickola Jr. of the Materials Handling department chains full cylinder “tigers” securely in place.]

Stories of jet-propelled gas cylinders are common, but this one did so much damage in a few seconds that it deserves mention because the same thing could happen in our plant.

A CO₂ cylinder without a cap was being moved across an airplane hangar floor. It fell; the valve broke off; and the cylinder took off, tore through several airplane wings, broke off sprinkler heads which started a flood, destroyed equipment, went through a concrete wall and finally ended its wild, damaging flight outside. Damage cost $500,000.

This type of accident is not restricted to CO cylinders. Any compressed gas in a cylinder: freon, oxygen, air, acetylene, nitrogen or chlorine, will react in the same way. Many of these cylinders are stored throughout the plant.

It is especially important, in the plant, that all compressed gas cylinders be kept in retaining racks and secured at all times. When not in use, mixing valves and gauges should be removed, and the protective caps put back on. Keep cylinders chained. Don’t turn a tiger loose in the plant.

Spring Tire Sale Ends On May 29

A Special Spring Employee Tire Sale will run from March 31 through May 29. Employee prices will be substantially below regular prices on tires for cars, small trucks, campers and trailers.

A feature of the sale will be the new Uniroyal Master with different front and rear tires for better steering and traction, a steel reinforced tread and a 40,000 mile guarantee.

Also included in the sale are the Uniroyal “Fat Max”, “Alley Cat” Tiger Paw, Wide Tiger Paw, Tiger Paw and the Laredo “Rain Tire”.

This will be the only sale on these tires this year.

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

[IMAGE: Practically every tire on the road contains a Naugatuck chemical to protect it against heat build-up and give longer service life.]

What Employees Say About Safety

Q. What do you think of the safety attitude of the people at Uniroyal?

A. Dom George says, “The Company is making every effort to improve the attitude of the people in the plant. Some still haven’t got the message and don’t seem to care. The best reason in the world to be safe is my family and to make a good living for them.”

A. Roland Bergeron says: “I work in many different areas of the plant and I think the safety attitude of most people in the plant is pretty good. But some people don’t seem to care about safety at all. They don’t use common sense. They don’t wear their safety glasses, hard hats, or proper protective equipment for the job.

The plant should stress to employees through more movies and discussions on what could happen in a chemical plant if employees aren’t safe, especially when handling the different types of chemicals. Some of our people think that a serious accident couldn’t happen here as in other chemical plants, so they often take a lax attitude toward safety.

Results Successful . . .

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which has provided the technology essential to the design of an adequate and economical full-scale treatment facility for the waste waters generated by the plant’s manufacturing.

The model scale plant studies and results were reported to the Water Resources Commission and reviewed at a meeting attended by Mayor Raytkwich of Naugatuck and representatives of Malcolm Pirnie Engineers, the Water Resources Commission and Uniroyal Chemical. The plans were recently approved by Hartford.

Uniroyal and Borough officials are now able to proceed to establish agreements which will form the basis for proceeding with design of the municipal water pollution control facilities and for Uniroyal to proceed with the design of waste water pretreatment facilities.

Dick Shaw project engineered the new plant, assisted by Steve Schwartz who has been exploring the possibility of recovering discharged materials for reuse.

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Chemical Royals Win Softball Title

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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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Duration Record Will Be Set In URW Strike

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Duration Record Will Be Set In URW Strike

If the United Rubber Workers strike continue past Saturday, a new record will be set for duration of strikes in the rubber industry. In 1959, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. was struck by URW for 58 days.

Negotiations continued yesterday with the groups still discussing a counter-proposal submitted by the union last week. Talks are scheduled to continue today.

The membership of the three borough Locals faithfully take their turn at picketing at the plants here in Naugatuck. The pickets are stationed at the Footwear plant gates from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. leaving their strike placards hanging on the gates at night. Pickets are at the Chemical Co. gates on a round-the-clock basis; sitting in their cars on rainy days and can be seen lounging on blankets on the hot humid days.

Some strikers have found other employment on a full time basis in other industry in the area, according to reports, terminating their employment at UniRoyal.

The union is seeking a higher hourly rate and a 95 per cent supplementary benefit for workers who are laid off. The “Big Five” has dubbed the demand as a “request for a guaranteed annual wage.”

Tire workers currently average $3.69 an hour while other production workers average $2.68. The union is also trying to do away with the pay differential for the two classes of employes.

Negotiations between the rubber companies and the union continue on a daily basis but, thus far, there has been no signs of settlement.

According to sources, true negotiations have begun at last. Both sides are giving on a few minor points.

Sessions began in Cincinnati on March 20, one month before the contract was due to expire. Up until this point, neither side was willing to give. The companies knew what they wanted to give and the union clung to its demands.