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Volleyball Team

The Naugatuck Plant’s volleyball team is shown here playing the YMCA team in the YMCA’s industrial league. The team members are: Bob Roland, Rich West, Mark Scott, Tony Teixeira, Karla Phair, Colleen Brady, Pete Ballard, Steve Baker, Kevin Burns, Tom Burns, Jennifer Chan, Tom Carey and Henry Roman.

They play every Tuesday night at the YMCA and have a few more games left. The last game is March 10th. We’re sure they would love a cheering section. Come out, see them, and enjoy the evening.

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October Blood Drive

[IMAGE: Two people at what appears to be a blood drive]

The October Blood Mobile was another success. 35 pints of useable blood was collected at the drive held in Bldg. 112. The next scheduled Blood Mobile is on May 14th.

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[IMAGE: Volleyball players in action during a game]

IMPORTANT 1998 FACTS:

Social Security: 6.2% of first $68,400

401K Maximum: $10,000

RESULTS OF 1997 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN:

A total of $25,384 was pledged for the 1997 United Way Campaign. This represents 79% of our goal. 67% of our employees participated in the program. Thank you to all who pledged. Your donations “do make a difference” in someone’s life.

DO YOU KNOW:

Tax Freedom Day: The Tax Foundation says Connecticut residents had to work from January 1 until May 22 in 1997 to pay for their federal, state, and local taxes – longer than residents in any other state except New York, where they had to work until May 23. On average, Americans earned enough to cover their taxes as of May 9. For other nearby states the tax freedom days were: Rhode Island: May 9, Massachusetts: May 10.

Walt Campbell Enters Expo

[IMAGE: Man with a white Snowy Owl carving]

Walt Campbell entered the “New England Wild Fowl Expo” held at the Radisson Hotel in Cromwell, CT on October 25, 1997, and came in second place with his “Snowy Owl.”

Walt has been showing his realistic wood carvings for 18 years and has taken first place in the Best of Shows in Maine and Massachusetts. He has also placed honorable mention in the world competition.

Walt will be entering the world competition in April in Ocean City, Maryland – Good Luck from us all, Walt! You’ve such a talent!

Walt’s home, with his display of carvings, was on the Naugatuck “Christmas Holiday Home Tour” sponsored by the Red Cross this past December.

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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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IMPORTANT MEDICAL INSURANCE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

BLUE CROSS / BLUE SHIELD
1-800-327-9232

JOHN HANCOCK / UNICARE
1-800-258-5284

CAREMARK
1-800-421-5501

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R&D Honors People at Dinner

Dr. Charles McCleary honored members of the Research & Development department at a dinner held at Fortin’s Restaurant. Thirty three members of the department were presented award pins for their service with the division. Twelve new members were inducted into the Twenty-Five Years Service Club at the dinner.

25 Years Service: Seated (L-R): Anna Pakalnis, Mary Farr, Edith Evans, Corrine Guerrera, and Jeannine Labrecque. Standing (L-R) J. Harry Donald, S. M. DiPalma, Frank Semplenski, Eliot Easterbrook, Edward Balanda, Stanley Dibble, Jr., Paul Laurenzi, and Dr. Charles D. McCleary, Director, R & D. Missing from the photo, Fred Frueh.

30 Years Service: From left to right are Joseph Harper, John Gibran, Frederick Mayo, George Diamont, John Painter, and Donald Bates. Not present were Jean Burke, Lawrence Dominiczak, Robert Dowling, Harry Grant and Nicholas Tiscione.

35 Years Service: Seated: (L-R) Harold Royle, Carl Miele, and Theresa Shilinskas. Standing: from left are Carl Bawn, Robert Barnhart, Harold Werner and Cornelius Westerhoff. Not present was Woodrow White.

Safety Seminar on Respirators

A MSA toxicologist demonstrates the type of respirator for potentially hazardous materials. 80 employees attended the two seminars held in TSSC and in Bldg. 18.

The Safety Department recently conducted a seminar on respiratory protection in the Laboratories and other areas where people may be exposed to fumes and contaminants. A forty-five minute slide and tape presentation was given and a demonstration of the safe use of the respirator was given by a Toxicologist of the MSA Corporation.

The slides showed the nature of respiratory hazards and their effect on the human system and how the respiratory tract can be affected by (1) oxygen deficient air and (2) air laden with contaminants.

The seminar also stressed the different types of protective respiratory devices and the responsibility of supervisors to be familiar with them and to insure their use by members of their departments.

EEO Seminars Held

Boomerang, a program in Equal Employment Opportunity, was recently presented to 52 Management and Supervisory personnel at the Naugatuck Chemical Plant.

The program deals with the Executive Orders on Affirmative Action and the major federal laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

The full day program also included the EEO laws on Age Discrimination; the Rehabilitation Act; and the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act.

Effective January 1, 1979 the Age Discrimination Act will include people up to 70 years of age. The Rehabilitation and Veterans Readjustment Acts require that Vietnam-era veterans and disabled and handicapped persons be afforded equal employment opportunity by government contractors and that Affirmative Action be taken to ensure that equal employment opportunities are provided for them.

Responsibility for Compliance

The sessions impressed the participants with the importance of compliance with the EEO laws and the responsibility of supervisors and managers to implement affirmative action in their departments. Violations of EEO laws are usually the result of insufficient knowledge of them. The Company will be held accountable and this could very possibly result in high legal costs.

Bowling Team Win 1st Place

The Uniroyal Chemical team received the first place trophy in the Industrial Bowling League. It was the first time in fifteen years that the Chemical team won first place. In the photo from left are Leonard Recchia, Howard Slason, Edward Fisher, Robert Enamait, Lynn Mace, Francis Sordi and Daniel Shantz.

It took fifteen years but perseverance won out and the Uniroyal Chemical team finally won 1st place in the Naugatuck Industrial Bowling league.

The 10 pin league consists of companies in the Naugatuck Valley and includes Risdon, Sylvania, Peter Paul and several other companies that have taken the title over the past years.

Some of the top bowlers for the Chemical team were Lynn Mace, Francis Sordi, and Leonard Recchia who had an average in the mid 170’s. The team looks forward to another successful year in 1979.

United…

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Give Where You Work

The philosophy of the United Way is “give where you work.” This method has proved to be the most efficient way to raise the needed money for the agencies in the United Way. It eliminates the administrative costs often spent on the promotion of good causes.

Committee Members

Members of the committee are W. Frankenberger, J. Napiello, R. Roland, D. Persutti, R. Cronin, W. Campbell, R. Henrichs, W. Mariano, J. Hoey, S. Mazur, J. Rzeszutek, J. Wojtczak, T. Yachtis, T. Cunningham, W. Broden, C. Roland, C. Hilton, E. Evans, D. Beauchamp, Linda Henne, J. Pratt, A. Grella, J. Labrecque, R. Tweedie, R. Lak, R. Cranney, J. Ball, D. O’Donnell, P. Morin, L. Smith and M. Upson.

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Direction ’79 . . .

We all wish Bob Mazaika the best of success with his new promotion. His accomplishments have made us the “Flagship” of the Uniroyal Chemical Company and the Naugatuck Plant a “Better Place To Be”. Through his leadership, our plant is cleaner, safer and more profitable. Our future is therefore more promising. We would like to congratulate Bob for a job well done.

During 1978, our business operation improved as a result of our “Better Place To Be” theme and the utilization of Management Action Plans to remove impediments and accomplish major objectives and projects. Our credibility increased and so did our profit. This results in better job security.

We have the reputation of managing our business and being helpful to others in managing their businesses. We are determined to continue this improved performance in 1979. This is the only way we can overcome our geographical raw material and energy costs disadvantages. Our competitive strengths as a Chemical Plant located in the Northeast must come from PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE in every assignment and job that is performed. We should remove double standards, inefficient work practices, develop mutual respect and improve communications in all aspects of our operations.

In 1979, we will continue to make our Plant a “Better Place To Be”, improve our credibility, increase our operating profit and provide job security. We will use increments of 120 day objectives coordinated by Action Plans to achieve our 1-3 Goals and implement our product and operating strategies.

As a concluding comment, I would like to mention that future editorial columns may have comments from various guest writers dedicated to employee information and concerns. We invite you to contact us if you have an appropriate subject to write about.

Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson
Factory Manager

Ritchie Heads Chemical

Douglas Ritchie has been named Manager of Manufacturing for the Chemical plant and will be responsible for all of its manufacturing operations.

Previously Ritchie was General Foreman of Chemical Production and Chief Process Engineer in the Synthetic Production facility.

He joined Uniroyal Chemical in 1964 and is a graduate of Clarkson College of Technology where he received a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering.

United Way Drive Nears $30,000 Goal

OUR GOAL
$30,000

[Thermometer chart showing progress toward goal with markers at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100]

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Norman Boisseau, left, and Robert Bailey, Co-Chairmen for the 1979 United Way drive point to the $30,000 goal.

The 1979 Uniroyal Chemical goal for the United Way is $30,000, about 10% over the $27,025 that employees pledged to the 16 charitable and social Agencies in 1978.

Robert Bailey and Norman Boisseau have been named Co-Chairmen of this year’s drive to help raise the funds needed to support the activities of the agencies that assist so many people in this area. In last year’s drive over 88% of the employees contributed.

For the past several years Uniroyal Chemical employees have been most generous and have topped the goal for the past five years.

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Photos from the Picnic

The Factory Manager, Eric Johnson, makes a ringer in horshoe contest.

Constance Antrum chases a butterfly.

Robert McDermott sets up the women for the egg throwing contest.

John Prior attempts to dethrone Joseph Wojtczak in shot put toss.

Daniel O’Donnell, smiling “enjoyed” the egg throw.

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Omite, “Growers Friend”

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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%.

Scholarship…

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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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Extra Effort Pays Off . . .

During the past several weeks, two letters passed across my desk which, to my way of thinking, showed how we are performing better than any other information.

Both of these letters, one from a customer and the other from one of our sales managers, thanked our people for doing a job which they felt was “above and beyond the call of duty”. In each instance, the people involved responded to our customer’s needs. Some of them got out of the shower and went back to work after their normal day was over. Some of them worked longer hours than they had anticipated, when coming into work for the day.

I would like to take this opportunity to say to each of the people involved—thank-you!

It is easy for us, working at the plant, to feel that our efforts go unnoticed. But believe me, as those two letters indicated, that little extra effort is what it takes to keep and to get customers. Even if they may not write a letter, they know and will remember your extra effort.

I am sure all of you have had the same experience that I have had, whether it is buying a new car, clothes, furnishings for our home or food, the place we return to do business is where the people have shown that they care and take that little extra effort to make sure we are satisfied.

If each of us will just give that little extra effort so all of our customers are treated the way we want to be treated when we’re buying something, then we will continue to grow and expand here at Naugatuck.

Remember—our customer’s satisfaction is truly our only product!

R.J. Wayatt

United Way Goal $24,800

The United Way Committee poses in front of one of the three UW thermometers showing the progress of the campaign. Last year Chemical employees contributed $21,450 to go over the goal by 30%.

The goal for the 1978 United Way Drive, which is conducted throughout the plant annually has been set at $24,800. Charles Greene, Employee Relations Manager, was named Chairman for the campaign to raise funds for the sixteen agencies which provide a wide variety of social services to help meet the human needs of the people in the community.

The Naugatuck Chemical plant has topped its UW goal consistently, and last year contributed $21,450, to top the goal by 30%.

The Chemical people have shown a generosity that has contributed nearly 33% of the total amount of the Industrial division’s section which includes all of the firms in the Naugatuck and Beacon Falls area.

“Give Where You Work”

The philosophy of the United Way is “give where you work.” This method has proved the most efficient way to raise the needed money for the agencies in the fund. It eliminates the monies often wasted in promoting good causes. The Naugatuck-Beacon Falls office has the lowest administrative cost of any agency in the area.

As a convenience for employees the Company will deduct contributions through the payroll deduction plan. Deductions start in January 1978 and continue until December.

Committee

Members of the United Way Committee are 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. Pallacovitch, J. Roaix, J. Nolan, J. Hoey, V. Kloc, J. Napiello, and A. Grella.

If there is right in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.

Chinese proverb

Spends $500,000 Every Week

Donald Delagrange, Buyer, left, shows Pasquale Petti, Purchasing Supervisor, center and Robert Van Allen, Purchasing Agent, the new Naugatuck Chemical’s packages that use the metric and standard weight systems.

The plant Purchasing department spends over $500,000 a week on a thousand different items ranging from nuts and bolts to expensive and delicate laboratory equipment or new machinery for one of the Production units. This year’s purchases for the plant will run about $26,000,000.

Donald Delagrange who is responsible for the purchase of the bags and cartons used to package the plant’s products buys over 500,000 of them a year. They range in price from 12 cents to 50 cents each and can often affect the product’s profit if they are handled or used carelessly.

According to Robert VanAllen, who heads the department, industrial purchasing is somewhat analogous to grocery shopping or purchasing furniture and appliances for the home. The department’s philosophy is to purchase for quality, price, and service . . . or in a word, to get the top value for the dollar.

It naturally follows that the department must do comparison buying and obtain competitive pricing. This requires considerable time but results in significant savings for the plant.

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Naugatuck, Connecticut
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Merry Christmas – Happy New Year

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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

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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

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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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Vol. 10, 1976 | PUBLISHED FOR THE PEOPLE OF UNIROYAL CHEMICAL | No. 2

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

Applications for the 1978 scholarships must be submitted by November 30, 1976. They can be obtained from the Industrial Relations Dept., Constance Antrum, Ext. 3217 along with a folder which gives complete details on the scholarships.

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
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Mazaika Factory Manager

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Robert Mazaika has been named Factory Manager of the Naugatuck Chemical plant. Prior to his new appointment he was responsible for the Sales, Marketing, Technical Service, and the Research & Development of the division’s Plastics and Latex products. He succeeds James Cronin who was named Chemical Planning Manager.

Mazaika joined the Naugatuck Chemical plant in 1957 as a chemist in the Research and Development department. In 1963 he became a Technical Representative for rubber chemicals
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3 Year Contract Signed

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Joseph Rzeszutek, United Rubber Workers’ President of Local 218, left; Charles Roland, United Rubber Workers’ President of Local 308, center; and H. Frederick Wintsch, Industrial Relations Manager look over the three year contract that was recently signed.

The Master Labor Agreement and other agreements covering wages, pensions, insurance, severance pay, and supplemental unemployment benefits, negotiated by Uniroyal and the United Rubber Workers, were recently ratified by the Union. All improved agreements are now in effect with the exception of the master labor agreement which will become effective when local supplemental agreements are negotiated and signed by the URW Plant Locals 218 and 308.

The new agreements, covering a 3 year period, were effective on September 3, 1976 after over six months of negotiations in New York City.

The contract provides for wage increases over the 3 year period, a cost of living allowance and improvements in pensions, life insurance, sickness and accident insurance, medical insurance,
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Sales, Profits Drop

The Company expects to report a third quarter net loss of about $8 million on sales estimated at $490 million. Uniroyal Chairman and President, David Beretta, indicated that the 140-day strike (which was settled on September 5th) against 15 of the Company’s major domestic plants was primarily responsible for the loss. The lengthy strike caused inventories to become depleted and resulted in loss of sales during the period.

Foreign Income Lower

Income from foreign operations was also lower than anticipated as a result of currency devaluations in Mexico and the reduced value of currency in the United Kingdom and generally lower than anticipated level of activity in the Canadian mining and extractive industries.

1975 Third Quarter Higher

In the comparable 1975 quarter, the company earned $4.9 million on sales of $529.5 million.

4th Quarter Improvement Expected

Beretta expects a strong 4th quarter performance which should continue in 1977 as the Company capitalizes on continued strong automotive sales. He also pointed out that the programs instituted by the Company in the past year which have streamlined product lines and organization and improved marketing capabilities should have a continuing positive effect on performance in subsequent quarters.

United Way Goal $16,500

The goal for the 1977 United Way Drive, which is conducted throughout the plant annually, has been set at $16,500. Walter Frankenberger has been named Chairman for the campaign to raise funds for the sixteen agencies which provide a wide variety of social services to help meet the human needs of the people in the community.

The Naugatuck Chemical plant has topped its UW goal for four consecutive years, and just missed last year’s goal of $17,500 by $362.

The Chemical plant has displayed a generosity that has contributed nearly 33% of the total amount of the Industrial division’s section which includes all of the firms in the Naugatuck and Beacon Falls area.

“Give Where You Work”

The philosophy of the United Way is “give where you work.” This method has proved the most efficient way to raise the needed money for the agencies in the fund. It eliminates the monies often wasted in promoting good
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[IMAGE: Photo of Walter Frankenberger pointing to United Way goal thermometer showing $16,500 goal]

Walter Frankenberger, Chairman of the United Way drive at the Naugatuck Chemical plant points to the 1977 goal of $16,500.

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Fife and Drum Corps Promote Safety

[IMAGE: Black and white photograph showing a fife and drum corps marching in front of a building with a “SAFETY YOUR KEY TO THE FUTURE” sign]

The Naugatuck Fife and Drum Corps gave a lift to safety in the plant by marching from the Main Entrance to Bldg. 18 Locker Room and playing a brief musical revue.

Slight Income Gain Shown in Third Quarter

The Company’s third quarter net income was $7,137,000, a slight gain over the $7,097,000 for the third quarter of 1974.

Sales for the third quarter were $529,508,000, down 6.6% from $566,899,000 last year.

Despite the decline in sales, improvements in the world-wide tire operations, and lower interest costs attributable to reduced borrowings and interest rates, enabled the Company to maintain a level of profit in the third quarter comparable to last year.

Nine Months Sales and Income

For the first nine months, sales declined 5.9% to $1,624,568,000 from $1,726,682,000 last year.

Net income for the nine months was $21,809,000 or 68 cents per common share, compared with $37,270,000 or $1.27 per common share last year, a decline of 41.5%

Nine months sales and net income reflected the overall economic recession which had its severest effect in the first quarter of 1975 when profits were down 70%.

On a quarter-to-quarter basis, the Company has been able to make steady improvement, largely through cost reduction programs and manufacturing efficiencies.

The Naugatuck Fife and Drum Corps gave a brief musical revue in observance of the plant’s Safety program. The 35 marching members of the Junior Corps, ranging in age from nine to eighteen, marched from the Main Gate of the plant to Bldg. 18 Locker Room and then played a short concert of popular tunes by the Chemical Canteen.

The Corps has won thirteen State Championships—twelve in succession — and nine Northeastern State Championships. It is rated one of the best fife and drum groups in the area.

The surprise and unusual visit of the Corps gave a big boost

[IMAGE: Small photograph showing a group of roofers stopped work to listen to the fife and drum music]

A group of roofers stop work and listen to the fife and drum music.

to the plant’s safety program which this year consists of the monthly “silver dollar” awards for groups in the different divisions of the plant.

In the absence of director Robert Curina, Footwear plant, Charles Kimball, the Plant Protection Department, was in charge of the activity.

Dividend Declared

A 12½ cent dividend on the Uniroyal common stock was declared and is payable December 29 to stockholders of record November 24.

Productivity Vital for Economy

(The following is a speech by David Beretta, Uniroyal President, to the International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers in Brazil)

Improved productivity is vital if the industrial world is to grow and prosper in the 21st century.

The time to start productivity improvement is now and the place is with every resource under our individual control.

An Undeveloped Resource

Productivity is our biggest undeveloped resource. Unfortunately, the word has gained a connotation of ‘speed up’ — of driving workers harder or eliminating jobs through automation.

In contrast, it is a concept which expresses the relationship of output — the quantity or value of goods or services produced — versus input, which is the quantity or value of raw materials, energy, labor, capital and other resources required to produce it.

We must begin to conserve and optimize the use of all of the resources we have been charged to manage. As raw materials, manpower and energy costs continue to escalate, as interest rates rise and the availability of capital declines, the need for improved productivity becomes more important….

Cooperation is Needed

… More attention and study must be given to responsible labor-management communications, and to the development of innovative management systems which employ participative plant management, and to more efficient marketing techniques….

Of all the major industrial countries in the world, the United States is the lowest in capital reinvestment and growth in productivity.

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Plant’s United Fund Goal $17,500

The goal for the 1976 United Fund drive, which is conducted throughout the plant annually, has been set at $17,500. Daniel Shantz has been named Chairman for the campaign to raise funds for the sixteen agencies which provide a wide variety of social services to help meet the human needs of the people in the community.

Chemical People Generous Contributors

The Naugatuck Chemical plant has topped its UF goal for four consecutive years. Last year it topped the goal with pledges of $20,055.

The Chemical plant has displayed a generosity that has contributed nearly 33% of the total amount of the Industrial division’s section which includes all of the firms in the Naugatuck and Beacon Falls area.

Give Where You Work

The philosophy of the United Way is “give where you work.” This method has proved the most efficient way to raise the needed money for the agencies in the fund. It eliminates the monies often wasted in promoting good 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 1976 and continue until December.

Members of the United Fund Committee are F. Mayo, K. Dowling, R. Foltz, J. Rzeszutek, S. Mazur, H. Semrow, C. Roland, R. Amidon, J. Tierney, R. Gaetz, J. Vergosen, W. Broden, R. Tweedie, T. Geise, S. Bond, R. Cranney, J. Labrecque and D. Bates.

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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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Visit our four floors of famous brands for him and her

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Cosmetic & Jewelry Dept.

Guerlain Yves Saint Laurent
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CHEM-PROD JOTTINGS

by 7 BUILDING CREW

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.

Gaetz…

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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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Gaetz To Head UG

[IMAGE: Photo of Roderick Gaetz wearing glasses]

Roderick Gaetz has been named Chairman for the annual United Givers campaign to be conducted at the Naugatuck plant, it was announced by James Cronin, Factory Manager.

$22,300 Contributed In 1972 Drive

The United Givers drive in 1972 was the most successful ever conducted at the Naugatuck plant when employees pledged $22,300 and topped the 100% goal, one of the few industries in the community to go over its quota. The amount represented approximately one third of the total Industrial goal.

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Company Cancels Stock Plan

The Company decided to refund all money paid into the 1971-1973 Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan, plus 5% interest. The plan officially ended September 28.

The right to cancel the plan was exercised by the Company when the stock fell below the original offering price of $19.3125.

Separate refund and interest checks were to be mailed to employees in early October.

Under the two year plan employees could purchase up to ten percent of their earnings for one year in Uniroyal’s common stock.

At the August meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors it indicated that a new stock purchase plan would not be offered to employees at the present time.

New Roylar Plant To Be Constructed At Naugatuck

A new multimillion dollar Roylar polyurethane facility will be constructed at the Naugatuck plant. This will be the first million dollar capital expenditure for a production operation at Naugatuck in over twenty years —except for the $3,000,000 liquid waste pretreatment plant. Presently Roylar is manufactured in Bldg. 47. Operations will be continued there until the new plant is ready.

The new manufacturing facilities will be installed in Bldgs. 80 and 7 which were formerly used for Drying and Grinding thiazoles.

Completion of the new plant is scheduled in mid 1974.

Thiazoles Moved

The thiazole production operations were moved to a new Chemical division plant in Geismar, La. The thiazoles (MBT-MBTS-DELAC-S-OXAF) represented about % of the Chemical Production output. These delayed action accelerators are the workhorses of the rubber and are used in almost all automobile tires, footwear, and wire and cables.

Complete Operation

The new facilities will have a larger and more sophisticated casting line for not only making the intermediates but also for doing the finishing and compounding operations. The Bldg. 47 plant now makes only the intermediates which are sent outside the plant for finishing.

Production will be increased more than double when the plant is in full operation.

Can Replace Metal

Demand for Roylar has grown significantly over the past years to a point where the facilities in Bldg. 47 can no longer meet customer requirements.

Roylar is the Chemical division trade name for a family of urethane elastomers that are so tough that they have been used to replace metals. They can be processed by conventional thermoplastic techniques and can be formulated as hard as ebonite or as soft as an eraser.

Engineers Involved

The Project Manager for the new plant is Neil Klarfeld, of the Corporate Engineering group at Oxford. Gary Arndt, Bertil Frennesson, Alamin Hoodbhoy, Alan Zimmerman and Peter Gucciardo—of the plant Engineering department—will provide the technical assistance for the job.

Chemical Builds Brazil Plant

Uniroyal Chemical will construct a new $4 million rubber chemicals complex in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Completion is scheduled in early 1975.

The Flexzones—the family of antiozonants—used in tires, industrial rubber products and synthetic rubber—will be the first of a series of chemicals manufactured at the new facility.

The new plant will be constructed outside Sao Paulo, on a 200 acre tract purchased by the Company for chemical manufacturing operations.

Styrene Shortage

Synthetic Production has been cut back to no more than five days of work because of a nationwide styrene shortage. The manufacturers of styrene supplying the Synthetic plant have put it on an allocated basis and have not been able to supply the requirements for more than a five day production schedule.

Production had been operating on a 6 day week schedule prior to the cutback.

Styrene is one of the basic chemicals used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber and latex. It is expected that the shortage of styrene will continue into 1974.

Vila Visits Bethany Greenhouse

[IMAGE: Photo showing George Vila and Dr. Alfred Mitlehner examining plants in a greenhouse, with signs visible reading “P944-01E”, “100ppm”, and “SEVIN Ex.”]

George Vila, left, checks the results of a new agricultural chemical developed for food crops at the Agricultural Chemicals Research center in Bethany. Dr. Alfred Mitlehner, right, explains how the chemical reacts when applied at different dosage levels.

George Vila, President and Chairman of the Board of Uniroyal, Inc. visited the Agricultural Chemicals Research and Development laboratory in Bethany for a review of the research work for new and safe chemicals for use on food crops.

One of the more interesting new chemicals under test are the antitranspirants. These reduce the amount of water required for a plant’s normal growth. An average crop requires about 22 inches of rainfall per acre but the antitranspirants could markedly reduce this amount and conserve water, according to Dr. John Zukel who is doing the research work on them.

Other chemicals under study for commercial use are soybean growth regulants, new types of preemergence herbicides, new insecticides, growth regulants, abscission agents and Omite® safening agents.

Bulletin

3 Lost Time Accidents occurred in September to make it the worst month for safety during the year. As a result of the injuries the Accident Frequency Rate jumped from 10.32 in August to 11.12 in September.

Accident Frequency is the number of Lost Time Accidents and Serious Injuries per 1,000,000 man-hours worked. For the first 6 months it was 8.93, one of the best among Company plants.

A study of the accidents show that most of them were person-caused and could have been avoided by greater alertness and awareness of personal safety.

Synthetic Rubber Plant To Close

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Synthetic Rubber Plant To Close

Top UG Goal With $22,010

Third Successive Year

Uniroyal Chemical people again topped the United Fund goal. This year’s goal was $21,000. Pledges and contributions amounted to $22,010.

944 employees—or 65% of the people at the Naugatuck location—participated in the annual drive to raise funds for the work of the 16 charitable and social organizations in the Fund.

4 Departments Exceed Goals

Four departments — Reclaim Production, Chemical Engineering and Mechanical, Research & Development and EMIC exceeded their goals with EMIC going over its goal by $1146.

Research and Development

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[CENTER IMAGE CAPTION:]
The Synthetic Rubber plant was constructed by the U.S. Government during WW II. It was purchased by Uniroyal Chemical in 1955. Bldg. 17 and the Synthetic Pilot Plant will not be affected by the closing and will continue to operate.

Although rumors had persisted for a long time that the Synthetic Plant would close, it was hoped that each year would bring an economic miracle and keep it operating. But the sad end of a historic era came on November 27 when the Company announced final plans to cease operation of it.

For several years efforts had been made to keep the plant operating and getting it in the black, including the possibility of introducing new products. But in spite of the cost reduction efforts and the study of various alternatives, the plant continued to be non-competitive.

Obsolescence A Major Factor

Even a reduction in labor costs was not a solution and would not of itself have kept it in operation.

Plant obsolescence, increased power and utility costs, raw materials and market conditions were some of the many factors which contributed to the closing.

The phase out will start about

(Cont’d on page 4)

Crim New Personnel Director

Jesse E. Crim, Industrial Relations Manager, has been named Director of Personnel for the Uniroyal Chemical division, it was announced by Andrew J. McNeill, President of Uniroyal Chemical.

In his new position Crim will be responsible for the coordination of Industrial Relations activities and Personnel and Organization Development and Planning in the Chemical division. In addition he will temporarily retain certain special assignments in the Naugatuck factory.

In 1971 he was appointed Industrial Relations Manager for the Naugatuck Chemical plant and coordinator of IR managers for the divisional plants. Prior to his Naugatuck position he was IR Manager at Painesville, Ohio from 1968 to 1971. He held the same post at the Company’s Santa Ana, Calif. and Washington, Ind. plants.

(Cont’d on page 4)

$50,000 Unit for Cleaner Air Installed

[LEFT IMAGE CAPTION:]
It took 3 mins. 8 secs. to fly from the ground to the roof; pick up the cyclone; and return to the ground.

[RIGHT IMAGE CAPTION:]
The helicopter pilot skillfully maneuvers the $50,000 air pollution control device into position. (Photos by James Reynolds)

As part of Uniroyal Chemical’s commitment to comply with the Federal and State’s emission standards of the Clean Air Act of 1970, the Reclaim Plant installed an air pollution control device to collect and recycle the lint and rubber particles which were emitted from two of the cyclones that convey the finely ground rubber to the digesting operation.

A Delicate Operation

To install the 6000-pound system a helicopter airlifted it from the ground to the reclaim roof, completing the delicate operation within 3 hours on a Saturday morning. Three obsolete cyclones were also removed from the Reclaim roof.

Ordinarily a job of this nature, according to Eric Storch, who engineered the project, would have required two to three weeks.

Lands In Reclaim Yard

Besides the skill of the helicopter crew, the maneuver re-

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Merry Christmas – Happy New Year

CHEM-TEXTS

Vol. 5, 1971 | PUBLISHED FOR THE PEOPLE OF UNIROYAL CHEMICAL | No. 6

Achieve United Givers Goal With $21,023

Making Xmas Happier

[IMAGE: Group photo of people with toys and dolls]

Christmas will be happier for underprivileged children due to the efforts of Bertha Mitchell, Ann Grant, and Sandy Bond who organized collection of toys, games, dolls and books among Chemical employees. Gracie Stone presents Sandy with 48 pairs of gloves she hand knitted and 50 stuffed dolls. From left in photo are Bertha, Ann, Gracie and Sandy.

Highest Amount Ever Pledged

The United Givers drive was the most successful ever conducted at the Naugatuck Chemical plant with 1008 employees out of 1450 contributing. Employees pledged $21,023—$23 over the $21,000 goal—to the 16 agencies in the Fund. This is the highest amount contributed to the UG by Naugatuck Chemical employees.

The average contribution of employees who pledged was $19.

Six departments exceeded their goals; EMIC; Materials; Research and Development; Synthetic Production; International; and Accounting; EMIC topped its goal by $548 with an average contribution of $31; and Research and Development pledged the highest total, $6195.

All departments approached their goal, with some not
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[IMAGE: Group meeting photo]

Department canvassers hold discussion on progress of the United Givers. A large part of the drive’s success was due to their efforts. Attending session were from left: S. Sapio, C. Roland, E. Semaskvich, J. Adamaitis, H. Yacek, F. Commendatore, and W. Kenney.

JA Forms Pingyanco Company

[IMAGE: Group photo of executive officers]

Executive officers of Pingyanco and Uniroyal Chemical Advisors hold a public offering of the company’s stock to finance their operations. Represented in photo from left are Randolph Porter, Klaudia Witwicki, Jess Crim, Industrial Relations Manager; Jo Ann Niski, Charles Roland, URW Local 308 President; Mary Mannion; Joseph Rzeszutek, URW Local 218 President; Linda Litke, Sheldon Salzman, Factory Manager; Diane Carignan, Joseph Bush, Robert Tourangeau and Christopher Bernard.

by Jim Chambers

Pingyanco, the Chinese word for Peace, is the new name of the Junior Achievement Company sponsored by Uniroyal Chemical.

One of the major products of the Company is a Peace symbol cut out of felt for wear on clothing or for use as a room decoration. Other products being made by the Company every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 P.M. are spike “n” pen sets and toothpaste dispensers. Several products are still on the Company’s design board.

Purpose of JA

The basic purpose of the JA program is to give high school students actual business experience and to develop an understanding of the basic economic
(Cont’d. on page 4)

[IMAGE: Group meeting photo]

Sitting on the other side of the room were from left: R. Harrison, F. Mayo, T. Geise, K. Dowling, L. Kaiser, K. Beardsley, J. Labrecque (hidden), D. McCormack, R. Amidon, W. Leukhardt. R. Van Allen (hidden), S. Alper, C. Ruggles and S. Korpusik.

Dividend Declared

Uniroyal declared a quarterly dividend of 17 1/2 cents a share on the common stock, payable December 24 to stockholders of record November 22.

The Company also declared a dividend of $2 a share on the first preferred stock, payable December 24 to stockholders of record November 22.

$21,000 Unit Stops Fumes

by R. Ashby and W. Miller

A new $21,000 disposal facility, installed at the Synthetic Pilot Plant, was another step in the plant’s pollution abatement program. The unit disposes of unreacted propylene and ethylene generated when experimental batches of Royalene® crackless rubber are made.

The stack burns off the waste hydrocarbons completely in a smokeless flame by shooting jets of steam into the burning zone. The steam forces ambient air into the flame and creates intense turbulence which results in thorough combustion of the pollutant gases.

The new disposal system eliminates a fire hazard and air pollution. It also allows the production of larger batch sizes
(Cont’d on page 3)

Sno-Plow Almost Breaks Youth’s Neck

by John Gandolfo

A dangling scarf, caught in the pulley belt of a snow plow, almost strangled my 18 year old son, Russ

On Thanksgiving morning, he had just about finished plowing the heavy snowfall from the driveway when he opened his coat and his scarf became loose. As he bent over the plow to change the position of the pinpoint, the scarf got caught in the pulley dragging Russ toward the hot motor and rotating belt.

The cotton scarf, looped around his neck, started to strangle him and would possibly have broken his neck and caused severe burns to his face had not the cotton fabric
(Cont’d. on page 2)

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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 . . .

(Cont’d. from page 1)

shares of Uniroyal common stock.

MIP Stock Plan

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

Enamait Improved

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

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

Safety Sign Installed

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

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

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

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

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

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

Three Employees Retire

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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.

[IMAGE: Two men, one congratulating the other]

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

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$21,000 Contributed to United Givers

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

by Eric Johnson

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

One Third Of All Firms

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

Four Departments Top Their Goals

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

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

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

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

Close Doors, And Windows At Night

by Ed Weaving

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

Chairmen Do Good Job

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

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

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

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

Pollution of Naugatuck River To Be Controlled

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

Operations Building And Laboratory

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

Completion Scheduled For April 1972

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

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

Man Falls, Breaks Leg

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

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

Major Step In Pollution Control

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

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

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

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

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

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Everybody’s Giving To United Givers

by Eric Johnson

The United Givers drive is receiving generous response from all employees. Pledges received to date amount to $14,300, which is 65% of the plant’s $22,000 goal. Campaign chairmen feel confident that the drive will exceed the $22,000.

“Give Where You Work” through the convenient payroll deduction plan has received greater support this year from all employees. Every pledge, even if only 25 cents a week, which surely every employee can afford, will help us reach our $22,000 goal. A mentally retarded child, a child with cerebral palsy, or a lonely G.I. in Vietnam will be helped by your pledge. In our hearts none of us can refuse to help these friends and neighbors.

Employees living in Waterbury, Cheshire, New Haven and other cities benefit from the Agencies in the Fund as much as, if not more than, the residents of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls. The U.S.O., Salvation Army and Red Cross are national in scope; the others serve most of the communities in which employees live.

The key word in this year’s campaign is Charity . . . the spirit of giving to help others less fortunate than ourselves. If you didn’t make a pledge, you can still pledge that 25 cents a week by obtaining another pledge card from your department head.

“GIVE WHERE YOU WORK”

Pledging contributions are seated left to right, Carole Calo, Lois Devino, canvasser for Quality Control and Testing Lab, and Sonya Kernasevic. From left standing are Margaret Sweeney, Maria Fidalgo, Anna Pakalnis, Joan Stevenson, Bertha Rascoe and Leslie MacDonald.

Larry Volpe accepts pledge cards from Mechanical Dept. Seated from left are Ralph Buckingham, Ovila Fortier, Odell Hines, Volpe, Adrian Hanley. Standing from left are Sal Falcone, John Napiello, Tony Galletta, Joe Lubinskas, Tony Malone.

Give Exact Employment Place

Telephone operators, front to rear, Mary Dinkle, Ruth Ranslow and Alice Schofield place 25,000 calls a month. Incoming calls are about 50,000 on the 1,000 extensions.

The cooperation of all persons is needed in the following matter which can inconvenience you in your personal affairs.

When it is necessary for you to give your place of employment for reference on personal business, make certain to specify UNIROYAL CHEMICAL or EMIC and give the correct phone number 729-5241. This will speed up the confirmation of your employment.

Fifty telephone inquiries are received daily from banks, stores and loan companies, to verify employment. Many of these calls could be eliminated if you properly state the plant or division where you work. Do not simply use UNIROYAL, because the caller looks upon UNIROYAL in Naugatuck as one plant.

IMPROVEMENTS…

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Engineering’s Responsibility

The plant’s engineering department consists of 21 engineers. The group presently has 65 projects in the works for which they are responsible.

But fixing the nuts and bolts; getting machines back into operation; adding an extra year of life to old equipment, and fixing a steam leak requires the skill and experience of the Mechanical department foremen and skilled tradesmen at the Chemical and Synthetic plants.

Investment In People

Plant improvements are essentially an investment in the skills, experience and welfare of the people by the Company. They produce new job opportunities; create better and safer working conditions; and provide the necessary tools and machinery to insure job security in the highly competitive chemical industry.

Free Eye Tests Available

by Sal Aloise

“G Day” is coming up Friday, November 14 for residents of the Greater Waterbury-Naugatuck area.

The “G” stands for glaucoma and a free eye test to spot this dread disease will be given to adults over 35 years of age Friday evening, Nov. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Kaynor Regional Technical School, 43 Tompkins St., Waterbury.

The glaucoma screening is under the direction of the Connecticut Society for the Prevention of Blindness and a number of local organizations are cooperating to plan this event. Doctors from the Eye Section of the Connecticut State Medical Society donate their time to give the simple tonometer test.

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness among people over 35 years of age. It comes on so gradually the victim is often not aware anything is wrong. This is why it has been called “the sneak thief of sight” by Prevention of Blindness people.

Appointments Announced

Hal Lynch was appointed Purchasing Agent for the Naugatuck plant, succeeding Norv Turner who will continue in an advisory capacity until his retirement in November.

Bob Cranney assumes the duties of Manager of the Synthetic Plant Control Laboratory.

Bill Leukhardt received a special assignment as Production Coordinator.

Doug Klima appointed Process Engineer for the Synthetic plant.

New toluene drying column at Synthetic Pilot Plant will be used to make new types of rubber.

Julius Banno, foreground, machines parts for reel beaters used in Cracking dept. while Ray Goglewski, rear, machines a tuber screw for Millroom B.

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

DEAR FELLOW EMPLOYEES:

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

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

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

Sincerely,

[Signature]

John D. Evans

Three Named Chairmen For Borough’s United Givers Drive

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

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

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

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

Dr. Jelley New Plant Doctor

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

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

by Bob Shortt

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

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

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

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

Employee Snow Tire Sale On

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

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

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

United Givers: (cont’d. from pg. 1)

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

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

Dividend Declared

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

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

“GIVE WHERE YOU WORK”

New Staff For Chemical Control Center

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

Tom Dowling will coordinate mechanical work in the chemical plant.

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

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

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

Fathers-Sons See Amazing Mets Play

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

[IMAGE: Photo showing crowd at baseball stadium]

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

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

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

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

Give Where You Work

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

Payroll Deduction

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

How Much?

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

Who Benefits?

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

Tax Deductible

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

The Agencies

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

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Uniroyal Pays 20% Increase In Benefits

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

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

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

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

“GIVE WHERE YOU WORK”

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

Dear Fellow Employee:

Within the next several weeks we will each be contacted by one of our friends to make our annual pledge to the United Givers of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls.

Experience has proven that this once-a-year campaign is the most efficient way of providing funds for sixteen volunteer agencies that serve the people of our area. I am, however, concerned that the convenience of this method of giving may tend to lessen our generosity as givers. May I suggest that we each use the following guidelines in making out our pledges?

1) Review carefully the agencies presented on our pledge card and the details of their needs and services as described in the United Givers folder.

2) Consider the services that we, our family, our friends and neighbors receive from these agencies. Note that many of the agencies serve an area broader than the campaign towns. Some are even national.

3) Use the Work Sheet on this page of CHEM-TEXTS to work out our pledge on the payroll deduction plan. This method makes it convenient to give our share on a year-around basis.

4) PLEDGE! Before filling in our card – ask ourselves one question – “Have I given until it feels good?”

[Signature]

John D. Evans

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU GIVE TO THE UNITED GIVERS DRIVE

A few years ago, somebody knocked on your door almost once a week for a contribution to a worthy cause. You probably contributed $30 to $50 to these organizations.

Through the United Givers Fund your continued generous support of most of these organizations can now be done on a once-a-year basis through the Company’s payroll deduction plan.

To determine your contribution for 1969, this work sheet, listing the 16 participating agencies, will help you decide the amount of your gift.

Agency Gift amt. if contacted separately
American Red Cross $_____
Child Guidance Clinic $_____
Children’s Center $_____
Conn. Trails Council,
Girl Scouts of America $_____
Catholic Family Serv. $_____

Family Serv. Assoc. $__
Mattatuck Council,
Boy Scouts of America $____

Naugatuck Jr.
Athletic Leagues $__
Salvation Army $_
United Cerebral Palsy $
U.S.O. $
Waterbury Assoc. for
Retarded Children $
Y.M.C.A. – Naugatuck $
Total Amount $___

By dividing the number of payroll deductions into your total amount, you obtain the amount you should pledge. For salary employees, payroll deductions will be made monthly; and for wage employees, deductions will be weekly.

The Naugatuck plant always contributed generously in the past to these worthwhile agencies. Because of their increased services and expenses they depend more on us for 1969.

New Assignments Made in Plant

Fred Wintsch has been appointed Labor Relations Manager for the Naugatuck plant. He will be responsible for employee relations, reporting to Ron Mitchinson, Industrial Relations Manager.

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Sam Gillette, formerly General Foreman at the Synthetic rubber plant, moved to the Chemical production as General Foreman reporting to Jim Cronin, Superintendent.

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Eric Johnson, named General Foreman of the Synthetic rubber plant, will supervise production of synthetic latexes. He reports to Ben Leach, plant Superintendent.

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The new 300,000 gallon oil storage tank and steel dike dwarfs members of the Engineering department as they inspect the 29 ft. high structure, south of the boiler plant.

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Plant personnel involved in the boiler plant conversion project are left to right: Vic Anderson, Paul DeAngelis, Bill Maguire, Joe Mambrino, Frank Gaizutis and George Arndt, shown checking fuel oil connections.

Special Winter Tire Sale

A special two month winter tire sale for active and retired employees will run from October 1 to November 30, 1968.

The sale is on winter patrol snow tires only and offers considerable savings below existing employee prices.

Lists of the special low prices can be obtained from the Industrial Relation’s Department or Employee Salesroom Managers.

August Injuries Continue High

This chart shows our injuries for the month of August and indicates the departments where these injuries occur. Although it seems that plant personnel incur a large amount of minor injuries, we must do our utmost to reduce these injuries and particularly to prevent their recurrence by a greater awareness of safety. We must at the same time have all minor injuries checked by the plant hospital.

A minor injury remains a minor injury only if it’s taken care of immediately. All injuries promptly cared for, cause less discomfort and pain to the individual and will help avoid the danger of infection and complications.

Remember to report all injuries and receive prompt first aid at our plant hospitals. Most important, however, is a greater safety awareness of an “unexpected happening” before and while performing your job.

AUGUST 1968 – INJURY LOG SUMMARY

DEPARTMENT EYE BRUISE FRACTURE CUTS & ABRASIONS AMPUTATIONS BURNS CHEMICAL BURNS Sprains Back Sprains DUST OR FUMES SLIVERS DERMATITIS TOTAL
CHEMICAL PRODUCTION 4 4 8 3 4 3 1 2 29
RECLAIM PRODUCTION 1 8 12 3 4 1 1 30
SYNTHETIC PRODUCTION 4 3 1 2 1 11
MATERIALS HANDLING 5 4 8 2 1 3 2 3 2 30
MECHANICAL (CHEM) 5 5 1 22 7 2 5 1 14 1 63
MECHANICAL (SYN) 2 5 17 6 6 5 1 42
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 4 2 13 2 3 3 5 1 1 34
OTHER 2 1 34
AUGUST TOTAL 21 32 1 85 0 24 10 26 4 7 23 9 242
8 MONTH AVERAGE 1968 22 32.5 1 82 0 19.5 9.25 18 8.25 4 28 10.5 235
8 MONTH AVERAGE 1967 28 42 1 90 12 19 14 23 9 4 27 9 267

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United Givers Goal, $20,000 “Give Where You Work” Urged

Ron Mitchinson, Chairman of the United Givers Campaign to be conducted in the plant during October, urges 100% employee participation and “Give Where You Work” to support the 16 worthwhile Agencies in the Fund. Many of these Agencies serve not only Naugatuck and Beacon Falls, but most of the surrounding towns in the area. Some like the U.S.O., Salvation Army, United Cerebral Palsy and Red Cross are national in their service.

Most plant employees and their families have been served by one or more of these organizations. Their need for money this year is greater than ever to continue their good work. By giving “where you work” and contributing through the payroll deduction plan at least one hour’s pay monthly for wage employees or 1% of annual income for salary employees, the plant goal of $20,000 can be easily reached.

In the 1967 Campaign 67% of Chemical employees contributed $17,775. About 560 employees did not contribute. On the Pledge card every employee will find at least one Agency which he or his family wants to help support.

The Campaign Committee is E. Alves, S. Gillette, E. Johnson, W. Tavelle, L. Lombardi, D. Miller, J. Rzeszutek, and R. Van Allen. Close to 100 Co-Captains will contact every employee during the Campaign.

Co-Captains are B. Sullivan, E. Evans, L. Taranowich, L. Soares, M. Rosa, H. Steele, N. Krenitsky, J. Valinho, P. Tortorici, M. Chmielewski, J. McKee, G. Browning, E. Jancis, B. Perkins, C. Fernandes, P. Braudis, A. Ferro, W. Jones, T. Brett, R. Mastromatteo, R. Cote, C. Buckley, R. Harsch, P. Hinckley, D. Malloy, W. Parks, J. McGinn, I. Prager, R. Farrell, W. Smith, J. Phelan, W. Singleton, R. Amidon, W. Budd, G. Arndt, P. Murray, L. Flynn, F. Adams, E. Cheney, R. Lestage, G. Birch, H. Hook, F. Rodrigues, W. Campbell, H. Francolini, D. Poehailos, H. Lynch, R. Ames, C. Reich, L. Terra, A. Pistarelli, M. Paiva, D. Rappe, A. Nauges, T. Skehan, R. Foltz, B. Dunn, J. Rice, J. Bucciaglia, K. Dowling, R. Magnamino, F. Magnamo, E. Ruella, R. Breton, J. Bielak, J. Honyotski, D. Cowan, R. Valentine, D. Gabriel, R. Kaiser, J. Charkow, C. Roland, R. Manulla, J. Wojtczak, W. Bieleski, R. Magnamo, F. Enamait, S. Perkus, J. Sullivan, T. McMahon, W. Leukhardt, J. Quint, L. Nappiello, D. George, Geo. Arndt, H. Scullin, F. Lynch, J. Murtha, A. Juliano, J. Vergosen, R. Terino, E. Weaving, S. Aloise, F. Sabia, and J. Tierney.

One gift works many wonders

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GIVE THE UNITED WAY

[IMAGE: Industrial facility with storage tank and buildings]

Size of new 300,000 gallon oil storage tank and steel dike is shown partially on left, compared to rest of boiler plant. In center is the new fuel oil transfer and heating facilities building.

Boiler Plant Converts To Oil Reduces Air Pollution In Area

Another major step has been taken by the Chemical division to reduce air pollution in Naugatuck and surrounding towns by using oil instead of coal in its boiler plant. This conversion will reduce air pollution by virtually eliminating the large amounts of fly-ash now discharged from the two smoke stacks. The plan also incorporates future improvements in air pollution abatement.

The new 300,000 gallon fuel oil storage with a protective dike surrounding it, has already been installed above ground on the south side of the boiler plant where the coal pile was formerly located. A new fuel oil transfer pump house will unload the fuel oil into the storage tank. The tank will take care of a 6 days supply during the heavy winter load.

The tank sits on the earth rather than a concrete foundation. Before construction, the huge coal piles had to be removed, and a 6 ft. deep excavation made. The 6 ft. “hole” was filled with layers of gravel, vibration rolled and wet down to 95% compaction to give a rock base foundation.

Working on the project were George Arndt, Utilities Engineer, responsible for the overall planning of the project. Vic Anderson was Control Engineer for instrumentation and electrical equipment; Paul DeAngelis was in charge of piping layout and design; Frank Gaizutis supervised structural engineering of the project. Charles Hescheles of Corporate Engineering provided specialized assistance on the project.

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

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What Would Some Company-Paid Benefits Cost If You Bought Them Yourself?

Have you ever wondered what some of your company-paid employe benefits would cost if you had to buy them yourself?

If you’re anything like the average wage employe – – a 40-year old married man with two children, 10 years of service and earnings of $550 a month – – the cost would be virtually prohibitive. You would have to pay about one-sixth of your yearly earnings – – $1,128.80, to be exact – – for protection that wouldn’t be nearly as good as the benefits provided free by the company. And we’re talking about only some of the benefits. The cost would be much greater if we included all of the benefits that Uniroyal provides for employes.

Let’s suppose that as an average employe you had to purchase your own pension, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, hospital and surgical coverage, and accident and sickness insurance. For these benefits alone, here is what you would have to pay for the best comparable protection.

Pension: $509 a year until retirement. That is the cost of an annuity that would equal your present free pension benefit of almost $200 a month under the new plan. If you had the will power, you could put the same amount into a savings account or buy stocks regularly through a broker.

Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $102.04 a year. This amount will buy a $7,500 term life insurance policy, $7,500 non-occupational AD & D coverage and $3,750 occupational AD & D. In addition, you would have to submit medical evidence of insur-

ability. The company’s insurance does not require this.

Hospital and Surgical: $407 a year. This is a vital benefit. The company’s plans provide full payment of the usual and customary surgical fees in your area as well as full payment of a semi-private hospital room and other hospital charges for 730 days. The best comparable protection you could buy would provide a schedule of surgical payments – – a certain amount of money for certain kinds of medical services – – and a semi-private room with a limit on daily room and board charges. Obviously, the Uniroyal plan provides much more comprehensive protection for you and your family.

Accident and Sickness Insurance: $110.76 a year. This would provide $70 a week for 39 weeks in the event of disability or illness.

“This is only a partial list of company-paid benefits, those you can purchase yourself,” said N.H. Fletcher, director of pensions, insurance and employe benefits at ‘1230’. “Other important benefits which the company pays for or contributes to include paid vacations, nine paid holidays, supplemental unemployment benefits, Social Security taxes, unemployment compensation, bereavement pay and many others. To really match the company’s benefits program, employes would have to be so wealthy that they could afford to be self-insured.”

The answer to our original question of what some of your benefits would cost if you had to buy them yourself, should be evident by now. They would cost a great deal more than most of us realize and a lot more than most people can afford.

WANT AD SECTION

This section of Chem-Texts will be set aside in each issue as a curtesy to our employees. Ads of 15 words or less about items wanted or to sell or trade will be published on a first come-first serve basis. They will be run in one issue only and should be re-submitted if you wish them published in later issues. Send all information to R.F. Shortt, Industrial Relations department. Remember, your signature must be included on your ad application or it will not be used.

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Uniroyal Plans Promotion Through Major League Baseball

Baseball will sell a lot of our products next year – – and our company will sell a lot of baseball.

Working with major league baseball and The Reader’s Digest, the company will produce a 40-page detachable section about baseball and Uniroyal products that will be published in the May 1968 issue of the Digest. Twenty of the pages will feature by-lined articles about baseball written by noted sports experts, leading feature writers and outstanding baseball personalities. The remaining 20 pages will highlight the company and its major consumer and industrial products, such as Uniroyal Master, Tiger Paw and Rain tires, Keds and Naugahyde.

The Reader’s Digest has a monthly circulation over 17 million, the largest in the world, and a total readership in excess of 50 million.

The insert will form the basis of a promotional program that will last for the entire baseball season, which is the major selling season for many of our products. Several million reprints of the insert will be distributed by the company at ball parks and dealer outlets, affording long-term promotional opportunities for Uniroyal products at the retail level.

According to J.R. McMenamin, director of advertising, the promotion will be “the most exciting program we have ever sponsored. Since baseball has universal appeal, this booklet will make fascinating reading for all members of the family. In it will be articles of great interest not only to the avid fan, but to women who may know nothing about the game, as well as tips for Little Leaguers, teenagers and the kid who never held a bat.”

Baseball Commissioner William D. Eckert noted that the tie between baseball, Uniroyal and The Reader’s Digest is appropriate. Some 70 million spectators have enjoyed major and minor league baseball during the past two years, making baseball America’s favorite sport by far. We are pleased to be associated with such outstanding companies as Uniroyal and The Reader’s Digest, which will carry the fun and excitement of baseball to families throughout the nation.”

DON’T FORGET . . . .

One Gift Works Many Wonders

UNITED

WE GIVE

Naugatuck Chemical United Givers Campaign 1968

Get those contributions or pledge cards in to your area representative or the Industrial Relations department. Let’s make sure we again give a good account of ourselves in this worthwhile cause.

TEST FIRES

Plant protection supervisor, Ed Weaving, is shown, below, extinguishing a test fire during Fire Prevention Week. Ed worked with a number of employees during the week, letting them extinguish the test fires themselves. It all adds up to another step in our preparedness program.

[PHOTO: Man extinguishing fire]

Snow Tire Sale To End Dec. 15

The special employee sale prices on Winteride and Winter Patrol tires will be in effect until Dec. 15. Tire dealers in the area are Poust’s and Mezzio’s in Naugatuck; Advance Tire in Waterbury; Fitzpatrick’s in Ansonia and of course, any of the Uniroyal stores. Tire form and credit applications may be obtained at the Synthetic plant hospital or the Industrial Relations department.

FLU SHOTS

The Safety Department has been encouraged by the number of employees that have received flu shots this year at the Plant Hospitals. The Plant Nurses have given over 700 flu shots to date. Flu Shots are given daily by the Nurse at both Plant Hospitals to any Uniroyal Chemical employee who voluntarily requests them. There is still time if you act now. Call one of the Plant Hospitals for an appointment.

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UNIROYAL CHEMICAL, NAUGATUCK, CONNECTICUT

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