Christmas, 1951
Dear Friends:
The year 1951 has been a busy one for Ecusta, and through your hard
work and cooperation it has been successful. I am very proud to have had
the privilege of working with you and of seeing the expansion program of
our company become a reality. Our Cellophane Plant was completed, put in
to efficient operation, and is now providing employment to approximately
600 people. Our new Medical Center is another most worthwhile addition
to our facilities here and, over the years, is sure to bring better health and
happiness to all of us. You are also familiar with the expansion of our
Power Department, which should be completed sometime next year. Sim
ultaneously with these accomplishments, the Paper Division has turned out
record production of high-quality paper.
In addition to this growth in physical facilities, we have made progress
in our wage rates by granting the maximum permitted under the law. I am
hoping also that the 5c per hour increase, for which we petitioned the Wage
Stabilization Board on October 8th, will soon be approved so that we can
carry out our plans in this regard.
I trust that everyone of you will share with me the pride I have in the
fact that Ecusta is a progressive company, is furnishing steady employment
to over 2,000 people, and is continuing to go forward.
We are setting our goals high for 1952, and with the same teamwork
and loyalty I am certain we will have another good year.
I extend to you and to every member of your families my sincere wishes
for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Faithfully yours.