f FACTS
GROWTH PAIIMS AND GAINS
Fotofax asked Jack Dense, Plant Manager, to comment on happen
ings in 1970 and expectations in 1971. Here’s what he said.
1970 . . . “Many changes have taken place during 1970 at the Brevard
Plant. Modification of facilities and procedures has increased the output
and quality of Cronar* base, a new coater has been brought on stream,
and Finishing crews have been expanded to meet higher demand.
Approximately 80 more jobs have been created this year bringing
the total plant population to more than 950 employees.
A substantial wage increase was made effective February 10, and
improvements in shift differential and a major improvement in the pen
sion plan were effected.
On the negative side, our safety performance has been very poor.
After winning the Board of Directors’ Award in March, we proceeded to
have four major injuries during the balance of the year.
The Brevard Plant has grown rapidly in the past few years, and
planning is underway that will lead to new products and further ex
pansion of capacity of Cronar* laase. Other projects are in the plan
ning stage that could lead to further expansion, but no definite deci
sions have been made at this time.”
1971 . . . “Looking ahead at 1971, we should enjoy a period of reason
able stability with gradual increase in output. We need to make the
best possible use of this period to improve our performance in all
areas of activity.
Safety performance must be improved significantly and will
require much improved safety discipline on the part of all of us. In
order to stay competitive in the market place, we need to direct our
attention to quality improvements, elimination of operator errors, yield
improvements, and other cost reduction programs.
These necessary improvements will require effort on the part
of all of us to insure continued job security and to demonstrate that
that the Brevard Plant merits consideration in future expansion plans
of the Department.
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United Fund Tops Goal
The United Fund cause is taken
seriously by our plant and construction
employees. This was proven by a
whopping $18,653.11 contribution
during the recent Du Pont Plant Drive.
It’s 47% over the $12,700 goal.
This years highlight “If you don’t
do it, it won’t get done” pointed out
the community responsibility on the
shoulders of wage earners who are
capable of helping the needy and less
fortunate. Du Ponters showed they
were willing to accept more than their
share of this responsibility.
“Success of the campaign was
due to several things”, said Bill Buell,
co-chairman along with Ray Miller.
“Employees responded generously,
solicitors were enthusiastic in expres
sing the need, and line organization
provided full backing and support”,
he added.
Final statistics are:
Contribution
Transylvania
Henderson
Other Counties
Plant Employees
Construction
Grand Total
Employee
Source
$10,871.27
7,091.00
237.84
$18,200.11
453.00
$18,653.11
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Summing up successful drive.
Both Transylvania and Hender
son County officials expressed whole
hearted appreciation for the outstand
ing response by Du Ponters. They said
all employees should be proud of the
way they backed the campaign as an
investment in the future health of our
communities.
Regular as Clockwork.
Attendence . . .
For five years going on six,
Silas Carver of Casting has flashed
his pass at the start of his shift to
the on-duty patrolman on a continuous,
uninterrupted basis. This spells out a
perfect attendance record.
Silas feels being to work every
day and on time is something you’ve
got to have a desire for. He would
like to make it through without mis
sing a day up to his retirement.
“I feel the same way about go
ing to church”, he said. He feels just
that seriously about life’s responsi
bilities.
It’s a fact that a person who
accepts a job accepts the obligation
to be at work when he is scheduled.
If he is absent, someone else has to
do his job. Silas wants to do his own
work . . .
News of Servicemen
Fotofax, Better Living, and the
E)u Pont Magazine are being sent
to all Du Ponters who have entered
the armed services.
We sent an accompanying let
ter with our last issue asking service
men for comments and news. Their
replies will be in a future serviceman’s
column. There are 37 Du Ponters now
in the service of their country.
Of 61 plant groups solicited, 29
had 100% participation. One group in
Power & Grounds had 100% Fair Share
contributors. Robert Miller was the
solicitor.
Based on suggestions by sev
eral contributors, a couple of changes
will be made in next years drive. These
are 1) Buncombe County residents
may contribute by payroll deduction,
and 2) payroll deduction periods will
be expanded from 1, 6 or 12 months to
1,3, 6, 9 or 12 months. Other changes
are also being considered.
The successful results of this
years drive has had a healthy side
effect. To be recognized as a Du Pont
employee in your community is to be
known as a person who understands
and responds to the needs of others.