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Courier-Post from Camden, New Jersey • Page 11

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COUIIH-rCST, Camden. N. Monday, A9i 11, )3 II Westville Firm Buys Pa. Plant Flintkote to Build Plant in Georgia The Flintkote Co. entered the The Flintkote a major pro-j G-L Electronics Co.

West ducer of building materials, car gypsum business for the first time tons and other products for home in 1956 when it acquired a large ville, diversified manufacturer of magnetic components, fiberglass ft. X--' i-' a 1 i gypsum deposit at Sweetwater, and industry, announced plans for Texas, where a new producing the establishment of a gypsum processing plant in the Savannah, Ga. area. products and molded plastics, has acquired Plastics Industries Nazareth, a manufacturer of extrusion and injection molded plastic products for in plant was constructed and is now in operation. In 1959, the company acquired the Blue Diamond Corp.

with headquarters in Los Angeles George J. Pecaro, president and chief executive officer, said the 40-acre property will be acquired dustrial applications. and a gypsum producing plant at Blue Diamond, Nevada. It Plastics is completing by the Savannah District Authority and, in cooperation with Flintkote, the Authority will erect an In 1961, Flintkote announced its 18th year with annual sales in excess of $600,000 and operating profitably. plans to construct a gypsum producing plant in Camden.

This $8.5 million plant. "This new Savannah plant," Pe The addition of to the TfflS IS THE DESIGN of the new plant, warehouse and office of De )oto Chemical Coatings Eastern Division, now wider construction on River rd. at Water Works Pennsauken. The firm, now located at 4820 Langdon Philadelphia, manufactures water and oil base paints and chemical coatings. The Philadelphia site will be abandoned when the firm moves into the new 208,000 square foot structure about April, 1964.

The Ballinger architects and engineers, said precast concrete tees are being used for walls, an innovation in building construction. caro said, will uunze gypsum rock at the rate of approximately plant, located on the Delaware River, was completed early this year and is currently producing gypsum products for distribution G-L picture will add measurably to the rounding out of plastic 130,000 tons per year from our manufacturing capabilities. Newfoundland reserves to process produces extruded plastic sheet in the Middle Atlantic and New England states. and a variety of products by the into gypsum board and other gypsum products for marketing Rock Shipped Here extruded profile method. It also produces a variety of products under the brand name of Flint In 1960 Flintkote entered into an rock in the southeastern section of by the injection molding method agreement with the Province of sells to companies in the country.

Company's 150th Unit Newfoundland, Canada, under the electronics. electrical, chemi 2 Toolmakers Make Success cal, safety equipment and other which it acquired the right to a large high quality gypsum reserve on that eastern Canadian island. "When the Savannah plant' comes into operation it will repre industries. Customers include many major American companies. sent the 150th unit in the com The marketing area presently Flintkote has access, under a i-year renewable lease, to proven pany's chain of plants and mills Of Venture Into 'Space Work covered by consists pnn located in this country, in Canada, reserves of 45 million tons ot cipally of the Middle Atlantic states and the Midwest Plans call England, France and New Zealand.

It will mark a further step in our programn to expand our for the expansion of R's mar gypsum in the Flat Bay area and subsequently to an area comprising nearly 3,000 square miles. Conveyor and shipping facilities for D. C. LANGWORTHY (left), president of Magnetic Metals Co. scans floor plans for this Cam-den-based firm's newest plant to be located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, with Leonard Ariss, president of Dawson Development owner of the building.

Magnetic Metals Co. Plans Ontario Plant Editor's Note: The writer is economic correspondent jor Aftenposten, Norway's largest daily newspaper. He has joined the Courier-Post staff jor two months under a State Department exchange gypsum operations and thus re keting effort Into G-L's nation wide sales organzation. duce our company's reliance upon program, G-L purchased all outstanding gypsum rock were constructed by Flintkote at Flat Bay and gypsum roofing and other related products. By BIRGER C.

CHRISTIANSEN only play a small part in the total It can be done. You can be middle-aged and rock is currently being shipped to rocket inaustry. But they are shares of the capital stock of or cash and G-L stock. Plastics was founded in 1945 by J. John Hauck and Elton the gypsum plant at Camden.

members of it and have a lot of other challenging orders. ledgment of an order on parts to space rockets. The reason is simple: The rockets require supreme intellectual efforts from firms in The company has expanded to without business experience. Yet you can establish a firm of your own and make a smashing success in the most challenging of all industries space. Esterbrook Co.

In Turkey Fair WASHINGTON (GNS) The Esterbrook Pen Co. of Camden a new and rather big building in Pennsauken and employes 100 persons, many of them highly metallurgy, energy, chemistry, structure at a recent meeting in M. Roeder. Hauck will continue as president and Roeder as secretary and treasurer. will be operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of G-L, with no changes in management.

Two Camden County men have Camden. macnwe-manufacturing and automation. They require tolerances skilled tool makers. will take part in the 32d Izmir done it. They are Harry Kindhult Magnetic Metals of Canada, Suggests that if you art of Camden and Eric Johnson of and qualities very few are able to International Fair in Turkey, Says Harry: It has been a hard life, but if I had a choice, I would represents the second represents the second out-of-the-country venture for the supply.

Pennsauken. opening Aug. 20, the Bureau of International Commerce report planning to build a patio have done it all over. Of course, Eric, Harry and Bill firm. The first foreign production Born in Sweden, they came to the United States as boys and be acquisition for G-L Electronics this year.

In January G-L announced the purchase of Rein site in Mexico City, Mexico, was ed today. The show, illustrating Ameri officially opened in May, 1962. came toolmakers. They learned one of the most demanding crafts forced Plastics Willow Esterbrook Develops New Pen According to the company, this from the bottom. They also Grove, manufacturer of fiber elass plastic products.

can medical achievements, will depict the contribution of U.S. industrial machinery to hospital building and operation. Felt-Riter Is taking off fast Re Mexican division is already showing a favorable return on sales. learned a fundamental but simple G-L and its wholly-owned sub tail and consumer acceptance in Ribbon-cutting ceremonies at human lesson: If you are going to develop an extremely accurate sidiaries now operate seven man initial test markets has been so Guelph, Ontario, has been selected and approved as the site for a new 18,000 square-foot plant to be occupied by Magnetic Metals Co. later this year.

The firm is one of the world's leading producers of core parts for the electronics and communications industries. According to D. C. Langworthy, the Camden firm's president, the new division will manufacture transformer and motor laminations and provide custom annealing services exclusively for Canadian markets. "We feel the rising business potential in Canada," he said, "more than justifies this immediate expansion." The building, now in the early stages of construction, will re: The Esterbrook Pen Co.

has Introduced another new product called the Felt-Riter, a slim felt-tip pen with a fine point for writing, marking or drawing on paper. the Guelph, Ontario plant, a com ufacturing plants in New Jersey, overwhelmingly enthusiastic that product you must yourself be an pany spokesman said, are sched extremely accurate person. we have accelerated production to meet the increased market de uled to take place in late autumn, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Business Ties THIS EXPERIENCE Harry and It is recommended for making on ar about Nov. 1.

Production is expected to begin immediately mand. The Felt-Riter is the latest of several new Esterbrook prod Eric shared with thousands of notes, addressing packages, tor or merely change the filter in your air conditioner thereafter. ucts which enhance the complete skilled workers all over the na-signs, graphs or artwork home, With England Magnetic Metals in addition office, plant or in school. Esterbrook line of writing instruments for every purse and pur to its Camden and Mexican Esterbrook's new Felt-Riter con JONES SHIPMAN GRINDERS Highest Quality Complete Range FIDELITY MACHINE TOOL opposite: sears CAMDEN WO 3-7765 VI tit Our Showroom To Be Explained tion. But they also had a larger portion of achievement potential than plants, has full manufacturing fa tains a long-lasting water color pose.

It also was announced that cilities in Pennsauken, and Newport Beach, Calif. ordinary craftsmen. Their creative Nathaniel Knowles, commercial ink supply that is washable, odorless and dries immediately. Four R. E.

"Rollie" Hofferd has joined ink colors are available black, drive went beyond developing refined tools. At an age when most people figure they have reached main the property of Dawson De counselor at the U.S. Embassy in London, England, will be available for consultation with regional businessmen Tuesday, Aug. 20, red, blue or green and the color of the Felt-Riter plasUc barrel Esterbrook as West Coast district manager, national accounts. Hofferd formerly was West Coast district sales manager, Dr.

West's Division, Chemway Corp. He re the peak of a job success, Harry velopment of Canada, but will be operated under a 10- Gulf States Seek Hurricane Compact BILOXI, Miss. (UPI)-Congress and Eric ventured into a new cre indicates the ink color. The Felt-Riter has a slim pen ative field. They got their own year lease arrangement by the American manufacturer.

Leonard and Wednesday, Aug. 21, according to David Jamieson, Director of the Philadelphia Field Office, U.S. Department of Com plant, will be asked next season to cil styling, a convenient pocket dip and the cap fits either end to Ariss, president of the develop or want the comfort in-sulation in your attic i brings create a gulf states hurricane sides at Menlo Park, Calif. For speedy service dial the Courier -Post Want Ad -Takers direct. Can 663-7100.

avoid misplacing. It was in 1949 and only three of them, Harry, Eric and their younger friend and companion, William ment firm, and Langworthy finalized floor plans for the, one-story merce. compact. About 200 Civil Defense and Dis K. N.

MacDonald, Esterbrook senior vice president, said "the Knowles, who formerly served as deputy director of the Bureau Streets, of Haddonfield. They oc of Foreign Commerce of the U.S. aster Agency officials met here during the weekend and drafted a resolution supporting the proposed cupied the first floor of a tiny building beside the Garden State Department of Commerce, has GIVE direct responsibility for the over compact which would weld Gulf Coast states into a unit to work all promotional activities at the Park. Their infant firm was, named Haddon Tool and Manufacturing Co. U.S.

Trade Center in London. together if a hurricane or other Businessmen interested in dis natural disaster strikes. LIKE MOST beginners, they had, The compact would include Mis cussing the opportunities for doing business in the United Kingdom WAY sissippi, Louisiana, Florida, Ala fjfp iliQisiil Mil lllillliiii 111 mum. III II UDUIII with Knowles may arrange ap bama, Texas and United States their financial troubles. But more than that, they got their Because they were accustomed to precision work they did not have territories in the Caribbean.

pointments for the dates noted by contacting the Philadelphia Field Office of the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1015 Chestnut st, Philadelphia 7. any great difficulties meeting A HELPING HAND TO MANY Tha youn and tha and, the aick and the handicappad, tha Ttctimi ot dliaster to many (allow Americana in need benefit from your one contribution when you alTe tha United Way through the united Community Campaign. the highly critical tolerances in If Jap Radar Team To Represent U.S. ESTERBROOK PEN COMPANY CAMDEN.

N. J. HOME SWIMMING NEW YORK (UPI) Nearly TOKYO (UPI)-A championship the finished product. Soon they got a reputation for undisputed quality. This reputation brought them into the small group of outstand-American firms allowed to participate in the space race.

Only few firms get the acknow- one out of every 100 U.S. homeowners will have a backyard swimming pool by the end of Japanese Air Force radar team of two captains and three sergeants will represent the U.S. Pacific Air Force in the biennial air-defense If vacationing office workers have competition this October at Tyn or for scores of other do-it-yourself projects that pay off in home comfort and convenience there is a Fiberglas product for you. Get information about Fiberglas products for do-it-yourself applications by writing: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, Branch Sales Office, 2 Penn Center Plaza, Room 1507, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fiberglas materials are quality produced by 1,000 Southern New Jersey residents employed by OWENS-CORNING FIBERGLAS CORPORATION Barrington, New Jersey Berlin, New Jersey dall Field, it was announced left you with work that needs to be done immediately, there's no 1963, according to Universal C.I.T.

Credit Corp. Instalment financing, which enables families to pay for their pools as they use them, is largely responsible for the in today. MISSILES AND MUSCLES We make magnetic core parts for every major missile program in the as well as for countless other uses in the electrical, electronic and communications industries. We are proud to be among the many companies in this area who add muscle to the nation's defenses and contribute to the growth of this great industrial community. better substitute available than The U.S.-trained Japanese team Manpower's Girl in the White crease, the company said.

beat out American teams from Okinawa and the Philippines and several other Japanese teams in recent Pacific air-defense Gloves. Call us today. MANPOWER PAUL It. KNOWLES Paul Knowles AGNETIC THE VERY BEST IN TEMPORARY HELP 21 at and Hayaa Avenue Camden 1, N. J.

ETALS I1 THIEVERY COST NEW YORK (UPI) -Department, grocery, variety and discount stores lost some $714 million in 1961 from pilferage, up 41 per cent from the $505 million in 1951, according to trade association figures. WO 3-6000 111 N. 8th St. CAMDEN, N. J.

Phila. LO 3-1500 Is Company VP Paul Knowles of Rosemont, formerly of Oaklyn, has been elected a vice president of Raymond Rosen Co. Philadelphia, distributor of RCA prod Phone 963-6400 Phone (Penna.) WAInut 5-1138 Phone 963-5809 tow. ucts. He is general manager of EVERYBODY GETS A VACATION BUT THE BOSS! WORK OVERLOADED? NEED TEMPORARY HELP? SUMMER REPLACEMENTS? Immediately Available CAMDEN LIME CO.

1433 PINE STREET CAMDEN 3, N. J. Rqwv 'SA XaVtfatAl the records division. Knowles joined the company in 1934, starting as clerk in the parts department. He later was as Printing of Finest Quality Commercial Appellate Industrial Dependable I Service HUNTZINGER COMPANY Established 1902 1 In ht Ntarf of Dtfowor.

Valty U.S.A. I WRIGHT AVE. at S. lOlh ST. Camdan 3, N.

J. WOodlawn 4-1249 IN CAMDEN HERTZ RENTS THE FINEST r.jj i i r.ir irrrn mijuvUm: hi signed as a packer in the record division warehouse where he Flexicore Floor and roof alaba Mild C3J STENOGRAPHERS CLERK-TYPISTS SECRETARIES SALES HELP GIRL FRIDAYS JUST CALL Ready-Mixed Concrete Plants at CAMDEN BERLIN RIVERSIDE "Sinct IIV4, Offerinf (Me Until tt luiMing MaftrlaU end Service" MB worked his way through every phase of that division. He was appointed general manager in 1948. As a member of the RCA Victor Record Advisory Council, Knowles has been, in the distribution phase of the business, nationally recognized for his merchandising and sales leadership. He also has been instrumental in the discovery nd development of new talent within that business.

Knowles is married to the former Mary (Jerry) Mink of Philadelphia. They have three daughters, June, Arlene and Diana, and two grandchildren. HARRIS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 40 FEDERAL CAMDEN WOodlawn -177 Drive-lt-Yourself Co. of N. I.

CHAM.ES A. ACETO, rmldul 36 NORTH 5TH ST. CAMDEN, N. J. WOodlawn 3-0764 HAVE INDUSTRIAL LAND OR BUILDINGS FOR SALE OR LEASE? BUILDER'S HAMMER 21U Is a heaw dutv tool th m.

hort work of it. Complete rangs of Insert tools! HOMEUTE-Boech Builder's Hammer, Model BH 21U 133 minimum trade-in allowance $45 you pay MfrUM Trenching, Tunneling and Boring Concrete Saw Cutting Paving Underground Utilities 0 Railroad Construction Equipment Rentals YOU THE CAMDEN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NEED A GENERATOR, TOO? SAVE $142.75 ON SPECIAL HAMMER-GENERATOR CABLE PACKAGE lS Hammer, Modal BH 210 ISm'oO 9v id f4-wire cable, with connectors 15.75 AUG. SPECIAL: $580.00 $697.75 With trade-In of $25. for old power hammer or generator 555.00 YOU SAVE; $142.75 Cell er write today for a FREE demonstration In your area STRACO CONSTRUCTION CO. Contractors is receiving many inquiries from industries as to the facilities that are available.

Have your REALTOR phone the Director, Ross Ford, at WO 4-3077, or write the Committee at the Court House, Camden 1, N.J. All matters are handled in the strictest confidence. and DON'T FORGET DONJT be a litterbug! Any time Any place Wherever you may go, for a ride or a walk Don't throw litter or cigarettes on the highways Take a litter bag along in your car Let's keep America clean and green. SAMUEL M. LANGSTON CO.

CAMDIN, NfW JHIir Wilson Building Camden 2, New Jersey WOodlawn 44925 50 3 longshore Phllodalphla 35, DEvomhire 2-4400 Henry Strahle.

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