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FILTRATION DIVISION WESTERN EDITION

FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1979

A UNIQUE GROUP PICTURE

WHAT'S NEWS

Racor will have been in existence for about 10 years soon, and I will have been involved with the company for about 8 years. I have always known the individuals in the company and talked with each of them from time to time, but... at last Racor has a voice and a face. Now we will begin to see for the first time the true personality of the company as a whole. A composite of all the people combined together and projecting that image over the next several months in the Bull-A-Ton will be an exciting thing unfolding.

Gasoline shortages may ease this

This will allow all of us to share bits of each other's lives and learn to better understand one another.

Knowing what each of us do on our jobs as well as on our non-Racor time will allow us to grow together.

Each of you make up a part of the company's total personality, so I hope you will contribute that which is uniquely you to the future pages of the Bull-A-Ton. —Norb Zoglman

OUR EDITOR

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

month, said Energy Department Under Secretary John O'Leary, partly because of an unexpected increase in oil imports. But he warned that a reduction in demand is essential to avoid significant shortages this summer. **********

Due to Racor's active involvement in the Singapore marine market, we will be participating in the Singapore Marine Exhibition to be held June 11-16.

This Exhibition will consist of offshore drilling equipment and marine diesel engines.

Ed Santiago, Racor International Sales Manager, will be in Singapore attending the Exhibition and demonstrating various Racor products related to the industry.

We wish Ed a nice trip and success at the show! **********

The Bay Area Industrial Show held May 15-17 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum was attended by our managers, engineering department, line supervisors, and plant engineers. This was the first industrial show of its type ever held in the Oakland Coliseum.

This show offered to those that attended an opportunity to see firms exhibiting and demonstrating various products from adhesives to warehouse equipment. **********

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the following promotions: Carol Greenburg, Director of Human Resources Gay Murphy, Administrator Employee Relations Cheryl Sardella, Administrative Assistant to the President Patty Warden, Facilities Coordinator in addition to Accounts Payable Also, a welcome to Racor newcomers, Pat Parella, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Engineering Jackie Rieker, Receptionist Ann Brown, Production Secretary.

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The Quality Control Department would like to thank everyone for the increasingly cooperative attitude evident over the last few months.

Racor as a young company needs the help of all of it's employees in making sure that all of our products are assembled only with high quality parts. This sort of team work has already resulted in a finer, more efficient Racor filter, with continual effort and your cooperation in the future can only get brighter. As for ourselves, we would like to reaffirm our commitment to increasing production and pledge to do everything within our power to help build better quality products.

Thanks again to everyone. —Q.C. Department

ALL TIME RECORD MONTH RACOR OFFICE NEWS Congratulations to our Racor office personnel who recently received

$784,050 Production Shipped $1,050,000 Sales Booked CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!

For those of you who wish to know what Racor's Sales Department is all about, here is some basic information on where we're at and what we're doing.

We are currently booking $750,000 in orders per month, and plans are that we will be booking $1,100,000 per month starting in September.

With the current fuel shortage, and keeping in mind the great influx of business during the 1974 fuel crunch (remember that history repeats itself). We project that business in 1980 should approach $2,000,000 per month.

To give you an idea of where our people are located in the U.S. and Canada: Joe Fame works out of Buffalo, covering up-state New York and Eastern Canada; Bob Reilly, out of Boston, covers the Northeastern U.S.; Del Ennis, working out of Charlotte, covers the Middle Atlantic states; the Great Lakes Region is covered by Tom Coram out of Indianapolis. These Regional Managers are headed by Paul Capani, Eastern Divisional Manager, whose home base is "Racor East" in Columbus, Ohio.

The Western Division is headed by Tom Blundo out of the Modesto office. Under Tom, the Midwestern Region is covered by Allen Salsbury out of Kansas City; Rob Koenig covers the Rocky Mountain states out of Denver; Racor's newest and Tony Colombo, out of Santa Ana, covers Southern California, Hawaii, and Guam.

Bill Pease, National Accounts Manager, is responsible for the Gulf area, Florida through Texas, and heads our team of military representatives for Army/Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard. In addition, Bill serves as coordinator for all formal training. Ed DeYoe is Racor's O.E.M. Sales Manager. O.E.M. designates "original Equipment Manufacturer", and Ed works on testing and procurement with such

major accounts as G.M.C., Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner and Bender Boat, where Racor units are installed at the factory level.

This sales team is headed by Jim Pence, Director of Sales and Marketing.

There are approximately 1,700 dealers handling Racor Products through the U.S. and Canada. We well directly to Warehouse Distributors, who sell to Distributors, who sell to dealers, who sell to end-users. You will find Racor units used in diverse application ranging from recycling needle oil in panty hose factories to recycling lube oil in the mines of the far-reaching northern areas of Alaska and Newfoundland.

FROM RACOR INTERNATIONAL; EDUARDO SANTIAGO I thought you would like to know: Racor/Selmec, S.A., our Manufacturing facility in Mexico, was formed two years ago to meet the expanding market there. The plant is located in Mexico City and has approximately ten employees in the Production Department, five Regional Managers, one Engineer, and a General Manager.

Sales are now averaging U.S. $50,000 a month. We are looking at approximately $800,000 for this year, and $1.5 million for the following.

If any of you plan to take a vacation to Mexico City, stop by a visit our facilities. Please let us know in advance so that Racor/Selmec can give you the "red carpet" treatment.

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RARE MEMBERSHIP— @55 and growing

800 DEPARTMENT The 800 department consists of two seperate departments which are welding shop and fabricating and a preassembly and manifold area. We make the big ones, the 800 Series.

Our crew consists of welders: Danny Kelley (Lead); Burl Barrett, Steve Wilkenson, Jimmy Greer, Won Cha Kim; 800 Assembly: Gerry Yost (Lead), Barry Costner, Steve Alves, Greg Oxendine, Steve Jackson, Mike Waibl (Supervisor).

As a department is has almost doubled in growth and production and which has the most time consuming product to build. We feel that our item is most important, and also vital for the ever growing demand for saving and getting the most from fuel. We also are proud to say that our product has improved, in appearance and efficiency with the help of all departments. Come over and see us some time and let us show you exactly what we do. We would be more than glad to.

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800 SERIES CHALLENGES ALL OR ANY DEPARTMENT IN A GAME OF BASEBALL FOR A KEG.. ********* *

ENTERTAINMENT June 8—California Ball Room Nitelife, Snowblind and Raven $4.00 a head, $5.00 at the door.

Robert Winkley, the supervisor at nite, will be performing with Nitelife.

It whould be a good one, try not to miss it.

There's a new country hot spot in Modesto located next to Angels hardware store on Prescott. "The North 40" has live entertainment, 2 bars and a big dance floor.

RACOR DISTRIBUTOR TRAINING CLASS What is the purpose of Racor's Distributor Training Class? Who are the people who attend the Training Classes? How often do we have a Training Class? These are some of the questions that most of you have had at one time or another. I would like to take a little space in our new publication and try to answer these questions.

The purpose of Racor's Distributor Training is to help our distributors better understand Racor and Racor products. We discuss our different models, explain the need for our filters, and where to look for sales. We open our doors and tour all areas of production, engineering, and marketing. We want the people who attend our classes, because they have had a first hand look at how we produce our products, to go back to their companies confident enough to pass this knowledge on to their fellow employees. This extra effort that we put forth comes back to us in the form of increased sales which translates into more jobs.

The people who attend our Training Class are from all over the world. We have had visitors from Canada, South Africa, Philippines, Australia, Japan, and all over the United States. We hope to have at least one person from each of our Warehouse Distributors attend a class at one time or another.

Racor has a Training Class every 60 days. It is always on a Wednesday and Thursday. The plant tour is usually on Thursday in the a.m.

I hope this information has given you a little more insight into the marketing of Racor products. I certainly appreciate the extra effort and cooperation all of you have given me during the past Training Classes and look forward to it in the future. As we grow, I hope we can get more of you involved.

Please remember that first impressions are most important and

these people may never have the opportunity to visit with us again. We want them to go home with a positive

attitude about Racor and, with the cooperation of everyone, we cannot help but stay the World's Finest Filter/Separator on the market. We are Number One! —Bill Pease

If you can figure out what these three people do all day, let Wayne know You may win $5.00.

satisfied customers.

The department consists of Art Rivas - Supervisor, Susan Winkley Lead person, Alice Barrett, and Tony Zalaco.

Alice ships mainly small UPS orders from NCN, Emery, or CF Air and some small truck orders.

Truck orders consist of 100 lbs. or more and anything under 100 lbs. is considered UPS. Tony ships mainly large truck orders going throughout California and the United States.

Art ships large orders throughout the United States and some up into Canada.

Susan takes care of all the exports, including Hawaii, Australia, and some Canada. And she answers just about all the questions.

The shipping department has been known for their "end of the month push". This is when everything that can be shipped goes out the door during the last 2 or 3 days of the month. It is quite hectic towards the end, and the overtime spent can add up.

RECEIVING & STORES (Warehouse) The purpose of our department is to receive parts and supplies and to place in the appropriate areas in storage. We will distribute the material to the floor when needed.

Ours is a co-operative effort to have enough parts available to keep production going, so with a little help & cooperation from the rest of the plant we can keep things running smoothly.

There is sometimes a problem of parts availability to make our filters or kits, and that causes a problem in shipping a complete order.

With sales up we hope to ship close to $1,000,000.00 this month. But it all depends on production. If they make it... we can ship it.

SUGGESTION: We need a speaker back here so we can understand and hear the intercom system.

SHIPPING DEPARTMENT The main idea of the shipping department is to ship the finished product to our many thousands of

"That's not a bass; its a reflection of your nose"

ASSEMBLY LINE Racor assembly line builds fuel filter/water separators. The units separate the water from the diesel fuel, before the fuel reaches the engine from the diesel tank. We also build metal bowl filters which work the same way, except the unit is for gasoline. Our filters are used on cars, pickups, trucks, tractors, and boats.

Our filters range in several sizes, (200FF) (500FF) (900FF (1000FF).

We also build a unit which is called an (air dryer). This is called a (1010A or 1010AF) which has a heated spitter. This unit is used on trucks for their air brakes which will drain the water from the air tank.

Racor Industries and Racor Precision are young companies which are growing very rapidly. We will be moving to our new plant in Manteca next year. That will help us to grow even more, of course that means more job openings.

We have five new employees on the assembly line. All together we have ten employees working on the assembly line, and all of them are doing a good job. Our employees are Richard Wailb, Warren Austin, Lena Smith, Loron Adkins, Patti Forbus, Sandy Petree, Bill Ganger, Ethel Elinburg, Richard Duddleston, Bob Ferraro, Supervisor, Linda Heard.

FROM OUR RESEARCH LAB

CCeigka "It's a little heavy, but it keeps my electric socks warm

As most of you know, the Engineering Department has been reorganized. We would like everyone to be aware that the project engineers have the authority and responsibility to develop our new products and your cooperation with them will be appreciated.

Finally, I would like to congratulate Mark Maybee, Bill Dixon, Dick Hollom, and Karen Downing for the fine job they did in developing the new OW line. —Andy Lewis

This company must have a constant stream of new products in order to continue our growth. Basically, this means we all eat. So, cooperation when asked should be the byword for all of us.

Do we want to have any Racor parties or picnics this year or what? If we do everyone needs to buy a RARE card. Otherwise there will be no parties or picnics.

We have sent to Singapore, for the International Maritime Show, our first OW5. The unit looked great. We wish to thank everyone who helped in getting this thing out the door, mainly the Welding Shop, Paint Area, and the Finishing Area. Those people involved are to be congratulated for a job well done.

We have started work in the lab for testing the transformer oil unit and it looks extremely promising. We are presently pushing through our new inline diesel fuel heater that will preheat the fuel before it goes to our RACOR filter. This type of unit has long been in demand from the trucking industry to prevent cold weather waxing of the element and consequent downtime on the truck. I might add that this inline heater will have a very unique thermostat that will sense the temperature of the diesel fuel and regulate the flow of hot engine coolant through the exchanger so the diesel fuel will never exceed 80 degrees. All of our competition in this field either has no method of shutting off the coolant water or has a valve to burn it off.

This should put us in an extremely competitive situation.

One other new product that is coming down the line will be our new vacuum dehydrater. This project will be honchoed by Peter Popoff of our Engineering staff. This will be an entirely new product with completely different principles than has every been done before.

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Racor has 200 cards. Each card costs $2.00. For every card we buy Racor will give us $10.00. So if we sell all 200 cards that gives us $2,400 to pay for any activities that we wish to have. You just need to buy one card which will also allow you to bring a friend.

So if we want the money for the activities this year, buy your card today from Glendora Shackelford in the production office today so we can get something going for this month, party wise.

SUGGESTION TO THE EDITOR: It would be appreciated if we could pick up our checks at noon on Friday...

Reason #1: Some people need gasoline in their cars, and gas lines are ridiculous at the end of the day.

Reason #2: Bank lines at the end of the day are ridiculous also. Anyone receiving their check and then failing to come back after lunch will not receive their check at noon again. **THINK ABOUT IV**

RACOR BULL-A-TON ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

1979 RACOR INDUSTRIES, INC. VOL. A NO. 3

WESTERN EDITION

AUGUST 1979

1976 Norb was promoted to VicePresident-Director of Marketing.

Using that as another stepping stone Norb became Vice-President-Chief Operating Officer of the Filtration Division in January, 1979.

Norb's career with Racor has been over seven years and has a vast repertoire on people, places, and events, (some of which I wish he would forget, particularly the events) but delivered in his extremely unique style he added perspective and humor to our lives.

SAGA OF "Z" Norbert Zoglman began his career with Racor Industries in June of 1972 as the Great Lakes Regional Manager. Monthly sales for Racor were about $20,000 to $25,000 per month at that time and Norb contributed a large share of this.

In April of 1974, 21 months after joining Racor, Norb became the Vice-President-Sales Domestic.

Moving to Modesto with the "culture and heat" shock of the San Joaquin Valley, as opposed to upper Wisconsin, Norb was faced with an even bigger challenge. Norb and I shared an office in the 8th and L Street plant. His desk was such that his back was facing me. As a consequence, every conversation I critiqued, for six months he "survived"! Having lived through that Norb felt ready to tackle anything!

Beginning with a bare skeleton of a sales force, Norb hired and fired, trained, nursed, persuaded, and molded the finest group of regional sales managers and distributors in the business.

He got his own office when Racor moved to the new plant on Barium Road in September of 1974. In late

Norb lives with his lovely wife, Cheryl, and two children in Modesto, all of whom are looking forward to our not moving to Manteca.

Take some time to get to know Norb, you will find the time rewarding. Incidently, having lost one office to him I wonder what his next move will be?? —Mark S. Richards

THE RACOR STORY Racor Industries, Inc. was founded in 1969, in Modesto, California.

At first the struggling young company did not make much of an impact on the diesel fuel filtration market. Frequent changes of filters were an accepted part of the vehicle maintenance and the direct relationship between water contamination and fuel injector problems were not fully understood by many operators. They just planned on replacing blown injector tips every so often.

In 1971, Racor's sales were very modest, but promising. That promise paid off with a 100% increase the following year, and things started to look a little brighter.

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By 1973, Racor's advancing filtration technology was really ready to make a positive contribution to the developing oil supply problems, as they related to diesel fuel. Fleet operators and independent truckers alike discovered that installation of a Racor filter/separator was an excellent investment in engine protection.

In addition to the normal contamination problems, there was an increase in foreign matter as supply tanks were pumped to the bottom.

This opened up new markets for Racor filter/separators. Self contained recycling systems, built around the Racor 1000 FB unit, were designed to automatically filter storage tanks. These sy stems quickly found markets in both stationary storage tanks and marine applications.

Other marine applications developed additional new products. Larger capacity units were designed, still using Racor's patented threestage progressive filtration process.

About the same time, Racor engineers demonstrated that the procedure would also remove water and solid contamination from air. This lead to the introduction of the Racor 1010 Air Dryer for brake systems.

While Racor filter/separators were increasing in capacity to meet marine requirements, the 1000 FE was also serving as the "building block" to fill another need. Units such as the 75/1000 were introduced. This unit, a pair of 1000FE's equipped with individual control valves, enabled one filter/separator to be shut down for servicing while the engine continued to run.

Naturally, the next step was the development of a larger, stationary unit, the 800 OF6 recycle/blender system. The 800 OF6 has a 40-gallon storage tank for waste oil, which is blended into large diesel fuel storage tanks as the unit automatically filters the fuel.

Racor's first building had 2,800 square feet. Today, just the executive offices require double that. In fact, the steady growth of Racor Industries has demanded a complete reorganization of the corporate structure.

In early 1979, two separate operating divisions were established. The Filtration Division manufactures and markets more than 100 different filter/separator models in Racor's modern 34,000 square foot facility in Modesto.

In nearby Ceres, the new Racor Precision Products Division has opened a new 20,000 square foot facility to produce components for the Filtration Division, as well as supplying a variety of plastic and metal products to other manufacturers.

Next, the Racor filter/separator began to shrink. First, the 900 FE was introduced, and then the 500 FE. These smaller units met the needs of engines requiring less flow capacity.

New corporate headquarters have been established in downtown Modesto to coordinate the expanding activities of Racor Industries, Inc. Anticipated sales are expected to be 55% in 1979, according to corporate president Mark S. Richards.

This lead to an assortment of new applications on dry land. First came the "Filter Buggy," a mobile recycle/blender unit that gave equipment operators the ability to solve an interlocked ecological and economic problem at the same time. By taking waste lube crankcase oil from an engine and, after filtering it, blending it into the diesel fuel tanks, they were able to solve the disposal problem while also getting "free" diesel fuel.

One of the reasons the company has posted such enviable growth marks is Racor's total commitment to constantly upgrading its entire product line. A major improvement was introduced in 1978, when the FF-series change was made. This was a design change in the centrifuge cone that almost doubled the efficiency of the filter/separator.

An increased bowl size was also introduced.

Sales increased by more than 5207o in 1978, as Racor moved into new markets. The most exciting of these came with the introduction of the 200 FF filter/separator. This "Micro-Mini" was ideally suited for the diesel automotive and pleasure boat markets, in addition to other small displacement diesel engines.

Racor filter/separators are now available in capacities ranging from approximately one-half gallon per minute to 150 gpm.

All because Racor filter/separators "get the water out... and the dirt, too!"

OUR NEW SCREW MACHINE DIVISION At long last the new Brown & Sharpe automatic screw machines have arrived! For the benefit of anyone now knowing what these machines are, perhaps a brief explanation is in order.

The machine is basically an automated truuet lathe which, when properly tooled, can produce the type of parts found in fishing reels, rotary adding machines, cash registers, etc....

The tool slides, which carry the cutting tools, are cam actuated.

Cams are designed for each individual part thus, reducing the cycle time to a minimum.

The machines are capable of producing nuts, screws, shafts, spacers, studs, hubs, washers and small parts of this nature.

As previously mentioned, Racor Precision will be producing needed components for the Filtration Division thus, adding a new dimension to Racor Industries. —Bruce Douglass General Manager/Screw Machines

Free Diesel Fuel

From a system that pays for itself.

Racor is delivering free diesel fuel to fleets all across the country with a-system that pays for itself.

The 800-0F6 is the complete diesel fuel maintenance system that features both a filter/ separator and a recycle/blender in a fully automatic self-contained system that filters diesel fuel storage tanks, while also blending in waste diesel engine lube oil as a cost-efficient fuel extender. This process has been approved by most engine manufacturers after extensive testing.

See your Racor dealer or write for details.

Racer 800-0F6. Gets more fuel out of your diesel dollar

RacoR 1137 Banum Road Modesto, CA 95351 209/521-7860 Telex: 35 9408

COMPUTER NEWS —Relax, we are not taking an inventory.— As everyone probably already knows, Racor purchased a new computer. Racor's computer is a basic/four model 610 with 8 video terminals and 1 printer, this is what is known as the hardware. The software portion of the computer consists of program memory, and storage area for program documentation and data. This information is stored on two discs. The printer is capable of printing 300 lines per minute (132 characters/line).

Since last November, when the computer was installed, we have been in a transition period. We hope to have all the bugs and new systems worked in by the time Racor moves. Racor's computer has six major systems: the manufacturing system, accounts receivables, accounts payables, purchase order processing, order processing, general ledger and AORS. The manufacturing system has many areas which include Bill of Materials, Product Scheduling, kitting, Production, and Surface Processing. The manufacturing system is hard to control because of the existing variables, although with time and accuracy, the computer will report valuable information.

Through scheduling production items to be ordered, shortages are forcasted, long and short range.

Production will be ordered for the parts needed to produce what ever is scheduled. Shipping will be issued orders that are complete or partial shipments approved.

This is a basic overview of the manufacturing system we will all be using.—Now, if any of this means anything to you, with initialization of the manufacturing system we will all see more control on product flow, with increased production!!!!

—Doug Fisher

FROM THE LAB The Racor Engineering Department has just completed comparative efficiency testing of the Racor 1010A Air Dryer and six other com-

petitive Air Dryers used on truck air brake systems. The testing was performed by David Olson, research and development engineer, and assisted by Peter Popoff.

The Air Dryer testing apparatus, shown in the photo, was designed and built specifically for testing Air Dryer efficiency. The test apparatus utilizes two dew point hygrometer systems. One hygrometer sensor measures the dew point temperature of the Air Dryer inlet air and the other sensor measures the outlet air.

Dew point temperatures are continuously recorded by a 2-per chart recorder. The dew point temperatures are then mathematically converted to parts per million moisture content in the compressed air. With this information the moisture removing efficiency of the Air Dryers tested can be calculated.

The test results showed that the Racor 1010A was equal to or superior to all of the competitive Air Dryers tested with this information.

The Engineering Department is designing a completely new Air Dryer using a revolutionary new theory and design.

—Dave Olson

Dave Olson is seen here in his natural habitat!

We finally received the thing that will save us all this summer, the ice machine. So I would like to take this space in this paper to say thank you from all of us to Mark Richards.

Thank You

THERE HAS DEFINITELY BEEN SOME CHANGES MADE I The first and best change is that we are not moving to Manteca. We can hand that great change to Mark Richards. I know that everyone was happy to hear that.

Congratulations to Butch Labarre andf his new wife, Gigi Camp. They tied the knot Saturday, August 4th, 1979 at the United Church of Christ in- Modesto. Perry Yost was the Best Man and Sheri Porter was the Matron of Honor. After the wedding they left on a 4 day honeymoon starting off with the Marshall Tucker Concert, then to L.A. and then ending it with a peaceful stay on the coast....

Then there's the Shipping Department. It's really going through a change! They put Tom Holander back there expecting him to accomplish something, (but he's just not too sure of what yet). Good luck to Tom on his new promotion, and to his crew that has to go through this change!!!!

Since Tom Holander is no longer the Assistant Purchasing Manager, our new Assistant Purchasing Manager is Ed Bjornson. Good luck to Ed in his new position, let's hope he can figure out where Tom left off.

There's been many, many changes in the production area. Dept. 8, which was the Electrical Dept., is now Pre-assembly, Kits, and Demos. There's now a total of 13 hard working employees, and that's a change from the 2 people that the department started out with, one in Demos and one in Electrical. The 800 Series Dept. was able to enlarge their area. They also have a new member in the Department, Brian McCoy. We wish him all the luck in learning his new job.

Jim Bennent, who used to work in Surface Processing and then finishing his time in the Demo Dept. decided to move to Washington.

Jim and two other partners are going into business for themselves.

They went up there with a few well planned ideas. Good luck to all of them.

Racor and it's employees will always be changing through the years.

Let's hope we keep changing for the best.

CONTINENTAL LEASING1971 Ford Galaxy, 2 door coupe, very clean, new tires, automatic, power steering, air cond. and a vinyl top. $1,099.00 1977 Pontiac Ventura, 4 door, 6 cyl., automatic, power steering, power brakes, air, with low miles, a good economy car, $3,599.00

THE CHASE! I'm going to catch Colombo."

That's a quote from Bob Reilly, Northeastern Regional Sales Manager, to Jim Pence Director of Sales, back in July.

Well, we all know that Tony Col ombo, Southern California Regional Sales Manager, won his third straight Golden Centrifuge Award in July, with a total of $179,052 shipped into Southern California for the month. But look at figures for orders actually booked during July: $91,483 for Bob and only $72,010 for Tony. Looks like Bob is on his way up after all!!

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1978 Zephyr wagon, a.m./f.m. stereo, power steering, power brakes, 10,500 miles, clean. $5,899.00

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See Bob Matoza for any further information on any of the above cars. 526-8500

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`65' Dodge Pickup Short Bed, 10" tires and wheels, 8-track a.m./f.m. stereo, air chocks, 3 gas tanks all gaged, tanvea cover, easy lift type trail hitch, automatic trans. $1,500.00 contact Jim Hinchey, 577-8072

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MORE PHILOSOPHY We can do anything for one day.

So, just for today, let us be unafraid of death which is the shadow of life, unafraid to be happy, to enjoy the beautiful, to believe the best.

Just for today let us live one day only, forgetting yesterday and tomorrow, and not trying to solve the whole problem of life at once.

—Joseph Fort Newton ***** *****

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FROM INTERNATIONAL:

I am sure you are all familiar with our heated Fuel Filter/Water Separator. The reason there is a need for this heater is that when temperatures reach below freezing, diesel fuel starts getting thick. As the temperature continues to drop, flakes of wax will begin to form in the fuel. The heater warms the fuel so that the replaceable element does not become clogged and slow down or stop the flow of fuel.

As a result of the "fuel crunch", the quality of diesel fuel has become increasingly poorer. Before this crisis, diesel fuel would form flakes of wax at temperatures of 5 ° or 6° but now it may start waxing at 15 ° or even 18°. Adding to this problem, we have seen that many areas of the country seem to be having colder winters with temperatures very often below 0°F. With these conditions, the "in-filter" heater is not always enough.

Racor will be participating in an agricultural exhibition, "ExpoPrada '79", in Montevideo, Uruguay, the first week of August.

Eduardo Santiago will be in Uruguay to assist our new Warehouse Distributor, Airacond, Ltda., with the exhibition and the demonstration of Racor products. He will also aid them in the planning of their marketing program for that area of the world.

To help with these problems, we are introducing a new product, an "in-line" fuel heater. This unit will use the fluid in the truck cooling system to heat the fuel as it flows from the fuel tank to the Racor Fuel Filter/Water Separator.

Even though other companies make this same type of product, we feel that we will be successful because our unit will raise the temperature of the fuel higher, faster, and will be more dependable.

—Tom Blundo

The above photo is Andy Lewis, Director of Engineering, with the new In-Line Heater.

Eduardo will also be in Caracas, Venezuela for five days working with Refinoil, C.A., our Warehouse Distributor there.

Another stop during his trip to South America will be in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where we hope to develop a Warehouse Distributor in the near future.

We wish Eduardo a safe and successful trip! ********** On 20 May at 18:30 hours Paul and Gail May aboard "Accomplice" called San Leandro Yacht Club on channel 16. They reported a sailing vessel in distress in the San Leandro Channel.

Andy Lewis, Ray Mitchell, and Walt Kupper boarded the "Isis" and responded to the call.

An unnamed vessel which was a Catalina 22 had gotten out of the channel and was badly tangled in the rigging of the pipe laying barge "Seminole".

The sailing vessel was demasted with major damage to the port bow.

Loss of engine and mount.

The skipper of the vessel in distress was Dr. Bruce Friend. He had one crew member aboard. Dr. Friend had broken ribs and multiple severe body bruises. He was later hospitalized at San Jose Hospital.

The crew of the "Isis" were able to direct and assist the crew of the disabled vessel in cutting their rigging loose so the vessel was free to be taken in tow.

The "Isis" took the vessel in tow.

Meanwhile, the seas were quite high and the crew of the distressed vessel managed to get aboard the barge "Seminole.". With the distressed vessel in tow the "Isis" was unable to take the crew of the Catalina 22 off the "Seminole." The Isis called C.G. Croupe S.F. for an assist. Standing by was a 22' cruiser, the "Paco-A-Paco" skippered

by Allen M. Haydis who is a new member of the U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla #48. He offered his assistance to come on the "Seminole" to take the crew of the distressed vessel off the barge. The Coast Guard directed him to proceed in his efforts to assist, which he did successfully.

The two rescue vessels proceeded to the guest dock at San Leandro Marina. Dr. Friend was treated for shock and his crew member transported him to San Jose Hospital.

He refused ambulance assistance.

I have researched this procedure in detail, including a long interview with Dr. Bruce Friend.

The writer feels that these men all deserve a "Good Sea-Man-Ship Award."

Respectfully, Ken Rice

RACOR Chain of Command

DO YOU REALIZE99999999 Everyone is talking about the fuel crisis. It's shrinking oil reserves and higher demand throughout the world. Few realize we have another critical shortage that will effect everyone—a water shortage world wide.

Though a greater portion of the earth's surface is covered by water most of it is ocean and unfit for drinking. Of the 2.7% of water that is fresh, more than 3/4 is locked in by glaciers. This means that less than 13/4 of the world's water is suitable for drinking. Fortunately for Americans a majority of available fresh water is located in the United States and Canada. Unfortunately, the total amount of water never increases, but the population of our country increases and it puts a tremendous demand on our limited supply.

On an average, our usage of water in California is 270 gallons per day for each man, woman and child.

We use water to drink, cook, bathe, wash cars, flush toilets, and water our lawn. There may come a day in the not too far future, we may have limits on the amount of water we use.

Through technology some of the less fortunate countries have developed other methods to obtain fresh water. Isreal pumps their water from the Red Sea and desalts the water through filtration. Egypt is trying to tap the vast underground water reserves beneath the Western Desert. Japan is working on a system to recycle their water and Russia and Australia are •endeavoring to reroute major rivers into their farm lands.

The next time you take a drink of water, just think how important it is to all of us and why we should try not to waste it.

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PAINT BY NUMBER DEPARTMENT

RECORD MONTH FOR PRODUCTION

Racor's assembly lines beginning starts with Surface processing; all castings, (bases, lids, rings, etc.,) received from Racor Precision Products Die Casting are processed.

The assembly line, pre-assembly, and 800 series departments depend on the quality and quantities of the surface processing department.

The tumbling operation removes the rough metal flashings. Then they are rinsed in the phosphate cleaners, which prepares the castings for a better quality finish.

The final operation is the powder painting of the castings. There are two colors that we use, coffee tan, which is used on all castings for the assembly line and pre-assembly, and sun gold which is used for the T-handles, outer cylinders, and most 800 series parts.

Surface Processing consists of a total of 10 employees, supervisor, David Earnest, Sr. Lead Person, Randy Newton, Paint Booth Lead Person, Dale Bailey and seven other hard working employees.

Surface Processing is always searching for "state of the art," equipment and processing techniques.

Congratulations to our Production Department and Bob Green, Production Manager, on a record of $866,912 in finished product for July. In spite of numerous problems and vendor hold-ups, Production came through with a record month.

A note from Bob: Filter Buggies and OF-6's are a growing area in sales, and Production is gearing up to meet increased demands for these units. In addition, demo production has been increased, and we hope to clear up the demo backlog this month.

MORE PHILOSOPHY TIME, obviously, is relative. Two weeks on a vacation is not the same as two weeks on a diet. **********

MORE PHILOSOPHY There are two statements about human beings that are true: that all are alike, and that all are different. On those two facts all human wisdom is founded.

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OCT., NOV. and DEC. 1979

WESTERN EDITION

VOL. A NO. 5

WHO IS WAYNE SYLVIA? his own and began working part-time at Memorex, Electronics.

While attending San Jose State and working part-time, he majored in Aeronautical Engineering and minored in Business Administration.

If there are three little kids sitting in a sandbox, how can you tell which one is the Portuguese? The one the cat's covering up! That's Wayne!

Wayne wasn't really born in a sandbox, but he can take a joke as well as the next guy. Wayne is a native of California, born in San Jose on June 30, 1949. He attended St. Francis high school in Santa Clara county. During high school he was the editor of both the yearbook and the newspaper. Wayne was also a member of the National Honor Society.

He was interested in flying and became the head of his flying club. He achieved both his car and flying license at the age of 16. Being the sport Wayne is, he was on the track team, though shot put being his biggest high light. One of Wayne's other interests was fencing.

Upon graduating, Wayne moved out on

After working his way through college Wayne began his descent into the world of business. Wayne began working for Applied Technology Incorporated. His position was coordinator for the MicroElectronic Division. A year later he left to own and operate his own business in heavy duty equipment. (Tractor, etc.)

Later, due to the early 1970 fuel crisis he was forced to look elsewhere for employment. He continued in the electronic field, taking a position at Intel Corporation as a Production Coordinator. Later the company moved to Phoenix, Arizona, Wayne being a native of California decided not to make the move.

He got another job at National SemiConductor as a Production Manager for the Overseas Assembly Operations.

Wayne married his childhood sweetheart, the girl next door, Elaine. Wayne and Elaine were married in the small, quiet, retired town of Gerber. No one but the bride and groom at the wedding being under 80 years of age.

Wayne and his wife having a farming background at heart, moved from San Jose for a more rural life in San Joaquin Valley.

While in the San Joaquin Valley he found employment as a Production Manager for Racor Industries. During this time, Wayne and his wife decided to bring a new life into their world, which is their 2 year old daughter, Linsey. Nine months later Wayne was promoted to Director of Manufacturing for Racor.

Wayne is very happy here at Racor and hopes things continue for the better.

A Record-Breaking Month!

Congratulations to all Racor employees! October was the biggest month in Racor's history for producing and shipping orders.

It was an "over a million" month for dollar value of Racor goods produced, a record for the Production Department.

Tom Hollander, during his third month as Traffic Manager, helped his department achieve the same record breaking total with over a million dollars worth of Racor products shipped for the month of October.

Achievements like this take teamwork and involve all the efforts of Manufacturing, Engineering, and Sales. Special thanks to the Production and Shipping Departments for their extra effort.

We all have reason to be proud, and we're well on our way to a fantastic year's end. — Sales Department

One of Our Record Breaking Month Parties!!!!

For those of you who missed the Halloween party Racor put on November 2, 1979, you missed a good one. There were costumes of all kinds, it was hard to tell who was there and who wasn't. Here are the three winners for the best costumes; Shelia Cosentino and her guest, for the most scariest; Gerry Yost, the most funniest; and Burl Barrett, the most original.

It turned out to be a good record breaking month party.

A Racor fuel filter/water separator may save you $500 to $5,000

Figure out what these words or pictures are trying to say. Answers on Back Page.

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Marine engineers are surrounded by water, but they sure don't need any of it in their diesel fuel. It can cost as much as $5,000 in labor, parts and down time to replace injection pumps and injectors in a marine diesel engine. That's a lot of money, and the biggest cause of injector and pump failure is contaminated diesel fuel, including algae and similar microorganisms.

But there's one simple way to get it out — virtually all of the water and solids down to one micron in size. That's with a Racor filter/separator system, Racor's patented three-stage units are available in flow ranges from less than .75 gpm to 60 gpm, including units which permit servicing of individual filter/separators under continuous operation.

Wherever you go, Racor filter/separators deliver the water-free diesel fuel that may save you 85,000 — and more than just once.

This means continuing efforts to open up new areas of industry as well as to achieve nationwide geographical coverage through our distribution network. So we have three reasons to look for new distributors: 1. To cover states that in the past had less than adequate distributors: 2. To replace older distributors who no longer do an adequate job of selling Racor to end users.

3. To break into new markets and industries that in the past did not use Racor. This biggest example of this one is the development over the past year of automotive dealers who install the 200FC (which was our brand new unit a year ago) on diesel autos and pick-ups.

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Winter Olympics Unimogs Get Racor Fuel Filters The monumental task of removing snow from throughout the Lake Placid area during the 1980 Winter Olympics will be handled by 23 specially equipped Case Unimog tractors. These 23 Unimog tractors will be used to clear snow from parking lots, spectator viewing area, the 400-meter Olympic speed-skating oval runways at two local airports, and the Olympic Village, a 157-acre complex just outside Lake Placid built to house the athletes and support staff.

The Olympic tractors feature a newly designed J. I. Case Unimog cab that increases operator comfort and visibility.

Among the special accessories installed on these custom painted Unimog tractors is a Racor Model 900FG fuel filter/water separator with optional in-filter fuel heater. The Racor fuel filter/water separator is part of the special equipment the fleet will be utilizing to cope with the severe weather conditions of the Lake Placid region.

December 16th and 17th marked the final Warehouse Distributor Training Class for 1979.

Attending this class were representatives from Stone Heavy Vehicle Specialist of Raleigh, North Carolina; Wholesale Truck and Trailers of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Cummins of Missouri of St. Louis, Missouri; and Mid-Western Power Products, Company of Des Moines, Iowa.

Approximately six times per year, we offer these classes to our warehouse distributors for the purpose of better educating them about Racor, our products, and our policies. Not only will this help increase their sales potential, but it will also increase our sales output.

We have had warehouse distributors from various regions of the United States and Canada attend these classes. In addition to receiving extensive training during the two-day session, these individuals have also contributed helpful information and suggestions. With such an exchange of ideas, we can all benefit.

The Plant Tour is one of the most enlightening parts of the training program.

We always receive comments on the enthusiasm of the Production Department and attitude of all our employees.

Thanks to the cooperation of everyone here at Racor, our training classes during the past year have proven very successful. With your continued support, the goals we have set for our 1980 Training Classes can be realized.

— Bill Pease National Accounts

Mom Wishes She'd Waxed Less and Listened More Someone asked me the other day if I had my life to live over would I change anything.

My answer was no, but then I thought about it and changed my mind.

If I had my life to live over again I would have waxed less and listened more.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy and complaining about the shadow over my feet, I'd have cherished every minute of it and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was to be my only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded.

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I would have eaten popcorn in the "good" living room and worried less about the dirt when you lit the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would have burnt the pink candle sculptured like a rose before it melted while being stored.

I would have sat cross-legged on the lawn with my children and never worried about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television . . . and more while watching real life.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband which I took for granted.

I would have eaten less cottage cheese and more ice cream.

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for a day.

I would never have bought ANYTHING just because it was practical/wouldn't show soil/guaranteed to last a lifetime.

When my child kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now, go get washed up for dinner."

There would have been more I love yous . . . more I'm sorrys . . . more I'm listening . . . but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute of it . .. look at it and really see it . . . try it on . . . live it . . . exhaust it . . and never give that minute back until there was nothing left of it . . .

Three engine manufacturers have recently selected Racor fuel filter/water separators as standard equipment. They are Chrysler Marine, Renault Marine Diesel, and Mercury Marine. All three engine manufacturers currently lead the marine industry in the use of diesel engines rather than gasoline engines. All three companies will be heavy users of Racor Models 200FG, 500FG, and 900MA. When Racor receives its final U.L. approval, most of these firms will switch td the Model 500MA. The selection of Racor's fuel filter/water separator as standard equipment was the first time in Racor history our product has been selected as standard equipment by an engine manufacturer.

Racor was selected on the basis that it could protect engines from contaminated fuel which is a large problem in the marine industry. Each of the companies felt their service and warranty problems would be drastically reduced with the use of Racor products_ The initial order from Chrysler was submitted in early November. Heavy usage by Mercury Marine and Renault Marine Diesel is expected to begin in January.

Three major boat builders — Viking Yacht, Silverton Yacht, and Cigarette Racing Team — have also selected Racor fuel filter water separator as standard equipment for their yachts. Viking Yachts and Silverton Yachts are manufacturers of quality yachts which range in length from approximately 30 - 50 feet. Cigarette Racing Team builds off-shore racing boats and long-distance cruising boats that are noted for their sleekness and high performance.

had selected Racor for its ability, quality control, and superior craftsmanship.

— Ed DeYoe 0.E .M. Sales Manager

Here's an Up To Date Report!!!

In 1980 the average worker will earn approximately $10,935.00 yearly and if he retires at 65 he will receive Social Security Benefits of $4,800.00 annually. Taxes are paid on earnings up to $25,900.00 with maximum benefits for an individual this year set at $7,052.

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Up dated by: Steve Ackerman

There has been a change made in the printing of the Bull-a-ton, instead of every month it will come out every 3 . months. There just isn't enough time or news for a one month basis.

We can hardly keep track of this guy lately. In October, Eduardo was in Costa Rica and Guatemala visiting our Warehouse Distributors in these countries.

Servicios Unidos in San Jose, Costa Rica, is one of International's fastest growing W.D.'s. Tekno S.A. in Guatemala City is a very successful Racor distributor and is owned by a former Racor regional manager for Latin America, Jorge Hidalgo.

Four years ago, Jorge set up his own warehouse and continues to promote Racor with great enthusiasm.

Therefore, I need news from everyone!

I would like to see more news from the production workers, I haven't received any. There must be something, jokes, comments, ideas, good news, or even bad news, we would like to hear it all. So think about it and let's put it in print!!!

In November, Eduardo and Norb Zoglman traveled to Seoul, Korea, to establish a warehouse distributor. They also traveled to Hong Kong and the Philippines to visit our W.D.'s in these countries who are both divisions of Getz Corporation.

A Word From The Editor) !III I would like to thank everyone for the help and cooperation in making the Racor Bull-a-ton possible every month so far.

Thank you.

All manufacturers involved stated they

GALLON PER GALLON THIS FILTER MIGHT STAND A CHANCE. WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK!

If you see a tall, slim guy with dark hair and a briefcase in his hand run by you, don't be alarmed. That was Eduardo Santiago you just saw on his way to close another fantastic international sale.

— The Editor

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It's the waiting for a raise that gets me!"

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In addition, we have had many international visitors. Mr. K. K. Ho of Getz Hong Kong and Mr. Noel Reyes of Getz Philippines were here for two days; Mr. Alfredo Rama of Trec Argentina, a new Warehouse Distributor, was at the plant for a week receiving training. Also, three gentlemen from Eagle Industries, which is owned by Nippon Oil Seal Industry, our W.D. in Tokyo, Japan, were here for a day.

We are very happy with Racor International's growth and its contribution to the overall growth of Racor Industries. We are planning our strategy for 1980 and looking forward to a really great year.

FILTRATION DIVISION December Birthdays

ONCE AGAIN!!

Racor has reached yet another impossible goal! The new marine models 900MA, 1000MA, 73-1000MA, 75-900MA, 75-1000MA, 77-1000MA, and 79-1000MA are now listed under Underwriters Laboratories testing program.

Most of us have seen the U.L. listing mark on electrical appliances in our homes and on fire extinguishing equipment. The U.L. listing mark means these products have passed a battery of tests to determine the product safe for use in your homes and on your job. The testing is done with the products in the worst environment they could be used.

Underwriters Laboratories provides this same service to the marine industry.

The testing done on marine products is just as difficult to pass as the testing done on electrical products.

Racor's Engineering Department duplicated step by step the U.L. testing program which included some of the strange occurrences you have seen in and around the building. The pictures here show the 1000 FG being subjected to the open flame test, which is one of the tests that had to be passed. Other tests were corrosion, vibration, shock, filtration, and water separation. After complete testing here at Racor, the filters were submitted for testing at U.L. The conclusion of Underwriters Laboratories is that Racor's

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The U.L. listing of the MA's means another new market for Racor products and increases our lead as the world's largest selling fuel filter/separator.

— Mike Wilson Chief Engineer FILTRATION DIVISION

November Birthdays: 1 George Stahl 4 Jamie Ebright 5 Kim Moreland 7 Jim Van Heukelem 11 Mark Richards Kim Ellis 15 Gary Robinson 18 Terry Lambert 23 Homer Bowman 26 Pat Cainglit Janet Anderson

DIE CASTING & PLASTICS DIVISION

November Anniversaries: 1 Sherry Kelley Chris Bowlin Debbie Jones Ed McIlroy Gloria Rodriguez 7 Doug Fisher Margaret Nesbitt Steve Wilkenson 16 Warren Austin Sheila Cosentino Debbie Creek June Jewett Patty Forbes John Van Winkle Cheryl Sardella

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PRECISION DIVISION November Birthdays: 10 Freddie Mygatt Hugh Selvy 14 Moreen Costa 15 Sted Beebe 16 Fidencio Flores On December 20 at 3:17 p.m. Chuck Poynter's wife, Dana, gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Brandon O'dell weighed 9 lbs. 3 oz. Congratulations.

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Congratulations john and Sharon!

• • • • • • Monday, December 17, 1979, Sheri Porter finally had her healthy baby girl.

Hillery Rose Porter was born at 5:52 a.m., weighing 7 lbs., 5 oz. Sheri is a very proud mother!

* * * * * * * * A doctor came to visit an ailing husband. After leaving the sick room, he said to his wife, "I don't like the way your husband looks.

"Well, to tell you the truth, I don't either," said the wife, "but he's been pretty good to me and the kids."

A Word From Die Casting We are still cranking out parts for Filtration, and for once it looks as though we are getting ahead of them!

I would like you to meet Kenny Davis from the die cast shop. Kenny has been with us for about two years. He came to us not knowing anything about die casting, and now he is turning out to be one quick, mean man with a ladle — and don't get in his way when he is changing a die or you may get run over!!

I would like to thank all the guys and, oh yes, Vickie too, for the great job done this month!!

Who is Kathy Edge?

Kathy and her husband, Dennis, moved to Modesto from Philadelphia, PA, in January of this year. They moved here because Dennis accepted a position of Western Regional Manager for a corporation headquartered back East.

This nice couple love the outdoors and recently bought a Hobie Cat (catamaran) which, appropriately enough, they named "Over the Edge." Their favorite pastime is camping and sailing on the water of Woodward Reservoir in Oakdale. Kathy and Dennis also love animals and have two dogs; a German Shepard and a Weimariner.

Soon after they arrived in Modesto and settled in their new home, Kathy applied for a position with Racor. She started working here on January 22nd as a Marketing " Secretary to Ed DeYoe, O.E.M. Sales Manager; Bill Pease, National Accounts Manager, and myself.

In addition to performing her secretarial duties, Kathy was trained in order processing for both domestic and international sales, including export documentation.

As international business activities expanded, Kathy was selected for a fulltime position as International Marketing Assistant. In her new position, she demonstrated great ability and initiative.

She is now the right arm of our exporting activities, and we are happy to have such a neat lady with us.

— Ed Santiago

Gary Baldwin Manager Die Casting

Management's Trek South On December 6th, all Officers, Directors, and Managers of Racor Industries, Filtration, Precision Products, and Corporate Divisions traveled to La Costa Conference Center for a long weekend seminar.

At the meeting, Mr. Ted Cohn, the Management consultant who visited Racor for a few days, discussed the results of the attitude survey which many of you participated in.

Here's a Little Bit of Sports On November 5, 1979 in San Francisco at the Olympic Club Golf course, Mark Richards sponsored Greg Oxendine (800 Series Dept.) and Bob Fergason (our insurance agent for the company) in the Willie McCovey 3rd Annual Best Ball Tournament.

Greg's foursome included, Doug Nelson, (Disc Jockey for KSFO) Carl Garrett, (Gallery Real Estate) and Ed Taylor (Salesman for Hathaway Sportswear.)

Greg and his partners tied for 9th place with a score of 2 under 69.

At the 19th hole dinner and cocktails were served.

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Tool and Die!!!!

We are happy to announce the completion of several Dies. The new plastics die for the Petcock has been tried, and now in the final stages of completion. The 500 lid die also ran last month with good results. The 500 bracket die is also in for try out and delivery should be this month.

Also joining the Tool and Die shop is Jimmy Brown, which now makes a total of five Tool and Die workers in the shop.

Things are going great, and we are looking forward to a good new year.

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Committees of those attending the seminar were set up to address those issues which are of concern to all of you.

We all left the seminar with a renewed spirit that we can all work together to improve Racor to be the kind of place our employees will want to stay with to accomplish satisfying work. We are confident that you will see tangible results!

Your efforts to continue the fine work you have always demonstrated did not go unappreciated during management's absence. Our thanks to everyone and keep up the great work. You can be reassured that we are all committed to working for a better Racor!!!

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RACQUETBALL, ANYONE? Want to find a way to relieve those tensions caused by rush-hour traffic on McHenry? A way to forget that Campos was out of Texas Tacos today at lunch? A way to cleanse your pores of the smoke from Donnie Ice's Camels? A way to forget that Peter Vadasz just cut off shipments to the customer who was going to make your month?

ployment may join the club at a savings of up to 1/2 the usual membership fee, and the monthly membership dues can be deducted directly from your paycheck. The club offers racquetball, saunas, whirlpools, exercise room, swimming, and more to help you enjoy your free time! Single, Couple, and Family memberships are available.

How about working off your tensions, or just plain having fun, with a membership at Game Point Racquetball/Health Club!

If interested in signing up, please call Cheryl Sardella at 577-8072 for further information and you'll be on your way to forgetting that you ate the whole thing!!

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MIKE WAIBL, THIS IS YOUR LIFE !!!

Who do you know that rides a fast-moving Harley-Davidson, met his wife at a phone booth, and writes county-western songs such as "The Lonesome Outlaw"?

Johnny Mike Waibl was born in Keyes, CA, attended grammar school in Georgia, came back to Modesto to graduate from Grace Davis High School and attended Modesto Junior College, where his main interest was Forestry. Mike was interested in football throughout high school because "it was fun to get rough with people." A leg injury forced Mike to turn his interests to baseball and has become quite an asset to our own Racor softball team.

Mike started at Racor in 1974, boxing on the Assembly line. From there, he held one of the first welding positions, and was foreman of the Welding Department for two years. Mike is currently our Assistant Production Manager at the Filtration Division. He hopes to someday become Manager of the 800 Series/Welding Department.

Before joining our team, Mike worked on an assembly line building mattress frames.

In 1977, Barry Costner, our Weekend Shift Supervisor, introduced Mike to Lydia Cates, who has since become Mrs. Waibl. They have a 15 month old son, Nathan, whom Mike is sure will someday be a talented musician. (Nathan has already mastered the art of banging on the drums and strumming on a guitar!!!)

Mike's biggest dream is to build a secluded house in the mountains where he and his family, along with their Great Dane/St. Bernard Sady, Shillo their Collie, and Smokey thier cat, can all live.

Mike believes that there is potential in every person. It simply takes the right person to bring this potential to the ctirfa ce.

Located in the center of the Engineering Department is the Racor Library. It contains numerous books, brochures, technical data, specifications, standards, and general information from Additives to Zinc.

Please keep in mind that it is still in the primary stage, but growing rapidly with information being added daily. I would like to remind you that any publications, brochures, etc. you may have to contribute would be greatly appreciated. If we are unable to locate THE DRAWING BOARD your specific requests, let me know and I will try to obtain it.

Off of the drawing board this month is the new drain valve de- Our goal is to be able to offer credsigned specifically for Racor units. itable and accurate reference materThe Racor patented petcock will ial in which to help all departments soon end our dependence on the and divisions of the company obexpensive brass petcocks we have tain maximum information in minbeen using. However, many hours imum time. of careful testing and evaluating Also available, for everyone's use, is must be logged to ensure the Webster's newest addition of the Racor quality we're all proud of.

Unabridged Dictionary, but it is not Everyone gets into the act, too! to be removed from the library Recently, Engineering and Produc- without advance arrangements. tion members together tallied over With cooperation and a little pa5,000 cycles on the new petcock in tience, I feel the library will bethe Research and Development Licome a beneficial asset for all of us. brary. The petcock was installed on a 500FF which was filled with Deda Schau fel AC fine dust and water, simulating Technical Services the most severe dirt and water conEngineering Department ditions. The test required and individual to open and close the petcock valve by hand in five groups.

Sound easy? Well, each group consisted of 100 cycles!! That's 500 times!

FREE ** FREE ** FREE**FREE Needless to say, the petcock en dured the grueling conditions I would also like to inform every(which simulated over a 10 year one that Racor's continuous adverspan) and will be on the market tising in various publications and soon. We want to thank Kim, magazines has created a supply of Cheryl, Jennifer, Ann, Sherri, San- monthly and bi-monthly issues dy, Chris, Toni, and Butch for their which we can offer to all of Racor's "helping hand" in this project and inquizative personnel. Anyone interwe hope everyone is interested in ested in automotive, trucking, boatwhat goes on at Racor. ing, or other diesel relted magazines are more than welcome to look P.S. Volunteers are needed for the through and take home your selecnew Electric Shock Alarm test! tion(s).

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RACOR SAFETY PROGRAM General Statement of Policy

TRUCK SHOW WEST Racor Industries recently participated in the International Truck Show West, which again this year had good attendance. A number of vehicles displayed during the show were equipped with Racor products.

Attendance this year was approximately 30,000, which was the second highest in the show's history.

Racor personnel from Sales, Engineering, and Production attended the show.

It is the policy of Racor Industries, Inc., to achieve the greatest practical degree of freedom from accidents and to insure that every employee is provided a safe and healthful working condition free from recognized hazards. The personal safety and health of each Racor Racor will be exhibiting at the SAE employee is of primary importance.

Off-Highway Exhibit at Milwaukee We have instituted a loss control in September. program which, with your help, will succeed in providing a safe working ED DeYOE environment. We will maintain a O.E.M. Sales Manager safety and health program conforming with the best practices of organizations of this type. To be successful, such a program must embody proper attitudes toward safety, injury, and illness prevention on the part of both supervisors and employees. Everyone stands to benefit.

TOOL AND DIE NEWS Everyone stands to gain. The cooperation of all members in our organization is expected. The re- We would like to say that everysults will be worth the effort. Only thing in the tool room is going through such cooperative effort can okay. The new air dryer is the main a safety record, in the best interest point of interest right now. We of all, be established and preserved. hope to have 1/2 of the parts by September 2, and the other half by It is no secret that insurance costs September 25. are escalating in every phase of life.

Worker's Compensation is no excep- Danny Himes left in June for a tion. Accidents cause human suffer- 3,000 mile bicycle trip. He and a ing, loss of production and higher friend took a train from Stockton insurance costs. It is everyone's re- to Wyoming. Once there, they rode sponsibility to do everything to through Jackson Hole, over the eliminate costly accidents, thereby Tetons. Heading north, they improving production and reducing entered Canada. From his post expenses. Improved profits mean cards, it sounds and looks beaubetter benefits and more pay for all tiful. They then turned westward, of us. Racor's yearly contributions rode to the Canadian coast, and to each employee's Profit Sharing started south towards home. The Account is directly related to the last we've heard, he was in WashCompany's earnings. Let us all con- ington state. We expect him home tribute our share to reach the above any time new, and all of us in Tool and Die Shop wish him good luck goals. and a safe return.

MARK RICHARDS LEO SHINAV ER President Tool & Die Manager Chief Executive Officer

To achieve our ultimate goals is not happiness; it is to be able to solve our problems along the way. *

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WHY DID THEY TAKE OUT SO MUCH ???MONEY???

This year, the taxable earnings base for witholding under the Social Security Act is $25,900.

The rate of witholding is 6.13% of each $1.00 earned. This means that each week, 6:13% of your groos pay is automatically deducted until it reaches the maximum level of contribution for 1980 which is $1,587.67. Your employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar every pay period. These amounts are forwarded to the Trust funds of the Social Security Administration, along with a report of your earnings credits under your social security number. Workers may check at any time on the status and record of their earnings. In fact, they should check regularly to see that their earnings have been reported and recorded properly by writing to the Social Security Administration, Baltimore, Maryland, 21235. Forms for this purpose are available through local district offices and many banks and insurance companies.

You and Racor Industries are paying a lot of money each year into this very important benefit plan.

Checking on your status is advisable because unless it is done at least once every three years, it may be impossilbe under the law to make corrections if mistakes have occured.

PETER VADASZ Credit Manager

WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN PRESENTING PHASE TWO OF OUR FUTURISTIC VIEW OF THE INNER WORKINGS OF OUR GREAT ORGANIZATION. WE KNOW YOU WILL BE AMAZED TO SEE THE ULTRA-MODERN FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT OUR NEW PLANT. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO PRESENT A REALISTIC INSIDE VIEW OF OUR MASSIVE OPERATION IN A NON-BIASED MANNER. AS YOU READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW EACH PICTURE, YOU MAY FIND THAT OUR ENTHUSIASM ABOUT OUR NEW PLANT HAS GOTTEN THE BEST OF US, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE TRIED TO REMAIN IMPARTIAL ABOUT THE WHOLE AFFAIR.

ORDER PROCESSING CENTER

RAW MATERIALS STORAGE

The well-organized, immaculately clean surroundings in our Order Processing Department have contributed greatly to the smooth flow of orders in our plant. At a moments notice, giant computers can locate and report on any order being completed in our massive organization.

To insure complete uniformity and the highest quality on each job, our materials are carefully inspected by Quality Control. Here you see our Purchasing Manager meticulously hand picking parts.

OUR SHIPPING DEPARTMENT

OUR PRODUCTION MANAGER

Here is an excellent example of company teamwork.

Notice the combined efforts of the workers to insure that each order will be delivered quickly and safely.

This type of service has long been recognized as an important factor in building customer goodwill. As a matter of fact, one of our good customers wrote in recently telling us that our unique packing methods are "beyond imagination."

We have found that the "personal touch" is far superior to elaborate accounting and bookkeeping systems when it comes to scheduling orders for shipment.

Here you see how an important order is carefully coordinated to exacting production requirements, so that the final shipments arrive at their destinations at various times, saving our valued clients the worry of waiting for deliveries on definite dates.

OUR NEW CAFETERIA MODERN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Precision adjustments are made periodically on all of our plant machinery to guarantee our customers the type of merchandise they have come to expect from our vast operations. After seeing the above picture, we are sure you will agree when we describe our new factory as "utterly fantastic."

The health and well-being of our loyal employees is constantly being improved upon through additions of such ultra-modern facilities as our new dining area.

Only the finest foods will be served in an immaculate atmosphere that will cause the Health Inspector to comment that our methods are "absolutely unbelievable."

A PREVIEW TO RACOR'S NEW FACILITIES ON FINCH ROAD (This is part one of a series depicting Racor's new planned development)

Contribution rendering a futuristic look at Racor Industries, Inc. new facilities by: L. E. McGRAW CONSTRUCTION RALPH MORGAN AND ASSOCIATES DENNIS DICKERSON AND ASSOCIATES

OUR NEW OFFICE BUILDING

A TYPICAL EXECUTIVE

The skillful blending of modern engineering techniques with the pleasing architecture of yesteryear have made our new building a showplace in the community. No expense was spared in providing our employees with a well-lighted, air conditioned, fully automated building in which to work.

A glowing example of leadership and determination, an executive can be found in his office seven days a week. On occasion, executives collapse on the floor, suffering from complete exhaustion. This view of an exec's desk shows the vast amount of work one must wade through.

OUR TRAVELING SALES FORCE

EMPLOYEE'S PARKING LOT

Here is an excellent example of the highly trained, well equipped men which are carefully selected to represent our firm. These sales managers are proud to give personal service to our many customers.

The immaculate appearance of our employee's automobiles is reflected in the conscientious and skillful manner they perform their duties. Assigned parking at the new facility will eliminate congestion.

EMPLOYEE'S COFFEE BREAK

ULTRA-MODERN REST ROOMS

We have long realized the importance of coffee breaks for our valued workers. Therefore, not wanting to break a long-standing tradition, the "break" will be continued and the coffee will remain unrecognizable.

Much planning and expense was put into this elaborate structure located in the field directly behind our new office building. Our employees will be delighted with this addition, as its inviting appearance and comfortable furnishings are in keeping with our progressive company policies.

THIS HAS BEEN A SATIRICAL LOOK AT RACOR'S NEW FACILITIES ON FINCH ROAD. ALL KIDDING ASIDE, EVERY EMPLOYEE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE SPACE AND A MORE MODERN ENVIRONMENT. WE'RE READY

LARRY McGRAW, ARE YOU?!!

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P L AST IC 5 P LA STICS PLASTICS NEWS FROM PLASTICS

playing racquetball. We wish her a speedy recovery.

After a hot July, we are starting to get things rolling. A couple of our projects are now in full swing.

New projects on line are the 200FG plastic lid and the end caps for the RX-20 In-Line fuel heater.

We now have our order to start producing plastic telephone cases and are meeting our customers expectations, and have a line of orders through January. These telephones are electronic and have 120 buttons to dial and bill the number automatically.

We have set the 200 lid for final sampling and hope to be in production the first week in September with Engineering's approval of part dimensions. Mike Wilson and I will be flying to Los Angeles the week of September 1 to pick up the mold for the RX-20. If all goes well, the RX-20 will go in production the second week of September.

For all you bowling fans, we are now producing what is called "Home Pro" for bowlers to practice and warm up at home to improve their bowling scores.

And for the winos, we are making a smoke and clear color plastic wine rack. We have sampled and ran our first 10,000 set order and received another order for 20,000 sets and tentatively another 20,000 sets after that. So, it looks like we will be running the wine rack for the next four to six weeks to come.

I would like to thank all our regular employees and the people from other divisions who helped participate in this project.

We are really excited about the new projects and wish continued good luck to our Engineering and Marketing departments in finding new lines for our company.

A new, but familiar face will be among us as of September 1, 1980.

John Stark will be rejoining us as our 3rd Shift Supervisor. Here he will be filling a critical spot for us and adding another spoke to our wheel of success. We are also looking for a Sales Manager and a Design Engineer to round out our wheel.

We are presently talking to our customer about reduced rates of the wine rack for our employees.

Should anyone be interested, contact Adrienne at 538-2666.

Last, but not least, everybody is really getting excited and anxious about our very near future move.

Along with everyone else, we are busting at the seams for lack of space. Standing in the new plant amazes me at the moment on what we will do with all the extra space, but I am sure it won't be too long with the capabilities of the people in our company before we will outgrow our new home.

On our injury reserve list, we have Kathy Thomas with a broken ankle from her extra-cirriculum hobby

FREDDIE MYGATT Plant Manager Plastics Division

We now have built an air-powered trimmer which works fantastically and has eliminated hand trimming problems from the operation.

EDUARDO SANTIAGO Director, Racor International During a recent trip to Mexico City establishing a new Joint Venture with Air Refiner, Eduardo Santiago, Director of International Sales, had a chance to practice his Spanish.

Eduardo is from Brazil, where the national language is Portuguese.

Naturally, in the course of Ed's five years with Racor, he has used Spanish often in his many travels throughout Latin America.

In this particular incident, Ed, who is allergic to feather pillows, requested a rubber pillow from the hotel desk where we were staying (he chose the accomodations). The problem occurred when the word our esteemed, multi-lingual, International Sales Director used for "pillow" in Spanish meant "rug"!

The hotel derk insisted that they had nothing available. Ed insisted this problem with the feather "pillow" be taken care of immediately. He felt the rates we were paying allowed for such courtesy.

The desk insisted that they had no room equipped with a rubber "rug".

The following day, with two of our Mexican partners in the room, Ed called the desk again, finally reaching the manager, and Ed again explained the problem of the need for a rubber "pillow" whereupon Raul Aragon, Executive Director of Racor/Selmec, informed Ed of the "rubber rug" problem and all was straightened out. However, Ed, did not receive his rubber pillow — next trip we will see if they have any rooms with "rubber rugs"!!

MARK RICHARDS President Chief Executive Officer

MOVING UP THE LADDER

GOOD NEWS

The following employees are moving on up the ladder at Racor as a result of their qualifications, excellant performance and attendance records, sound safety judgement, positive attitudes, and cooperation!

AT PRECISION:

GOOD NEWS FOR RACOR!!!

The American Boat and Yacht Council's diesel fuel system committee recently recommended that marine fuel filters must meet the engine manufacturers dirt removal requirements. (micronsize) The committee also recommended that water separators be used in Marine applications. These regulations also require that fuel filters be able to withstand a 21/2 minute fire test.

This is good news for Racor Industries, since we are one of two manufactures in the United States that meet these requirements.

These recommendations will have a final review by the ABYC parent committee before final adoption.

The ABYC committee is composed of boat and yacht builders, engine manufacturers, the Coast Guard, and other marine equipment suppliers. Racor was represented at the meeting by Ed Deyoe. During the meeting, Ed made a presentation of Racor's UL listed Fuel Filter/Water Separators. One of Racor's 75/100 MA units was on display during the meeting, and a complete book of Racor's MA literature and product information was given to each ABYC member in attendance.

The ABYC committee will meet June 17-18 in Atlanta to discuss and formally adopt the diesel fuel system recommended practices.

The ABYC recommended practices are used by all boat and yacht builders as a safety guide for insurance and Coast Guard compliances.

Ed DeYoe O.E.M. Sales Manager

THE DANNY KELLEY STORY Daniel Nathaniel Kelley graduated from Ceres High School in 1972.

While attending Modesto Junior College, Danny worked at Checkerboard Foods, where he met fellow employees Art Rivas and Richard Martinez. He heard of an opening at Racor, applied, and was hired by Mark Richards in 1973.

Danny started out at Racor working on the oven. From there, he held positions on the Assembly Line, Pre-Assembly, Shipping, Surface Processing, and eventually ended up in the Welding Department.

He is currently our Day Shift Super visor of the 800 Series and Welding Shop. He sees a future need for a manager to cover the Welding Department and would someday like to fill this position.

Backpacking, fishing, racquetball, jogging, and working on cars are just a few of Danny's hobbies. He is a firm believer that young, healthy, and wise is equal to single and free!!! He would like to be able to look back on his life feeling that he gave it his best shot with no regrets.

Danny is the proud father of Danielle Renee, 3, who anyone can tell you is the apple of her father's eye!

Strike up a conversation with Danny, and you'll soon become aware of that fact!!!

Danny Kelley is a pleasant, openminded employee who enjoys his work and his leisure time. With an attitude like his, he's sure to go far!

BRUCE DOUGLASS Director of Manufacturing SHARON GREGG Q.C. Technician Trainee JEROME HANDLEY Q.C. Technician Trainee PAT KRATZ Q.C. Technician Trainee TOM MURPHY Q.C. Technician Trainee DIANE OLIVER Q.C. Technician Trainee KEVIN SCHLENKER Q.C. Technician Trainee RICK SERNA Q.C. Technician Trainee PHILLIP BERRINGER Asst. Manager — Die Casting AARON MILLER Die Cast Supervisor - 2nd Shift EDWIN SALAZAR Die Cast Supervisor - 3rd Shift AT FILTRATION: ANN BROWN Computer Operator KATY CASTANEDA Executive Secretary RICHARD DUDDLESTON Lead, Welding/Swing Shift ROY DURHAM Manufacturing Engineer BILL FLANAGAN Sales Engineer DONNIE ICE Production Maintenance Supervisor STEVE JACKSON Lead, 800 Series/Swing Shift GARY OLIVER Warehouse Supervisor JEFF VAUGHAN Q.C. Supervisor/Day Shift KIM ELLIS Q.C. Warranty SHIRLEY SEWARD Filtration Receptionist KEITH SELBY Data Processing Supervisor

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April Birthdays: 4 5 11 12 13 14 19 21 22 29 30

May

Keith Selby Gloria Rodriguez Richard Waibl Chuck Poynter Mike Wilson Clyda Taylor Burl Barrett Steve Jackson Maryann Keeling Stacie Turner Mike Waibl Peter Vadasz

2 8 9 15 18 21 22 29 30

Employment Anniversaries: Tom Blundo Paul Capani Bob Ferraro Patty Warden Bret Connor John Hinchey Art Rivas Kim Ellis C. Honberger Keith Selby Ann Brown George Stahl Greg Crane Cheryl Fisher John Beam Tony DiCosimo Desiree Pringle

2 years 6 years 1 year 3 years 2 years 1 year 6 years 1 year 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year

June Employment Anniversaries: 4 Tere Love 18 Allen Buhler Donald Koehn 28 Daniel Himes

1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years

THOSE WILLING TO RISK THEIR JUDGEMENT GET PROMOTED!!

In any organization, those who are decisive will prevail. Everyone can have opinions. Many will make suggestions. But few are willing to act.

Those that do become bosses.

June Employment Anniversaries: 5 Homer Bowman 10 N orb Zoglman 11 David Earnest 18 Jimmy Smith 21 Gary Robinson

1 year 8 years 6 years 1 year 1 year

May Birthdays: 1 5 9 15 23 24 26 28 30 31

Peter Popoff Rita Jones Thomas Walton Geneva Colvin Arlis Marriott Danny Kelley Mario Najera Dale Bayley Barbara Lyman Larry Moran Robert Reilly David Earnest Scott McPheely Kathy Castro

PRECISION PRODUCTS April Birthdays: 2 4 5 7 9 10 21 28

Too many people are reluctant to be decisive. They degrade their own judgement, fearful of making an error or affronting a superior.

Though they can well identify issues and risks, they pass the hard choices to others. Because so few people are willing to accept decision-making roles, they stand out clearly. Those who create such visibility are quickly tapped for leadership positions by management grateful for the help.

Romeo Ramos Jimmy L. Brown Linda Thomas Salome Quintero Cathleen Combs Richard Hook Daniel Himes Dalmacio Visperas

May Birthdays: 9 Aaron Miller 18 Michael J. Perry 27 Rich Serna

June Birthdays: 4 Byron Styles 7 Coleen Ayers 10 Cheryl Sardella 15 Robert Ferraro Bill Flanagan 20 Warran Austin 22 Ery Ruhe 28 June Jewett Chris Glenn 30 Wayne Sylvia James Carr

June Birthdays: 2 Edwin Salazar 4 Kathryn Thomas Paul Byrd 6 Phil Berringer 11 Roger Holley 29 Michael Martin 30 Rodolfo Trejo

FUN! RELAXATION! SAVINGS!

April Employment Anniversaries: April Employment Anniversaries: 4 Mike Waibl Brenda Lenard 17 R. Duddleston Steve Jackson 30 Burl Barrett Sandy Petree

Taking action is insufficient by itself for long-term success, of course One must know what to do!!

Accumulating facts and evaluating choices are prerequisites. Even then the decision may be wrong and success is denied. Success cannot be obtained by inaction. Willingness to take responsibility for decisions is the mark of leadership.

7 years 2 years 1 year 1 year 5 years 1 year

7 Roger Murphy 18 Aaron Miller 23 Edwin Salazar

5 years 1 year 1 year

May Employment Anniversaries: 21 Larry Weyer 29 Dale Burns Kevin Schlenker

1 year 1 year 1 year

Discount tickets for admission to MARINE WORLD/AFRICA U.S.A. in Redwood City are free to Racor employees if you call Carol at- 5778072!

Don't miss out on the savings or the fun.

P.S. Racor is joining the Magic Kingdom Club! If you are planning a trip to DISNEYLAND this summer, you may want to wait until our unlimited attraction tickets arrive. They should be here soon!

RACOR BULL-A-TON ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

1979 RACOR INDUSTRIES, INC.

Vol. A, No. 8

If you took the performance specifications for an army tank, added a few survival tips from a demolition derby race car, and then installed a lighted sign on top and a mileage meter inside, you would come very close to meeting the vehicular needs of a New York taxicab company.

If the cabs aren't operating, neither the company nor the driver are making any money. A taxi will average 100,000 miles per year in New York. Taxi companies are always looking for ways to get more reliability and reduce downtime in their fleets.

When General Motors introduced the 351 cubic inch Olds diesel engine, Donald Sherman, owner of Research Cab Corporation, decided to see how it would perform under "battle field" conditions, so he had 100 of his cabs equipped with Olds

July & August '80

WESTERN EDITION

diesel engines and automatic transmissions. Mr. Sherman was impressed with the engine and its longer, more productive life.

However, Larry Mullane, the company's fleet manager, and his mechanics were having to replace the expensive fuel injection system nozzles and pumps with great frequency. Contaminated diesel fuel was destroying the injectors as water, dirt, and rust attacked the precision finish of the close tolerance systems. Water was the biggest problem because the factoryinstalled in-line fuel filters weren't designed to remove water contamination.

Mr. Sherman and Mr. Mullane saw a Racor Fuel Filter/Water Separator displayed at a trade show and bought several 200FG filter/separators for a field test. The Racor filter/separators for a field test.

The Racor filter/separators passed

the test with flying colors. All 100 diesel powered Checkers in the Research fleet are now Racor equipped. "When you see the water and junk that is drained out of the Racor units," stated Mullane, "you can easily see why a regular fuel filter just can't do the job."

Mr. Sherman summed up the overall satisfaction everyone at Research Cab expressed for the 200 FG when he observed that neither the company nor the drivers make money unless that meter is clicking.

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Did is a word of achievement.

Won't is a word of retreat.

Might is a word of bereavement.

Can't is a word of defeat.

Ought is a word of duty.

Try is a word of each hour.

Will is a word of beauty.

Can is a word of power.

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BATTER UP!!!

AN OLD TIMER

The Racor baseball team finished in 2nd place after the playoffs for the first half of the season with a record of 5-2. In the second half, we finished with the same record of 5-2, but we took first place.

This made us the City League Champs of the E-2 division.

REMEMBERS WHEN .

Can you remember back to the Stone Ages? Back to the time when Racor was located on 8th Street? Can you imagine our Manufacturing Department consisting of approximately 18 production employees?

DAVID EARNEST can. David was seventeen and still in high school when he was hired in 1974 for the first experimental Night Shift in the then-short history of Racor Industries, Inc. After graduating, he was transferred to the Day Shift and became Supervisor of Surface Processing employees on two shifts!

David has been employed at Racor for six years, and our move to the Finch Road facilities will be plant #3 for him.

David remembers the time that Robert Green, then Supervisor of the Element Line, traveled to Los Angeles to purchase the first powder paint system that the Nordson Corporation ever manufactured.

Since that time, Racor has purchased two updated paint systems from Nordson and is in the process of purchasing a third.

Originally, David recalls, all of Racor's pre-assembly work was done by outside manufacturers. This work (excluding nuts and bolts) is at present completely an "inside job."

Sports cars, water skiing, snow skiing, billiards, and making wooden clocks and tables take up most of David's spare time. The remainder of this time is reserved for his daughter, Tara Michelle. Tara was born on Thanksgiving Day, and David was born on Memorial Day. David claims that these occurances are the source of his natural love to party!!!

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SAVINGS PAYROLL DEDUCTION PLAN When you have been employed by Racor Industries for 90 days, you will become eligible to enroll in our automatic payroll savings plan with Citizens Savings & Loan Association. Just check with the Employee Relations Department.

Your Payroll deduction savings account will earn 51/2% annually, compounded daily.

Citizens Savings is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Listed below are Special Services available to those who wish to participate: 1. No charge for money orders or checks.

2. Quarterly financial overview statement.

3. Free save-by-mail.

4. Free estate planning information through the "FOCAS" program.

5. No fee for American Express Travelers Cheques.

6. Discount on income tax preparation.

7. Free safety deposit box.

8. No charge for notary service.

9. Free trust and deed collections.

10. A special citizenship card.

11. The Family Financial Forecaster.

GAY SPERRY Personnel

We also entered two tournaments, the Rock 104 and Modesto Steel Invitational. We took 2nd place at the Rock 104 tournament which was held at Rainbow Field. The Modesto Steel Invitational was held at Mountain View Park, and we took first place.

It has been a successful year, and I am very happy to have been a part of it all.

BUTCH LaBARRE Manager *******************

NEW EQUIPMENT Recently, Roy Durham and myself flew to Ludlow, Kentucky, to observe Spati Manufacturing's element paper pleater tables in operation.

The table we are purchasing can pleat paper in sizes of 1/2" and 1".

It has hot plates before and after the scoring rollers to partially cure the paper so that it won't be springy and soft when it is pleated.

Paper rolls will be 24" wide, and will enable us to build four times the elements we are presently producing. The table has an automatic knife for a faster and safer cutting operation. It also has all possible equipment required for an operator's personal safety.

I think all of those employees involved will be pleased and satisfied with this piece of equipment.

DON ICE Maintenance Supervisor

YOU'LL FIND RACOR IN SOME NORMAL AND SOME WEIRD PLACES!!!!

As most of you are aware, Racor fuel filter/water separators are used by many large corporations. U.P.S., the largest private carrier in the world, has told all of its maintenance people that if any fuel/water separator is used, it must be Racor.

Avis Truck Lease follows the same policy on all their vehicles. Of course, Hertz & Ryder Truck Lease use Racor also.

ART RIVAS ARTHUR VINCENT RIVAS has a dream. He doesn't want to move mountains or create world-wide peace. He wants to be a star quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys! Realizing that this opportunity may not come his way, he would easily settle for being president of the Cowboy's organization.

Now back to reality. Art attended Riverbank High, where his main interests were foot-ball, and wrestling. Upon graduation, he landed the most prestigious job of chasing turkeys. (what a guy!) In 1974, Art was hired for a position on the Assembly Line here at Racor, which was at that time located downtown on 8th Street. He remembers cramped spaces and plenty of heat, but he saw opportunities at Racor and stuck with it.

Art is currently employed in the Shipping Department.

Art married Ann Katheryn Low in 1977. They have a 20 month old daughter, Julie Ann, and two pet rocks named Oscar and Mayer. Art enjoys racquetball, weight lifting, snow skiing, baseball, and of course, football—Dallas style. Art has been to two Cowboy games and attributes his presence for the reason that Dallas won both games.

Art would like to assess his life one day noting that he a happy marriage, a full life, and plenty of good times.

If you're ever in New York City, take a Checker cab for a ride and under the hood is a Racor 200FG. Almost every major liquor company in the U.S. (Seagrams, etc.) has salesmen driving leased Olds diesels equipped with Racor. Oh, and the next time you see Walter Cronkite, ask him how he likes the Racor unit on his boat. Or if you're enjoying a McDonald's hamburger in Oaklahoma, you'll see our filter cleaning the grease they cook french fries with.

While you're in Oklahoma, don't miss the 800 unit that's removing chicken feathers and blood from water used to spray the chicken during cleaning. Once those chickens are cleaned, they are hauled out by a company like Preston 151, a truck fleet that's 100% Racor equipped.

And lastly, you'll find a Racor 1000 unit at the bottom of Lake Erie. It's still attached to the tug boat that sank there in July of 1979!

PAUL CAPANI Eastern Divisional Sales Manager

DO YOU REALIZE .

Advertising plays a very important part in our everyday lives.

Since we live in a free economy, we can choose the products and services we want, provided we can pay for them or charge them.

Since the free choice of selection of products and services belongs to the individual, producers will try to entice consumers to buy their products and they do this by advertising. Advertising is accomplished through television, radios, newspapers billboards, handbills, window displays, premiums, word of mouth, truck decals, and other means of communication. All this is done for the benefit of the consumer, so they will buy their particular product.

Some companies use ingenuous methods through advertising so consumers will remember their brand names when making a purchase. Have you thought about this? Are you brand name conscious?

What makes a person brand name conscious or a brand name buyer?

One who identifies a common product by a brand name. For example if a person says sugar, many would respond with C&H sugar, or if the generic term cheese was mentioned, a majority of individuals would say Kraft.

Let's determine if you are brand conscious — listed below are ten common products that we use or see daily. Put down the first name of the company that comes to mind for each of the ten products.

1. Aspirin

6. Sewing Machine

2. Baby Food 7. Face Tissues 3. Disposable Diapers

8. Fresh Oranges

4. Mayonnaise 9. Tooth Paste 5. Vacuum Cleaner

10. Wine

After you have selected the 10 brand names, turn the page and see how brand name conscious you really are.

ANNIVERSARIES FILTRATION:

FILTRATION: July

5 Perry Yost 7 Scott Britt 8 Sandy Petree 10 Debra Creek 12 Katy Castaneda 14 Alice Barrett 15 Cheryl Fisher 19 Art Rivas 22 Eric Hamrick 22 Gene Giacchino 26 Gary Oliver 27 Barbara Perine

August 4 Bev Hernandez 4 Rick Hampton 5 Joe Anderson 9 Eric Bettencourt 11 Teresa Smith 13 Jennifer Van Hook 19 Ronnie Smith 25 Robert Lewis 28 Peter Loveseth 30 Tom Blundo 31 Tom Coram PRECISION PRODUCTS: July

1 Angela Paxia 3 Dale Burns 4 Jack Grenard 22 Dennis Huntley 23 Ruben Quintero 29 Roland Huhler 29 Ruben Alonzo

August 9 Duane Shinaver 11 Debbie Hopkins 16 Kenneth Davis 22 Mark St. Jeor 26 Sharon Gregg 30 Allen Buhler

July 10 Joe Fame 10 Randy Newton 11 Scott Britt 13 Debbie Fowler 14 Won Chae Kim 17 Tom Hollander 18 Wanda Smith 18 Mary Weyer 19 Dave Olson 24 Richard Waibl 25 Rita Jones 25 Terry Lambert 28 Dale Bayley Aug. 1 Jim Pence 1 Ed Bjornson 8 Pat Cainglit 16 Bev Hernandez 20 Clyda Taylor 21 Jeff Vaughan 21 Mario Najera 22 Gary Oliver 27 Bob Poynter

PRECISION PRODUCTS: July 18 Noreen Costa Aug. 7 7 15 15 23 28 31

Jerome Handley Hugh Selvy Brent McFaddin Diane Oliver Romeo Ramos Ruben Quintero Francie Wiley

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2 yrs. Recently, a training class was held 3 yrs. for all forklift drivers here at Racor.

1 yr. This class was to determine the skills 4 yrs. of our company's forklift operators.

2 yrs. It has been labeled a great success 1 yr. by everyone who participated or 1 yr. contributed to this event.

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The class involved a training film, 3 yrs. speakers, an informational booklet, 1 yr. a written test, and a driving test.

3 yrs. The driving test was given by 2 yrs. Wayne Sylvia, Don Ice, Robert 1 yr. Green, Roy Durham, and Ery Ruhe.

2 yrs. All did a tremendous job of design1 yr. ing a test course of actual working 3 yrs. conditions.

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Those who passed received Racor operator's certificates, which will be required of all Racor forklift drivers. Those who did not pass 1 yr. were required to attend the next forklift training class held July 7 through 14, and taught by Linda 1 yr. Heard and Gary Oliver. Another 1 yr. class is scheduled for September.

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4. Best Foods 10. Gallo 5. Hoover 6. Singer YOUR SCORE: 8-10 Correct — Highly brand name conscious 6-7 Correct — Aware of major brands 3-5 Correct — Somewhat aware of brands 1-2 Correct Below average 0 Correct — Don't go shopping GEORGE STAHL Purchasing Manager

RACOR BULL=A-TON 1979 RACOR INDUSTRIES, INC. VOL. A, NO. 9

WESTERN EDITION

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER '80

THE RACOR SALES MANAGERS About once every 3 months, a bunch of guys dressed in suits come to the Modesto offices and spend most of their time in the Training Class. These men are the Racor sales force, coming in from all over the U. S. to see new products and be updated on changes taking place.

The Racor sales force is split into two divisions—Western and Eastern.

Basically, the Mississippi River divides these two divisions. All nine of the Racor Regional Sales Managers maintain offices out of their homes. Four of these men are the responsibility of Tom Blundo, Western Divisional Sales Manager located here in Modesto. The other five are the responsibility of the Eastern Divisional Sales Manager, Paul Capani, located in Columbus, Ohio.

The Racor regional manager is the backbone of the Racor sales department. Each man is responsible for a region or a section of states. As an example, Region #5 is comprised of the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts, whereas Region #2 is comprised of the states of Oklahoma, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana.

Racor has 9 such regions broken down by states or areas.

All Regional Managers are responsible for Warehouse Distributors in each state who sell our product to the end user (trucker, boater, auto owner, etc.) The Regional Manager must service each Warehouse Distributor by providing up-to-date information, working with the W.D. sales people, and calling on and

solving basically any problem or circumstance that may occur in their area. It is not always easy with each Regional Manager having 6 to 15 W.D.'s. It can become pretty confusing at times on how to spend your time, and with who, when each W.D. needs the Regional Manager at the same time.

The Racor Regional Managers sell the Racor products, but their job is easier because you make a quality product for them to sell !!

PAUL CAPANI Eastern Divisional Sales Manager *********** *** **************

So in a nutshell, it works like this: The end user (trucker, boater, auto owner, etc.) buys a product from a Warehouse Distributor who is located in a certain state, who is called on by a certain regional manager, who reports to the divisional offices. The divisional manager then reports to the national sales office.

Now I'll tell you who these backbones are. In Western Region #1 is Peter Loveseth whose office is in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Rocky Mountain Region #2 is Rob Koenig located in Pine, Colorado.

Mid-western Region #3 is Joe Fame in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mid eastern Region #4 is Bob Poynter whose office is in Lexington, Kentucky. Northeastern Region #5 is Gene Giacchino located in Saugus, Massachusetts. South-eastern Region #6 is Bill Tidwell located in Marietta, Georgia. Midatlantic Retion #8 is Del Ennis, whose office is located in Gastonia, North Carolina. Pacific Region #10 is Tony Colombo, located in Santa Ana, California. Great Lakes Region # 17 is Tom Coram located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

RACOR'S THROWING A CHRISTMAS PARTY !!!!

Remember to mark your calendar for Racor's annual Christmas party to be held December 19 at the SOS Club. The dinner/dance is for all Racor employees and their spouses or guest.

The merriment includes cocktails, prime rib dinner, and dancing to "Silver Moon." Semi-formal attire should be worn, and Racor identification badges must be available for admittance.

So remember the date, and we'll see everyone at the party!

INTERNATIONAL NEWS . . .

SCENARIO FOR A WINNER

During a recent trip to Brazil, Eduardo Santiago (Director of Racor International) and I talked to a Racor distributor in Rio de Janeiro.

A winner says, "Let's find out"; a loser says, "Nobody knows."

A winner makes committments. A loser makes promises.

A winner says "I'm good, but not as good as I ought to be"; a loser says, "I'm not as bad as a lot of other people."

Among other things, we discussed recent sales. The distributor, Mauricio Santos of Costa, Santos, & Cia Ltda., just sold (8) 1000FG's for $24,000 — that's $3,000 each !!! In comparison, the Racor suggested list price of the 1000FG is $150 each, so this would have been a $1,200 sale in the U.S. Even though the cost the Brazilian end user must pay is exhorbitant (it's usually U.S. $1,000 per unit), we found they are willing to spend this kind of money to insure lower maintenance, less down time, and extended life for their equipment.

One last note: Mauricio did say this was a very unusual deal!

MARK RICHARDS President and Chief Executive Officer

MORE INTERNATIONAL NEWS!!

During a trip to Brazil in September, Mark Richards and Eduardo Santiago negotiated a Joint Venture agreement with Industria Brasileira de Filtros Irlemp Ltda. to manufacture and market Racor products in Brazil. The new corporation will be named RACOR/IRLEMP. Like our J.V. in Mexico City, Racor/ Irlemp will begin as an assembly operation and eventually manufacture complete Racor units in Brazil.

Irlemp, a licensee of Purolator in the U.S., currently manufactures our replacement elements for the Brazilian market. The assembly, operation should begin early in 1981.

14EXIEll RACOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.

A winner credits his "good luck" for winning — even though it wasn't his good luck; a loser blames his "bad luck" for losing — even though it wasn't his bad luck.

BUTCH LABARRE What do Charles Bronson, a good steak, and 'the recent movie, "Appocalypse Now" all have in common? All three are favorites of Lawrence "Butch" LaBarre.

Butch, Electrical Supervisor at Filtration Division, began working at Racor in January of 1975. He, has worked in several departments here at Racor, but states that Electrical is the most exciting and challenging. Butch was quick to say that Racor has taught him a good deal, both in his work and his personal life. "Racor has given me the opportunity to be the person that I always wanted to be."

Butch and his wife, Gigi, are both dedicated chess players. They have a son, Allen, who is active in swimming and baseball. Butch managed the Racor baseball team this past season, and he feels this experience has taught him how to work with people.

Butch cautioned that people should always be aware of how we come across to people. He added that we should look forward to tomorrow and live today for what it is.

A winner listens; a loser just waits until it's his turn to talk.

A winner respects those who are superior to him and tries to learn from them. A loser resents the superiority of others and tries to find chinks in their armor.

A winner does more than his job; a loser says, "I only work here."

NORBERT ZOGLMAN Vice President Chief Operating Officer Filtration Division (copyright Universal Press Syndicate) ** *** *** * ******************

NOSTALGIA NOTE For those who remember when a taxpayer was portrayed as a little guy who wore a barrel because the I.R.S. had left him so broke he couldn't afford any other apparel: a recent news item reveals that barrels now cost California wineries $300 or more a piece!!!

BILL TIDWELL Racor Regional Sales Manager

FROM THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF TRUCK TALK

BURL BARRETT Did you ever stop to think that the metropolitan city of Empire, California, might be a real swinging town? Well, that little town has raised a lot of trouble in its history, and one of the all time trouble makers has to be Burl Barrett.

Burl started at Racor in 1974, which makes him one of the old timers here. He was night supervisor at the first Racor plant on 8th Street and is currently doing a great job as a lead in the Welding Shop, Day Shift.

Burl is a very easy-going, yet hard working individual. He raises his 8 year old son, Shawn Allen, coaches baseball teams, keeps active in many sports, and finds time to travel as much as possible.

Altough Burl has been known to be an avid girl watcher, he swears that he'll stay single as long as there are single girls in the world.

A fellow employee stated, "He's the craziest cowboy I've ever seen, but he's a friend when it's a real friend you really need.

MIKE WAIBL Assistant Production Manager

EMPIRE

Air Refiner, Inc. signs joint agreement with Racor/Selmec, S.A. for production and distribution of air filters in Mexico. To be headquartered in Mexico City, the operation will be known as Air Refiner de Mexico S.A. The equipment will be for heavy-duty diesel engines, automobiles, and light trucks, and should be available in early 1981.

Air Refiner has facilities and affiliated companies in Canada, Australia, and South Africa. Racor/Selmec represents joint venture between Racor Industries and Selmec of Mexico City.

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This typxwritxr is xxcxllxnt xxcpt for onx kxy. Thx 25 othxr lxttxrs work finx; but just onx goof-off lousxs up thx wholx job.

Amxrica has thx samx problxm.

Wx arx dxfinitxly in a production compxtition with othxr nations.

Output pxr man is what makxs a favorablx balancx of tradx and holds down inflation. In thx othxr lxading industrial nations, productivity growth pxr man is rising dramatically. Our own has lxvxlxd out at around 0.3 pxrcxnt. Thxrx arx sxvxral masons, but onx is thx plain fact that onx in xvxry crowd of us has quit putting out.

In any dxpartmxnt of 26 pxoplx, if only onx kxy pxrson goofs off or goofs up, it lousxs up thx output just about this bad.

In a work forcx of about 102 million pxoplx, onx out of 26 adds up to ovxr 3,949,000 gold brickxrs or goof-offs, which is xnough to jinx up thx wholx country.

BRUCE DOUGLASS Director of Manufacturing Precision Products Division

OUR ? FRIENDS ?

THE REPTILES

There are approximately five types of snakes in the Stanislaus County four of which are harmless. The four types are the California King snake which can be identified by the black and white bands all the way around it's body. Next, the common Gopher snake which is a dull white with light brown diamond shapes throughout it's body.

The Garter snake is recognized by two to three red or yellow pin stripes going down the length of it's black body. This snake will squirt a very pungent musk odor if disturbed. The rare Rubber Boa is a golden brown and looks like it has a head at both ends of it's body which confuses it's predators.

Now comes the Southern Prairy Rattle snake. This snake is poisonous and is recognized by its dull white color with brownish diamond shapes and rattles. If bitten, immediately tie off the circulation approximately 6 inches above the bite; then slice the bite-in an "X" formation and suck the blood and poison out. If you have sores in or on your mouth, have someone else do it because the poison can get into your blood stream through an open wound. Then get to the nearest hospital.

REMEMBER: ALL SNAKES WILL BITE IF FRIGHTENED!!

AARON MILLER Precision Products **EDITORS NOTE** Several snakes have been found slithering around the Filtration Division. The front office secretarial staff wishes to extend it's thanks to Don Ice for rescuing us from a 6-inch snake we were all sure was a vicious cobra!!!

NEWS ABOUT RACOR PEOPLE

ANNIVERSARIES FILTRATION DIVISION SEPTEMBER 1 Ann Sharp 2 Rita Pullen 4 Greg Oxendine 5 Butch LaBarre 10 Doris Cordova 14 Denise Roberts 20 Mary Wever 21 Ed Bjornson 21 Wanda Smith 24 Carol Honberger OCTOBER 2 Barry Costner 5 Jim Pence 6 Ed Mcllroy 6 Martin Montes 7 Deloris Pate 8 Mary Sleeper 11 Rose Glover 16 Betty Pringle 19 Tony Colombo 19 Sheila Cosentino 21 John Dunkin 22 Bob Poynter 23 Joyce Waldo 25 Patsy Nicholson 30 Mario Najera PRECISION PRODUCTS SEPTEMBER 5 Brent McFaddin 19 Richard Cantu 20 Janice Valier 24 Steve Alexander OCTOBER 1 Larry Wever 4 Jerome Handley 7 Matthew Nieto 12 William Swear 25 Bruce Balmain CORPORATE 9/10 John Hinchey 9/22 Carol Greenberg 10/23 Ann Brown

FILTRATION DIVISION SEPTEMBER 4 Peter Loveseth 4 Janet Anderson 4 Steve Hardison 4 Ron Smith 5 Greg Oxendine 5 John Dunkin 5 Carol Wilson 9 Dick Holum 9 Tony Zalaco 10 Rita Pullen 11 Ed DeYoe 20 Alice Barrett 25 Bill Dixon 26 Mark Alexander

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OCTOBER 2 Rose Glover 2 Tim Pitti 7 Pat Cainglit 9 Robert Green 10 Steve Alves 11 Janice Masterson 15 Roy Durham 15 Gary Garcia 16 Susan Winkley 16 Katy Castaneda 16 Joe Anderson 20 Jimmy Greer 22 Frank Bates 23 Jennifer Van Hook 23 Geneva Colvin 23 Lena Smith 31 Deda Schaufel

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Back in June, Keith Selby and Ann Brown both attained promotions in the Data Processing Department.

Keith was promoted to Supervisor and Coordinator of Data Processing, and Ann was transferred from the Production Department into her present position of Data Processing Computer Operator. Keith is responsible for programming, data processing, trouble-shooting, and department coordination. Ann assists Keith in all of these areas.

They are both valuable assets to Racor, for they assist and supplement all departments. We are now in the process of setting up Racor Precision on the computer, so now they're really hopping.

Good luck to both of them in their new roles.

STEVE ACKERMAN Controller

On September 22, Patricia Warden was promoted to Manager of Administrative Services. In-addition to her responsibilities of maintaining the facilities both internal and external, Patty will continue to coordinate the duties of the Accounts Payable staff.

PRECISION PRODUCTS SEPTEMBER 4 Roland Buhler 13 Jeff Scheffers 17 Mark St. Jeor 17 Vernon Watson 17 Patricia Kratz 19 David Whitney

Effective September 29, Terry Wakely joined Racor as an addition 1 yr.

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OCTOBER 1 Jimmy Brown CORPORATE Mark Richards 9/1 10/22 Steve Ackerman 10/30 Carol Greenberg

to the Mail/Supply staff, reporting to Patty Warden.

On October 9, iosie Lewis began her duties as International Secretary. Josie will be responsible for the various clerical duties of the International Department.

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Congratulations and good luck to everyone in their new positions.

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RACOR BULL-A-TON ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

1979 RACOR INDUSTRIES, INC.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER '80

WESTERN EDITION

Vol. A, No. 10

GIFIapp)13 WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK DURING 1980.

AS WE LOOK BACK ON THE YEAR, WE ARE ESPECIALLY PROUD TO SAY THAT WE MET OR EXCEEDED ALL OF OUR GOALS, AND THAT WE WILL BE ENTERING 1981 WITH THE EXPECTATION OF A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR RACOR INDUSTRIES, INC. WE HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD, AS WE ARE, TO AN EXCITING NEW YEAR AT OUR FINCH ROAD FACILITIES. WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU AND YOURS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND THE HAPPIEST AND FULLEST OF NEW YEARS !

THANK YOU !!!

MARK RICHARDS PRESIDENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

NORBERT ZOGLMAN

ROGER MURPHY

VICE PRESIDENT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER FILTRATION DIVISION

VICE PRESIDENT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PRECISION PRODUCTS

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Have any of you ever experienced "cold feet" when going for a job interview or when meeting new people? How would you like to be an 18 year old student from Denmark and arrive in Indiana to live with a family that you have never met, for an entire year?

This is what Aage Kirkegaard is doing. Aage is living with Tom and June Coram and their teenagers, Russ -- 19, and Susan — 16. Tom is the Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager for Racor.

Aage arrived in Indiana as a foreign exchange student through the Youth for Understanding organization on August 1, 1980, and will return to his home in Sikleborg, Denmark, in July of 1981.

Already, he has had many new experiences. Having never seen a football, he kicked (soccer style) after-points for his high school varsity team, and he is coaching a third grade Bantam Soccer team which is 11-0-2 for the season.

Aage has never been in a skyscraper before, so he took many pictures from atop the John Hancock Building and the Sears Towers in Chicago. He is also looking forward to visiting California and Disneyland in December, and of course, seeing the Indianapolis 500 in May. The entire Coram family is enjoying having a new son and brother in the house — it is a terrific experience to see the "good ol' U.S.A." through new eyes.

If anyone has room in their homes and hearts for a new family member, the Corams would highly recommend a foreign exchange student. Already, July of 1981 looks too near — it will be difficult to say farewell !!

PROGRESS REPORT: FINCH ROAD Precision Products has moved into Racor's new facilities and is now setting uii-their material.

Filtration/Manufacturing will be moving between December 22 and January 5, and will be starting operations in the new plant shortly after.

The administrative staff will be relocating at the end of March, and we hope to have all of Racor Industries Incorporated under one roof on April 1, 1981. *******************

CHRISTMAS IN BRAZIL On the night before Christmas, relatives gather to toast their friends and wish for a peaceful new year. The mood is always joyous, and everyone has a smile on their face. At midnight, we all would attend church for one hour of grace.

Afterwards, we would return home and exchange presents.

Christmas arrives during the summer season in Brazil, and children play with their new toys outside in the bright sunshine. Quite a comparison to our usually foggy, rainy, or crisp Christmas mornings!

MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS PROGRAM STARTED AT RACOR Racor Industries is growing and expanding and it will require the use of new management tools so that we can continue to be the leaders in our industry. Racor, working with Senn Delaney Management Consultants, has designed a program to give our management team the tools necessary to reach our objectives.

The management effectiveness program, called P.I.P.P. — PROJECT FOR IMPROVED PERSONAL PERFORMANCE will provide a productivity measurement system that will assist us in pricing our products accurately and will allow us to measure the impact of new work methods and equipment changes.

P.I.P.P. will also include all supervisory personnel receiving additional training in communication and coaching skills.

This combination of a productivity measurement system and improved communication tools will keep our company at the top of the filtration industry.

NORBERT ZOGLMAN Vice President Chief Operating Officer Filtration Division *******************

Inside our house, the dining area always contained a beautifully set table decorated with delicious food and wine. The tree would be covered with ornaments, lights, and flocked with artificial snow — a reminder of the celebrations in colder climates.

Although customs and traditions vary from country to country, the basic theme of peace and goodwill is celebrated throughout the world.

— As remembered by: EDUARDO SANTIAGO Director of Racor International

NEWS FROM SHIPPING Physical inventory will be taken on We're planning on January 2. moving to the Finch Road facilities over the weekend of January 34.

As of December 15, Dale Bayley is the newest member of the Shipping team. Dale is a hard worker and is sure to be a big help.

Alice Barrett is expecting her second child due sometime towards the end of February. She's hoping for a girl, and we're all waiting for the baby's arrival.

The entire Shipping Department wishes you a Very Merry Christmas!

TOM HOLLANDER Traffic Manager

"THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS" (A Revised Version) `Twas the night before Christmas, and not in my house Was anything cheerie, they call me a louse.

To here I have had it, enough of it I say!

I see it every time, and every time the same way.

We know the snowflakes fall gently to earth.

They bring us white winter, refreshing with mirth.

Say, why then do we hurry and run To fight for bargains? They say it is fun !!

It is time for gifts, merriment, and cheer.

"Let me open mine first — the big one I have here.

Look what I got? It is just what I need.

Come all now, please sit, help yourself, let's feed."

Surely, I see this at every house I have passed.

I stroll through the flurry, and wish it would last.

To the hill I will go at the edge of the town.

I am alone here, peace, I cannot hear a sound.

A sense comes about me — truly one of goodwill.

"Find the real meaning" is what we should instill.

It is not presents, candy, and fattening food, That should put us all in such a jovial mood.

Remember to you, was some time ago, A savior was born. Do not you know?

It is a time to recollect the thanks we should give thee.

If not for mankind, like you and like me.

Nay, I will not return home to light a warm fire.

I will remain here amongst nature, this I admire.

Peace is mine, I am not a louse.

But I forgot to get dressed!

Better hustle back to the house!!

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SANTA CLAUS Once upon a time, there was a Santa Claus. At Christmas, he gave all the little children toys, and if you are bad, you don't get anything. I like Christmas.

Santa Claus has little elves to work for him. He has raindeer and one name is Rudolph. He has a bright, shiny red nose. He is brown and white. Everybody made fun of him.

The End. —BRANDY KEENOM, Age 8 (Alice Barrett's daughter) *******************

KAHLUA' 7 cups sugar 1/5 of brandy 1 cup boiling water 1 cup instant Yuban Coffee (Yuban Only) 2 Vanilla Beans Combine first four ingredients, and bring to a low boil. After cooling, pour into a one-gallon container.

Cut vanilla beans into 1-inch strips, and add to mixture.

The longer you leave this to sit, the better it is, but I recommend at least 60 days. You may add more brandy, also.

Candles will burn slower and evenly, with a minimum of wax drippings if you place them in the freezer for several hours before using.

This is nice to put in smaller bottles and give as gifts.

—GENEVA COLVIN

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A BIT OF INFORMATION The album "Back to the Barrooms"

by Merle Haggard contains a song written about Modesto called "Make-up and Faded Blue Jeans."

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Hugh Selvy Freddie Mygatt George Munson Noreen Costa Jeff Davis Dianne Pifer

DECEMBER 1 Augustin Escamilla 6 Donald Koehn 13 James Morgan 16 Manuel Quintero CORPORATE NOVEMBER 11

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RACOR BULL-A-TON 1979 RACOR INDUSTRIES, INC. Vol. A, No. 11

WESTERN EDITION

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED JANUARY/FEBRUARY '81

IRaCCUR We at Racor Industries, Inc. pledge our total commitment to achieving the following subjective goals—goals which each of us will be accountable for. I invite everyone to join us in our quest to achieve the following goals: We pledge our commitment: 1. To open and honest communications everyday.

2. To accept and give constructive criticism.

3. To be accountable for developing trust.

4. To perpetuate a "win-win" attitude.

5. To be willing to take a risk and go for it!

6. To take pride in ourselves and in our work.

7. To work together toward a total team effort!

Mark Richards President/Chief Executive Officer

The Racor Management Team August,1980

FILTER SHOW HELPS PROMOTE PUROLATOR/RACOR The National Automobile Dealer's Association Show held February 6 through 10 in Los Angeles was used to kick off the Purolator Dual-Guard Filter/Water Separator program.

Racor Industries manufactures 200FG units for Purolator to sell under a private label program. A new demonstrator which was designed by Dave Olson, Robin Mac Donald, and Sandy Rodrigues of our Engineering Department, illustrates a diagram of a GM engine utilizing a 12088 GM Mounting Bracket, GM Transfer Pump and Tom Biondi), our Fuel Filter.

Western Divisional Sales Manager, assisted Purolator with the demo.

Needless to say, the demonstrator drew a lot of attention and got the Purolator Dual Guard program off to a great start!

TOM BLUNDO Western Divisional Sales Manager

FABRICATION NEWS I'm sure by now that everyone has heard that Racor is consolidating it's divisions. Well, we are also combining departments. The Fabrication Shop, consisting of Welding and the Punch Press Operations, has now been expanded to include Automatic Screw Machines.

This department is very important because it supplies our Filter Assembly Lines with much of the parts needed to make filters.

A.S.M. produces our center tubes, petcocks, bowl plugs, weld-in nipples for manifold pipe, and the very complicated RD-2 and RX-20 parts.

Allen Buhler, Supervisor of Automatic Screw Machines, is doing an excellent job along with the help of this employees Brent McFaddin, Jeff Scheffers, Don Koehn, Roland Buhler, Bill Swear, and William Long, in adjusting to all the changes and keeping up with production runs.

With Racor's Sales staff out in the field selling all of the various products that we can possibly make, there will be a lot of new items in A.S.M. and in other departments also.

With their extra effort and all of our support, I'm sure 1981 will be a bright year for A.S.M. and for all of us here at Racor!

The Purolator Dual-Guard Filter/Water Separator demo.

MIKE WAIBL Asst. Production Manager

RBCOR!

RACOR INTERNATIONAL Recently, we announced that Racor has formed a joint venture in Brazil to manufacture Racor products for the Brazilian market.

The company is Industria Brasileira de Filtros Irlemp Ltda.

Irlemp is a licensee of Purolator Inc of Rahway, NJ. The Brazilian company was formed in 1947 as a family business by two young and aggressive brothers Fancisco and Joao Reinholz.

At first, all filters were produced with Brazilian "know how" and technology. Not until 1954 was a license agreement signed by Purolator, Inc. and Irlemp to transfer U.S. technology to the Brazilian operation.

Today, Irlemp manufactures over 2,500 different types of filters, with annual sales exceeding U.S. $20,000,000. Irlemp has captured 80% of the Brazilian filter market.

In addition to selling to the after-market through a nation wide distribution system, some of Irlemp's accounts are major O.E.M.'s (original equipment manufacturer's) such as Massey Fergusson, Clark, Komatsu, Fiat Allis, J.I. Case, and Ford.

Racor is proud to have selected such a fine company as a partner in Brazil. We are confident that with Irlemp's successful track record, our new Brazilian joint venture, "Filtros Irlemp Racor Ind. Ltda." will be a great success!!

EDUARDO SANTIAGO Director of Racor International

PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS As you know, Racor underwent a major reorganization the first of this year. Racor is now "one" — the "Filtration" and "Precision Products" divisions are no longer titled as such. The filter Assembly Line, Element Line, Electrical, Kits, Demos, Surface Processing, Welding, and Screw Machine Departments are now known as the "Assembly Operations"; the Die Cast, Tool & Die, and Injection Molding (Plastics) Departments are now known as the "Molding Operations."

Manufacturing Engineering and Purchasing now provide support services to all departments.

As a result of the reorganization, quite a few employees have received promotions and assumed additional areas of responsibilities, and we have added several new employees to our staff: NORBERT P. ZOGLMAN has been promoted to Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, with overall operations responsibilities for the Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance/Safety, and International Departments.

ALMA GUAJARDO joined our staff as Receptionist/Secretary, reporting to Kathy Edge, Assistant to the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer.

Within the Sales Department: JIM PENCE has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Sales; Jim is now responsible for all U.S. and Canadian sales of filters and molded products.

LEE STAMEY, a new employee in December, is Sales Manager, Molded Products.

Reporting to Lee is our new Sales Engineer, WILLIAM MERRILL, located in the Bay Area.

CAROL ZWALD recently came on board the Sales staff as secretary to Divisional Sales Managers Paul Capani and Tom Blundo, and O.E.M. Sales Manager Ed DeYoe. KAREN FEATHERSTONE is the new Secretary for the Customer Service Department.

In the Manufacturing Department: WAYNE SYLVIA has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/ Manufacturing. Reporting to Wayne are: FREDDIE MYGATT, recently promoted to Production Manager/Molding Operations, responsible for the Die Casting, Injection Molding, and Tool & Die Departments;

In the International Department: DORIS CORDOVA recently transfered from the Domestic Sales Department to the International Sales Department as Secretary to Director of International Sales Eduardo Santiago.

When you have a few minutes, please stop to congratulate those who have received promotions and welcome our new employees!

CAROL GREENBERG Director of Employee Relations

ROBERT GREEN, Production Manager/Assembly Operations;

PEOPLE NEWS --

GEORGE STAHL, Purchasing Manager.

TOM HOLLANDER, Traffic Manager; ROY DURHAM, Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

KATY CASTANEDA, Administrative Assistant/Manufacturing, now has Production Secretaries Adrienne Sleeper and new employee Lee Wester reporting to her.

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Air 10 4' Congratulations to Danny and Alice Barrett on the birth of their son, Danny Allen, Jr.

In the Quality Assurance & Safety Department: RAY LUCKINBILL, who joined Racor in December, has been promoted to Director of Quality Assurance and Safety.

Reporting to Ray are Denise Frost, Secretary & Safety Coordinator, and the Q.A. Supervisors and Technicians.

In the Engineering Department:

ANN MARTIN recently joined the Sales staff as Secretary to Lee Stamey.

January as Engineering Laboratory Supervisor, reporting to Active Products Manager Peter Popoff.

ERIK ESKILSON joined the staff in the Engineering Department in

Good luck and best wishes to Perry Yost and Veta Camp who were married on February 14, and to Don Ice and Debbie Jones who were married February 20. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

BITS & PIECES Sign in an office: "When every thing else fails, why not try what the boss suggested in the first place?"

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES JANUARY 1 2 3 8 8 8 8 9 10 11 15 15 21 22 22 22 23 23 26 29 30

YRS. Tom Coram Shirley Wolcott Robert Winkley Mike Tusup Robert Scheffers Glennalee Driggers Scott McPheely Joyce Waldo Teresa Smith Eric Hamrick Sandy Rodrigues Rick Serna Robin MacDonald Kathy Edge Peter Popoff Phil Barringer Butch LaBarre Barry Costner Brian McCoy Wayne Couch Tom Murphy

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BENEFIT NEWS

MOLDED PRODUCTS SALES

I am pleased to announce that Racor recently changed the Long Term Disability insurance program to your benefit!

Molded Products Sales (Plastics & Metals) is a new department formed in December of 1980. Our purpose is to identify potential customers and market Racor's Die Casting, Plastic Injection Molding, Screw Machine, and Tool & Die services.

The potential customer will provide Racor with their parts and/or blueprints which we will competitively bid for.

The plan was previously a standard plan, with eligibility to collect beginning the 91st day of disability.

Now, once you meet the eligibility requirements for enrollment in the plan, if you are unable to work due to an excused illness or accident for a minimum of 30 days, you will be eligible to collect up to 66-2/3% of your regular wages beginning the 31st day of your disability.

Reducing the "elimination period", as it is called, by 60 days, is a custom feature that Racor has added in an effort to provide our employees with an even richer benefit package.

New benefit plan booklets from Insurance Company of North America (our LTD carrier), describing the change and the full eligibility and benefit provisions will be distributed with paychecks on February 20. If you have not received your updated copy, or if you have questions regarding the plan, please contact Carol Greenberg or Gay Sperry as soon as possible.

CAROL GREENBERG Direstor of Human Resources

Lee Stamey is the Molded Products Sales Manager, who reports directly to Jim Pence, Asst.

Vice President of Sales. Lee's responsibility is to keep the Molded Products Sales Department running smoothly and all the administrative functions. He will travel into the field and generate new business while servicing existing customers.

Bill Merrill is our Molded Products Sales Engineer. Bill is responsible for generating new business in the Bay Area and servicing existing customers.

Leo Elam and Howard Mullin are independent sales representatives for the California area.

Ann Martin is our Molded Products Sales Secretary. Ann records and processes quotes and orders, plus keeps the records for the department.

Stop by and say hello to us!!

LEE STAMEY Molded Products Sales Manager

MESSAGE FROM TOOL & DIE

Well, here it is the middle of February. We're finally moved in to our new home, and have survived two runs of our RD-2, a small fire, water glycol in the die cast machines, and a whole , lot of other changes.

"Care to contribute to my article on safety in the shop?"

However, out of all of this, we're moving forward in one direction and working together to make Racor a better and stronger company.

JACK GRENARD Tool & Die

RACOR BULL-A-TON 1979 RACOR INDUSTRIES, INC. Vol. A, No. 12

WESTERN EDITION

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MARCH / APRIL 1981

PLEASE ENJOY THE LUNCHROOM WHETHER YOU BROWN BAG OR BUY! THE HOURS ARE FROM 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. THERE WILL BE MENU VARIATIONS TO SPICE UP YOUR LUNCH BREAKS. CATERING IS AVAILABLE FOR LUNCHEON MEETINGS. PLEASE NOTIFY VERA IN THE LUNCHROOM AT LEAST ONE DAY BEFORE THE MEETING IS SCHEDULED.

STOP BY FOR: Lunch Snacks Cold Drinks

WAYNE COUCH

Softball champions pushed to the limit The first weekend of play in the Modesto City Parks and Recreation / Modesto Bee softball tournament ended on a long note Sunday.

Extra games were necessary to decide all three tourney champions. Two more champs will be crowned next Sunday.

Showdown games were necessary Sunday in the women's 'C' and both men's 'C' slow pitch sections.

The double - elimination format brought consolation champions back for a shot at the tournament championship.

One consolation victor, Mavericks, came back to defeat Roger's Plumbing 3-2 and 7-3 to claim the women's title. Roger's had blasted the Mavericks 11-2 in a Sunday morning championship bracket game.

Gazebo's Pizza of Merced and Modesto Interiors held on to win the Men's division I and II titles, respectively.

At Mellis Park, Gazebo's fell to C & T Construction 16-5 behind John Milbum's three hits, including a double and a home

run. Dave Harris and Cecil Lopez added three his apiece for C & T. Gazebo's took eight innings before disposing of C & T 9-8 in the second game.

Winning pitcher Ron Velesquez knocked home Homer Beatty with the winning run in the top of the eighth, then retired the side in the bottom half of the eighth.

The Hooterville Express extended Modesto Interiors to a second game with a 10-7 win at Beard Brook Park. Modesto put the championship away safely in the second contest, scoring 18 runs in the first three innings on its way to a 30-16 win.

Lois Lamb scored on Gail Williams' fourth inning singe, and the Mavericks held on for a 3-2 opening game win over Roger's Plumbing at Davis Park.

Terry Lee collected two hits and two runs as the Mavericks took the title with a 7-3 win in the nightcap. The Mavericks were up 7-0 before Roger's made a seventhinning comeback.

By Al Golub.

Bee staff photographer

RACOR PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

NEWS FROM THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION

Remember Chappaquitic?

Well Walter Cronkite's 42 foot sail boat named WYNTJE has 2 — 500FG Racor Water Separators installed. One for his diesel engine and the other for the Onan generator. Well he sails out of Martha's Vineyard during the summer. A quote from Walter himself — "I wouldn't leave port without them" (or is it I wouldn't leave home without it?)

On the "OTHER" coast Did you know that the Chesapeake Bay alone has 15,000 sailboats moored there and they all have a small diesel engine, some as small as 8 horse-power, (auxiliary type engines like YAN MAR, Westerbeake and the marine version of Volkswagen called Pathfinder) and over 2,000 of these sailing yachts have either a 200FG or 500FG installed to make certain they keep the water out of diesel fuel if and when the wind quits blowing and they need to use the engine.

You know the 800C-5 Filter Buggy you build daily?

Well, we have many of our distributors that actually "rent" the filter buggy to their customers at an hourly rate or by the job, enabling them to get the water out of their inground storage tanks.

HATTERAS is probably the most luxurious Yacht you can buy to the tune of $3,000 per foot. Hatteras recently made a decision to offer Racor as an option on all Yachts that are 42 foot and up in length.

A potential customer recently asked the sales department "What will it cost me to have 3 Racor units installed on my 90 foot boat?" the salesman

quickly replied, and I quote, "If you have to ask the price of such an important part of your yacht, you can't afford to buy one."

Del Ennis—Mid-A tlantic R.M. NEWS FROM OEM

Racor Sales Department has been busy since the first of the year displaying Racor products to many industrial trade show. In January, Racor salespersons were busy at the Con-Expo, held in Houston, Texas. The show is held every six years and brings in construction people from all over the world. Approximately 120,000 people visited the show, this included 20,000 foreign visitors from throughout the world. At the show Racor products were very well received. Due to the high cost of diesel fuel and lubricating oil, Racor's Filter Buggy's and 800-0F6's drew special attention from attendees.

Attending the show on behalf of Racor were Bob Reilly, Tom Blundo, Joe Fame, Rob Koenig and Ed DeYoe. This was the largest and most beneficial show I have attended on behalf of Racor. During the show, our initial stocking of Racor literature was given out to people coming by the booth. Salesmen coming into the show had to bring an additional box of literature and then we had to go out to our local dealer to get another box of literature. The show gave Racor some excellent exposure to people from many countries.

Also during January, Racor attended the Workboat Show held in New Orleans.

This show is sponsored by people in the Tug Boat, Push Boat and other types of work boats used in the off shore oil

industry. Attending the show on behalf of Racor were Tom Blundo, Bill Tidwell and Gene Giacchino. Attendance at the show was also excellent. Racor's UL Filters were prominately displayed for the sport boat industry. This show was also well attended and gave Racor excellent exposure.

The first show in February was the National Farm Machinery Show, held in Louisville, Kentucky. This show was also very well attended and is one of the premium shows held in the farm equipment industry.

Again, approximately 120 to 130,000 people attended the four day show. Attending the show were Tom Coram, Bob Reilly, and Ed DeYoe. At this show we had a good number of Racor Distributors assisting.

These gentlemen are all distributors within Tom Coram's region and he had asked them to come to the show and assist.

Our thanks to Tom for having his distributors well organized to help in the show. During the next few months, Racor will be attending four more major shows. These shows include: The Miami Boat Show, the S.A.E. Show, the International Truck show in Anaheim and the NADA/Truck Dealers Show in Reno, NV. All of these shows give Racor excellent exposure to people who sell or buy Racor products. Reception of the new RD-2 Air Dryer was excellent during the show. At ConExpo, all of the literature on the air dryer was distributed to equipment users who need air dryers. The apperance and construction and abilities of the new air dryer were well received by all those in attendance.

Ed DeYoe O.E.M. Sales Manager

CONGRATULATIONS RACOR !! ... on the most successful pilot run of our history!

Seventy plus RD-2's were assembled and shipped on our first try. Just goes to show what real team spirit can accomplish, even under adverse conditions (little time, the move, reorganization, new people, no phones, fires, and new processes).

The RD-2 is Racor's most sexy (sales type word), product and has been getting raving reviews from users and show.

The RD-2 replaces the 1010-A and incorporates our own drain valve. The RD-2 promises to be a very profitable product for Racor.

Racor has some real talent in the areas of Assembly, Production, and Tool and Die. Thanks again for your super human efforts!

Eric Bettencourt Mechanical Engineer

CREATIVE TEAMWORK !!

Recently our Engineers were called on to fill a special request from Alaska Marine Engine for a special pump and motor unit to be used in conjunction with a 77/1000 FG. The Engineering department, working with the 800 Series Department, built a 6 GPM pump to be sub-assembled with a bypass and an automatic shut-down vacuum switch.

The unit is self contained and needs only to be hosed to the filter assembly and plugged into a 110V outlet.

PEOPLE NEWS

Sixteen units were shipped March 30, 1981 for installation Hats off to our in Alaska. assembly operations and special thanks to Gary Robinson!

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DEAR RACOR EMPLOYEES: I want to express my thanks and appreciation to all on the successful production of Racor's RD-2 Air Dryer.

The smooth interfacing of every department showed obvious teamwork and cooperation from one and all.

Everyone's participation and hard work contributed to one of the most rapid introductions of a new product I've seen in my 17 years of engineering experience.

Thank you, Michael E. Wilson Director of Engineering

The Racor Engineering department is currently engaged in work on a proposed Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) test procedure for fuel/water separators. Our goal is to work with the SAE Committee to develop a thorough and repeatable, yet realistic test procedure.

We are proud to participate in the development of tests like these which, as they are accepted, become standards for our industry. Many tests such as this are used by the OEM's in their equipment specifications.

Eric Eskilson Lab Supervisor

Mr. & Mrs. Pete Foley, a baby boy Mr. & Mrs. Larry Weyer, a baby boy EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES

MARCH 3 6 12 12 13 13 16 17 24 28 31

Eugene Giacchino Donald Ice Freddie Mygatt Debra Ford Janice VanLier Kathryn Thomas Kim In Chae Evelyn Johnwell Eric Bettencourt Andrew Marriott Jeanette Vierra

APRIL

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Mike Waibl Brenda Lenard Katherine White Adrienne Sleeper Daniel Kelley Patsy Nicholson Richard Duddleston Aaron Miller Albert Tregoning Edwin Salazar Paul Capani Collen Ayers Greg Weimer Gerald McCorkle Burl Barrett Sandy Hobron

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"HERMON" RECIPE After receiving your "Hermon" starter mix, place it in a covered container with room for expansion. Refrigerate.

LITTLE HELPERS

KEEP SMILING

Beat the white on one egg until stiff and blend in a teaspoonful of honey. Smooth the mixture over the surface of the skin with a pad of cotton or cloth and allow to stay for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse first with a lemon-juice - and tepid-water mixure and then with cold water. Two applications a week will greatly improve skin blemishes, acne, blackheads.

"Have you ever thought about the value of a smile? It enriches those who receive, without making poorer those who give.

It takes but a moment, yet the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich or so mighty that he can get along without it, and none so poor that he cannot be made rich by it. A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in business, and is the countersign of friendship.

More than the above, it brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and is nature's best antidote for trouble. Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away. Some people are too busy to give you a smile.

Give them one of yours, as no one needs a smile so much as he who has none to give.

Day 1 — Feed "Hermon" (same day you receive it) ADD — 1 cup flour 1 cup milk '/2 cup sugar Stir well, cover and refrigerate.

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Days 2-4 — Stir "Hermon," cover and refrigerate.

Day 5 — Once again feed your "Hermon," same as day one.

Days 6-9 — Stir "Hermon," at least one time.

Day 10 — Measure out 2 cups of "Hermon" mix and share 1 cup each with 2 people. To remaining mixutre add: 2 cups flour 11/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. baking powder 11/4 tsp. salt 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2/3 cup oil 1 cup raisins & nuts Mix all ingredients well and pour into a 9" x 13" greased pan. Top mixture with: 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup melted butter 1 tbsp. cinnamon Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.

ENJOY!!

Contributed by . . .

Mrs. Roy Durham

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Need a cough remedy in a hurry? Mix 2 teaspoons of lemon juice in 1/2 cup of warm water and add enough honey to thicken. Take 1 or 2 teaspoonsful every hour as needed. *

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REMINDER:

The annual Racor company picnic and baseball game is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th. Food and beverages will be provided.

Also, in the planning stages, are Racor Grand Opening festivities!

Disnegland PARK OPERATING CALENDAR

1981 Walt Disney Productions

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92803 • 1710 9994162,1213) 626-8605

SPEND A SUPER SPRING SEASON AT DISNEYLAND Club members visiting the Park through June 19 will still be able to purchase the popular "Passport to Disneyland" ticket. The Passport provides one day's admission and unlimited use of 59 Disneyland adventures and attractions (except Shooting Galleries). The Passport is priced at $9.25 for adults, $8.00 for juniors (12-17), and $7.50 for children (3-11). Also available to Club members is the "Magic Key" ticket book. This book provides admission to Disneyland and 11 "E" tickets, good at all of the Park's adventures and attractions, at $8.25 for adults, $7.00 for juniors, and $6.50 for children.

Along with all the excitement of Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom Club always offers its members and their families that extra-special way to enjoy "The Happiest Place on Earth."

MARINE WORLD AFRICA USA

SEASON OPENING HIGHLIGHTS NEW SHOWS AT MARINE WORLD

Contact: Rick Talbot MARINE WORLD/AFRICA USA Marine World Parkway Redwood City, CA 94065 (415) 591-7676 SPRING NEWSLETTER RELEASE

Redwood City, CA — New animal shows, a spectacular Water Ski act featuring "Plopeye" an the re-opening of "Tiger Mountain Rapids" waterslide kick off the 13th season of Marine World/ Africa USA this spring.

The wildlife park's 1981 season begins at Easter Week (April 11-19) and extends Wednesdays through Sundays throughout the spring months, offering all Seafari Club members a 15% discount on admission.

You and your family can enjoy a fun-filled day visiting Marine World's eight shows and numerous attractions. The park's new shows this season feature a hilarious Wild West chimpanzee an elephant act, Hooligan's Island killer whale show, a Tropical Paradise exotic bird production and an all new Water Ski and Boat Show featuring "Plopeye" the Sailor/Skier!

And that's not all. The spectacular and unique "Tiger Mountain Rapids" waterslide will reopen April 1 1 to begin a full season of operation. Remember to bring a bathing suit so you can splash and slide your way down all four of the mountain's 400-foot watery flumes.

With your Seafari Club discount card available at EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, Finch Road, all this and more can be enjoyed at a substantial savings.

FROM MS. RAE COOR FROM THE KITCHEN OF MS. RAE COOR:

KAHAULA 2 cups boiling water 3 cups sugar 1 cup instant coffee 1 fifth vodka 1 vanilla bean, cut into pieces Combine water and sugar.

Cook over medium heat without stirring for 10 minutes.

Add 1 cup boiling water to coffee, stir to dissolve. Add to sugar, remove from heat. Cool to lukewarm, stir in vodka & vanilla bean. Pour into 1/2 gallon jar and cover. Let stand 3 weeks.

MINI —MEDI FACTS

Chicken Soup .

Mmmmmmmmm Good!

***LIFESAVORS*** A PIGGY BANK . . . A HEARTY HANDSHAKE... LILIES-OF-THE

People suffering from bronchitis and other respiratory infections often have trouble breathing because their lungs are clogged. Medicines to clear this don't always work, says a respiratory disease specialist at the UCLA School of Medicine in LA, but a spicy diet may do the trick. He recommends lots of garlic, pepper, curry powder, hot chilies, and liberally spiced chicken soup. And, he adds, if all that spice makes you thirsty, water also clears your lungs!

VALLEY . . . A WINDMILL . . .

HOMEMADE FUDGE . . . A HAYRIDE UNDER A FULL MOON ...

A BIRTHDAY CARD . . . A STRING OF PEARLS . . . SAVED MONEY . . . MINIATURE GOLF FIRST DROPS OF RAIN ...LOVE THAT LASTS.

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Ms. Rae Coor POTATO CHIP COOKIES

1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup each light brown and granulated sugars 2 eggs 1 pkg. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces 1/2 cup. chopped nuts 2 cups crushed potato chips 2 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking soda Use mixer. Beat butter, sugars & eggs until well blended. Stir in chocolate, nuts, potato chips & flour mixture until well blended. Shape in 3/4" balls and place 2" apart on greased cookie sheet. (If dough is too sticky, chill about 1/2 hour or until firm enough to handle). Bake in preheated 350° oven until light brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Cool 1/2 minute on cookie sheet, then remove to wire rack, cool completely. Makes about 84. Store in airtight container in cool dry place, will keep about 2 weeks.

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WHEN TO CHANGE WHAT

* At every Gas Up: Crankcase oil * Once A Month: Brake fluid Radiator coolant Windshield wiper fluid * Every Oil Change: Brake fluid Power-steering fluid Transmission fluid * Every 6 Mos/5,000 Miles: Rear axle fluid * Start of Warm Season: Air conditioning refrigerant * Every 25,000 Miles: Front wheel bearing lubricant

Even if you have no garden space .. .

They are quite different from the ones you plant in the ground or in pots to keep outdoors through the winter.

These are tender bulbs, the paperwhite Narcissus and the yellow Soleil D' or variety.

Choose a bowl 3" deep and wide enough to hold 3 or 4 bulbs. Fill bowl halfway with pebbles and place bulbs on top, half inch apart. Add more pebbles to cover all but the top third of bulbs and fill with water just barely to the bottom of the bulbs. Put the bowl in a dark, cool (50° - 55°F) place. Check every few days to make sure there is sufficient water.

In about 3 weeks good roots should be formed. Move bowl to sunny window so bulbs will complete their growing and then flower. The whole process takes 5 to 6 weeks. Discard bulbs after flowering they will not bloom again.

Ms. Rae Coor

HOW DRINKING AFFECTS WOMEN!!

(Clinically Researched by the University of Oklahoma, 1976) WOMEN GET DRUNK FASTER THAN MEN It used to be assumed that women feel alcohol's effects sooner than men because they're smaller, but it has been discovered that even when all other things are equal — weight, drinking speed, drinking experience — women may get drunk twice as fast as men. Why? For one thing, men have more water in their tissues, so the alcohol is more dilluted in their bodies. For another, the female hormones seem to affect the speed at which alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream.

WOMEN DO NOT HAVE THE SAME DRINKING HABITS AS MEN According to the study, women start drinking later in the day than men, drink less, are not so likely to drink beer and make the dangerous progression from heavy drinking to alcoholism much faster. Interviews with women alcoholics also indicate that the downhill progress often happens more quickly by a mid-life crisis such as an empty nest or widowhood.

Recent surveys, however, in California (San Mateo County) and elsewhere show that these patterns are changing. Teen-age girls are starting to drink earlier than and almost as much as teenage boys. If this is a preview to come, tomorrow's women may pay for quality with a rate of alcoholism that approaches the same as men . . . now three times as high.

WHEN A MOTHER DRINKS, THE FETUS DRINKS TOO Many doctors tell their pregnant patients not to drink. Babies of heavy drinkers have been born with abnormalties and brain damage.

It is not specifically understood how alcohol produces damage in the baby, but it seems to interfere with cellular growth. And when you consider that alcohol is used to sterilize and kill cells, it's not surprising that it can interfere with the delicate developmental process in an unborn baby.

DRINKING, LIKE SMOKING, IS RELATED TO CANCER Of all the known addictive agents only the two that are legal — alcohol and tobacco — are known to increase the risk of cancer. The two substances act on each other in a way that makes the combined risk much greater than the two separate risks added together. And since 80% of the women who are heavy drinkers are also heavy smokers, this adds up to dangerous situation.

AS A WOMEN GETS OLDER, HER REACTION TO ALCOHOL CHANGES Alcohol interferes with the body's ability to use calcium. Since women's bones tend to soften with age anyway, regular drinking may increase the chances of a broken hip or leg. The rate at which alcohol is burned up in the body also slows with age, so the effect of one drink may last longer.

THE EFFECT OF ALCOHOL VARIES WITH THE TIME OF DAY Many people are surprised to learn that the cocktails that produce little noticeable affect in the evening can make them feel lightheaded and giddy at lunch. Our susceptibility to alcohol is higher in the morning and early afternoon than in the evening because of a difference in the levels of liver enzymes that break down the alcohol. The amount of food consumed also makes a difference. Alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream faster early in the day when you haven't eaten very much than it is during or after dinner.

Have a nice lunch, Ms. Rae Coor

PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS KATHLEEN EDGE has assumed the additional responsibilities of acting as liaison between Racor's departments and David W. Evans, Inc. in San Francisco regarding our advertising needs. Kathy's title has been changed to Manager, Staff Administration/Advertising to reflect her expanded responsibilities.

CHERYL SARDELLA, formerly Administrative Assistant to the President/Chief Executive Officer, became Coordinator of Internal & Public Affairs, March 16th. Cheryl is responsible for editing the Bull-A-Ton, making arrangements for company sponsored employee functions, internal/ external management functions, annual company picnic and Christmas party, issuing Racor news to the media, making reservations for the company plane and apartment.

KATY CASTANEDA and SHIRLEY WOLCOTT joined the Employee Relations staff to help provide more efficient service to Racor's employees.

Katy is E.R. Administrator I, reporting to E.R. Administrator II, Gay Sperry, for her assignments; Shirley is Secretary to the Director of Human Resources.

ELOISE "Ellie" FITZGERALD joined the Sales staff as Secretary to the Customer Service Supervisor. Ellie is responsible for clerical services, answering customer calls, etc.

Effective March 16, MIKE WAIBL became Manager of Material & Manpower Planning reporting to Ass't V.P./ Mfg. WAYNE SYLVIA. Mike is responsible for working with all Production depart-

ments to arrive at and implement solutions to material and manpower planning needs.

Reporting to Mike will be: Scheduling Supervisor DOUG FISHER; Shipping Supervisor SUSAN WINKLEY; Warehouse / Receiving Supervisor GARY OLIVER. Reporting to Doug are: Material Planner RANDY NEWTION and Secretary LEE WESTER. Reporting to Susan are: GENEVA COLVIN, LENA SMITH, DALE BAYLEY, ART RIVAS, TONY ZALACO and ALICE BARRETT. Reporting to Gary are: BRET CONNER, SCOTT BRITT, CHRIS McKINSEY, ROBERT WINKLEY, RICHARD WAIBL. BEVERY HERNANDEZ formerly Purchasing Ass't., has, through training and experienc e in the Purch. Dept., reached the BUYER level of expertise, and was promoted to such recently. Bev reports to Ass't.

Purchasing Manager ED BJORNSON for her assignments.

ADRIENNE SLEEPER now reports to Ass't WAYNE SYLVIA as Secretary, providing back up clerical support to the Production Managers as needed.

MARY SLEEPER has moved from her part-time position as Clerk/Typist in the E.R. Department to her current position as Clerk/Typist providing part-time clerical support to Production Managers BOBBY GREEN, FREDDIE MYGATT, and ROY DURHAM.

JERRY HANDLEY was recently promoted to Quality Assurance Supervisor/Molded Products, responsible for implementing the policies & procedures of the Q. A. Dept. through Q. A. Technicians JENNIFER VAN HOOK, KEVIN SCHLENKER, and RICK SERNA. Jerry reports to Director of Q. A. & Safety RAY LUCKINBILL. SANDRA RODRIGUES has been performing all design work regarding Racor's product literature. Therefore, Sandy's title has been changed to Graphic Designer to more adequately reflect her duties.

Sandy is responsible for designing all in-house technical literature, graphic layout for Sales support, and all other in-house graphics.

SUSAN BLUNT joined our staff on March 23rd as Secretary to Racor Development's General Manager, JOHN HINCHEY. Susan is responsible for clerical services, answering/following up on client calls, etc.

ANN MARTIN has become Secretary to President/Chief Executive Officer MARK RICHARDS. DIANE WAGGLE joined the Sales staff on March 30, 1981, as Secretary to Molded Products Sales Manager LEE STAMEY. Diane will also provide back-up clerical support to other members of the Sales staff as needed and assigned by Admin. Ass't.

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RACOR BULL-A-TON 1979 RACOR INDUSTRIES, INC. Vol. A, No. 13

WESTERN EDITION

Racor Personality Profile

Hi! As most of you know here at Racor, my name is Geneva Colvin. Before I came to work for Racor, my husband I managed Crosby Paint Company. We were so tired of working from 8:00-5:00 daily, and also on Saturdays, that we decided to try something different.

Drexel (my husband) is a salesman with Miller Beer. We enjoy having our weekends off together. We have two sons, Troy and Curtis. Troy is 17 and attends Davis High School. He is active in football at Davis and he also suggested that I mention he is very cute and very available.

Curtis is 13 and very active in baseball. Our family sports and hobbies include hunting, fishing, swimming and tennis.

Drexel does most of the cooking at home. As an example, we exchanged gifts for Easter. He received two new skillets and I received a rod and reel. Drexel and I went steady in the sixth grade. My family then returned to Bakersfield, and I returned to Modesto in 1961. We were then married after a short engagement. I remember well my first day at Racor. It was October 23, 1978. I was very nervous but

when I walked in and saw 8 new people, it helped. I walked over and introduced myself, (as most of you know I am very bashful, ha ha). Out of the eight people, Lena Smith and I were put on the Assembly Line. I then applied for and received a job in Kits. From there I moved to Demos and on into the Shipping Department where we fill parts orders, locate older parts in inventory with the help of Doug Fisher. Ed Bjornson and George Stahl, bag all parts, box and weigh each shipment, and keep shelves stocked. We also handle the Racor promotional items. To obtain a Racor jacket, hat, etc., plese go thru Marty Mullen in the Sales Department first.

I enjoy my job very much. I have made so many new friends here at Racor. I also would like to let you know that I have accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour.

God Bless You! Love Ya! Geneva

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MAY / JUNE 1981

PICNIC NEWS . . .

Date: June 20th, Saturday Place: Laird Park Time: 9:00 - 4:00 Food and Beverages provided

Tentative Outline of Everts 9:00-12:00 Baseball games 10:00-2:30 Childrens games (by age division): Gunny Sack Races 3 legged. Races Ass't Toddler Games Fishing Hole Candy Toss 12:00 Lunch with Chefs Wayne Sylvia Steve Ackerman Mike Greenberg 2:30 Puppet Show 4:00 Adult Tug-Of-War Additional activities going on thru-out the day: Jam Sessions Horseshoes Wading Pools for the Little Ones If you have any ideas or suggestions, please contact me ...

Cheryl Sardella

BENEFIT NEWS

End of the month and time once again for the monthly Molded Product's Quote Report to be out.

Since the first of the year, 351 Requests for Quotations have been logged in — seventy-five this past month. Sound like alot of work . . . it is, and it takes everyone working together to get the best possible price for that new customer. Sometimes there is discouragement as the orders seem slow in coming in, but then there is that big day when an order is placed as is the case with our newest and biggest customer this month, Electroscale, of Santa Rosa, California.

Lee Stamey

Did you know .. . that once you have met your deductible, Racor's dental benefit allows you to have your teeth cleaned, bite-wing X-rayed, and examined twice each calendar year, payable at 100 per cent (providing the 2 exams are at least 5 months apart)??? (Please refer to page 14 of your insurance booklet).

An ounce of prevention is sure worth a pound of cure, especially when it comes to going to the dentist!

Carol Greenberg

Success in marriage is not so much a matter of finding the right person . . . as it is being the

right person!

How many times have YOU been asked - "What is Racor and who uses it?" The next time, here is what you can tell them: When you stop in at a gas station, there is a very good chance that the off-shore drilling rig used to get that gas is equipped with Racor.

Do you have a dog? The next time you buy dog food, think of Racor. Our 800-30 units are used to clean up cooking oil used by fast-food chain restaurants to make dog food.

Do you hate garbage? Racor loves it! The entire sanitation department for the city of Chicago is Racorized. So is Rudy Bonzi's Disposal Company here in Modesto.

Time D.C. Freight Company doesn't have fuel problems, they have Racor on all their trucks.

AMF is great! They own Hatteras Yachts. The major portion of Hatteras Yachts are equipped with Racor - factory installed.

Have you heard about the underground missle silos in the West? They use Racor to keep the water out of their underground storage tanks.

Do you like shrimp? The major shrimp boats used in the Gulf of Mexico are Racorized.

Ever shopped at Safeway?

The huge transit trucks that carry Safeway products are Racorequipped.

Ever been rescued by the Coast Guard? Their boats are Racorized!

Do you receive mail? Guess who supplies them with OF-6 units to blend the lube oil. Racor!

Ryder Rental Trucks are equipped with Racor.

The Bankamericard Center uses Racor 800-12 units to cleanse the fuel used to run their computer system.

If you like tuna sandwiches the next time you eat one, think of Racor. We supply our

products to the major fleets of tuna boats on the West Coast.

Racor is also used by the helicopters that spot the schools of tuna to cleanse their aviation fuel.

Remember Ronald Reagan and 20-Mule Team Borax? Well, Racor filters the fuel it takes to manufacture Borax products.

When you stand on cement, remember, Racor supplies Southwest Portland Cement who supplies the major California market for cement needs.

Do you like MacDonald hamburgers? Their cars are Racorized.

When you eat pancakes at Sambo's, remember, their trucks are also Racor-equipped.

Walter Cronkite will really enjoy his retirement, his yacht is fully equipped with Racor.

Racing star Al Unser has a Racor-equipped truck to transport his racing car around the country.

Roger Penske's race car is also hauled by a Racor-equipped truck.

Joey Bishop can relax and be as funny as he likes, he doesn't have dirty fuel in his yacht because he owns a Racor.

The next time you're in New York City and take a cab, don't worry about dirty diesel fuel. All the diesel taxi's are Racor equipped in that city.

You will soon hear about the race of speed boats which will set a world record. They will race from Florida to Europe. They will all be Racor equipped.

Jim Pence

THANKS!!

Many thanks to Bob Poynter who gave demonstrations of Racor products to the production staff on April 14th. The demo was very informative, especially in regards to the two new Racor products; the RD-2 Air Dryer and the Diesel Fuel Additive.

Wayne Sylvia

RACOR'S NEWEST CUSTOMERS R.O. Associates, a new customer on board with us, manufactures voltage step equipment for the electronics industry. They have brought us their die casting work and trust us to meet their deliveries on time.

Let's all welcome R.O. Associates of Mountain View, California.

A new customer has just made Racor Molded Products their supplier. The company's name is SAB HARMON INDUSTRIES, INC. They manufacture "Hot Box" detection equipment for the Railroad Industry.

As the Railroad cars pass by, the detector will elctronically detect temperature rises in any of the axles assys (hot boxes). If a "Hot Box" is denoted, the number of axles are counted and a light display will give this information to the engineer as he passes by. SAB HARMON is doing 25 MM a year now with an impressive growth potential in the future. Welcome aboard SAB

HARMON! Lee Stamey

PROMOTING OFFICE SAFETY: Safety programs are usually keyed to industrial environments, but that doesn't mean offices are accident-free. Here's a list of safety tips Washington Gas Light Company gave its desk-bound staffers to help promote office safety: 1. Be careful going around corners or opening doors; there may be someone rushing toward you from the other side.

2. In multidrawer file cabinets, place heaviest loads in lower drawers to avoid tipping entire cabinet when top drawer is opened.

3. Don't leave desk, cabinet, or file drawers open; sharp edges can cause scratches or bruises and snag your clothing.

4. Be sure electric cords for telephone, typewriter, pencil sharpener, or calculator are secured out of the way of traffic to avoid tripping anyone.

Ray Luckinbill

FROM MS. RAE COOR WHAT IF???

Here's a fun, yet educational game to play with your small children. It's called WHAT IF? Ask questions such as: "What if your ball rolled into the street?"

Or, "What if a stranger offers you a ride?" Children learn to give their opinion and how they would react. You can also give them a turn to ask What If? The game isn't always serious and you will be delighted with your childs imagination by asking, "What if you owned a candy store?" Or, "What if you could have all the toys in the world?" Some of their answers may be surprising, giving you a chance to correct any misconceptions they may have.

It's an enjoyable way to learn and have fun too!

CHICKEN IN BEER Chicken for 2 people 1/4 lb. pork sausage 2/3 c. beer 1 egg yolk 1 T. evaporated milk 10 mushrooms sliced 2 or 3 green onions 1/2 c. chicken broth Dip chicken in flour, brown in butter. Saute onions and mushrooms, remove from pan.

Form sausage into balls and brown. Replace chicken and vegetables in pan and pour beer and broth over. Simmer for 30 minutes, remove meat and mix a little liquid with egg yolks and milk. Pour back into pan. Stir until thick, replace meat. Serve with rice.

COFFEE CUP ISN'T HANGOVER REMEDY Myths die hard, and one of the hardest seems to be that coffee counteracts a hangover.

Actually it might delay recovery from the aftereffects of imbibing, says Dr. James Dexter, neurologist, University of Missouri.

Coffee acts as a diuretic, he says which adds to the dehydration. "In a hungover state, you are really recovering from the direct toxic effect of alcohol."

What to do? Dr. Dexter says to drink fruit juice, not coffee, to combat the dehydration.

In addition, a forced-fluid regimen of fruit juices will help offset stomach irritation, another effect of alcohol The body also needs time to recover sleep that's often disrupted by a high alcohol intake.

So the triple attack on hangover: adequate fluids, food, and rest.

FROM THE EDITOR ...

DOCTORS ARE EXPENSIVE

. . . but you can help to get your money's worth.

SUNLAMP SAFETY Every year over 12,000 Americans seek emergency room treatment for sunlamp injuries such as severe burns and eye damage. To reduce these injuries, the Food and Drug Administration has issued safety performance standards for sunlamps sold for use in the homes and health clubs. The FDA experts suggest that you use sunlamps with timers that shut off the lamp automatically after ten minutes or less. Shield the eyes with pieces of opaque plastic (sold in drugstores) or wear the darkest available sunglasses. If you have light sensitive skin, be sure to consult a doctor before using a sunlamp. The doctor can also tell you whether any medication you are taking can induce an allergic reaction to light. And the FDA offers the reminder that sunlamp exposure can cause premature aging of the skin and lead to skin cancer.

When you are filling out the "history chart" during your first visit, don't make guesses! Exact dates of immunizations are important. Hereditary information regarding conditions or illnesses is a "must" in some cases. You can use your doctor's knowledge to the fullest. The more facts he is given the better.

When he asks if you are on medication, don't simply reply, "Yes, little green capsules for a pain on my left side." Know exactly what has been previously prescribed to you and for what reason. Don't play the game of not telling him the whole truth, also known as "lying to your doctor." Doctors can't read minds, help him help you!

ADMIRAL'S LAW: Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn't have to do it!

In spite of the recent cutback and a tight budget, this years picnic promises to be one of our best! We are all looking forward to getting together with each other and our families for a real fun day!! Food and beverages will be provided and a schedule of activities is being planned which will include everyone of all ages. Sandy Hobron and Carol Wilson could use a few volunteers for the activities committee. We also need a volunteer to go out to the park early that day to reserve our spot.

Plans for the grand opening festivities are presently "on hold". The move into the administration building has been delayed for a couple of weeks, so at this time, completion dates are uncertain. I will keep you posted!

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the Bull-A-Ton and encourage each and everyone of you to contribute any articles of interest, recipes, jokes, want ads, or ?.

Remember, this paper is a reflection of ALL of us at Racor.

Cheryl Sardella

PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS In our Sales Department, Robert Poynter, formerly Pacific Regional Sales Manager, also responsible for National Accounts, will now be devoting his full attention and efforts to National Accounts. (We are currently in the process of searching for a new Pacific Regional Sales Manager — if you're interested in learning more about this position, please contact Jim Pence, Tom Blundo, or Carol Greenberg.) Bob reports to Assistant V.P./Sales Jim Pence.

Other activities in our Sales Department includes the addition of BUD POOLE as Rockey Mountain Regional Sales Manager. RICHARD MOORE joined our staff on May 11th as Midwestern Regional Sales Manager.

Bud Poole and Rich Moore report to Western Divisional Sales Manager TOM BLUNDO. Timothy Welch also joined our Sales staff on May 11th as Mideastern Regional Sales Manager. Tim reports to Eastern Divisional Sales Manager PAUL CAPANI. Ellie Fitzgerald, formerly Customer Service Secretary has taken the position of Secretary to OEM Sales Manager ED DeYOE and National Accounts Manager BOB POYNTER. Ellie will be providing secretarial support, maintaining gov't. commission reports, OEM/Nat't. Accounts files and sales graphs, coordinating information to be mailed to OEM/Nat'l. Accounts and answering department phone calls.

ANN MARTIN has accepted the position of Q.A. Secretary/Safety Coordinator, reporting to Director of Q.A./ Safety RAY LUCKINBILL. Ann will now be conducting and following through on the safety tours; accident reports should be directed to Ann's attention from hereon.

VALORI REYNOLDS has joined the Sales staff as Customer Service Secretary.

Reporting to Customer Service Supervisor ROSE GLOVER, Valori will be assisting with written and verbal customer complaints and technical inquires, performing general secretarial duties and distributing all sales leads to Regional and Divisional Managers on a weekly basis.

Congratulations to JACK GRENARD who has recently been promoted to Sr. Supervisor of the Tool & Die Department and to DAVID NIETO who has assumed the responsibility of Lead Person for Die Casting.

Jack reports to Production Manager/Molded Products FREDDIE MYGATT, and Dave reports to Sr. Supervisor Die Casting PHIL BARRINGER. BARBARA BISHOP recently joined our Purchasing Department staff as Purchasing Secretary. Reporting to Purchasing Manager GEORGE STAHL, Barbara will be responsible for typing purchase orders, inputting them into the computer, answering department phone calls and processing daily correspondence.

CAROL McDANIEL and DON EWOLDT have joined the staff of Manager of Administrative Services PATTY WARDEN. Carol has assumed the position of Mail/Supply Clerk, and Don has been chosen for the Landscape Maintenance position.

Please join me in welcoming the new members of our staff, and congratulating those who have recently taken on new responsibilities and challenges!

BITS & PIECES During the depression of the Thirties, the average man wore a 31-inch belt. Today, says a manufacturer, the average is 34.

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES MAY 1 Thomas Blundo 1 Robert Ferraro 2 Patricia Warden 6

6 7 8 8 9 9 9 10 12 13 15 15 18 21 22 29 29 29 29 30 30 30

Don Ewoldt

YEARS 3 2 4 1

Betty Pringle Richard Cantu Bret Conner James Carpenter John Hinchey Arthur Rivas Eddie Forest Deborah Hopkins Denise Roberts Billi Mende Carol Honberger Jack Grenard Keith Selby Ann Brown George Stahl Cheryl Fisher Gregory Crane Kevin Schlenker Dale Burns Toni Decosimo Desiree Pringle John Beam

3 2 7 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

RACOR INTERNATIONAL NEWS We were recently visited by Mr. Rafael Rangel, Chairman of the Board of Selmec, our joint venture partner company in Mexico. Along with Mr. Rangel, Alejandro Rangel and Raul Aragon, Directors of Selmec, and Eduardo Chavez, General Manager of Racor/Selmec were here to attend a Board of Directors Meeting. A review was held to discuss 1981 plans as well as Racor/Selmec's 1980 performance. We are happy to report that Racor/Selmec is following the same history of success in Mexico which Racor has achieved in the United States.

After three years of hard work education end-users on solutions to fuel problems, we are now starting to see real growth in the sales of Racor in Mexico.

Eduardo Santiago

RACOR BULL-A-TON 1979 RACOR INDUSTRIES, INC.

Vol. A, No. 14

WESTERN EDITION

Racor Personality Profile

I first started my career by receiving my Associates Degree in Applied Science in Computer Programming from Lincoln Trail Junior College in Olney, Illinois.

I then went to work for Golden Rule Health and Life Insurance Co. I left there after 334 years to go to work for AMF, manufacturers of bicycles and tricycles.

After four years I left Illinois for California, arriving in May of 1978. I started to work for Racor on May 18, 1978, as a computer operator. When I started I was working on a Burroughs B700 system. Within nine months Racor had purchased a Basic Four System 610 which now has been upgraded to a System 730.

At the start of the B4 system I was in charge of running the old computer in addition to setting up the files, testing and debugging the new programs. I was then promoted to Data Processing Coordinator in January of

1979. My duties were to operate the computer, coordinating with all departments, running special inventory, minor reports, program maintenance, etc. In June of 1980, I was promoted to Supervisor of Data Processing, with Ann Brown as computer operator.

In August of 1980, Racor sent me to programming school in Los Angeles for one week which was great!

I am now in charge of not only Computer Operations but all problem solving, all program changes, and analyzing and development of new systems.

The department is expanding and demands for special reports and new systems are growing rapidly. I welcome the challenge and look forward to the continuous growth. In my personal life my hobbies are swimming and growing plants. Recently Racor was invited to participate in Kelly Services (temporary office help) shamrock growing contest. I represented Racor and took fourth place with the shamrock I grew! I received a certificate honoring my green thumb, and a Kelly Services beach towel.

Please feel free to drop by the Data Processing room and look around. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our computer and how it benefits you every day.

Keith Selby, Supervisor Data Processing

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED June/July 1981

Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility . . .

Prevention of accidents should be the goal of everyone regardless of your job or responsibilities.

Knowledge of hazardous situations and using teamwork to help correct them will be essential in insuring safety in all operations, in preventing injuries and in promoting a better working environment. Your understanding and application of safe work practices will provide protection for you and your fellow workers.

Your cooperation and participation in the plant safety program will assist management in preventing employee injuries.

Ray Luckinbill

Mr. Ingmar Wallin, from Sweden, has joined the Engineering staff on a temporary basis for the summer. We appreciate Ingmar's contribution to the department as he is currently working on his Master's Degree in Engineering, with a concentration in filtration. He is a participant in the American Scandanavian Foundation's work experience program.

Carol Greenberg

GERRY SILVA Element Line

know where or when you will find a person in need of a Racor product!

Gerry was brought up in the Modesto area, raised on a dairy.

She graduated from Modesto High and has worked for Racor for over a year and a half. She has two boys and two girls, one

grandchild, two dogs and a cat named Fred. She is currently working on the Element line. She is a joy to work with; friendly, industrious, and has a fantastic sense of humor!

The Element Line and a special thanks from Mark Richards

Blueprint Reading

Gerry Silva went camping on her vacation above Longbarn in California. The day of the union election she had to drive over the Sonora Pass to get to the Bridgeport airport to be flown back to vote. She stopped at a gas station and, while there, two men came in asking for a diesel 'mechanic because their diesel filter was "gunked up"!

Gerry, being the very nice, friendly, helpful person she is, found out they had a Racor filter.

She informed them she worked for Racor and was on her way to the Racor plant and would be returning the same day. As it would have taken two days to receive an element by Greyhound bus, the two gentlemen were extremely grateful! They couldn't believe their luck at running into a Racor employee in the middle of nowhere just when they needed one!

So, Gerry flew into Modesto, voted in the election, purchased two 2010 elements, and flew back to Bridgeport for the rest of her vacation.

Fellow employees, keep your eyes and ears open! You never

A blueprint reading class, conducted by Robin MacDonald, was recently completed by several of our fellow employees.

This class was offered as a basic introduction to technical drawings, specifically the type we use here at Racor. The students attended a one-hour session after work once a week for eight weeks total.

It is my hope the class instruction taught skills that can be used to the advantage of the students in the interest of Racor.

If you would like to see another session offered, contact myself and we'll try to get one going.

The Engineering conference room served as the classroom

Robin MacDonald Design Engineer

where we discussed why drawings are needed, what types are used, and how to visualize a part from the views given, etc.

Congratulations, Grads!

Starting with top row, clockwise: Jerry Handley, June Jewett, Bob Ferraro, Kathy Thomas, Jennifer Van Hook, Debbie Ice, Kevin

Schenkler, Sheila Cosentino, Chris Glenn, and instructor Robin MacDonald. Missing from photo is Joyce Waldo and Ann Sharp.

Did You Hear The One.. .

Why I Fired My Secretary!

"Two weeks ago was my forty-fifth birthday and I wasn't feeling too hot that morning anyway. I went into breakfast knowing that my wife would be pleasant and say Happy Birthday and probably have a present for me. But she didn't even say Good Morning, let alone Happy Birthday. ''I said, well, that's wives for you, the kids will remember. But they didn't say a word and by the time I started to the office I was feeling pretty low and despond. ent. As I walked into my office, Janet said, 'Good morning, Boss, Happy Birthday.' And I felt a little better - someone had remembered. At noon she knocked on my door and said, 'You know, it's such a beautiful day outside and it's your birthday, let's go to lunch - just you and I.' I said, 'By George, that's the greatest thing I've heard all day. Let's go.'

"We went to lunch, not at our usual place, but out into the country to a private little place.

We had two martinis and enjoyed lunch tremendously. On the way back to the office, she said, 'You know, it's such a beautiful day, we really don't need to go back to the office, do we?' I said, 'No, I guess not.' She said, 'Let's go to my apartment and I'll fix you another martini.' We did, enjoyed another martini and smoked a cigarette. Then she said, 'Boss, if you don't mind, I'd like to slip into something more comfortable.' I said that I didn't mind at all.

"She went into the bedroom and in about six minutes came out carrying a birthday cake followed by my wife and children.

All were singing 'Happy Birthday' and there I sat with nothing on but my socks."

Highlights in Tool & Die New Jobs, New People, New Machinery. We are now in a growth pattern that takes us beyond just being a support group but also a custom house to be reckoned with on the West Coast.

We currently have hired two new apprentices from other departments and are running ad's in the Bay Area for moldmakers and a designer.

We have six new Die Cast Molds to build and three new Plastic Molds. When you have time, drop by and see us and we'll be glad to show you our new equipment.

A special thanks to Sales for our growth.

Jack Grenard

New Customer Racor Molded Plastics welcomes a new customer, Digital Telephone Systems of Novato.

Digital manufactures telephone switching gears as well as complete systems. We have bid on their telephone consoles.

Digital is part of the Harris Systems which is a multimillion dollar organization.

Lee Stamey

Safety Programs We have already established a Plant Safety Tour and Inspection Program, whereby the plant is checked for hazards and problems on a monthly basis.

We're going into our fourth month of the Safety/Attendance Award Drawing. Hourly employees that have not missed any work due to injuries or illness, and have not been late for the month are eligible.

Our future plans include resuming First Aid and CPR classes for anyone interested; and finishing up the fire extinguisher demonstrations. The Safety Committee program will be starting up shortly, which will include establishment and enforcement of safety programs and policies. All accidents will be reviewed by these committees also.

The Safety Rule Book is in its final stage. It will contain general safety information, departmental safety rules and safe operating procedures for each different machine in the plant. A copy will be given to each employee, and to all new personnel.

Ray Luckinbill

Since the last issue of the Bull-A-Ton, we've held two

Warehouse Distributor Training Classes, a National Sales Meeting, and Regional Managers' Training Class.

We in the Sales Department want to extend our gratitude to all in Engineering and Production Departments for your continued support in these special programs. Without your assistance, the training programs just couldn't be done professionally.

Thank you again!

Bob Poynter

NEW PRODUCTS Protect Brake Systems For maximum efficiency and long service life, air brake systems must remain free of contamination from water, oil droplets and solids, such as rust, dirt and carbon.

Racor Industries' claims the new RD2 Air Dryer combines the critical functions of cooling the compressed air, removing water, and filtering out harmful solids in one continuous, reliable operation.

Racor RD2 features a unique "chimney" or center tube which allows cool outside air to flow through the center of the unit causing a higher degree of cooling efficiency when the vehicle or piece of equipment is Moving slowly or at a standstill.

A rugged and reliable unit, the RD2 has no moving parts, except in the "electromatic drain valve," and is virtually maintenance-free. The heated "electromatic drain valve" is standard on the RD2 and is also available for wet and dry tanks.

The RD2 removes virtually all contamination in a four step process that delivers clean, dry air to the outlet side of the unit at a nearly ambient temperature.

Because the air is cleaner, valves, hoses, fittings, diaphragms and other air-operated devices last longer.

The Racor air dryer is installed between the wet tank and the compressor. It has no dessicant to change or filters to replace. The task of draining the reservoir each day is also virtually eliminated.

Racor RD2 air dryers are sold and serviced by more than 2,000 dealers and distributors worldwide.

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Racor Marketing New Diesel Fuel Additive MODESTO, Calif. — Racor Industries has introduced Racor Diesel Fuel Additive, designed to keep injectors, pumps, fuel tanks and lines free of gum, sludge and wax. According to a company announcement, the additive protects against damaging foulants, extends filter element life and helps with cold weather starts.

Formulated to be compatible with fuel filters and water separators, the additive does not measurably decrease the cetane number and effectively blends with No. 2 diesel fuel, the company said. For more information, contact Racor Industries, Box 3208, Modesto, Calif. 95353.

From Transport Topics June 22, 1981

Would You Believe . . .

. . .1973!?!

That's right, our very own Mark Richards with the manager of maintenance of Brizandine Concrete. installing Racor's first air dryer, the 910A. The 910A is the predecessor to the 1010A and RD2. Also, notice the 1000FB located on the other side of the chassis.

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PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS I am very pleased to announce the following promotions, tranfers, and additions to our staff: BUTCH LaBARRE has been chosen for the position of Assistant Manager-Shipping, reporting to Material and Manpower Planning Manager Mike Waibl.

Butch, who has done an exemplary job as supervisor of the Electrical, Kits, Pre-Assembly and 800 Series departments, will now be responsible for coordinating the Shipping Department staff to ensure accurate lead times, finished goods inventories and shipments.

Butch, congratulations and best wishes for success from the entire staff as you begin your new assignment.

Recently, GREG OXENDINE, formerly Supervisor of the Fabrication Shop, transferred to his new position of Supervisor of the 800-Series/Demos/Electrical Department.

BURL BARRETT was subsequently promoted to Supervisor of the Fabrication Shop, responsible for the layout and welding areas. RICHARD DUDDLESTON, has taken on the responsibility of Leadperson for both layout and welding, reporting to Burl.

Greg and Burl report to Production Manager/Filter Assembly Robert Green.

In our QUALITY ASSUR ANCE DEPARTMENT: JUNE JEWETT has been promoted to Sr. Supervisor in the QA. Department, reporting to Director of QA. and Safety

Ray Luckinbill. June has done an outstanding job as Supervisor of QA./Filter Products, and in addition will now take on an advisor role to the Q.A. staff in Molded Products.

ERIC HAMRICK recently transferred from the Fabrication Department to Quality Assurance as a QA. Technician I, working third shift. Eric reports to QA. Supervisor/Molded Products Jerry Handley, and is responsible for determining conformance of parts, evaluating inspection data, maintaining records, etc., to insure quality products.

In our SCREW MACHINE DEPARTMENT: Recently, ALLEN BUHER was promoted to Supervisor of the Automatic Screw Machine Department, reporting to Production Manager/Filter Products Robert Green. Allen was formerly Lead in that department and did an exemplary job in that position. Allen is now responsible for directing workflow, conducting performance reviews, training department personnel, etc.

In our MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT: ADRIENNE SLEEPER has been promoted to Administrative Assistant to Ass't V.P./Manufacturing Wayne Sylvia. Adrienne joined Racor's staff as Secretary at the Injection Molding facility in April, 1980, and transferred to Manufacturing as Secretary in January, 1981, and Secretary to Wayne in March, 1981. Adrienne has consistently done a conscientious job in all of her job func-

tions.

JOHN CHURCH joined our staff on July 2nd as Tool Designer, reporting to Manufacturing Engineer Roy Durham.

John has been a Tool Designer for several years and recently operated his own tool design business. John will be responsible for designing jigs, dies, and fixtures for production, working with the Engineering Department to resolve design problems related to material, etc.

In our SALES DEPT.: RICK SERNA has transferred from the Engineering Lab to Sales as Pacific Regional Sales Representative. Rick reports to Western Divisional Sales Manager Tom Blundo, and will be in sales training for the next several months. Rick will be responsible for maintaining existing and soliciting new, warehouse distributor accounts.

In our TOOL & DIE DEPARTMENT: Effective July 7th, JACK GRENARD was promoted to Manager, Tool & Die, reporting to Ass't. V.P./Manufacturing Wayne Sylvia. Jack has been an employee at Racor since May, 1979, and has progressed from Mold Maker to Supervisor to Manager. Jack is responsible for checking all die designs, ordering materials, quoting new tooling, interfacing with Tool Designer, Sales, Manufacturing and Engineering regarding tool design, quoting bids, etc.

JIMMY BROWN has been promoted to Tool & Die Super-

visor, reporting to Tool & Die Manager Jack Grenard. Jimmy will be responsible for directing work flow within the department, training new members of the department, conducting performance reviews, etc.

ERIC JOHNSON and STEVE BUENO recently joined the staff in the Tool & Die Snop.

Eric is a Tool & Die Maker, and Steve is a Mold Maker I. Both Eric and Steve have considerable experience in their areas of expertise.

In our ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:

Employee Anniversaries JUNE 2 Bruce Balmain 5 Homer Bowman 10 Norbert Zoglman 11 David Earnest 18 Allen Buhler 18 Donald Koehn 18 Rafael Quintero 19 Debbie Love 19 George Munson 21 Gary Robinson 26 Daniel Himes

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1 Eduardo Santiago 10 Joseph Fame 10 Randy Newton 11 Scott Britt 14 Won Chae Kim 14 Pete Branco 18 Wanda Smith 18 Mary Weyer 19 David Olson 21 Jeffrey Davis 24 Richard Waibl 25 Rita Jones 28 Dale Bayley

STEVE HARDISON has recently transferred from the 800-Series Department to Engineering as a Lab Technician I. Steve reports to Engineering Lab Supervisor Eric Eskilson for his assignments. Steve will be responsible for performing tests, assembling special test stands and equipment, etc.

PEOPLE NEWS

Pessimism Congratulations to: Walt and Rose Glover, a baby boy, born June llth.

Ken and Debbie Davis, a baby girl, born June 21st.

Leo and Sherry Shinaver, a baby granddaughter, born June 29th.

Gomer and Ann Sharp, a baby granddaughter, born July 1st.

Corrine and Dennis Cyphers, a baby girl, born July 5th.

Dave and Brenda Haan, a baby girl, born July 23rd.

Pessimism is a disease. Once a person gets to thinking negatively, it does something to his mental calculations. Soon life is adding only the dismal moments of life, multiplying only the despairing minutes and recording only the dark moments of the soul.

Pessimism is like excess baggage. It serves no purposeful cause, and is always in the way.

Pessimism is like a polluted stream. Its aroma lingers over every plan, its path crosses every beautiful possibility and its contribution to life is always in what it withholds.

Pessimism is an attitude. It is the way a person looks at things, how he reacts, how he plans his life. If he listens to the bad side, and reacts and plans accordingly, then his attitude is pessimistic.

A pessimist is like an athlete who has become discouraged and laid aside his game. It means he has had his greatest day, he has reached his highest moment, he has had his fun. From then on, it's all down hill. —C. Neil Strait

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DISCOVER DISNEYLAND EXCITEMENT FOR SUMMER '81 Magic Kingdom Club members and their families are invited to join Mickey Mouse and his friends in celebrating Summer '81 at Disneyland Park in California. Effective this summer, the Passport to Disneyland is available yearround at a special price for Magic Kingdom Club members and their families.

Headlining the summer festivities will be a specially developed "River Show" on the Rivers of America hi Frontierland. A wide range of top entertainment will be showcased on a floating stage, from country music to pop and jazz. This themed "Americana Show" will be presented twice nightly at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Adding to the summer fun will be a musical extravaganza entitled "Show Biz Is", a song and dance tribute highlighting some of Broadway's biggest hits (along with vaudeville and Hollywood reviews.) This glittering display of talent will premiere this summer on the Tomorrowland Space Stage.

Combining sights with unique sound will be the popular "Main Street Electrical Parade." This spectacular show of colors has been a favorite of Park guests since the first rocket started the tradition in 1956.

The Passport includes on day's admission and unlimited use of all 59 adventures and attractions (except Shooting Galleries). Magic Kingdom Club prices are $9.25 for adults, $8.00 for juniors (12 through 17), and $7.50 for children (3 through 11). Club members are reminded that in order to obtain special Club prices, they must present a valid Magic Kingdom Club Membership Card.

Come and join our Summer '81 celebration and experience the "Happiest Place On Earth". Disneyland will be open seven days a week from June 20 through September 12. The Park's operating hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, Sunday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Saturday.

On The Lighter Side YOU KNOW your biorhythms are off.. .

— if you introduce your current wife by your first wife's name.

— if you step on your false teeth.

— if you sit on the toilet without putting down the seat.

— if you misdial your own phone number.

— if you fall up the steps.

— if you forget the words to Happy Birthday.

— if you smack yourself in the face with the frying pan while flipping pancakes.

— if the cigarette butt you throw out the window of your northbound car lands in the lap of a southbound cop.

— if you try to start your car with the house key.

— if you put salt on your Rice Krispies.

— if you light the filter of your cigarette.

— if you stand up after picking up the pieces of a broken dish and bang your head on an open cabinet door.

— if you flip your shoes off at the end of the day and the left one goes through a plate-glass window.

— if you bite your tongue and you're not even chewing gum.

— if you leave you gas cap on the roof of the car after filling up at a self-serve station.

— if it isn't until the end of the day that you notice a piece of spinach stuck to your front teeth.

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From the Editor . . .

Racor employees can now purchase tickets to Marriott's Great America for only $8.75. In addition to saving $3.20 on each ticket purchased, everyone presenting a ticket at the park entrance June 1 through July 31 will receive $3.00 in Bonus Bucks to spend at Great America on food, merchandise and noncoin-operated games.

Each ticket includes a full day's admission and unlimited use of Great America's rides, shows and other attractions.

The Santa Clara theme park is open weekends spring and fall, daily starting Memorial Day. Park operating hours and dates are printed on our tickets.

Great America has over 100 attractions, from the most thrilling roller coasters to the finest shows. New theatrical productions this year include "Music! Music! Music!" and "The Bugs Bunny Story."

Premiering this summer will be a spectacular new IMAX film in the Pictorium cinema.

The park also has a wide of family-priced variety restaurants, offering everything from a quick snack to a complete meal. Farmer's Market in County Fair features an international menu with eleven restaurants to choose from.

So don't delay! Plan on making Marriott's Great America part of your summer plans this year.

I would like to thank everyone for their contribution to the picnic this year, with a special thanks to Sandy Hobron, Carol Wilson, David Earnest, Butch LaBarre, Richard Duddleston, and last, but not least, our chefs, Wayne Sylvia and Steve Ackerman!

A special thank you also to Vera of Canteen Service and everyone who helped her.

Because of everyone's help, this year's picnic was a great success.

I hope everyone had a great time!

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask all Racor employees to please be more aware of helping keep our parking lot and grounds clean. Not only is the litter an eyesore, but it also adds to the maintenance expenses.

Thanks, Cheryl Sardella

For The Birds . . .

Once upon a time, there was a non-conforming sparrow who decided not to fly south for the winter. However, soon the weather turned so cold he changed his mind, and reluctantly started to fly south. In a short time, ice began to form on his wings, and he fell to earth in a barnyard, almost frozen.

A cow passed by and deposited a load of manure on the little bird. The sparrow thought it was the end, but the manure warmed him and defrosted his wings. Warm and happy, able to breathe, he started to sing. Just then, a large Tom cat came by and hearing the chirping, investigated the sounds. 01' Tom cleared away the manure, found the chirping bird and promptly ate him.

3 MORALS TO THE STORY: (1) Everyone who dumps manure on you is not necessarily your enemy.

(2) Everyone who gets you out of the manure is not necessarily your friend.

(3) And, ifyou're warm and happy in a pile of manure, keep your mouth shut.

RACOR PICNIC

Wayne Silva Speaks To College Group On June 8, Wayne spoke to some 65 students in the open air rotunda of Locke Center at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton. The group included business students from classes in business, economics, supervision and personnel.

The emphasis of his talk centered on productivity and unionization. He pointed out successful capabilities of any company must have the following ingredients: 1. Management must maintain a good working environment.

2. Management must establish policies and procedures.

3. Management must define definite goals for production.

4. Management must be consistent in its dealing with all employees.

5. Management must encourage all employees to participate in discussion making as much as possible.

Another important aspect regarding productivity is management must maintain a close working relationship with its supervisors because these are the individuals who furnish management the pulse of the company at the production level.

Wayne admitted the move from Barium Road, changes in economic conditions, and the consolidation of Filtration and Precision management caused some problems with the employees and he felt he should have discussed these changes with them in more detail.

He discussed certain aspects

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of the Teamsters Union organizing effort at Racor and how the vote conducted by the National Labor Relations Board turned out 2 to 1 against union representation. He indicated there were a number of employees that felt a third party could represent them more adequately and it would be his job to prove to them Racor management could handle their needs more effectively than someone from the outside.

He concluded by saying the future growth of Racor can be only accomplished through greater productivity and closer working relationship of management and all employees.

George Stahl

SafetylAttendance Award Drawing June 2nd, we held our third Safety/Attendance Drawing for 1981. The winners are as follows: First Prize: One day off with pay — Warren Austin.

Second Prize: Racor Jacket Alicia Evans.

Third Prize: $15.00 cash Gloria Rodriguez.

Fourth Prize: $10.00 cash David Whitney.

Fifth Prize: Racor Hat Geneva Colvin.

Our second Safety/Attendance Drawing had 58% of Racor employees eligible. This drawing showed 49% of Racor employees eligible. We hope to see more employees eligible next month!

Our congratulations to the winners! Keep up the good work!

Our next drawing will be held on July 2nd at 1:00 p.m.

Ray Luckinbill Safety Director

The best way to keep a customer is to give him his money's worth.

Recently, our Element Line went through some changes.

Because of an increase in orders for elements, people were moved from the Surface Processing, Quality Assurance, 800 Series and Assembly areas to help with the increasing production needs of the Element Line.

So, Painters and Assembly people changed roles for a short time to Element Assemblers. In fact, the whole assembly line made a big change. They not only moved the Element Line for three days, they changed over to second shift.

Even production secretaries Adrienne and Mary Sleeper made a change from office work to life on the Element Line for a few days. Every once in a while you could catch an Engineer or two or a QA. or Maintenance person working there also.

It seems everybody was getting into Elements, even Wayne and Roy and other Managers!

A big "THANK YOU" is extended to all who pitched in and helped!

Robert Green

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1979 RACOR INDUSTRIES, INC. Vol. A, No. 15

Personality Profile

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We are proud to feature John Stark, Supervisor - first shift in Plastics, as our Personality Profile in this issue of the Bull-A-Ton. John and his 'wife, Jamie, have two daughters, Pershia, who is four years old, and their new baby, Nicole.

John was raised in Alaska until eleven years of age, and then moved to Nevada.

John began his career in plastic injection molding machines in Nevada, as the general shop foreman for a plastics firm making parts for Racor!

John and his family moved to Modesto in 1979 and John went to work for Racor. After seven moved months, they to Washington where John worked as supervisor for a plastics firm.

John returned to Modesto and Racor in September of 1980.

John is a hard working employee and a credit to Racor Industries!

WESTERN EDITION

August/September 1981

Congratulations . . . to all Racor employees!

Together we worked to make September 1981 our all-time record high month! In September, we shipped the largest amount of combined Filter Area and Molded Products Area goods ever. Several daily records were also broken throughout Racor on September 30th, making it perhaps our "best day" ever.

Breaking our previous record was not easy — September may have also been a record month for product assembly and mold changeovers, equipment breakdown, etc. But, we pulled together as a team, worked overtime when needed, and got the job done.

Thank you again for a record month!

And a special thanks to the ingenious Element Line ladies who used scrap element paper to create a decorative wall hanging for my office. It looks great and certainly adds a personal touch to my surroundings. Come in and see!

Patsy Nicholson deserves extra congratulations for being the first female at Racor to manage a oneyear perfect attendance record.

Patsy was awarded a dinner for two at any Modesto restaurant for this achievement.

Butch LaBarre recently completed course work in Business Math and Applied Psychology with excellent marks. Good job, Butch.

I extend my sincere appreciation to the above employees and a thank you to all for your hard work during the past few months — we're on our way to ending another great year!!

Mark S. Richards President/Chief Executive Officer

From the Element Line

Patty Nicholson

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Never attempt to bear more than one kind of trouble at a time. Some people try to bear three kinds: all they have had, all they have now and all they expect to have.

Employee Information Centers!

I urge you to take advantage of this new medium of communication; it is for the benefit of all who work at Racor.

The latest issue of Current Illustrated News is posted three times weekly, bringing you enlarged pictures of current news, happenings the world over, sports events, oddities, famous personalities, etc.

Bulletins, posters, letters, important notices and instructions, announcements, news flashes, and other items of interest to all is featured here regularly.

It is your information center, and it will he worthwhile to "give it a look" every day for new items of interest and helpfulness.

And, remember, we want to hear from you on "Direct Line", which provides a means for you to submit your ideas, concerns, on better and suggestions processes, systems, etc. We have already received several responses from employees expressing their views, concerns, and questions.

Please keep them coming in; each Direct Line comment will be given individual attention.

Any items displayed are available to anyone who wants them on a "first-come first-serve" basis. Contact Shirley Stroud in the E.R. Department for more information.

Let's all work together for a happier and better working environment!

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A Thank You . . . . . . to all departments from Manufacturing for the orders and support that helped make September a record breaker. A few of

the most notable records broken were:

— Combined Molded Products and Filtration amount shipped for the month: $1,454,700.

Filtration — goods produced in a single day: $170,293.

— 800 Series — (40) 75/1000MA, (3) mini-demos, (4) 800-12D, (2) 800-12G, (2) 800C-OF6D, and (30) 800C-30D; all produced in a single day.

Receiving — record number of inbound receipts for one week.

Die Cast and Second Operations — as a group, had more die and product changes in one month than ever before.

Warehouse — record 25 kits pulled out for one day.

— Assembly Line — record amount of 17 changes/different items produced in one day.

Element Line - three production days of 10,000 or more elements produced.

Molded Products — set up an RX-20 assembly line, vitally contributing to the record breaking month.

Among other major contributors, Tool and Die made an extra effort to keep molds and dies operational at all times.

All departments including Surface Processing, Automatic Screw Machines, Kits, and Welding started their extra effort drive in July to contribute to the products produced in September.

A special thank you is extended for all the overtime and Saturdays worked to reach these heights. We also recognize that no department can function without the others, and with continuing effort from everyone, we will continue to grow! otVERk — Manufacturing

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These handsome guys are none other than our very own Roy Durham and Jack Grenard!

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Congratulations Tim Welch — Mid-Eastern Regional Manager ended up in #1 position for total points in the months of August and September.

Ed DeYoe• — O.E.M. Sales Manager did a fantastic job in O.E. Sales.

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RACOR — EUROPE UPDATE Norb Zoglman recently returned from Europe and announced the hiring of Wolfgang Wanske as our new European Sales Manager. extensive international His business experience in industries related to Racor products, as well as his ability to speak five languages, will make him a valuable asset to our sales team.

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Job Shop and Capability Show Racor Molded Products exhibited in the Job Shop Capabilities and Custom Components Show at the Disneyland Hotel Convention Cen ter, in Anaheim, September 1-3.

Job Shops by definition are companies who make and process parts to another company's or blueprints specifications generally specializing in a manuprocess, such as, facturing machining, molding, etc. Custom components implies that all parts or components shown are to specifications.

Since Racor Molded Products fits into both of these specifications and this is the first time ever that we have been exhibiting, we are looking forward to meeting and getting acquainted with many potential customers.

"The gals at the office went on strike wanting equal pay for doing the same job I do. The boss agreed and cut my salary!"

— Lee Stamey

National Sales Meeting South Africa Donaldson of South Africa (Racor's Warehouse Distributor), recently held its annual Sales Meeting with their distributors and dealers in Capetown, South Africa.

Bob Poynter represented Racor at this Sales Meeting and also had the opportunity to introduce the new RD-2B Air Dryer to all. In addition to the Sales Meeting, Bob worked with many of the distributors making key customer contacts. The sales efforts by Donaldson and its distributors in South Africa continue to be outstanding.

Andrew Carnegie was once asked what he considered most important in industry: labor, capital or brains.

With a laugh, Carnegie replied, "Which is the most important leg of a three legged stool?"

We usually persuade others more by the depth of our convictions, our enthusiasm, than by logic and proof.

Bob Poynter and friends — South Africa

Bits and Pieces

A quiet little woman was surrounded by seven big, strapping sons and a husband. When asked how she ever made her soft voice heard above the boisterous males in her family, she replied: "That's very simple. I whisper. In my family a whisper is so unusual that everyone listens to it with profound attention."

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A man once telephoned Rev. Norman Vincent Peale and said, "I'm at the end of my rope and have decided the only thing to do is blow my brains out."

Peale invited the man over to his is gone, office.

"Everything hopeless," continued the unfortunate fellow. "I'm living in deepest darkness. In fact, I've lost heart for living altogether."

The famous author of "The Power of Positive Thinking" smiled sympathetically. "Let's take a look at your situation," he said. On a sheet of paper, he drew a vertical line down the middle. He suggested that they list on the left side the things the man had lost, and on the right, the things he had left.

"You won't need that column on the right," said the man despondently, "I have nothing left, period."

Peale asked, " When did your wife leave you?" "What do you mean? She hasn't left me. My wife loves me!"

"That's great!" enthused Peale.

"Then that will be number one in the right-hand column - Wife hasn't left. Now, when were your children jailed?"

"That's silly. My children aren't in jail!" "Good! That's number two in the right-hand column Children not in jail," said Peale, writing it down.

After a few more questions in the same vein, the man fmally got the point and smiled in spite of himself.

"Funny," he said, "how things change when you think of them that way." * * • *

Why Not Respice Your Life Signs of creeping staleness aren't always that apparent. Yet, from time to time, almost everyone gets the jaded feeling that he or she has

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been here before. Here are some questions you might use to check yourself out for freshness . . .

— Can you accept uncertainty?

Uncertainty generates excitement and keeps those mental juices churning.

Not reckless risktaking, but a willingness to stick your neck out where there is a moderately calculated risk. Telling your boss, for example, that his time-proved marketing procedures need updating.

Sometimes, it can mean going with your gut feelings rather than with more tangible evidence.

— Are you never completely satisfied? It's important to know what is right in your job, your relationships with others - or your way of living. But dwelling on how well you're doing can be counterproductive, can prevent you from seeking out new directions and challenges. Moreover, if others view you in the same way, they may decide that you don't need what they have to offer — which may include an opportunity for moving up.

— Are you still an explorer?

Questions like "why?" "how come?" lead to improvements, fresh thinking. Keeping your ears and eyes open, recognizing new trends, can provide you with ideas and solutions. You are able to give accustomed elements a different twist.

— Do you coninue to learn new skills? Though you may presently be on top of your job, what will tomorrow bring? Adapting successfully to change requires new information, skills, abilities. This may call for study and extra hours on your part. New outside interests, too, can have a beneficial effect.

The enthusiasm you feel can spill over to your work.

— Do you challenge the unacceptable? There are times when you must be willing to stand up and speak out against injustice or unfairness, or even blow your top.

Yes, you might momentarily come out a loser. In the long run,

though, knowing your mind and speaking it is the hallmark of the person who doesn't ever succumb to staleness.

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Cherokee Indians used to get high on toadskins. That's what one college biology instructor believes, anyway.

Jeannette Runquist of Winthrop College in Rock Hill, South Carolina, has spent 10 years researching Indian excavations in both North and South Carolina, In two different tribal sites, she found the remains of 750 toads more than 10,000 bones altogether.

Runquist believes the Cherokees skinned these toads and then smoked them as a hallucinogen some 200 to 400 years ago. She says it's unlikely that the Indians hunted them for food — the poor critters just don't have much meat on their bones. Besides, their skin contains a toxic chemical that humans can't digest. research Runquist 's appears compatible with other findings on the subject — scientists have evidence that another Indian tribe in Mexico dried, pulverized, and inhaled toadskins.

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RELIVE THE MAGIC OF DISNEYLAND THIS FALL Magic Kingdom Club members and their families can relive the magic of Disneyland this fall as cooler temperatures and lighter attendance provide especially good times to visit the Park.

The "Passport to Disneyland" is available year-round, and offers Club Members unlimited use of all 59 adventures and attractions (except Shooting Galleries). The Passport is priced at $9.25 for Adults, $8.00 for Juniors (12-17), and $7.50 for Children (3-11).

As always, Disneyland will feature a number of special events during the fall. Highlighting this season is "Festival Mexico" weekend October 24 and 25. Some of Mexico's brightest celebrities will be on hand for the event, and a colorful "Fiesta Parade" will be staged each day.

For the weekend of November 14 and 15, Disneyland will present "Senior Festival". Several stars from the Lawrence Welk Television Show, singers Guy and Ralna, the dance team of Bobby Burgess and Elaine Noverson, plus pianist Jo Ann Castle will perform daily. Also, Orrin Tucker and his orchestra will play for guest dancing.

On December 5 and 6, the Magic Kingdom will showcase "Small World Days", a salute to the spirit of Universal Brotherhood. This weekend celebration will spotlight a colorful parade featuring the Disney characters.

During the fall season, Magic Kingdom Club members will find more time to enjoy some of their favorite attractions such as "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Big Thunder Mountain," and the "Haunted Mansion."

Disneyland will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends. The Park will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning October 19th.

And, there will be extended operating hours over the Thanksgiving weekend.

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Source Absenteeism Medical Care Morbidity and Early Mortality (lost earnings) Insurance (excluding health) On-the-Job Time Lost Property Damage & Depreciation Maintenance Involuntary Smoking

$ 220 $ 230

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$4,789

Purebred Blue Point Siamese kittens, one male, one female, $25 each. Approx. eight weeks old.

Call Katy #287

$ 765 $ 90 $1,820 $ 500 $ 500 $ 664

How to Listen . . .

Lamps â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tiffany To check the value of "stained" glass lamps such as Tiffany, look on the bottom of the lamp or upper or lower shade rims for the company name; i.e., Tiffany, Handel, Queval, etc.

If you find such a name, take

the time to research the lamp before selling (if you plan to sell).

The price of such a lamp will only go up in value!! Some lamps have commanded bids in excess of $250,000 at auctions!

Bill Tidwell

We were all taught to read, write and express our ideas and feelings.

But almost nobody has been trained in the skill which accounts for about 50% of our waking day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is listening to others. Real listening is an activity of the ears, eyes and heart . . . a process which demands particular skills to understand the real meaning of what we observe and hear and what we don't hear (silence and omissions).

DID YOU KNOW . . . Racor has 2,000 dealers located in 60 countries.

PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS I am pleased to announce that several of our employees have recently received promotions and that several new employees have joined our staff. The department breakdown is as follows:

the In Department:

Manufacturing

Jack Grenard has been Production promoted to Manager/Molded Products, reporVice ting to Assistant Wayne President/Manufacturing

Sylvia. Jack is now responsible

Senior Supervisor/Plastics Romeo

for the Die Molding, and Departments.

Ramos.

Augustin

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Phil Barringer has been promoted to Assistant Manager/Die Casting, reporting to Production Manager/Molded Products Jack Grenard. Phil is responsible for all three shifts in Die Casting, and Die Cast, second operations.

George Munson has been promoted to Supervisor/Injection the Molding, responsible for second shift. George reports to

Escamilla was recently promoted to Die Cast Supervisor, working a split shift between first and second shifts.

Augustin is accountable for quality production of die cast parts, conducting performance reviews, etc.

He reports to Die Cast Assistant Manager, Phil Barringer.

Stephen Ballasch began his employment with Racor on August 17th, as Cost Analyst, reporting to Assistant Vice President/Manufac7

turing Wayne Sylvia. This is a new position at Racor, and Steve brings with him extensive experience in cost control. He will be responsible for preparing material and labor cost estimates, aiding management in determining price of products, aiding in determination of parts to be manufactured in-house vs. purchasing from outside sources, implementing computerized production systems, i.e., scheduling, lot control, etc.

Due to an increase in sales, the Element Line has been expanded to two shifts, including two lines operating on first shift, and one line of second shift. Gloria Rodriguez and Janet Anderson are the Leads on the first shift, and Patty Forbus is Leadperson on the second shift; they report to Element Line Supervisor

Barry Costner.

New employees in the department are: Carolyn Frazel,

Vivian Abi Chahine, Sharon Walters, Doreen Fonda, Faye Naymon, Jody Gipson, Paul Martin, Bonnie Davis, Joseph Wheat, Larry Runnels, Tim Brown, Susan Armstrong, Linda Cagle, Molly Luper, Randy Spears, Linda Clark, Vickie Collett, Joe McDaniel, Susan Barnett, Starla Smith, Mery Bettencourt, and Martha McCormick.

Burl Barrett has been promoted to Production Control Supervisor, reporting to Production Control Manager Steve Ballasch.

Burl has been with Racor for six years, and will now be responsible for developing master production schedules, coordinating Engineering Change Notices on the production floor, co-ordinating all activities required to schedule and meet monthly budgeted shipment dollars, etc.

Randy Newton has been promoted to Production Control Scheduler, reporting to Supervisor Burl Barrett. Randy has been

with Racor for three years, and is now responsible for scheduling the flow of materials, parts and assemblies, preparing weekly/monthly production schedules, reporting inefficient and costly schedule deviations, etc. transferred Deda Schaufel from Engineering to Production Control as Material Planner/Expeditor, also reporting to Supervisor Burl Barrett. Deda, a Racor employee for almost three years, will now be responsible for scheduling in-house inventory of purchased raw materials, to insure availability to the production departments, insuring implementation of Engineering Change Notices, etc.

We recently had a restructuring of the Manufacturing Engineering Department, with Donnie Ice and Ervin Ruhe now devoting Production time to their for Engineering, responsible building and installing production equipment, jigs, fixtures, etc. Donnie is Supervisor of that function, reporting to Department Manager

Roy Durham.

Gerry McCorkle has assumed responsibility for supervising the maintenance staff to meet the maintenance needs of both the Filter Assembly and Molded Products area. Gerry also reports Roy to department manager

Durham.

John Church, Tool Designer, now reports to Jack Grenard.

John will be devoting his time to designing molds, dies, and stamping dies needed for Racor's production.

Richard Duddleston has been promoted to Supervisor of the Fabrication Department, responsible for directing the assignment of the Welding and Layout em pl oyees .

Richard reports to Robert Green, Production Manager/Filter Assembly.

Annie Grays recently began her employment with Racor in the

Plastics Department.

Sherrie Sparks began employment on September 21 as Secretary to the Molded Products Sales and Production Departments.

Sherrie receives her assignments from Production Manager/Molded Products Jack Grenard.

New production employees in the Die Casting Department include John Everett, first shift, and Dossie Mayhue and Gary Hayes on second shift.

Diane Waggle recently transferred to the Purchasing and Accounting Departments as Secretary.

Diane is responsible for typing purchase orders, credit letters, correspondence, answering calls, etc., and receives her assignments from Purchasing Manager George Stahl, Controller Steve Ackerman, and Credit Manager Peter Vadasz.

Adele Penaloza joined the Manufacturing staff on September 8th as Secretary to Production Manager/Filter Products Robert Green, Manufacturing Engineer Roy Durham, Material and Manpower Planning Manager Mike Waibl. Adele also provides clerical assistance as needed for Production Control Manager Steve Ballasch and his staff. Adele is responsible for typing, filing, phones, computer data input, etc.

Bud DePuy joined the Tool and Die Department on September 8th as a Mold Maker, reporting to Tool and Die Supervisor Jimmy Brown. Bob brings to Racor solid mold making experience.

New employees on the Assembly Line include Kay Goodwin,

Seville, Henry Linda Faulkner, Betty Zimmerman, Sherri Clinkenbeard, Lily Montelongo, Virginia Goforth, Tom Bunch and Maria Fernandes.

The following employees have recently transferred to departments as designated; their selection was

based upon their past performance/attendance records, and qualqualifications to perform their new tasks.

Joyce Waldo, Warehouse; Patsy Nicholson, Forklift Driver.

Both Joyce and Patsy report to Warehouse Supervisor Gary

Oliver. Toni DiCosimo, Desiree Pringle, and Denise Surface Processing, Roberts, reporting to Supervisor David Earnest.

Betty Pringle, Gerry Silva, and Kathy Thomas, Die Cast Second Operations, reporting to Tom Murphy.

Supervisor Kathy White, Screw Machines, reporting to Supervisor Allen

Buhler. Glenna Driggers, Assembly Rework, reporting to Supervisor Brenda Teague.

In International Sales Department: Wolfgang Wanske joined our staff on October 1 as European Sales Manager. Wolfgang will be based in Brussels, Belgium, and will be responsible for managing existing, and soliciting new warehouse distributor accounts in Europe. Wolfgang reports to Vice President/Sales and Marketing Norbert Zoglman.

Ninon Lapan joined the International Sales staff on September 28 as Secretary to Director of International Sales Eduardo Santiago. Ninon is responsible for all clerical duties for the department, including typing, filing, answering department calls, sending telex, etc.

In Engineering: Al Huerta

joined the Engineering staff on September 8 as Lab Technician I, reporting to Lab Supervisor Eric Eskilson. his completed recently Al Engineering degree, with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Betty

Burnside

has been Engineering from promoted Documentation Clerk to Engin eering Technical Assistant I. Her responsibilities now include coordinating Racor's deviation system with all affected departments, maintaining the Engineering library, coordinating all new and changed Engineering documen tation, etc. joined the Ken Wynne Engineering staff as a Junior Designer, reporting to Active Products Manager Peter Popoff.

Ken's most immediate assignment is to update drawings for QA. and Manufacturing's use, and to prepare answers to Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Notices. Ken has diversified product drafting/design experience and we feel he will make an immediate contribution to the Engineering Department. joined the Wally Stone Engineering Staff September 1 as Product Engineer, reporting to Director of Engineering Mike Wilson. Wally was previously a full-charge Product Engineer at Nelson Winslow Filter Co., responsible for the design of diesel fuel filter/water separator systems.

Wally will be assigned to the Engineering R & D group at Racor.

In Employee Relations: has been Gay Sperry Assistant promoted to Relations, Manager/Employee reporting to the Director of Human Resources. Gay will increasingly become involved in employee counseling, recruiting/selection of new personnel, conducting competitive wage/benefit surveys, etc.

Pat Lubeck joined our staff on September 15 as Employee Relations Administrator I, reporting to Employee Relations Assistant Manager Gay Sperry.

Pat will be responsible for processing insurance claims, interviewing applicants, maintaining personnel files, and assisting and training in all areas of Employee Relations. Pat has several years experience in Personnel, and we are confident of the contribution she will make to the Employee Relations Department.

In the Sales Department: Steven Glass joined the staff on August 3rd as Regional Sales Manager/Mid-Atlantic Region, reporting to Eastern Divisional Sales Manager Paul Capani. Steve maintain existing, and will establish new, W.D. sales accounts in his territory.

Gary Boyd joined the Sales staff on August 17th as Southern California Regional Market Manager, reporting to Assistant Vice President/Sales Jim Pence.

As a Market Manager, Gary will be responsible for promoting our automotive-related products in the Los Angeles Basin by establishing automotive W.D.'s and calling on auto dealers carrying diesel engines, etc.

In The Administrative Department: Brij Madan joined Racor's staff September 15th as Director of Corporate and Market Planning, reporting to President/ Chief Executive Officer Mark Richards.

Brij is conducting extensive market and acquisition research for Racor on a contract basis, will continue domestic and international market research, making regarding recommendations and distribution, marketing, negotiations. Brij is also providing input to the Sales and Marketing, and Engineering Departments regarding strategies, etc.

Katy Castaneda was transferred from the Employee Relations 9

Department to become Administrative Assistant to President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Richards, Director of Corporate Planning ' Brij and Market Madan (who joined the staff September 15th), and Manager of Communications and Facilities Cheryl Richards. Katy has been with Racor for almost three years and has top clerical/administrative skills.

Cheryl Richards, as Manager of Communications and Facilities, is responsible for co-ordinating all our phone functions with Pacific Telephone, surveying and ordering office furnishings, supervising the mail room, company contributions, editing and publishing Racor's Bull-A-Ton, working with Canteen Corp., scheduling company plane, apartment, and planning all company events, etc.

Racor Weddings Mr. and Mrs. Mark Richards, September 12th.

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Fisher, September 12th Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bello, September 12th.

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Marriott, September 5th.

Congratulations to all, and many years of happiness!

Employee Anniversaries August 1 Ed Bjornson 1 James Pence 4 David Nieto 7 Jerry Handley 7 Hugh Selvy 16 Bev Hernandez 20 Marty Mullen 20 Clyda Taylor Mario Najera 21 22 Gary Oliver 26 Doris Cordova Robert Poynter 27 28 Ruben Quintero Francie Wiley 31

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FROM BRIJ MADAN ...

I am very pleased at joining Racor as Director of Corporate and Market Planning. At a certain stage of their growth, companies develop a need for a planning function to seek rational and empirical answers to such questions as: — What is our main business?

— What are the products and markets we are in - what is their short, medium and long term future?

— What new patterns of growth can we seek from new products, and acquisitions of other companies, etc.?

— What are the people resources we need — how do we grow as an organization so that those who are dedicated to it also grow in status, expectations and standard of living?

— What is the company's strategy to achieve the above?

There are, of course, no definite answers to the challenging questions. However, by pulling in the collective experiences of all those at Racor, we are already coming up with many solutions which ensure that Racor will grow at a fast, yet stable growth rate.

A fact which, in these difficult times, will be a model for many companies in our industry.

I work closely with Sales and our Engineering Departments to provide them feedback which they need from the marketplace. Our collective research shows that there are many exciting things ahead in new markets we plan to enter, new methods of distribution which we seek for these, and new concepts and ideas where we can utilize our key strength — namely to manufacture components for the maintenance marketplace which demonstrably show the consumer that he saves dollars through the use of Racor Products.

With this concept, our opportunities are numerous. Our policy

is to systematically identify those which fit our strengths. Our strategy is to win and GO FOR IT! I would like to extend my invitation to anyone in the company who feels that they want to know more about "where we are going and how we are doing it." I depend on your feedback and if you find such discussion as stimulating as I do, then please drop in!

— Brij Madan

Employee Anniversaries September

Years

Mark Richards 1 1 John Stark 4 Janet Anderson 4 Roland Buhler 4 Steve Hardison 4 Peter Loveseth 4 Ronnie Smith 5 John Dunkin 5 Greg Oxendine 5 Carolyn Wilson 8 Alan Burke 9 Richard Holum 10 Rita Pullen 11 Ed DeYoe 13 Jeff Scheffers Julie Dixon 15 17 Peter Folley 17 Patricia Kratz 17 Vernon Watson 19 David Whitney 20 Alice Barrett 22 Dale Ballard 22 Teresa Baptista 22 Alicia Evans 22 Betty Messner 23 Wilhemina Badie Bill Dixon 25 29 Debora Dietz

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Congratulations to Racor Babies John and Jamie Stark, a baby girl.

Mr. and Mrs. Vince Cordova, a baby girl.

Mr and Mrs. Brent McFaddin, a baby boy.

Cheryl Fisher, a baby boy.

R NEWS AND VIEWS 1979 RACOR INDUSTRIES, INC.

Vol. A, No. 14

WESTERN EDITION

LISTENING

Steve and Mary Wilkinson's daughter, Shana, enjoying her issue of the Racor Bull-A-Ton.

News From Australia After three years of intensive testing around Australia, Mitsubishi Chrysler (formerly Australia Australia) has advised that the 900FG has passed all their tests and will now be fitted as standard equipment on certain Mitsubishi trucks. The vehicle models that the 900FG will be fitted to and their estimated usage is yet to be advised, but we consider this to be of invaluable assistance in the future promotion of Racor products! Our special thanks to Donaldson Australasia, Racor's Warehouse Distributor in Australia, for their close work with Mitsubishi Australia in attaining their approval!

Eduardo Santiago Director of International Sales

"YOU'RE NOT LISTENING to me!" How many times have you felt like saying that? And how many times have others felt that way about you â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even though they might not have been in a position to say so?

We all need to become better listeners. So why don't we?

One simple step will take you a long way toward this goal. And it isn't complicated at all. SLOW DOWN! When anyone is trying to tell you anything, take time to be sure you understand, and to show that you understand. THEN respond.

The thing that makes many of us poor listeners is that we start to judge what someone is saying before they are finished. We start jumping to conclusions in our own minds, and thinking about what we intend to say in return. As a result, our listening apparatus disconnects; we just don't listen anymore. We don't get the message ACCURATELY and COMPLETELY. Whenever someone starts to tell you something, don't judge, don't think about replying. First get the message ACCURATELY and COMPLETELY. After you've gotten the complete message, and shown the person that you understand exactly what he is saying and

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED APRIL/MAY 1982 how he feels, then think about your reaction and your reply.

Isn't this the way you wish other people would act when you're trying to tell them something? Then why not set an example?

Dear Mark, We, the girls in the Pre-Assembly Department, would like to thank you very much for our raise. We are glad to see our hard work appreciated.

Thanks again Mr. R. Sincerely, The Girls in Pre-Assembly

From The President I am extremely pleased that through everyone's hard work and patience, Racor was able to meet the necessary goals to enable wage and benefit increases, despite the national economic situation.

We are a team, and through our teamwork, we are #1!!

Thanks to each and every one of you, Mark Richards

Record Pace Set By Element Line

EMPLOYEE RECREATION:

WHY NOT BUILD A BOAT?

Recently some experimenting has taken place on our element line, resulting in improved efficiency.

This was accomplished through the super efforts of the folks on the element line. The results of their efforts have shown up in their numbers. According to element line

supervisor, Barry Costner, they had previously averaged 250 elements a day for each person, and are now averaging 300 elements a day for each person.

CONGRATULATIONS and keep up the good work!

Roy Durham

The Seventh Annual Great Milk Carton Boat Race is once again sailing into the Marine World lagoon this fall, October 23. Each year approximately 250 boats from small paddleboards to elaborate showboats â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are entered in the day-long series of races. Three of the six categories are open for adults, including 16 years and over, team categories (up to six people on a boat) and the spectacular Showboat Parade.

No doubt there are some 'zanies' at your company who would jump on this opportunity to construct and pilot their own homemade vessel to victory (and cash prize awards!).

Pass the word along, or post this article â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we'd love to see you participate.

For further inforamtion, registration information and boat building tips, write to: The Great Milk Carton Boat Race, P.O. Box 4680, Modesto, CA 95352.

HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ANTAGONIZE PEOPLE True friends are rare, says a State Department of Mental Health booklet called "Friends Can Be Good Medicine."

Friends are earned, it adds, and once found, must be treasured. Are you losing friends and antagonizing people? Try this test from the booklet and find out: 1. Do you promise to do things and forget about them?

wrong with them?

5. Do you like to be the center of attraction at all times?

6. If you loan something to a friend, do you tell everyone?

7. Do your reveal secrets?

8. Do you often ask friends to do trivial tasks for you?

9. Do you refuse to drop everything if a friend asks your help?

2. When someone tells an experience or joke, do you always try to top it with one of your own?

10. Are you generally in a bad humor?

3. Do you have a clique of friends from which you exclude others?

11. Do you find it hard to find good things about others?

4. Do you tell your friends what is

12. Do you drop in and forget to

leave?

If you get 11 or 12 "no" answers, says the 64-page paperback that was passed out at schools and public gatherings in May, Mental Health Month, you "have friends because you are one. You are reliable, gracious and outgiving, a true art."

With 7 to 10 "you have friends, but some stick with you 'in spite of everything.' Hold close to those and try to make one more true friend each year."

With six or less, "you fmd yourself looking for friends but unable to find them. Look at yourself; they will come to you after you straighten out the kinks."

THE STATION

By Robert J. Hastings Tucked away in our subconscious is an idyllic vision. We see ourselves on a long trip that spans the continent. We are traveling by train.

Out the windows we drink in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at a crossing, of cattle grazing on a distant hillside, of smoke pouring from a power plant, of row upon row of corn and wheat, of flatlands and valleys, of mountains and rolling hillsides, of city skylines and village halls.

But uppermost in our minds is the final destination.

On a certain day at a certain hour we will pull into the station. Bands will be playing and flags waving.

Once we get there so many wonderful dreams will come true and the pieces of our lives will fit together like a completed jigsaw puzzle.

How restlessly we pace the aisles, damning the minutes of loitering waiting, waiting, waiting for the station.

"When we reach the station, that will be it!" we cry.

"When I'm 18."

"When I buy a new car!"

"When I put the last kid through college."

"When I have paid off the mortgage!"

"When I get a promotion."

"When I reach the age of retirement, I shall live happily ever after!"

Sooner or later we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. The true job of life is the trip. The station is only a dream. It constantly outdistances us.

"Relish the moment" is a good motto.

It isn't the burdens of today that drive men mad. It is the regrets over

DON'T QUIT When things go wrong, as they Sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns As everyone of us sometimes learns, And many a fellow turns about When he might have won had he stuck it out.

Don't give up though the pace seems slow You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than It seems to a faint and faltering man

Often the struggler has given up When he might have captured the victor's cup; And he learned too late when the night came down, How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside outâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems afar; So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.

Author Unknown Contributed by Kathy Thomas

The world needs more smiles â&#x20AC;&#x201D; share one of yours:

yesterday and the fear of tomorrow.

Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today.

So, stop pacing the aisles and counting the miles.

Instead, climb more mountains, eat more ice cream, go barefoot

more often, swim more rivers, watch more sunsets, laugh more, cry less.

Life must be lived as we go along.

The station will come soon enough.

From the Modesto Bee Contributed by Cheryl Richards

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SPORTS SECTION THE BASEBALL PHILOSOPHY According to Ballasch and Sylvia (As noted by Katy Castaneda, who never remembers anything when out on the field)

1. THOU SHALT change from woman, mother, daughter, or wife to a snarling, aggressive, enthusiastic, 'demon machine' the instant the Ump cries, "Play Ball".

2. THOU SHALT stand close enough to the plate to "intimidate" (000h!) the pitcher, but don't get hit.

3. THOU SHALT "get that back elbow up", "lean on that back leg", and "dig in", all the while remaining lady-like and cute.

4. THOU SHALT NOT swing at the first pitch; it's totally uncouth, even though the first pitch is ALWAYS a strike.

5. THOU SHALT keep a clear mind at all times â&#x20AC;&#x201D; quick thinking is a must when you strike out and need to come up with a good reason why before you reach the dug-out.

6. THOU SHALT NOT turn they mitt the WRONG way when catching a fly ball, lest thy coach turn purple and become slightly miffed. (slightly?)

7. THOU SHALT bend thy knees at all times, regardless of the possibility of permanently freezing in that position and having to walk around looking like you are wearing a too-tight corset.

8. THOU SHALT listen to the base coaches at all times; run when they say "RUUNNNNN!"; stay when they say "GET BACK ON THAT BASE BEFORE I GLUE YOU TO IT!". Listening to thy

coaches is essential, regardless of how many 6-paks they may have downed before the game, and regardless of the fact that they've been watching "the scenery" instead of the actual game.

9. THOU SHALT listen to thy team members for guidance when reaching for a fly ball, then thou shalt use thy own judgement instead, since one fielder says, "UP! UP!", one says, "BACK! BACK!", one says, "WATCH OUT FOR

THE SPRINKLER!", and one says, "REMEMBER, EVERYONE IS WATCHING".

10. THOU SHALT remember that it's only a game, it doesn't matter whether you win or lose, we play as a team, and be a good sport, "BUT IF YOU GUYS DON'T WIN THIS ONE, I'LL BE TOTALLY ASHAMED TO ADMIT I'M YOUR COACH!" . and remember, have flln"M"

Menacing Managers SOFTBALL AND MORE SOFTBALL In order for the "Metal Maggots" to have the best strategy possible to win, I will gladly reveal our talented roster of players. Their position, batting order and weaknesses.

Bobby Green, Center Field, Batting 4th. Weakness: Injury Prone.

Steve Ballasch, 2nd Base, Batting 5th. Weakness: Looks 40 years old.

Wayne Sylvia, Short Stop, Batting 2nd. Weakness: Only 5' 7" Tall.

Mike Waibl, Pitcher, Batting 3rd.

Weakness: Temper Tantrums.

Our two softball teams just finished the 1st half of their scheduled games and with increased determination to make the play-offs, will start the 2nd half of the season.

The men's team finished the first half with four wins and three losses, and the women's team finished with two wins and five losses. Both team managers (Mike Waibl, men's, and Steve Ballasch, women's) feel the teams have greatly improved over the first half and will do much better in the second half of the season.

Phil Barringer, Left Field, Batting 8th. Weakness: Sunburns easy (head).

Jack Grenard, Right Field, Batting 9th. Weakness: Slow Ticker.

Peter Popoff, 1st Base, Batting 1st.

Weakness: Southpaw.

Mike Wilson, Rover, Batting 7th.

Weakness: Inactive Past 10 Years.

John Church, 3rd Base, Batting 6th.

Weakness: Analyses while 3 strikes go by.

Roy Durham, Catcher, Batting 10th.

Weakness: Can't stand pressure.

George Stahl, Alternate. Weakness: Elderly.

Ed Bjornson, Alternate. Weakness: Almost elderly.

After victory is at hand, the "Menacing Managers" will accept challenges from other groups within the company, including the Racor

baseball teams. However, should bodily harm occur to more than 2 members of the "Menacing Managers", we will have to postpone games until further notice.

Here are some suggestions for teams for future games: Department

Suggestion for Name

Administration . . Richard's Rebels Prod. Control . . Barrett's Bombers Molding Oper.... Injection Section Filters Assembly's Assasins Engineering Endangered Species Zoglman's Zombies Sales Fab/Layout Metal Maggots If anyone has a team or forms a team, the acting coach should contact me to schedule the game.

Bobby Green

The men's team also entered the Mountain View Softball Tourplaced and nament third.

Congratulations team!! In addition, the men's team recorded a division leading, eleven double plays, in the first half of the season.

Inter-company softball games have also been started. Two games have already been played. The Operations Management Team played employees from The Element Line and won a close 10- 9 victory.

We then challenged the Women's Softball Team and again won 2414. The next game will be on the 19th of June matching the undefeated "Menacing Managers" against the Metal Maggots at Mancini Park. Come and join the fun and don't forget to go out and support our softball teams as they play their way into the play-offs.

Bobby Green

Ken Wynne Selected For Turlock Volleyball Club I was honored to be selected, out of 18 people trying out, to be one of eight members to play for the Turlock Volleyball Club against the Stanford Grads, a team composed of ex-Stanford Volleyball players. They are presently competing in the U.S.V.B.A. Division A, and last year they went to their division playoffs.

The match was played at Turlock High School on May 7. The best 3 out of 5 games were played, and I'm proud to say that the Turlock team won 3 to 1, with scores of 1513, 7-15, 16-14, and 15-8.

Ken Wynne Engineering Department

From the Editor . . .

COMPANY TOURS will be scheduled for Saturday morning, July 10th, from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. to give our families an opportunity to visit our facilities and learn more about what we do at Racor.

THE COMPANY PICNIC will be Saturday, July 10th, at Mancini Park in Modesto. There will be food, beverages, and lots of fun for everyone! Information sheets are in E.R. if you have not yet received one.

A $10.00 gift certificate from Raley's was sent to Ray Luckinbill for submitting the winning entry, "Racor News and Views", in our "Re-name the Bull-A-Ton" contest.

Thanks to everyone that contributed suggestions, they were all great!

I hope everyone enjoys the baby photo quiz in this issue. As long as I keep receiving photos I will continue the quiz in each issue, so, please, let's have some more! Send your photo, 6 years of age or under, to me. I will return the photo as soon as possible.

As a part of our plan to "Get back on the Track in '82", the departmental luncheon meetings between Mark and the hourly production employees will resume this month. The meetings will be held in the training room in the Administration Building. Lunch will be provided.

Please submit any new ideas and suggestions you may have for the "Racor News and Views". This is our paper, to reflect our news and views . . . I need your input!

Looking forward to hearing form you, Cheryl Richards

Employee Anniversaries

George and Kathy (White) Munson â&#x20AC;&#x201D; April 17th.

Dale and Michele Bayley â&#x20AC;&#x201D; May 15th.

Lost and Found Department Should you find something that seems to have lost its owner, please take it to the Employee Relations office so we can track down the owner!

Likewise, if you have lost something, please inform E.R. right away so we can help you with your search.

Kathy Thomas, thank you for your Direct Line comment on this topic!

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