Ciba-Geigy Cranston Plant History: Ciba-Geigy Cranston chemical facility, employees, culture and folklore - Softcover

Trottier, Dr Claude H; Pincince, Mr Dick; Risio, Mrs Nancy; Sutter, Mr Franz; Crist, Ms Darlene; Walsh, Mr Jack; Mikucki, Mr Ron; Cote, Mr Everett; Calise, Mr Joe; Saltzman, Dr Josephine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1542630479 ISBN 13: 9781542630474

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

This can be considered the history of the Ciba-Geigy manufacturing facility in Cranston, RI. The contributors to this effort are former employees who have tried 30 years after the plant closing to reconstitute its history. The original name of the plant was Alrose which was acquired by Geigy. It later became Ciba-Geigy after Geigy's merger with Ciba. The Cranston facility was like a large family where everyone knew just about everyone and everyone cared for each other. This is the history of the Cranston family and the Pilot Plant of the Ciba-Geigy world.

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About the Author

Dr. Claude H. Trottier began his career as a development chemist in the Cranston plant in 1968. In 1970, he was one of the first to transfer to Basel, Switzerland for development assignment. Upon his return he was promoted to group leader in the Cranston development department In 1972, he became head of Dyestuff and Chemicals production. In 1975 he transferred to the McIntosh Alabama plant as the head of the Development Department. In 1978, he was the head of Ilford Development, a Ciba-Geigy subsidiary, and then became Director of Corporate Development of Ciba-Geigy. He became Cranston plant manager in 1979 until the plant closure in 1986. Dr. Trottier had a number of position in Ciba-Geigy as Vice President of the Plastics and Additives Division, Vice President of the Dyestuff and Chemicals Division and Vice President of Ciba Specialty Chemicals. Ciba Specialty Chemicals was formed as a spin off from the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz resulting in the firm Novartis.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1542630479
• ISBN 13: 9781542630474
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 106