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PAGE 10, WEDNESDAY, MARCII 13, 1985, "SALUTETO PROGRESS",WIIITBY FREE PRESS DuPont plant has expanded 10 times mn 25 years Du Pont Canada Inc., Whitby site, is located on a 160-acre plant site on South Blair St. in the Port Whitby area. The plant commenced operations in 1959, em- ploying 80 people from the local community in a plant area of ap- proximately 4,000 square feet. Polyethylene film, known as Sclairfilm, is the major product produced at the plant. This material is used prinarily to package food and paper items. The most cominon end use is the milk pouch, which is sold in food stores across the coun- try. Over its 25 years of operation, the Du Pont plant has expanded is operations 10 times. In 1960, facilities were in- stalled to produce Vexar Plastc1neting Thi multi-use product can be found in varicus types of plastic fencing and vegetable packaging end uses. Dartek nylon film facilities were installed in 1972 as a means of producing nylon eacaging films for meat and cheese products, as well as specialized industrial applications. Today, Du Pont's Whitby site employs close to 300 people in a plant of 215,000 square feet. The latest expan- sion occuredin 184 when a $325 million ad- ditional warehouse facility was added to the site to provide improved product availability. Safety has always been an integral part of * the operation of the Du Rout plant. Over 25 Runtime geared to give complete computer service This is the computer age. To stay cem- petitive business has te be equipped with the latest technology. Helping small to medlum sized businesses throughout this part of Ontario en- ter the computer age is Runtime - Computer Systens, located in the Whitby Mal at the cor- ner of Thickson Rd. and Dundas St. E. According to Guy Perrotta, president and systems consultant, Runtime is geared towards the total ser- vice and sales of systems to small and medium sized businesses. These businesses in- clude everything from a doctor's, lawyer's or chartered accountant's office to the small manufacturer. "We sell and service systems for people who use it to make a living," Perrotta says. "Our speciality is business." Runtime is also a highly flexible com- pany. "One of the unique things about us is that we are an independant company," Perrotta says, "We don't have any axes te grind, we're not subject to any cor- porate decision making." This alows the two- year old company to represent the best that companies such as Sperry, I.B.M., Televideo and Sanyo have to offer. For those companies looking to computerize, Perrotta has a sound piece of advice. "Take the time to figure out what you want," he says. "What takes the time is looking at what the business is already doing," he adds, "Then you take it from a sof- tware point of view; that is, from the point cf view of what you want it (the computer) to do." Perrotta also points out that "every function requires software. You can end up spending as much on software as you do hardware." It's the software that makes the system work and Runtime has a complete staff of exper- ts that are able to com- pletely introduce any small or .medium size business to a computer system. Runtime can perform practicaiy ai pre- and post-instailation ser- vices fron helping the businessman choose the software and hardware that is right for his en- treprise, training his staff to use the system and provide qualified technicians te service it after instalation. "We can provide practicaily anything," Perrotta says, "from manufacturing systems to law office systems to inventory control and more. "And, if need be, we can even create sof- tware." Most software packages sell for $300 and up. But the money is usually well worth it. "Just remember, as a profesional, you need a professional system," Perrotta saysý. adding that is what his com- pany strives to provide. Some of the other ser- vices provided by Run- time Includes E.D.P. management - con- sultings, computer and office furniture; a com- puterized bookkeeping service and micro- computer accessories.. "We are packaging systems for our customers based on what they want and need," Perrotta says, "We sell systems but a lot of thought and effort goes into how we sell thatsystem." Anyone who wishes more information on the services provided by Runtirne Computer Systems can call them at 725-0583. years, the plant has ex- perienced only eight work-related lst time injuries, and has not had a work-related loat time injury in over two years. As a company, Du Pont has been consistently rated as having one of the best safety records in North America. This success is the result of the commitment of ail Du Pont employees te work In a safe manner. Being a valued mem- ber of the local cern- munity is also an impor- tant part Of the operation of Du Pont's Whitby site. Through wages, salaries and local purchases, the plant contributes to the local economry. Employees at the site participated in many community activities such as volunteer firefighters, minor league sports, and in numerous artistic and charitable organiza- tions. The environnent in the plant is one which promotes employee in- volvement in such ac- tivities. It is the intent of Du Pont Canada Iac, te work hand-in-hand with community leaders to make Whitby a better placeinwhich to live. Whitby OtroCanada TELEPHONE (416) 668-1900 "PORT WHITBY MARINA. QO FIRST CLASS" * 340 slips - floating steel docks * docks serviced with hydro and water * 35 tonne Travelift, Mast Crane * fenced winter storage area - hydro * hi pressure power wasner - Port Whitby Marina has a reputation of being one of the finest pleasure craft recreational facilities east of Metro and is an Important factor in making Whitby a great place to live, work and play. PROGRESSING WITH WHITBY Manufacturers of Polyethylene Film, Dartek Nylon Film, Sclairfilm and Vexar Plastic Netting GO:U pulN WHITBY WORKS WHITBY, ONTARIO ci