The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Tracy, Grupe hired by Dymax Corp.
TORRINGTON — Bruce Tracy and Scott Grupe were recently hired by Dymax Corp. to work in its Processing & Filling department. Their start date at the Torrington-based manufacturing company was June 18.
In their new positions, Tracy, of Winsted, and Grupe, of Goshen, are responsible “for assisting operations on the manufacturing floor with assigned tasks to help the output of adhesives to our customers,” according to Dymax, which employs more than 270 employees globally and has been named one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies eight years in a row.
The direct hire of Tracy and Grupe by Dymax Corp. represents the latest example of mutual collaboration between a local business and The Arc of Litchfield County’s vocational program, which is committed to helping individuals it serves find competitive jobs in the community. Competitive jobs are defined as those in which workers are hired directly by the company, at or above minimum wage, in integrated settings.
“It is a pleasure to have Scott and Bruce join the Dymax teams. They have been awesome contributors in their two weeks and have helped us gain in output,” said Ron Hoinsky, production manager. “They have fit right in with the team and we are happy to add them to our family.”
Prior to landing their new positions, Tracy was employed as a quality control inspector at LARC’s Putter Lane satellite facility, and Grupe was a member of a group-supported employment team at RBC Aircraft in Torrington, where he performed a variety of packaging and assembly duties.
“Bruce and Scott have worked in the LARC vocational program for many years. Though they will be missed for all their hard work and enjoyable interactions with all of us, they are well deserved of this opportunity,” said David Chamberlain, community worksite coordinator.
“Dymax Corporation is very fortunate to have hired two individuals who not only perform good quality work, but are eager to go there every day and do it. Good luck, Scott and Bruce,” he said.
Earlier this year, LARC applied for and was accepted to participate in the Provider Transformation Network led by the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston in partnership with The Arc of the U.S. The organizations will be working with LARC through February to support the nonprofit agency’s efforts to transform away from segregated services toward competitive integrated employment.
Dymax North America, based in Torrington, is a leading manufacturer of specialty oligomers, coatings, adhesives, dispensing equipment and light-curing systems. The company serves the needs of medical device, electronic, aerospace and industrial manufacturers worldwide, with locations in the U.S., Germany, Ireland, China, Singapore and Korea.
Bank’s community events continue this summer
LAKEVILLE — Salisbury Bank completed successful Community Day events at its Sheffield, Mass., branch on May 26 and the Lakeville branch on June 2.
In total, 12,360 pounds of paper were shredded and recycled. All nonperishable food and household items collected were donated to the local food pantries of Sheffield and Lakeville. Salisbury Bank is offering three more that will span over the next three months.
On Aug. 18, Millerton
Branch, 87 Main St., Millerton, N.Y.; Sept. 8, Great Barrington Branch, 210 Main St., Great Barrington, Mass.; and Sept. 15, Sharon Branch, 5 Gay St., Sharon.
Each person may bring up to four boxes of paper (no binders) for shredding by Legal Shred personnel to any of the locations listed above from 9 a.m. to noon.
The service is offered by Salisbury Bank as a way of enriching the communities it serves. All shredded paper will be recycled. For information on protecting yourself against identity theft, visit salisburybank.com/protectid.
Nominations sought for annual awards
DANBURY — The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut hosted the first Business Supports the Arts Awards breakfast 12 years ago and has continued to highlight the synergism between the arts, business markets, and their communities — its mission — ever since. This year, awardees will be honored at the 12th annual Business Supports the Arts Awards breakfast on Oct. 11 at the Amber Room Colonnade.
The Business Supports the Arts Awards are designed to put a spotlight on small, medium and large companies that support the arts in a big way. The Cultural Alliance also looks to acknowledge individuals for their exceptional volunteerism for the arts. Nominations can include a corporate, entrepreneurial or your own business; a colleague or community partner; a volunteer; or someone who does good for the community and deserves recognition. There is no limit to the number of businesses or individuals that can be nominated. Businesses and individuals are encouraged to nominate themselves. Nominators must notify their nominee (s) in advance and receive acknowledgment that if selected, their company will be present at the breakfast to receive the award. Nominators and nominees agree to media coverage and use of information for publication by submission of the nomination form.
Complete nomination information and forms can be obtained by going to cawct.org/awards-breakfast. The deadline for receipt of all nomination forms is July 16. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available by calling the offices of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut at 203-798-0760.
U-Haul trucks, trailers find home at Northwest Sporting Goods
WINSTED — U-Haul Company of Connecticut recently announced that Northwest Sporting Goods has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Winsted community.
Northwest Sporting Goods at 178 Rowley St. will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items, and in-store pickup for boxes.
The arrival of U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 is revolutionizing the moving industry through its more convenient, more secure way to pick up and return a truck. U-Haul live verification technology allows rental transactions to be carried out entirely on a smartphone at any hour — day or night. There are no membership fees. Visit uhaul.com to create an online account.
Reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location by calling 860-379-1441 or visiting http://bit.ly/2KVKlhF
Northwest Sporting Goods is owned by Kevin T. Barry. Both are striving to benefit the environment through sustainability initiatives. Truck sharing is a core U-Haul sustainability business practice that allows individuals to access a fleet of trucks that is larger than what they could access on an individual basis.