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PAGE 4, WEDNESDAY MAY 5, 1982, WHITBY FREE PRESS PROGRESS EDITION OSHAWA - One of Canada's Most active companies has become a major factor in the growth rate of the Durham Region busi- ness/industrial com- plex. The young Canadian- owned and controlled oil company has seen an unparalleled growth rate in the petroleum sector in this country. From a dream of long- time oil industry execu- tive Robert Brawn, the Calgary-based firm has become a force to be reckoned with. Turbo is active in the petroleum industry from exploration for much-needed new re- serves, ta the point where later this spring ... gas, oil, diesel and other products will flow directly from Turbo's own refinery to the con- sumer. Turbo has become Canada's first truly-Canadian, pri- vately-owned oil com- pany- to go from the ground to the pump. Within a brief ten year period, Turbo, operat- ing previously in the Western .provinces, decided to move into the key Ontario market. In June of' -1980, Turbo acquired the Montreal- based Spur Oil, Ontario operations. Since setting up On- tario Marketing region headquarters in Oshawa, Turbo hasn't looked back. Early in April, Turbo .Ontario moved into its new regional head- quarters at 725 Bloor St. W. just west of Steven- son Road. More than 50 Durham- based Turbo employees look at the new 22,000 sq. ft. structure as home. With the advent of the riew division offices in Oshawa, Turbo has put the Durham Region on the oi industry map. The new Oshawa facilities will serve as home to Turbo Ontario's Marketing, Accounting and Warehouse depart- ments. Oshawa resident, George Shallhorn, heads up Turbo Ontario Marketing Region. Mr. Shallhorn is no stranger to the oil in- dustry in the Durham Region or the rest of On- tario. Prior to the Turbo move into Canada's in- dustrial Heartland in 1980, he served as Division Manager for Spur Oil operations in Ontario. Shallhorn says while the title of his position with Turbo is similar to that with Spur, that is where the similarity en- ds. According to Shall- horn, "A comparison between Spur opera- tions in Oshawa and Turbo in Ontario is im- possible." He says, "In those days, Oshawa was merely 'a sales office, but under Turbo Re- sources, the Division now functions as à full Marketing Centre'... with planning, account- ing, administration and warehousing directly under our control." A quick glance at Turbo's new headquart- ers confirms even to the uninitiated the extent of Turbo commitments to the Oshawa base, for the Ontario Marketing Region. In addition to the main office complex, the Bloor St. location serves as a distribution and office operation for Turbo's extensive Home Heating fuel division. And, a new tank oper- ation and pump set up means Oshawa based and others passing through the area have access to a full Diesel Turbo Resources believes in first elass service keylock operation on site. Tied in with simi- lar Diesel Keylock setups in Marysville in the Kingston-Napanee area and a third near Cambridge, means in- dependent and small fleet operators can travel the Montreal- Windsor corridor and be serviced by Turbo. With all the growth and changes in the Oshawa area, Shallhorn says, "The real advan- tage for the Durham Region is jobs now and more in the future as we grow and we see an im- provement in a sluggish. economy." In addition to super- vising the Ontarlo Division, Shallhorn has established decentra- lized marketing depart- ment with five zone managers, acting in harmony, and yet, with relative independence, in their respective market areas. Shallhorn says, "With Phil Cooper, a long-time associate handling the Durham - Kawarthas area; Tom Milner managing things in Metro Toronto and im- mediate-areas; Wayne Zander in Southwestern Ontario, based in Lon- don; Paul McGill,.with offices in Belleville, handling Eastern On- tario;-and new manager Cathy Chamberlain, handling Northern On- tario frôm Sudbury, we feel we have a staff capable of further growth in the province." Turbo has adopted a refreshing approach to doing business in the 80's. Shallhorn says, "We believe being an active, corporate citizen in our communities is a responsibility, as well as good business." He adds, 'We are heavily involved in Durham, DuPontemploys over 260 Du Pont Canada Inc., Whitby Works, - is located on a 160 acre plant site on south Blair Street (formerly Dunlop Drive) in the Port Whit- by area. byThe plant commenced operations in 1959, em- ploying 80 people from the local community in a plant area of ap- proximately 40,000 square feet Polyethylene film and tubing, known as "Sclair" film, is the major product produced at the plant. This material is used primar- ily ta package food and paper items. The most common end use is the- milk pouch, which is sold in food stores across the country. Over its 23 years of operation, the Du Pont plant has expended its operations nine times. In 1960, facilities were installed to produce "Vexar" plastic netting. This multi-use product can be found in various types of plastic fencing and vegetable packag- ing end uses. In 1967, Du Pont began producing "Herox" nylon mono- filament at its Whitby works. This material is used for such things as brush bristles and ap- parel thread. "Dartek" nylon film facilities were installed in 1972 as 'a rmeans of producing nylon pack- aging films for meat and cheese products. Today, Du Pont's Whitby works employs over 260 people in a plant of over 160,000 square feet. The latest expansion of facilities occurred in 1981, when a $3.25 million dollar addi- tion ta its polyethylene film manufacturing facilities took place. Safety has always been an integral part of the operation of the Du Pont plant. Over 23 years, the plant has ex- perienced only- seven work-related lost time injuries, and has not had a work-related lost time injury in almost six years. As a company, Du Pont-has been con- sistently rated as having one of the best safety records in North America. This success is the result of the com- mitment of all Du Pont employees towork in .a safe manner. Being a valued mem- ber of the local com- munity is also an im- portant part of the operation of Du Pont's Whitby works. Through wages, salaries and local purchases, the plant contributes to the local economy. Employ- ees at the works par- ticipate in many com- munity activities such as volunteer fire- fighters, minor league sports, and in numerous artistic and charitable organizations. The en- vironment in the plant is one which promotes employee involvement in such activities. It is the intent of Du Pont Canada Inc. to work hand-in-hand with community leaders to make Whitby a better place in which to live. sponsoring a mnor hockey team; we've worked with the Oshawa Generals and several other OHL teans." To the Ontario driver, the red, white and blue Turbo signs are becom- ing familiar destina- tions for near empty tanks. In Durham Region alone, Turbo has 15 service stations and gas bars ...-and just recently opened a new facility at Taunton Road and Wilson, in northeast Oshawa. Other recent additions in our area in- clude new outlets in Lindsay and Cobourg, and others are on the way. Shallhorn admits' the past six to nine months have not been the best in the petroleum industry, but says he's remaining positive about an economic turn-around in Ontario and across the country. He adds, we know iLs oeen a tough year in the auto trade, which has a pro- found effect on the Durham Region, but says he and Turbo remain positive and confident about being located in Oshawa and Durham," With its new head- quarters open and operational in Oshawa, Turbo Ontario Region believes it is now in a position to even expand on the motto it's developed and lived up to in a brief 18 month period, inOntario. Shallhorn says, "Tur- bo believes in first class service, at self serve pricëè and we believe our new facilities will help us to keep our mot- toin effect." Turbo Resources Limited are a welcome new progressive business for Durham Region. 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