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Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 27 Aug 1985, p. 15

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This article is part of a series of feature ar- icles on Midland in- dustries, produced by he Midland Chamber of Commerce. Most people can tell you the brand name of their stove or microwave, bul most would be surprised to learn that the control panel on their Inglis range 0) the Oven door on their Beaumark microwave was made here in Midland. Day Specialties Company Limited, or Dayseo, supplies original equipment manufacturers with a wide variely of decorative and tem- pered flat glass products, such as range panels, refrigerator shelves, toaster oven windows, and _ fire screen glass. Dayseo is he only company in Canada doing this work, and it has only two major competitors in the United States. Daysco exports 25 per cent of its products, mainly to the U.S. Ina recent survey, General Electric of Louisville, Kentucky rated Daysco as ils highest quality glass supplier, and asked that Daysco Operate 24 hours a day 10 supply G.E.'s needs. Dayseo carries oul all the steps in making its culom flat glass products right here in the Midland plant. The process begins in the art and design department, where artists take the customer's -- blueprints and designs and produce prototypes on film. Precision cutting of glass 10 the correct size is the next step, followed by grinding, washing and inspecting each piece '0 a con- sistent high standard of quality. Each piece of glass is drilled, printed, coated and tempered in a series of fascinating processes which involve great technical skill on the part of the workers as well as machinery of ihe latest technology. So specialized is the work done alt Daysco_ that employees mus! be 'trained in the plant itself, and reps must search all over the world to find the cquipment needed for the job. Unwanted Hair Gone Forever eBikini line restored 255 Midland C.J.'s Clinic of Electrolysis eEye Brows arched & shaped P| eHairline permanently contoured eFacial hair removed Sef 4, Ya eArms, legs, chest and back hair removed Medically approved safe & effective Short Wave Method Ave. Free Consultation & Test 526-9479 Midland | The production of a new projecl, membrane switches, is fas! becoming the biggest growth area within the Daysco plani. Made of several layers of polyester materials and adhesives, the sealed membrane switch has no moving parts. It uses printed silver circuitry o form wha! Daysco calls "the ideal control panel for systems operating in industrial environments." Daysco is the proud recipien! of several "Golden Squeegee"' awards from the Screen be G WE'VE GOT THEM ALL LADIES' AND MEN'S : PROFESSIONAL UNIFORMS, ¢- (ncludes Restaurant, Beauty Salon, etc. LADIES' SIZES 3 to 24% MEN'S SIZES 28 to 46 Daysco: a story in platinum. Printing International Contes!. Daysco's range panels, which are printed with platinum and gold, won three gold medals and a silver, the silver being second to one of Daysco's own golds. Daysco was founded in 1966 by G.E. Moss, who chose Midland for the plant's location "because of the quality of dife here", Says Manufacturing Vice- Presiden: Rob Holsgrove. From a small business of less ihan $100,000 a year, Daysce has enjoyed steady growth. Now 70 SAVE 20% to 50% ON SUMMER MATERNITY STOCK SIZES 5 to 20 . ; MOORE'S UNIFORM SHOP & MATERNITY APPAREL 110 Dunlop St. W., Downtown Centre < (Coe Barrie 726-4401 = Page: 16, Tuesday, August 27, 1985 employees work at the highly au omaied plant, Holsgrove says thai one reason for Daysco's success in Midland is 'hal it is priva:ely owned by a family in own, which "makes for more concern for the people who work here. We are proud of our low turnover of employees and the good relations bei ween employees and nianagement. I believe in participative management, where everybody's ideas coun!,"' he says. After a layoff las! year ended, some former employees qui new jobs as far away as Belleville :o come back to Midland and Daysco. "We all place a high value on the quality of life here," explains Holsgrove. * Remote Control *Stereo Ready * Cable Ready * Sleeptimer * Trinitrons High Performance * On Screen ALSO 14" Model KV1370 Al SONY. 20" COLOUR TV KV-1972R Displays $799 Rey 14" Model KV1365 7499 Bi vals, 999 EENPASL 28" Model KV2670 °1,299 NEW STEREO TV 20" Model KV1981R °1,0Q9QREMOTE 20" Model KV20xBR °1,29QREMOTE Reg. Hours Mon., Tues., Wed., Sat.9 to6 Thurs. & Fri. 9 to 9 REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL JERRY'S RADIO & T.v. OF BARRIE LTD. 342 BAYFIELD sT. Barrie 726-0551 pe ee A AE TET ------------

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