HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-12-21, Page 254
Speidel
(C.Onthnied from WW1 OA)
q Mr. Whitehead explains that 'Speidel came to Canada, after
the patent on 'their watch band ran out, so they would be able
to get in on the ground floor of an open North American
market.
The local plant does not manufacture the complete band.
The expansion portion is imported from the American. plant
and completed here with its finish and eind clasps, packaged,
mounted in display cases and shipped. Sales of the product is
handled by Sheaffer Pen through their sales,,department in
Canada.
A Stour of the plant facilities and process show that exacting
quality is a preoccupation with, the company. Each band is in-
dividually inspected and reinspected by eyes trained to pick out
even the smallest fault. Flaws are just not tolerated, the band
must' be absolutely perfect to be shipped to the retailer. The fact
that up to 15 per cent of the bands are rejected indicates careful
• product inspection they undergo. Rejected bands are sent back;
torn down and remanufactured.
The atmosphere of the plant is almost sterile. The sp. 'to
dust or dirt and well into the earliest stages of produbtibn c1n-
ward•, workers wear gloves so as not to mark or scratch the
bands.
/Vs Mr. Whitehead indicated there's a futu• re an this as well.
Next year Speidel will begin manufacturing 12 new band
designs, in addition to the present 92.
If sales figures continue to climb it is expected the plan-t:will
also turn out more of each line: This ma,,not necessarily mean
more employment for the moment since the automated
machinery is capable of stepping up production, but if business
is good for the local industries, it's almost always good for the
town as well"
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After the shells have been set on the band, the end clasps,_used to fasten. to the watch, are
clamped on. Darlene Fowler works a press designed to set each• clasp perfectly. '(staff
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Before the bands are sent on to packaging each one is individually inspected for even the
slightest flaw: Quality is the password at Speidel and Liz Sansome demonstrates why the
end product, found in stores across Canada' is so perfect. (staff photo)
TAKE A FREE
TEST DRIVE
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THIRSTY TREES ARE RANGEROUS
A Christmas tree's beauty.
can turn into a fiery nightmare
if safety precautions are 'forgot-
ten. Consumers' Association of
Canada urges that when erec-
ting 'a Christmas evergreen,
consumersre-euf its butt
diagonally. The tree should
then be stood in water and the
water supply maintained for
' the duration of the tree's. use.
CAC national headquarters is
located at 100 Gloucester
Street, Ottawa.
The watchbands produced by the Goderich Speldel plant
are not entirely manufgc_►ured..locally. The expansion part
is imported from the head plane in the United States. The
shells used to cover the expansion portion are punched
on.. one of four such machines as seen here under the
direction of Gary Rodger. The unit cuts the shells from
strips of gold (based on a, base metal), which is held on
the reel seen to Gary's left. (staff photo)
Merry RT
Christmas
and a:Happy Skiroule Year!
Give your family the Super Gift this year...
a Skiroule by Coleman.
If you want to give your family a different Christmas Skiroule
really beautiful surprise this holiday The beautiful difference eleven
season give them the Super Gift model's in three series. The spirited
a "S`erriAile "showmob►leAi,rith a ' RT` la a..:fs-th' hot R?GX' S ante s`y'
reliability in the Coleman traditron'. . the new Wankle powered RTW
It features dependable power and Drop .n and see the Super Gift
performance, in addition to its the new Skiroule And make it a
super good looks For a beautifully Happy Skiroule Year
D St B Service Centre
BENMILLER
Phone Goderich S24-8062
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$250.00..
REWAR
Vandals
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'Have been turning on water hydrants in Goderich and
draining our water tower - if this continues and a fire
develops, our town could suffer disastrous fire damage
and Toss of life.
Therefore
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A $250.00 reward will be paid by the Goderich Public
'Utilities Commission for information leading to the arrest
and conviction of any unauthorized persons turning on
water hydrants in the town of Goderich.
CITIZENS ...
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Will you please inform the Police instantly when you see
anyone tampering with hydrants
The Goderich Public Utilities Commission
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A BIKE FOR CHRISTMAS ,
W.hen buying a child, ,a
bicycle for Christmas, Con
sumers' Association of Canada
advises that it rrs best to pur-
chase the standard machine
•.with.__handlebars 'and saddle
right at their lowest points, just
:fitting the child. fTo ac-
comodate a child's growth, you
can adjust the bars and saddle
which can extend about 4 in-
ches and _still be, safe. CAC
headquarters is located at 100
Gloucester Street, . Ottawa.
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For a Light Snack
or, a Full Course Mea
WE INVITE YOU TO
PINE IN THE PLEASANT
ATMOSPHERE OF THE
GOD'ERiCH RESTAURANT
STEAKHOUSE It TAVERN
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MAUDE BROADFOOT
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Hartnell of
England.
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LADIES WEAR LIMITED
THE SQUARE
To Mom
Looking for Something
NEW
for Christmas?
HERE ARE SOME CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
— Snowmobile Suit (100% Nylon weatherproof)
— Snowmobile Mitts
— Ski Jackets -
To Mary
To Dad
- Black & Decker Power Tools
— Sanders -Saws & Drills "
— Well6r Soldering Kits ,
-,- Cotton & Flannel Shirts
— Hydro Parkas & Leather Mitts
To Jphn
— 21 pc. Aquarium Starter Set
— Bell Jack -Shirts 1,
Snowmobile Mitts
— Thermal Socks
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"� To orandma
— Denim Jean Jackets
— Bell Bottom Jeans
— Long Sleeve Campers with or without parka
— Hydro Parka
To Grandpa
— Wild Bird Feeders
— Gourmet Herb, Garden
— Decorator Planter
- Jiffy Hobby Greenhouse
To Charlie Brown
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— Hand Tools
-= heather Mitts
— Overalls
- Wool Socks
Leashes and collars
Rawhide and Nylon bones
Dog Dishes and
Santa* Xmas Dog Stocking
See the many other Gift, fleas at your "friendly country atmosphere store"
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IndustraI r And
Garden . Centre
(FORMERLY GOWER'S) JUST OFF THE SQUARE ON HAMILTON ST. -.
Open all day Wednesday, also Thursday and Friday erreningsrr; till" Christmas