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Research Play Imp Initially, when formulating the long range plans for manufacturing, reorganization, modernization and expansion of Clinton Mills following the World War II era, P.S. Bailey, Clinton Mills President 19481958, invisioned the need for a corporate technical department. It was to be responsible for general production plan mug, V.U3U5, uiuudii idi Cliguiw ring, product development and quality control. The new department was to place a very strong emphasis on research and development. In May, 1949, A.C. Young joined Clinton Mills to organize, and personally direct such a program. Clinton's early philosophy of ultimately attaining and maintaining the highest 'Like Science Ficti CM Has 1 Generate Compute "It's like science fiction," says Manager of Data Processing Paul Tvcnn nc K?o described the new third generation Clinton Mills Computer. ' Before we entered the Computer age," says Tyson, "we had a vacuum tube calculating machine." Today Clinton computers keep an accurate record of the company's selling schedule, payroll data, loom production quality, employee earnings i, Developi ortant Rol< product quality, produced at the lowest practical cost, is just as relevant today as it was then, and management's goal to program its manpower, machinery and product to quality and perfection is still the goal for everyone. Clinton's integrity in fabric markets, and its genuine and sincere service to all its customers is well known throughout the market place. Clinton Mills machinery and equipment, through rigid and constant monitoring of modern technology and improvements, enables the company year after year to produce the fine superior quality cotton and cotton blend fabrics that only true and dedicated employee craftsmen can produce. / 9 S3 ion' rhird 3n r record, and other information nprpwflrv fnr offiniont Annro_ ^ ?V? VtllClVlll v/pvi CJ~ tions. We can print 600 lines a minute," says Tyson. "This is the equivalent of a typist typing 15,840 words a minute with no errors." Clinton Mills has computer programs to provide instantaneous data on payroll and personnel data, profit sharing and retirement accounts, production and inventory, and other related fields. nent 3S Clinton's research and development since 1956 has been augmented and enhanced by its close affiliation with, and membership in, the Institute of Textile Technology located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The very close coordination between manufacturing, technical services, and sales has not only perfected and produced fabrics ideally compatible with cenain intricate consumer specifications, but has, through these successes, made it known in our nation's market place that Clinton's integrity and service always means dependability and superior quality. A.C. Young continues to direct the Technical Service Department he organized over 26 years ago. E5ml \jf. ^ i V * : 1 rCM Moane wmm Much To County For eighty years, Clinton Mills has played an important role in the lifestyle and economy of l^aurens County. Clinton Mills employs approximately 1,700 I^aurens County and surrounding area nennlp Economically, the company pays millions of dollars annually for raw materials, supplies, and state and local taxes. In addition, Clinton employees are actively involved in all phases of civic, community, and religious activities of the area. Throughout its history, the company has been a good corporate citizen by attempting to respond to the needs of the community, its employees, and their families. 1 CLINTON COl Wages and Rent for week enduM?...^ Name Wages f. Orders Coal Wood Laundry C. F. A. j _ I W. J. Bailey Rent I _ Jnsurance i 1 Total Deductions Cash Enclosed Received Payment Sign This pay envt sents the wages Vance earned as in the Spinnin 1936. 90*-Per-M House Re It's a common practice now i for employees to ride 20 to 25 1 miles a day to and f om work, t "But back in the early days if a family didn't have a home near t his work, he was almost out of 1 luck," recalls Toby Campbell, i Clinton Plants Supply Clerk who ( has been with the company over < 54 years. t Campbell recalled when he t 70CCC<HH to CLINTOr CLINTON. I.ydia n"'h Makers effhm Print Ck <o 'TON MILLS ...8-2 2-3.2 c? i i! O 0 ;lope repreRobert M. a "learner" K Room in feek nt? named in 1935, "We rented a louse for 90 cents a week, and his included lights and water." Clinton Mills, like most other extile firms, had to provide lomes when the company was n its early growing stages in >rder to attract sufficient ;mployees. The Company maintained employee residential units until hev were sold in 1QM 4-LYDIA! s. c \ kLady Lydta Hb md BruHkhths