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THOMAS E. DAVENPORT VICE PRESIDENT Manufacturing ■ Although we are well into the new year. I'd like to take this op portunity to reflect on the past year as well as relate to you some of the events which will take place in 1992. The previous twelve months were shaped by the events relating to the Persian Gulf Crisis, economic uncertainties as a result of the recession, con fusion in financial markets and world political and economic events. Despite these events, our Company was able to operate on near normal schedules without any major interruptions. Our move toward world-class manufacturing is progressing, and we now have a full-time person directing our Quality First efforts. Our quest for continuous quality improvement has reached new levels of success. Quality First teams continue to contribute ideas and recommendations to improve our operations. Team training has broadened the basic understanding and appreciation of many associates in our efforts to be a world class manufacturer. As 1992 progresses, we will face many new challenges and opportunities as we install Picanol air jet weaving machines at Bailey and relocate Sulzer weaving machines to Plant No. 2. We must maintain and improve our quali ty and production levels throughout this modernization project. In 1991, our Company felt the effects of rising workers compensation costs as the level of on-the-job accidents continued at unacceptable levels. Each of us is responsible for our own safety, and we must work together to reduce the number of associates hurt on the job. Geneva Plant No. 1 worked the entire year without a lost time accident, thus proving that ma jor accidents can be prevented. Lydia reduced both its medical and lost time accidents by 48%, and the Bailey Plant recorded a 38% decrease in medicals and a 58% reduction in lost time accidents. All of us can be proud of these accomplishments. To stress the importance of accident prevention, associates are participating in the largest safety incentive pro gram ever offered by the Company. Under this plan, the Company will reward associates whose shift works a continuous three month period without a medical accident. Gifts will be selected from a personal catalog, and the value of the gifts will increase as the number of quarters without a medical accident accumulate. Your Company appreciates the efforts you give in making Clinton Mills a leader in the industry. W. JAMES RALEIGH PRESIDENT Clinton Mills Sales Company ■ From a sales standpoint 1992 should be a better year than 1991. Even though the country is in a recession and the economy is still weak, we predict a good first and second quarter. Clinton is making every effort to become our customers’ pre ferred supplier. Achieving this objective will help ensure that our plants run at full capacity. The implementation of Quality First in our weaving operations in 1991 has and will continue to help us achieve “Preferred Supplier” status. Clinton has the reputation of manufacturing excellent quality products. If we are to remain strong in the market we must not only maintain this reputation but we must strive to improve and elevate our quality to the next level, which will allow us to compete with the domestic market and imports. This customer letter will emphasize the importance of a quality reputation , coPP;.... tTA'N 199 ^ »igh lea Company -•at 18 jn Mills is a leader in forecasting and s needs of our industry, lat you will be adding approximately 200 ihs of 190cm and 280cm. the growth of our company during the next be in widths of cloth that are identical , Clinton Mills has been, is, and will premier company. Since* elV ’ , SERVICE AWARDS Lydia Plant Manager, Joe Nelson, left, and Assistant Weaving Superintendent Robert Byrd presented James T. Watts his 25 year service award on November 30, 1991. Mary I. Hughes completed 25 years to the Company on December 12, 1991. Mary is a Bailey Plant weaving employee. Herman Williams, Bailey Plant Warehouse, completed a quarter century service to the Company on November 15, 1991. James Cunningham, Bailey Carding, joined the Company on November 9 1966. He has completed over 25 years service to Clinton Mills. November 7, „„ b^^^iceiiSSt yeerservieeawardonOcioberb. 1991. Hamilton. Lula G. Williams, Plant No. 2 Weav ing, completed requirements for her 25 year service recognition on December 27, 1991. Jackie Wells, Plant No. 2 Weaving, received his 25 year service award on December 15, 1991. He is shown with Superintendent Mike Norris, left, and Plant Manager Mac George. Johnnie Barr completed a quarter cen tury service to Plant No. 2 on December 20, 1991. He is a No. 2 carding employee. James H. McCoog, VP Manufactur ing, observed his 25th anniversary award with EFA on January 16, 1992. Pictured with McCoog on his left is Joseph L. Gorga, President, and on his right is Herb Netherton, Jr., Director of Greige Knitting. Jessie J. Williams received his “Old Timers” award for having completed 25 years service on January 30,1992. Jessie works with the outside personnel. Glenn Prather, Lydia Warehouse, received an award from the Company for completing 25 years on December 27, 1991. Paul Patterson, Lydia Spinning, joined the Company January 10, 1967. He recently received his 25 year service award. George McMorris, Bailey Cotton Warehouse, came to work January 30, 1967. He has completed requirements for designation as a Clinton “Old Timer”. Bertha Lindsay received her gold wrist watch for completing 25 years in Lydia Spinning. She joined the Company November 14, 1966. Lula B. Young received her 25 year ser vice award for her contribution to Plant No. 2 Weaving. Lula has been employed since November 14, 1966. P L 0 Y E E SERVICE AWARDS 5 YEARS Gary D. Bodie Betty S. Campbell Patricia A. Hill William L. Lambert, Jr. William W. Gregory Willie L. Suber Willie A. Hill Patricia C. Walker Shirley P. Corley Linda K. Tucker Jessie I. Williams Imogene Wilkie Doris H. Putnam George W. Merchant Marilyn C. Tribble Danny T. Glenn Joseph L. Young Francine Boyd Douglas B. McWatters Linda S. Rumfelt James R. Nelson Scott E. Lawson Brenda D. Hill Patricia Y. Jones Fred V. Spillers James B. Croy Betty S. Jacks Barbara J. Bluford Lessie F. Speaks Nathlee Todd Roy N. Holt John B. Wells Jesse L. Brawley Ricky T. Campbell Teresa L. Baker Rex Mock Joann Grantham Tony C. Brooks Kyle L. Lawson Ernest Jones Kirby Murray Lawrence McCloskey Peggie Goods Elmer Combs 10 YEARS Susan M. Bramlett Andrew H. Ellis, Jr. Rosa L. Hudgens Stanley Axson Viola Edwards Patricia L. Clark James A. Edmonds Deborah J. Copeland Patricia L. Eaton Reza V. Pulley John D. Walker Robin W. Duncan Evelyn S. Stevenson Jacqueline D. Foster Cathy L. Lowery Carol Ann Johnson Mark A. Davenport William J. King Harold L. Smith Office Office No. 1 No. 1 No. 2 No. 2 No. 2 Lydia Lydia Lydia Lydia Lydia Lydia Lydia Lydia Bailey Bailey Bailey Bailey No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 2 No. 2 No. 2 No. 2 No. 2 No. 2 No. 2 Lydia Lydia Lydia Lydia Lydia Lydia Lydia Lydia Bailey Bailey Bailey Bailey Warehouse Geneva Geneva Geneva Geneva Geneva EFA EFA EFA EFA EFA 10 YEARS (Continued) Donnie Smith Bailey Danny Phillips Bailey Shannon S. Russ, Jr. Bailey Benson Packingham EFA Dana Sawyer EFA Joyce Payne EFA Harry Dishon EFA Donnie R. Shelton EFA Jeno Csejtey, Jr. EFA Tonya Seawell EFA Kathy Maxwell EFA 15 YEARS Kevin Tucker No. 2 Corrie D. Quinn No. 2 Brenda S. Tucker No. 2 Lee R. Cook No. 2 Thelma Murphy No. 2 Patsy J. Cannon No. 2 William R. James No. 2 Alice J. McGee Lydia Emily I. Wigley Lydia Roy Bryant Bailey 20 YEARS Larry N. Hall No. 1 Willie B. Bluford No. 2 J. Clyde Martin No. 2 Thomas J. Wilson Lydia Ronnie D. Pace Lydia Annie M. Smith Bailey Richard Boyd EFA Peggy Etchison EFA Reggie Cheek EFA 25 YEARS Linda L. Anderson No. 1 Thomas E. Gary No. 2 Paul Patterson Lydia Ernest V. Patterson Lydia Jeanette Henderson Bailey George McMorris Bailey Earl Johnson, Jr. Bailey Joyce N. Finley Lab Jessie J. Williams Outside Jim McCoog EFA 1 ft 30 YEARS Jeanette L. Stroud No. 2 Miles G. Lawson No. 2 Eugene Bolick Lydia 35 YEARS Maxie Wallenzine Maintenance