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Ten years at Cuddalore
Bayer Sanmar
The celebration started towards the last quarter of 1998 and gathered momentum. A number of sports, games and cultural events involving employees and their families were arranged to commemorate the occasion. This culminated in a get-together of employees and their families organised on 27th January at Cuddalore. This was attended by some of the managers from Head Office. The District Collector was an honoured guest. The following events formed part of the function.
Sharing the experiences of employees in the progress of the company through the decade
Distribution of ‘Long Service Awards’
Entertainment by employees’ children
Magic show
Dinner
The official function on January 28 was attended by the German Ambassador, Dr H D Dieckmann, the French Ambassador, Claude Blanchemaison, N Sankar and N Kumar. Dr Zaby, Head of Bayer A G-Plastics Division, Krell, Dr Wagner, Dr Van Osselaer, H E Herman, Dr Mcgilvray – all top brass from the Bayer group – were present, emphasising their commitment to the joint venture. All the employees attended.
Sankar outlined the highlights of the various phases of the operations at Cuddalore and the logic for the joint venture with Bayer A G. He appreciated the dedication and contribution of the employees. Dr Zaby reiterated his company’s commitment to the joint venture and appreciated the cordial relationship and cooperation that existed between Bayer and Sanmar.
Dr Zaby inaugurated the Bayer Guest House at Cuddalore which was followed by lunch. All these invitees were flown to Chennai by chartered flights to attend the evening’s dinner at Taj Coromandel. Mementoes were exchanged by N Sankar and the German Ambassador.