He raised the bar. (Editorial).I knew the day was going to come when our technical editor, Dr. Walter C. Warner, was going to retire again. Walt came to work for Rubber World fresh off his first retirement at General Tire The General Tire and Rubber Company is an American manufacturer of tires for motor vehicles. General Tire was founded in 1915 in Akron, Ohio by William F. O'Neil. In 1943 General Tire branched out from its core business by purchasing the Yankee Network and the radio stations Research. That was back in 1987 when many in the industry had a mandatory retirement A mandatory retirement age is the age at which persons who hold certain jobs or offices are required by statute to step down, or retire. Typically, mandatory retirement ages are justified by the argument that certain occupations are either too dangerous (military personnel) age of 65, and companies actually kept employees until that age. Their loss, our gain. Walt had a full career before starting here. He was at General for 33 years where he was the research center administrator and a section head for both physical testing and technical services before leaving. He began his career at Firestone fire·stone n. 1. A flint or pyrite used to strike a fire. 2. A fire-resistant stone, such as certain sandstones. Noun 1. after receiving a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Case Western Reserve University. He received his masters degree in physical chemistry. He has authored numerous papers on both analytical and physical testing. Three different patents carry his name. Walt was the quintessential technical editor. His passion for working with the various subject matters we deal with was inspiring to say the least. He is one of the main reasons for the esteem I have for the scientists who make up this industry. His work habits, attention to detail and especially the way he worked with the variety of authors he would get to contribute was impressive. Authors from all the industrialized in·dus·tri·al·ize v. in·dus·tri·al·ized, in·dus·tri·al·iz·ing, in·dus·tri·al·iz·es v.tr. 1. To develop industry in (a country or society, for example). 2. nations and from every aspect of this industry. Walt also donated his time and expertise to the Rubber Division, ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. where he served in various capacities, including the Program Planning and Library committees. I have only skimmed the surface of his accomplishments. I can't do justice in this short space to what Walt has meant to the rubber industry in general, and to myself and Rubber World magazine in particular. Those of you who have had the opportunity to know Walt, understand what I'm saying. Walt raised the bar for technical editors, and we feel we found a replacement who will continue the excellence you've come to expect. John Byers has joined our staff. John also started at Firestone after getting his B.S. in chemistry from Iowa State. In his 14 years at Firestone, he served in several chemical and engineering capacities. He currently runs a consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a . Between Firestone and now, he worked with Degussa, PPG PPG Points Per Game (basketball player statistic) PPG Power Play Goals (hockey) PPG Planning Policy Guidance (UK) PPG Programmable Pulse Generator PPG Power Puff Girls , Wyrough & Loser and Ashland Chemical. |
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