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JOHN F. WELCH JR.
Pages 342-345

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... W E L C H J R . 1935–2020 Elected in 1983 "Leadership in developing engineered plastics and for increasing national recognition of the importance of technology and innovation." BY ERIC DUCHARME J OHN FRANCIS WELCH JR., chemical engineer, former NAE chair (1986–90)
From page 344...
... He championed the industrialization of Lexan and Noryl, thermoplastic materials resistant to extreme temperatures developed by GE researchers. He supervised the production of manufacturing plants and mounted an aggressive sales and marketing plan, selling plastics to manufacturers of automobiles and appliances.
From page 345...
... He called it "the code that changes corporate DNA." Welch made many business acquisitions and dispositions along the way; among the former was RCA, including the NBC television network, for $6.4 billion in 1986. He expanded the industrial business portfolio to include financial services and consulting.


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