Rohm and Haas regularly made the Shields Gazette headlines and especially for its community presence.
Have a look at these scenes from 2003 to 2014 including the times when the business sponsored excellent local causes.
5. In the saddle 20 years ago
Workers from Rohm and Haas were cycling from Barrow in Furness to Sunderland for charity in 2005. | sg
6. Helping a great cause in 2005
Lots of support for St Clare's Hospice in 2005. In the picture are employee Michael Bracey, Marie Watson and Graham Cleland. | sg
7. Keeping up traditions
Victoria Hunt was distributing the Rohm and Haas community calendar in January 2006. | sg
8. Back together in 2007
Former workers gathered in 2007 to mark the closure of the number 1 plant. Tell us if you spot someone you know. | sg
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