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⚫	'''Carl Arthur Pollock''', ] (1903 ~~–~~ August 16, 1978) was a ] businessman. Born in ], ], graduated from the ] in ]. A scholarship from the ] financed two years at ], ]. At university he showed exceptional talent in track and rowing.
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⚫	He taught for a short time at the University of Toronto, but his father's illness led him to choose a career in business and industry at the Kitchener electronics firm his father founded in 1907, ]. Pollock joined the firm in 1930, was president from 1951 to 1972, and oversaw the most successful years of ~~Electrohome’s~~ history. During the decades to follow, Electrohome produced many different consumer products, including furniture, electric motors, small appliances, and most importantly, radios and televisions. By 1965, Electrohome products were being sold in 23 countries. Total sales in 1968 were $44.5 million. By end of the decade, Electrohome was the second largest employer in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, and colour television was the ~~company’s~~ largest single product line. In fact, Electrohome engineered, designed, and manufactured the only Canadian colour television receiver.
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		⚫	'''Carl Arthur Pollock''', ] (1903 – August 16, 1978) was a ] businessman. Born in ], ], graduated from the ] in ]. A scholarship from the ] financed two years at ], ]. At university he showed exceptional talent in track and rowing.

		⚫	He taught for a short time at the University of Toronto, but his father's illness led him to choose a career in business and industry at the Kitchener electronics firm his father founded in 1907, ]. Pollock joined the firm in 1930, was president from 1951 to 1972, and oversaw the most successful years of Electrohome's history. During the decades to follow, Electrohome produced many different consumer products, including furniture, electric motors, small appliances, and most importantly, radios and televisions. By 1965, Electrohome products were being sold in 23 countries. Total sales in 1968 were $44.5 million. By end of the decade, Electrohome was the second largest employer in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, and colour television was the company's largest single product line. In fact, Electrohome engineered, designed, and manufactured the only Canadian colour television receiver.

	He was also the founder of several media outlets in Kitchener, including ], ] and ].<ref></ref>		He was also the founder of several media outlets in Kitchener, including ], ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=326&historyID=120# \|title=CFCA-FM history at the Canadian Communications Foundation \|access-date=2009-01-12 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611012422/http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=326&historyID=120# \|archive-date=2011-06-11 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	Pollock was a member of the ] and in 1963 he became president of the ]. He was convinced that Canadian technology and industry would take no second place. His own firm led in introducing several firsts in the electronics field.		Pollock was a member of the ] and in 1963 he became president of the ]. He was convinced that Canadian technology and industry would take no second place. His own firm led in introducing several firsts in the electronics field.
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	In 1975, he was made an Officer of the ] "for his many services to industry, particularly in the field of electronics and for a variety of community activities." He was a founder of the ], chairperson of the board of governors for eleven years and chancellor from 1975 to 1978. He was a founder of the ] and supported musical groups, including the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra.		In 1975, he was made an Officer of the ] "for his many services to industry, particularly in the field of electronics and for a variety of community activities." He was a founder of the ], chairperson of the board of governors for eleven years and chancellor from 1975 to 1978. He was a founder of the ] and supported musical groups, including the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra.

	His son ] took over the ~~roll~~ of 3rd generation president of ] in 1972, and led the company into a number of different electronics businesses, ~~both~~ primarily industrial. The most successful products during this period was a line of data, video, and graphics projectors. Electrohome eventually was dissolved in an orderly wind down in late 2008.		His son ] took over the role of 3rd generation president of ] in 1972, and led the company into a number of different electronics businesses, primarily industrial. The most successful products during this period was a line of data, video, and graphics projectors. Electrohome eventually was dissolved in an orderly wind down in late 2008.

			At University of Waterloo, the engineering building CPH (Carl Pollock Hall) is named after him.

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Carl Arthur Pollock

3rd Chancellor of the University of Waterloo
In office 1975–1978
Preceded by	Ira Needles
Succeeded by	Josef Kates
President/Vice Chancellor	Burt Matthews

Personal details
Born	1903 (1903) Berlin, Ontario, Canada
Died	August 16, 1978(1978-08-16) (aged 74–75)
Children	John A. Pollock
Education	University of Toronto Oxford University
Occupation	Businessman
Known for	President of Electrohome, co-founder of University of Waterloo

Carl Arthur Pollock, OC (1903 – August 16, 1978) was a Canadian businessman. Born in Kitchener, Ontario, graduated from the University of Toronto in electrical engineering. A scholarship from the Massey Foundation financed two years at Oxford University, England. At university he showed exceptional talent in track and rowing.

He taught for a short time at the University of Toronto, but his father's illness led him to choose a career in business and industry at the Kitchener electronics firm his father founded in 1907, Electrohome. Pollock joined the firm in 1930, was president from 1951 to 1972, and oversaw the most successful years of Electrohome's history. During the decades to follow, Electrohome produced many different consumer products, including furniture, electric motors, small appliances, and most importantly, radios and televisions. By 1965, Electrohome products were being sold in 23 countries. Total sales in 1968 were $44.5 million. By end of the decade, Electrohome was the second largest employer in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, and colour television was the company's largest single product line. In fact, Electrohome engineered, designed, and manufactured the only Canadian colour television receiver.

He was also the founder of several media outlets in Kitchener, including CKKW, CFCA and CKCO.

Pollock was a member of the National Design Council and in 1963 he became president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association. He was convinced that Canadian technology and industry would take no second place. His own firm led in introducing several firsts in the electronics field.

In 1975, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada "for his many services to industry, particularly in the field of electronics and for a variety of community activities." He was a founder of the University of Waterloo, chairperson of the board of governors for eleven years and chancellor from 1975 to 1978. He was a founder of the Stratford Festival of Canada and supported musical groups, including the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra.

His son John A. Pollock took over the role of 3rd generation president of Electrohome in 1972, and led the company into a number of different electronics businesses, primarily industrial. The most successful products during this period was a line of data, video, and graphics projectors. Electrohome eventually was dissolved in an orderly wind down in late 2008.

At University of Waterloo, the engineering building CPH (Carl Pollock Hall) is named after him.

References

"CFCA-FM history at the Canadian Communications Foundation". Archived from the original on 2011-06-11. Retrieved 2009-01-12.

Academic offices
Preceded byIra G. Needles	Chancellor of the University of Waterloo 1975–1978	Succeeded byJosef Kates

v t e University of Waterloo
Faculties	Health Arts Engineering Environment Mathematics Science
Schools	Accounting and Finance Architecture Computer Science Entrepreneurship and Business Environment, Enterprise and Development Environment, Resources and Sustainability Interaction Design and Business International Affairs Optometry and Vision Science Pharmacy Planning Public Health and Health Systems Social Work
Colleges	Conrad Grebel Renison St. Jerome's United College
Satellite campuses	Kitchener Cambridge Stratford
Organizations	Museum of Vision Science Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing Centre for Applied Cryptographic Research Institute for Quantum Computing Elliott Avedon Museum and Archive of Games (former)
Student life	Undergraduate Student Association Engineering Society CKMS-FM (former)
Athletics	Waterloo Warriors Men's basketball Football Women's ice hockey Warrior Field
Chancellors	Dana Porter Ira G. Needles Carl Arthur Pollock Josef Kates J. Page Wadsworth Sylvia Ostry Val O'Donovan Mike Lazaridis Prem Watsa Dominic Barton
Presidents	Gerry Hagey Howard Petch (pro tem) Burt Matthews Douglas T. Wright James Downey David Lloyd Johnston Feridun Hamdullahpur Vivek Goel
Other	Notable alumni and faculty Midnight Sun Transit station Imprint

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