Born in the crucible of World War II, Polymer Corporation Ltd.-Canada's sole producer of synthetic rubber - played a critical and profitable role in the Canadian economy for over fifty years. During the years 1943-45, Polymer produced the rubber necessary to keep Canada in the war. Later, as the cornerstone of Canada's "chemical valley" in Sarnia, Ontario, Polymer exported its products all over the world, generating remarkable profits for the Crown and becoming the earliest example of Canadian state capitalism. By embracing science and cutting-edge technology, Polymer continuously brought new...