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M
r Trinick joined the Williamson Magor Group as Tea
Taster and Manufacturing Adviser in 1963,
spending four months a year at a stretch in
Assam, with his headquarters at Sangsua T.E. He moved
base to Phulbari T.E. in 1967, and from 1972 onwards,
started visiting Assam twice a year, staying for two months
each time. On his retirement in 1993, Mr B.M. Khaitan
requested him to stay on as Consultant and visit the estates,
which he did, thus continuing his association with the
Company which began five decades ago.
“We are all put on this earth to achieve our greatest selves
and to live out our purpose to the best of our ability”…some
do it better than others. In 1998, Country Life Awards – UK,
presented Mr Trinick with a specially designed wall plate
inscribed with the words ‘Living National Treasure’ in
recognition of his unique place in the world of Tea.
Mr Trinick had a legendary palate and his assessment of
teas was recognized as the epitome as far as the tea
industry was concerned. His legacy to the Company
include the Trinick Sorter – a single deck sorting machine
which he invented, and his valuable inputs to the
Manufacturing Manual.
The senior planters who had the privilege of working with
Mr Trinick all cherish their association with him. Not only was
he greatly respected by everyone upcountry for his
professional knowledge and expertise, but he was also
universally liked for his amiable nature and keen sense of
humour.
With his exceptional qualities and invaluable contribution
towards the development of the Company, ‘JMT’ will
always have his own special place in the annals of the
Williamson Magor Group.
“
The destination is a happy life, an accomplished life
That doesn't end with death but with eternal life.
”
May his soul rest in peace.
“
A man of immense
knowledge of Tea and a
gentleman to the core. Our
Planters held him in such high
esteem, as did my Board at
H.O. I will always carry with
me fond memories of his
friendship.
”
~ B.M. Khaitan
JULY 2015 07
1928 - 2015
JOHN MAXWELL TRINICK