From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter from Inland Manufacturing Division regarding the inability to supply Inlox Bushings due to licensing restrictions.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154\2\ scan0086 | |
| Date | 28th March 1938 | |
| 1305 INLAND MANUFACTURING DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION DAYTON, OHIO March 28, 1938 Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Attention: Mr. W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham Dear Mr. Robotham:- We have for further reply your letter of March 7th to our Mr. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Geyer, followed by Mr. Sampson's letter to you of March 22nd, regarding Inlox Bushings. For your information, General Motors Corporation and its Divisions are licensed under the Silentbloc patents to make, use and sell these Bushings in the United States and Canada. The only export privilege granted by this license agreement is the right to export as a part of a complete car. Under these circumstances, you will see that we have no opportunity to serve you by producing this type of Inlox Bushing. However, I have no doubt you can secure this product in England from the local licensee of the Silentbloc type of Bushing. With regret that we cannot help you in this instance, I am Very truly yours, H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} C. Berkeley General Sales Manager HCB/es | ||