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).
Agenda for a conference held at the Midland Hotel, divided into 'Works' and 'Sales' discussion points.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 18\6\ Scan249 | |
| Date | 2nd February 1921 | |
| HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} AGENDA FOR CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT MIDLAND HOTEL 2ND FEBRUARY 1921. WORKS. (1) The question of new parts being brought in simultaneously in America and at Derby. SALES. (1) Reduction of output. (2) Reduction of establishment charges in each department. (3) Progress of Goshawk II. (4) Progress of experimental 14/52 tooth back axle for Overseas Markets. (5) Lubricating Oils. - Can we recommend customers to use Castrol, even on cars which have not self-starters. (6) Programme for 1922. (7) It is desired to know to what extent, if any, the Works employ a method of Acteylene, or other welding, in connection with repairs to castings or parts of Rolls Royce chassis in connection with repairs. (8) To discuss the situation arising out of the fitting of the present type of Magneto. (9) Whether the body clearance in relation to swan necks of exhaust pipe has been improved as a result of frequent demands from the coachbuilders, also whether a method can be employed to ensure that variations of clearance in this part will not in future exist. (10) How soon can Sales expect an improved method for holding the lids of battery bozes on, instead of the existing straps. (11) The question of progress on experiments on new type of Dynamo, with regard to cutting in earlier. | ||