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 Ellison Insulations Ltd. regarding samples of Tufnol Rod for inspection, testing, and use in producing bushes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149a\1\ scan0192 | |
| Date | 21th March 1938 | |
| TELEPHONE BIRCHFIELDS 4554 (3 LINES) x. 1269. TELEGRAMS "TUFNOL" BIRMINGHAM ELLISON INSULATIONS LIMITED PERRY BARR BIRMINGHAM 20 DIRECTORS GEORGE ELLISON (GOVERNING DIRECTOR) THOMAS G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} ELLISON GEORGE ELLISON JOHN ELLISON LONDON GLASGOW CARDIFF MANCHESTER LEEDS NEWCASTLE BIRMINGHAM YOUR REFERENCE OUR REFERENCE WL/MC 21st, March1938. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Steadman. We thank you for the courtesy extended to our Mr. E.J.Reynolds during his recent visit, when samples of Tufnol Rod were left with you for inspection and test. It is understood that this material is to be used for producing bushes, and we look forward to learning the results of tests in due course. As arranged at the time we have pleasure in enclosing samples of Tufnol parts, demonstrating high speed machining. We hope these samples are found of interest. Yours faithfully, For ELLISON INSULATIONS LTD., (Signature) Birmingham Branch Sales. | ||