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).
Works and Sales agenda for a meeting held on 18th August 1920 at the Midland Hotel.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 18\6\ Scan151 | |
| Date | 18th August 1920 | |
| X 1775 Hr/M14.8.20. WORKS AGENDA FOR 18TH AUGUST 1920 AT MIDLAND HOTEL. (1) SPRINGS Future Policy and Supply of same. (2) COACHBUILDING at Derby. (3) AMERICA. Policy as regards Experimental work. (4) REDUCTION OF OUTPUT and increase in manufacture of chassis parts at W. (5) REFERENCE MINUTE 2 OF 14/8/20. PARAGRAPH 2. We are strongly of the opinion that the first essential, in order to obtain good results, is a sympathetic atmosphere in America, and this at the moment we feel we have certainly not got. (6) RE AMERICAN CHASSIS. - Suggested change to left-hand steering. SALES AGENDA FOR 18TH AUGUST. (1) COST PER MILE of Chassis Repairs. - D/L18/B21.6.20. (2) ASSISTANCE FOR WD.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} solely to obtain material for R.R.Inc. (3) ARE REPORTS STILL NECESSARY showing material ordered for Derby chassis output? (4) ATTITUDE OF R.E.LTD. WITH REGARD TO RAPSON TYRES which customers now frequently suggest fitting. (5) POLICY OF USING H'S DEPT. TO EXPLAIN TO NEW OWNERS THAT WE WISH TO CHANGE THEIR SPRINGS, STARTER CLUTCHES, etc. which means great loss of time and economy. | ||