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).
Insulating material called 'Formite', a product manufactured under a 'Bakelite' license.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 39\3\ Scan053 | |
| Date | 25th April 1921 | |
| X.3573 R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} c.to GJ. c.to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c.to Dr. c.to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c.to EPC. c.to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c.to H1. c.to Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}5/NJ/25.4.21. X.3573 Insulating Material. I confirm mine Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}13/NJ/22.4.21. I have now ascertained that the Damard Lacquer Co.Ltd., of Birmingham, are actually manufacturing a Synthetic Condensation Product, which they call "Formite". This product is manufactured under "Bakelite" license. I am sending you (R) one copy of each of the two leaflets FIA/20 and #2, giving fairly full particulars as to the properties, uses and methods of application of the product. The Selling Agents for "Formite" products are Pinchin, Johnson & Co.Ltd., General Buildings, Aldwych, W.C.2, on whom I hope to call tomorrow to obtain further particulars. I have applied for further copies of the two leaflets above referred to and upon receipt of same, a copy of each shall be sent to Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}, EPC, By, H1 and Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} 2 Leaflets herewith. | ||