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 to a supplier querying a quote for reconditioning plates that is more expensive than buying new ones.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\4\ scan0064 | |
| Date | 12th November 1937 | |
| c. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler}11/MH.{M. Huckerby} 1110 Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. 12th. November 1937. For the attention of Mr.Harris. Dear Sirs, In reply to your favour CR.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester}8790/JWH/JR.{Mr James Royce} of 10th. inst., may we point out that you have quoted £3. 10. 7d. for reconditioning three Plates, whereas you have supplied us with new Thermoid faced plates at £1. 1. 0d. each. If this figure of £3. 10. 7d. is correct, it would appear that the cost of servicing exceeds the cost of new plates, in which case it would be more economical to scrap them. Will you kindly give this matter your consideration. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||