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 Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding the quality of English-made Hyco compared to the American product.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\3\ scan0242 | |
| Date | 5th May 1936 | |
| X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Smth.23/KW. 5th May, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 4th inst. Regarding the English made Hyco, we feel that if it is not going to be any improvement over the American product from the point of view of strength and density, there is no point in proceeding with it, as we know that the latter fails in service. We have sent to you to-day the compound cushion plate and a standard 13 1/2" plate, both of which we should like relining with "No.6" material. An official order follows. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||