Bristol and ECW join SMMT
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applications of Bristol Commercial
Vehicles Ltd., and Eastern Coachworks Ltd., to join the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have now been considered and both companies have been accepted as associate members.
It may surprise some people that full membership was not given to these two substantial companies but a spokesman for the SMMT has pointed out that new applicants are never accepted as full members, promotion to this grade depending upon performance and production figures of the company.
The fact that the companies are associate members and not full members of SMMT will not affect the prospects of their taking part in this year's Commercial Motor Show, as both grades are able to exhibit there.
Thompson and Brown Move: A new Scottish head office and branch depot has been opened in Edinburgh by Thompson and Brown Bros. Ltd. The premises are situated at the corner of Pitt Street and Eyre Place (teh Waverley 5301).