LEADING MAKER SPECIFIES COWDR EY BRAKES.
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In outlining, recently, the 1938 plans of Fodens, Ltd., we stated that on all models Lockheed brakes would be used. We now learn that, throughout the new Foden range, the latest type of Cowdrey brake, made by Bendix, Ltd., Tyseley, Birmingham, is standardized, the Lockheed hydraulic system being used solely for the operation of the wedge shoe-expanding mechanism.
This combination, according to the maker of the vehicle concerned, affords exceptionally efficient braking.
European Representatives to Visit Wiggin Plant.
Representatives from 12 European countries will meet from October 25-29 at the annual sales convention of Henry Wiggin and Co.'; Ltd., of Birmingham, the well-known_ producer of nickel alloys. Discussions will take place on the applications of nickel, monel, and inconel, the range and scope of the Wiggin chemical salts, the development of depolarized and ether anodes, and on the work of the Bureau of Information on Nickel.
Passenger Sales Representative Wanted.
A well-known matter of commercial vehicles requires a passenger-vehicle sales representative, mainly for work in the north country. Letters should be addressed "Passenger Sales," care of the Editor.
25 Dodges for Lavender.
Jack Olding and Co., Ltd., London, S.W.1, has supplied a fleet of 25 Dodge Major tipping lorries to W. J. Lavender, Ltd., Worcester Park, a concern with big sand and ballast interests.
Vigzol Sales Up 30 Per Cent.
Another record year has been experienced by the Vigzol Oil Refining Co. (London), Ltd., sales in the United Kingdom and Irish Free State showing an increase of 30.4 per cent, on those of the previous year. This announcement was made by Mr. Percy Bilton, M.I.Pet.T., chairman, at a dinner given by the company in London, last Friday. He also announced that the company has now developed an uppercylinder lubricant.
Other speakers were Sir Walter Peacock, K.C.V.O., Mr. F. Bilton, Mr. F. S. Thornhill Cooper, and Mr. A. E. Dutton.
Death of Noted Border Haulier.
Road transport in the south of Scotland and north England has suffered a heavy loss by the death of Major Stephen Hardy, Foulden, Berwick, at the age of 55. Major Hardy was one of the most successful haulage contractors on the Borders. He commenced with an old Ford, driven by himself, and built up a fleet of 16 lorries.
In December, 1933, he was elected an Associate of the Industrial Transport Association and was a member of the advisory committee of the Scottish Commercial Motor Users' Association.