Mr. F. Redfern (centre), assistant General Works Manager at Forward Radiator, thanked employees for their long service and wished them well in retirement, at a recent get-together at Triumph’s Birmingham factory. Continue reading “Forward Radiator Retirements”
Terry Elliott – Apprentice Metallurgist
Terry Elliott – Apprentice Metallurgist – Standard Motors – 1958-1963
I was fortunate enough to be an Apprentice Metallurgist with Standard Triumph, when I left Coventry Technical School/Woodlands in 1958. Continue reading “Terry Elliott – Apprentice Metallurgist”
Charles F. Gardner – Director
It is announced by the Standard Motor Co. Ltd,. that Mr. Charles F. Gardner has decided to retire from the Board of Directors. Continue reading “Charles F. Gardner – Director”
E. Knight
The former Chief Inspector of the Machine Shop and Chassis Departments, Mr E. Knight (right), was presented with a wrist watch on behalf of the department by the oldest employee, Mr W. Bateman, at their annual dinner on Friday, 11th January. Continue reading “E. Knight”
Marilyn Arms – Typist, Supplies Division
Marilyn Arms worked as a typist for 10 years in Supplies Division and Sales Conversion, Canley, before receiving nursery gifts. Continue reading “Marilyn Arms – Typist, Supplies Division”
Forward Radiator – Part 3
Weekly staff were paid on a Friday morning, supervisors and management were paid by cheque direct into their bank account about 10 days before the end of each month, that was to allow for post, cheque clearance by the bank. Continue reading “Forward Radiator – Part 3”