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Molded In d u s tria ls F ric tio n Corporation
10-87: See Prattville Mfg., Inc., Division of Echlin (Same address)
TO:
FROM: RE:
Molded Industrial Friction Corp. 327 Walnut Street Prattville, AL 36067
Friction Materials Standards Institute Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4
Paramus, NJ 07652
Molded Industrial Friction Corp. Settlement
Mr. Hagan:
Following your letter of September 4, 1985, I agree to the conditions being proposed for the settlement of the Molded Industrial Friction Corp. debt owed to us, and will accept as full payment for this debt an amount equal to 20% of that debt. The total payment that must be received by us is $ 370.00_______ and said payment will constitute a full release of Molded Industrial Friction Corp. of any further obligations or liabilities to us.
SIGNED NAME OF OFFICER TITLE OF OFFICER COMPANY NAME DAJE--'"~"----x
Edward W. Drislane Secretary Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc.
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FMSI 08032
Wfjolded industrial iriction
327 Walnut Street -- Telephone 365-3324 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 September 4, 1985
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Friction Materials Bergen Mall Office E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, NJ 07652
Standards Center
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Re: Debit Balance Owed by Molded Industrial Friction
Gentlemen:
I am writing to you in reference to the settlement of the trade accounts payable due by Molded Industrial Friction Corp. , (MIF), Prattville, Alabama. It is my understanding, from our records, that you are a creditor of MIF for an amount of $1,850.00.
A buyer for the assets (and not the capital stock of MIF) has been found, and thanks to this event, all creditors have the opportunity to recoup some of their potential losses.
It is important for you to have knowledge of the following facts, so that you may reach your decision concerning the settle ment of the MIF account with full disclosure of the conditions under which MIF has made a sale of its assets:
1. MIF has sold all of its assets to Brake Systems, Inc. (BSI) for $400,000. This sale must be considered as an exceptional event, and should be viewed by the MIF creditors as the best possible occurence in the affairs of MIF. It should be noted that extensive negotiations were held with other prospective buyers, and that none came close to the BSI offer.
2. The debts of MIF are far in excess of the $400,000 proceeds and it is inconceivable that the sale of MIF would ever generate an amount sufficient to cover all of its debts.
3. As a matter of fact, a secured creditor (Mr. Alfred Gamble) who held a second position to First Montgomery Bank has accepted less than 50 cents on a dollar which has enabled MIF to offer the unsecured trade creditors 20 cents on the dollar.
FMSI 08033
September 4, 1985 Page 2
4. It is thus imperative to fairly evaluate this sale; An auction sale would leave a balance owed to secured creditors of such magnitude, (in excess of $350,000) that the unsecured creditors would have no chance whatsoever of recouping any of the amounts owed to them.
The existing conditions guarantee a settlement of 20 cents on the dollar to all creditors, and we urge you to consider a rapid settlement of your claim. We cannot accomplish more than providing you with full disclosure of the MIF sale, con sequently your decision is obviously your own, and should be reached after deliberation and evaluation of all facts and conditions.
Should you accept the settlement proposed (20% of the amount owed), please so indicate by returning to us the attached form letter signed by an authorized officer of your company, and payment will be made immediately. Otherwise, please contact me at our office (205-365-3324) and I will be happy to assist you in any way possible.
Sincerely
JFH/lew Attachment
Joseph F. Hagan President
FMSI 08034
TO:
FROM: RE:
Molded Industrial Friction Corp. 327 Walnut Street Prattville, AL 36067
Friction Materials Standards Institute Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route A
Paramus, NJ 07652
Molded Industrial Friction Corp. Settlement
Mr. Hagan:
Following your letter of September 4, 1985, I agree to the conditions being proposed for the settlement of the Molded Industrial Friction Corp. debt owed to us, and will accept as full payment for this debt an amount equal to 20% of that debt. The total payment that must be received by us is $ 370.00_______ and said payment will constitute a full release of Molded Industrial Friction Corp. of any further obligations or liabilities to us.
SIGNED NAME OF OFFICER TITLE OF OFFICER COMPANY NAME DATE
FMSI 08035
TO:
FROM: RE:
Molded Industrial Friction Corp. 327 Walnut Street Prattville, AL 36067
Friction Materials Standards Institute Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4
Paramus, NJ 07652
Molded Industrial Friction Corp. Settlement
Mr. Hagan:
Following your letter of September 4, 1985, I agree to the conditions being proposed for the settlement of the Molded Industrial Friction Corp. debt owed to us, and will accept as full payment for this debt an amount equal to 20% of that debt. The total payment that must be received by us is $ 370.00_______ and said payment will constitute a full release of Molded Industrial Friction Corp. of any further obligations or liabilities to us.
SIGNED NAME OF OFFICER TITLE OF OFFICER COMPANY NAME DATE
Edward W. Drislane Secretary Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc.
SEP 11 1985____________________
FMS1 08036
Telephone (201) 845-0440
FRICTION
MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE,
BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4
PARAMUS. N J 07652
INC.
June 25, 1985
Mr. Joseph Hagan Molded Industrial Friction Corp.
327 Ualnut Street Prattville, AL 36067
Dear Joe*.
As I indicated in my letter of April 8, 1985, I advised the Board of Directors on the over-due fee payments from Molded Industrial. The Board voted to terminate the Molded Industrial Friction Corporation Membership on June 18.
As indicated earlier, we have stopped servicing this Account. Further, we ask that you do not use the Institute's copyrighted materials including the Fi/iS I Numbers and numbering system in marketing your product. This includes the FMS and FLISI trademarks as wel 1.
'He, discussed your difficulties at the June Meeting. Others are aware of your interest in staying in the friction materials business.
Sincerely,
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FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
E. W. Jrisinne Executive Director
FMSI 08037
Telephone (201) 843-0440
FRICTION
MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE,
BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4
PARAMUS. N. J 07652
INC.
April 8, 1985
Mr. Joseph Hagan Molded Industrial Friction Corp. 327 Walnut St. Prattville, AL 36067
Dear Joe:
This is a follow-up to my letter of March 14, 1985, copy attached.
I realize that this is a difficult time, both at Standard Forge and Molded Industrial, but I am supposed to stop servicing Members when the billing is 6 months past due. We are now discontinuing mailings to Molded Industrial Friction Corporation.
And assuming that payment on the fee billing is not received prior to our June Meeting, I will have to ask the Board to terminate the Molded Industrial Membership at that time.
I hope that you can continue Membership, and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
E. W. Drislane Executive Director
Copy: Murrell Amos
FMSI 08038
JUN 13 1985
Molded Industrial Friction Corp. Phone call from Joe Hagan on 06-13-85. Said MIFC had not shipped blocks since October 1984. They are trying to sell their assets and are interested in whether any US manufacturers would be interested. They have new and recently rebuilt machinery in a new rented factory. They do not expec t to go back into business on their own. Standard Forge was their main customer. They were acquired by Dana Corporation in January this year. Everything Standard & Forge is by Dana Corporation out of Montgomery Alabama.
FMSI 08039
Telephone (201 > 649-0440
FRICTION
MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE,
BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4
PARAMUS. N. J. 07652
INC.
March 14, 1985
Mr. Joseph Hagan Molded Industrial Friction Corp. 327 Walnut St. Prattville, AL 36067
Dear Joe:
Mm beginning to prepare the reports for the June 1985 Meetings, and I have to report on delinquent accounts among other things.
I'm enclosing a copy of our Accounts Receivable card for Molded Industrial as well as the two fee invoices which make up the balance. These are:
Invoice 4466 7-1-84 Fee Billing 4596 1-1-85 Fee Billing
$925.00 925.00
Total:
$1,850.00
As payment on the July 1, 1984 billing is now delinquent, I am supposed to stop servicing the account. Could you please make pay ment on these receivables so that we can continue Molded Industrial as a Member of the Institute.
Sincerely,
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
E. W. Drislane Executive Director
FMSI 08040
Friction Materials Standards Bergen Mall Office Center East 210 Route U Paramus. New Jersey 07652
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FARAMUS N J. 07652
INC.
November 7, 1984
Mr. Murrell Amos Molded Industrial Friction Corporation 327 Walnut Street Prattville, AL 36707
Dear Murrell:
I'm writing now on our billing of the Annual Membership Fee. We billed the first half in amount of $925.00 on July 1. I've enclosed a copy of our Invoice No. 4475 along with a copy of your account balance with the Institute.
As the payment due on that Invoice is now late, we'd most appreciate payment. If the balance on a fee goes to six months, 1 am required to advise the Board of Directors.
Whatever you can do on this Invoice will be appreciated. Thanks.
Sincerely,
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
E. W. Drislane Executive Director
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Copy: Joseph Hagan
FMSI 08042
Telephone (201) 84S-0440
FRICTION
MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE,
BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4
PARAMUS. N J. 07652
INC.
July 26, 1984
Mr. Joseph Hagan Molded Industrial Friction Corporation 327 Walnut St. Prattville, AL 36707
Dear Joe:
Per our phone conversation of this date, I am enclosing summary data on our historical sales program. One report is the report as prepared by the accountants for the full 1983 calendar year. The other is a summary tabulation that I have kept since 1977, showing the pieces sold in the replacement market each quarter, on a cumulative basis for 3 months, six months, nine months and the full year.
Also enclosed is a copy of our BULLETIN NO. 800 requesting the input from our Members for the six months to June 30, 1984. (This actually is sent only to those who have reported in the past or indicate an interest in reporting). That bulletin should explain the reporting guidelines.
Your actual input should be on forms provided by the Accountants--Marshall Granger & Co., CPA. I called them and asked that they send you reporting forms. I'd appreciate it if you could get your input to them no later than August 15. As your fee is' based on the brake block category only. Molded Industrial should only be reporting in the block classification.
Sincerely,
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
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E. W. Drislane Executive Director
FMSI 08043
Telephone <20i> 645-0440
FRICTION
MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE,
BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4
PARAMUS N J 07652
INC.
July 23, 1984
Mr. Murrell Amos Molded Industrial Friction Corp. 327 Walnut St. Prattville, AL 36707
Dear Murrell:
I had written and called earlier concerning the Molded Industrial fee billing of January 1, 1984 (Our invoice 4347). I've enclosed a copy of the invoice and the Molded Industrial receivable card.
You know that I would rather not play bill collector and want Molded Industrial to continue as a Member. I'd very much appreciate payment on this invoice.
Sincerely, ,
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
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E. W. Drislane Executive Director
FMSI 08044
Telephone (201) 645-0440
FRICTION
MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE,
BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4
PARAMUS. N. J 07652
INC.
May 14, 1984
Mr. Murrell Amos Molded Industrial Friction Corp. 327 Walnut Street Prattville, AL 36707
Dear Murrell:
I'm enclosing a copy of our Invoice No. 4347 and a copy of the Molded Industrial Friction Gorp. ledger card. Invoice No. 4347 was for the second half of the annual fee billing for the 1983-84 fiscal year.
As this fiscal year is coming to an end and the Board of Directors will be meeting in June, I have to go over the past due receivables with the Board at the Meeting. Could you please review this account and send along a check so that I won't have to list Molded Industrial as behind on its dues payments?
Thank you.
Sincerely,
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
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E. W. Drislane Executive Director
FMSI 08045
IfYjolded industrial iriction C^orp.
327 Walnut Street -- Telephone 365-3324 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067
Friction Materials Inst. E-Z10 Route 4 Paramus, N.J. 67652
November 16, 1983
Gentlemen:
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Our Auditors, Wilson, Price, Barranco & Billingsley, Certified Public Accountants, are in the process of completing our annual audit examination for the fiscal year ended 10/31/83 To assist them with their examination, please advise in the space provided below any balance due you by our Company as of October 31, 1983 and send them an itemized statement of our account as of that date. If no amount is due, so advise them.
Please reply directly to our Auditors: Wilson, Price, Barranco & Billingsley, 3815 Interstate Court, Montgomery, Alabama 36109. An addressed reply envelope is enclosed for your convenience. A prompt reply will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
MOLDED INDUSTRIAL FRICTION CORP.
Gentlemen:
Our records indicate that a balance of $ 1 000.00 was due from Molded Industrial Friction Corporation at 10/31/83 as itemized in the attached statement.
BY: E. W.' Drislane
TITLE: Executive Director
DATE: November 22, 1983
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Telephone (201) 645-0440
FRICTION
MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE,
BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4
FARAMUS. N. J. 07652
INC.
May 12, 1983
Mr. Murrell Amos Molded Industrial Friction Corp. 327 Walnut Street Prattville, AL 36707
Dear Murrell:
I'm following up at this time on the Annual Membership Fee. I've en closed a copy of our account balance with Molded Industrial Friction Corporation as well as our Invoice No. 4094.
This was for the January 1, 1983 billing of the January-June half of the Annual Membership Fee, in the amount of $1,000. Could you please review this and follow-up on payment of the fee. I have to review all past due accounts at the Board Meeting coming up on June 14.
Whatever you can do on this before June 14 will be most appreciated.
Sincerely,
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
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FMSI 08049
November 8, 1977
Mr. Murrell Amoa Molded Industrial Friction Corporation 327 Walnut Street Prattville, Ala. 36707
Bear Murrell:
Per your recent note I've assigned the following FMSI numbers to the drawings you sent.
FMSI #4660 (12~l/4"dd x 3'Vide) Standard Forge & Axle 213140, 213141 FMSI #4661 (12-l/4"dd x 5"wide) Standard Forge & Axle 213134, 213135
thank you for these drawings.
We sent ten of the "1977 Automotive Data Books" to your attention in a separate envelope.
Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC.
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E. W. Drislane Executive Director
FMSI 08050
Attention: Mr, Ed Drislane Please assign FMSI numbers to these
prints enclosed. I would like to order 10 new FMSI catalogs. Thank you.
Murrell Amos
MA/lh November 1, 1977
Juna 1, 1m
Mr* Murrell Ames Melded industrial Friction Carp* 127 Walnut Street Prattville, Wa* 36707
Dear Murrell*
This is to acknowledge reeelet of SFA Print 211136, 213117, a 12 -1/4 x 7-1/2 blod<,
*e have assigned FMSf #4591-A, to this brake block, Thank you for this information*
Sincerely,
RUCTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
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E* W* Drisiana Executive Director
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May 25* 1976
Mr* Murrell Amos Molded industrial Friction Corp. 327 Walnut Street Prattville* Ala. 36707
Dear Murrellt
This is to reply to your Mono of lay 20* 1976 concerning assignment of an FMSi Number to print SFA 213132 and 213133. Th. ...tEn~ot U Wl 0536-8.
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Sincerely*
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
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E..W* Drislane Executive Director
FMSI 08053
December 10, 1974
Hr. Murrell Amos Molded Induetrial Friction Corporation 327 Walnut Street Prattville, Alabama 36707
Dear Hr. Amos:
This concerns our conversation of this date relative to certifying your brake blocks in the various states with certification requirements.
First, there are 8 states with brake lining statutes requiring certification
of brake linings:
New York - required thru AAMVA
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Massachusetts - I bdlieve this is done thru AAMVA now, and
Z would try it this way
Kentucky - either thru AAMVA or directly to State
New Jersey - either thru AAMVA or directly to State
Ohio - must be thru Ohio Dapt. of Highway Safety
Z have enclosed the following:
1. A chart showing State participation in the AAMVA Equipment Approval
Program 1.1 They show South Carolina but Z do not believe this is correct.
2. Regulation V-3 3. A 1972 write-up on AAMVA Certification requirements ("AAMVA States")
4. Basic Requirements for obtaining an AAMVA Equipment Approval Certificate 4.1 Three copies of form EA-3.
5. Bulletin on Ohio requirements 5.1 Pages 1-7 and Figures 1.2 are all from V-3 Regulation.
If you have your test run by Greening they would satisfy the independent laboratory requirement. I hope this is helpful, but if not, give me a call.
EWD/lmc Encs.
Sincerely,
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC.
E. W. Drislane Executive Director
FMSI 08054
327 WALNUT STREET - TELEPHONE 365-3324 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067
December 10, 1974
Mr. E.W. Drlslane Friction Materials Standards Institute, Ine. Bergen Mall Office Center . 210 Boute 4 Paramos, N.J. 07652 Dear Mr* Drislanet In regard to your lsttsr of December 10, 1974 concerning our delegate and alternate) we hare reviewed this matter and wish to inform you that Murrell Amos will be the delegate and Tom Terrell will be the alternate* Please change your records to reflect these changes*
Sincerely,
Molded Industrial Friction Corp.
Murrell C. Amos Plant Manager
FMSI 08055
December 10, 1974
Hr. Murrell Amos Molded Industrial Friction Corporation 327 Walnut Street Pratville, Alabama 36707
Dear Mr. Amos:
On our record* we have Mr. Thomas Terrell as Delegate with no Alternate. Each member la entitled to one Delegate and one Alternate.
As I noted recently that you had cast a ballot rather than Mr. Terrell could you please review this at Molded Industrial and advise on your Delegate and Alternate. This would of course affect our mailing list where Mr. Terrell now receives all our bulletins.
Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC.
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E3. W, Drislane Executive Director
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FMSI 08058
Hay 1, 1973
Mr. Merrill I. Frazier Molded Industrial Friction Corp. 327 Walnut Street Prattvilfte, Ala. 36707
Dear Merrill:
This concerns your balance with the Institute as of April 30, 1973.
There is a balance of $850 due for the second half of the 1972-73 fiscal year (see statement attached). We are now preparing our financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973 and I am supposed to report any unpaid dues at that time.
Would you please check over this statement and remit the balance so that I can have your account cleared before June 1, 1973.
Sincerely,
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
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Mr. Merrill I. Frazier Molded Industrial Friction Corp. 327 Walnut Street Prattville, Alabama 36707
Subject: FMVSS #121 (Air Brake Spat Dear Merrills
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This concerns our phone conversation of yesterday.
I have attached a copy of FMVSS #121, the Air Brake Systems Standard which was published on February 24, 1972. As you will note, this is a systems standard. There is no Federal standard as such covering brake lining. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is working to develop a brake lining standard per se and it has not been established as to whether such a standard would be on a dynamometer, on a vehicle, or on a friction test machine.
When any one sppS^ that they have developed a friction material which will meet FMVSS #121, they are not giving the full story. The new systems standard has to be certified by the vehicle manufacturer. If someone had a set of premium quality brake blocks on an axle which was designed properly to handle the wheel loading, if that axle and set of blocks were Installed on a vehicle with high center of gravity, with inadequate brakes in the front, with a faulty air system, and probably without wheel lock control, that material would not "pass the FMVSS #121 standard."
I have also included a notice that was in the Automotive News recently concerning World Bestos having developed a friction material which, when used on a disc brake, would "meet the 121 rules." While this may be a very fine piece of friction material, if it were on an Inadequate brake, on
Inadequate axles, with various systems shortcomings, it could not meet the FMVSS #121 Brake Systems Standard.
There are some manufacturers who say that given the proper overall system and axle that they do have quality brake blocks that have passed the FMVSS #121 test as run by vehicle manufacturers. This, in essence, is the only really true claim that a brake lining manufacturer can make and that is if the material has been tested on a brake system which was certified by a vehicle manufacturer. There is no way that a brake lining manufacturer can certify that his brake lining will meet the FMVSS #121 standards.
I trust this gives you sufficient background concerning the information I have on Standard #121.
Sincerely,
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
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E. W. Drislane Executive Director
FMSI 08060
Decamber 17, 1971
Mr. Merrill I. Frezier President Molded Industrial Friction Corporation 327 Walnut Street Prettvillt, Alabama 36067
Dear Mr. Fraziert
The Board of Directors and the Membership have voted to accept your Application for Active Membership in the Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc.
Under separate cover I am forwarding one copy each of recent publications:
1971 Automotive Data Book (Red Cover) 1970 Brake Shoe Identification Catalog (Blue Cover) 1971 Brake Shoe Identification Supplement
GENERAL MAILING I am also attaching a copy of our form for Mailing Instructions. You should list the delegate and alternate first. The "Bulletins and Memos" are of general interest proposed regulations concerning asbestos, publication of a new catalog, announce ment of a new member, etc. Please advise who should receive these type bulletins.
DATA BOOK BULLETINS The Data Book Bulletins are our Pink Bulletins which give out information on new brake linings, brake blocks and clutch facings as they develop. These are usually two page or four page bulletins, and they up-date the information which appeared in the most recent Data Book (Red Cover). You should order what you need here. Any quantity over 25 of these bulletins is charged at #.05 per page. A sample bulletin is enclosed.
SHOE BULLET I NS The Shoe Bulletins are our Blue Bulletins which give information on brake shoes for passenger car and light - medium truck brakes. Conditions are similar to that on Data Books. A sample is enclosed.
The fee for the balance of our fiscal year ending June 30, 1972 will be billed to you as of January 1, 1972. It will be computed as follows:
Basic Fee
#1,050
Category (Blocks)
650
Full Year:
1.700
1/2 year to 6/30/72
850
FMSI 08061
Mp* Merrill I. Frazier Molded Industrial Friction Corp Prattville, Ala.
December 17, 1971
zed to use F.M.S*!. numbers - stencilled on your blocks, or cartons, in price lists and catalogs* You are also authorized to permit customers to use the F.M.S.i. numbers. In order to protect the Copy righted number, please advise of ouitomers (if any) you wish to authorize to use the F.M.S*I* numbers*
OTHER If there are particular questions concerning the Institute please either give me a call or write. Incidentally, wa move to the Paramue, N. J. address on Dseambsr 28, 1971.
Sincerely,
EWD/icb Enct
E. V* Drislane Executive Secretary
FMSI 08062
MERRILL I. FRAZIER PRESIDENT
327 WALNUT STREET - TELEPHONE 365-3324 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067
November 12, 1971 E. W. Drislane Secretary Friction Material Standards Institute Inc. Dear Mss Drislane:
Please find enclosed Molded Industrial Friction Corporation's application for membership in Friction Material Standards Institute Incorporated and accompaning check to cover initiation fees.
Sincerely Yours Merrill I. Frazier President
FMSI 08063
November 22, 1971
Mr. Merrill I. Frazier President Molded Industrial Friction Corporation 327 Kalmit Straat Prattville, Alabama 36067
Oaar Mr. Fraziers
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of November 12, 1971, which included the #1,000. initiation fee and your application for membership.
Your application for membership has been sent to our Membership Committee, and ! expect action on it shortly. I would hope to notify you sometime later in December, as to Membership Committee and the Board of Directors' action on the application.
Thank you for the letter and the application.
Sincerely,
EWD/icb
E. i. Drislane Executive Secretary
FMSI 08064
Novaber 3, 1971
Standerd Ferge k Axle Co., Inc. P. 0. Bex 309 Montgomery,Alabama 36101
Subject* Use of Copyrighted F.M.S.I. Hubers.
Gentlemen*
ie have been advised that F.M.S.I. Lining Numbers are shown in your "Standard Service Parts" Catalog. This presents a problem.
The F.M.S.I. numbering system is protected by copyright* The usual pattern for a large original equipment axle manufacturer like yourself would be to re* ceive authorization to use the F.M.S. I. numbers on your products and in your catalogs by a member of the Frlet i be Materials Standards Institute, Inc. This apparently had been the case in the past when you were purchasing from brake lining manufacturers who were members of the Institute.
At this time, w have no authorization on file for you to use the F.M.S.I. Numbering system. Mould you please contact whoever is supplying you with your brake blocks, to find out if he is a member of the Institute, and if so, to advise the Institute that he has authorized use of the numbers. Otherwise, we must ask you to discontinue their use.
If this is an oversight on your supplier's part, you must give credit to the effect that "F.M.S.I. Numbers used in this Catalog are the Property of and are copyrighted by friction Materials Standards institute, New York, M. Y, 10017."
If your brake blade supplier is not a member of the Institute, would you ask him to contact us.
Sincerely,
EID/icb c.c. Mr. t. D. Stickles, Counsel
E. i. Drislane Executive Secretary
FMSl 08065
H. K. PORTER COMPANY, INC.
THERMOID DIVISION
PORTER BUILDING PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15219
September 29, 1971
AREA CODE 412 TEL. 331-1800
E. W. Drislane Friction Materials Standards Institute 370 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017
RE: Copyright Protection Bulletin Number 409
Dear Mr. Drislane:
We seem to have no literature of Molded. Industrial Friction Corporation, Prattsville, Alabama, but we believe there is a tie-in with this company and Standard Forge and Axle Company of Montgomery, Alabama.
Attached is a copy of a Standard Forge and Axle price sheet showing IMSI numbers so designated.
Yours very truly,
EWB/pkl attachment
Eldred W. Bemis Thermoid Division
FMSl 08066
P. O. Box 309 Montqomery, Alabama 36101 (205) -269-1271
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FMSI 08067
CARLISLE
HEAVY DUTY
BRAKE BLOCKS AND SEGMENTS
Molded Materials Division
CARLISLE CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 417, RIDGWAY, PA. 15853 TELEPHONE (814) 773-3187
September 13, 1971
Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc.
370 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York
10017
Attention: Mr. E. W. Drislane Secretary
Re:
Your Bulletin Number 409
Subject:
Copyright Protection
Dear Mr. Drislane:
Attached is a copy of presumably a New Products release by Standard Forge & Axle Company, which may or may not be relevant to the reported use of the copyrighted FMSI Numbering System by Molded Industrial Friction Corporation of Prattville, Alabama.
Yours very truly.
ERZ:pj Enclosure
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Bendix
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P O Box 1499 Cleveland, Tennessee 37311 Tel (615) 472-7151
The Bendix Corporation
Mr. Edward Drislane Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. 370 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017
September 14, 1971
Dear Ed:
In reference to the enclosed letter from Harriet, our records show that Standard Forge and Axle Company did not purchase any merchan dise from us in FY 1971. In FY 1969-70 Standard Forge and Axle purchased a relatively small volume of blocks from us. I hope this information will assist you.
Yours truly.
Edward Martel Products Marketing Administrator
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Room 512
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370 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YORK, N. Y. 10017
August 30, 1971
MUrray Hill 3-0572
Mr. F. E. Messier Frict ion Materials Division The Bendix Corporation P. 0. Box ,#14?? Cleveland, Tennessee 4*?7311
Dear Fran:
According to the confidential list of your accounts authorized to use the F.M.3.I. numbers on their price sheets, catalogs, etc. 1 find that you have filed the name of Standard Forge Axle Company, Inc. located in Montgomery, Alabama.
1 recently received a copy of their literature which lists twelve F.M.S.I. blocks which they are selling as boxed sets. Up to the present, although they have filed prints with us for number assignment (which assignment they used when ordering blocks from our members) it was understood that these blocks
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930 Lower Ferry Road P.O.Box 1296, Trenton, New Jersey 08607 609/396-4001 Cable: Thiokol Trenton. NJ TWX: 510-685-9590
CHEMICAL DIVISION
September 1, 1971
Mr. E. W. Drislane Secretary Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. 370 Lexington Avenue New York, New York
Dear Mr. Drislane:
As per your Bulletin No. 409 of August 31, 1971 regarding the Molded Industrial Friction Corporation of Prattville, Alabama, this is to state that we have never heard of said company, therefore, we have no literature, catalogs, etc. where FMSI number(s) would appear.
Very truly yours,
THIOKOL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
J. P. Gallagher Business Manager Automotive Products
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FMSI 08075
AUTO FRICTION CORP.
MANUFACTURERS OF BRAKE LINING
September 2, 1971.
Friction Materials Standards Institute Inc., 370 Lexington Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10000.
Attn: Mr. Ed Drislane.
Dear Mr. Drislane,
We believe the Molded Industrial Friction Corporation in Alabama is a firm involved with Standard Forge and Axle Company.
To the best of our knowledge they have not issued any lists, catalogs or advertising to the replacement market.
Sincerely,
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FMSI 08076
651 ANDOVER ST., LAWRENCE INDUSTRIAL PARK, LAWRENCE, MASS. 01842, TEL. 617/686-3926 , CABLE: AUTO FRICTN LAWRENCE
Friction Materials Division
P O Box 1499 Cleveland, Tennessee 37311 Tel (615) 472-7151
The Bendix Corporation
Mr. Edward Drislane Friction Materials Standards Institute 370 Lexington Avenue New York, N. Y. 10017
September 2, 1971
Dear Ed:
I have no information on Molded Industrial Friction Corporation of Prattville, Alabama, as to the use of the FMS numbering system and price list catalog, etc. We have not negotiated with them nor sold them anything to my knowledge.
Very truly yours,
F. E. Messier Sales Manager
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FMSI 08077
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE. INC. 370 LEXINGTON AVENUE. NEW YORK. N. Y.
BULLETIN NO. 409 August 31, 1971
COPYRIGHT PROTECTION
We have been informed that there is the possibility of a violation of our copyrighted F.M.S.I. numbering system by a non-member and in order to have substantiating evidence, we would like certain literature.
Molded Industrial Friction Corporation of Prattville, Alabama has been reported as using the numbers on certain products of their manufacture. They had requested membership information in November 1969 but have never joined the Institute.
Do you have any of their literature such as price lists, catalogs or adver tisements on which the F.M.S.I. number(s) appear? If so, would you kindly forward copies. If you do not have such information, please so advise.
Distribution: Active Members
FMSI 08078
FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE. INC. 370 LEXINGTON AVENUE. NEW YORK, N, Y._ BULLET I N NO. 409 August 31, 1971
COPYRIGHT PROTECTION We have been informed that there is the possibility of a violation of our copyrighted F.M.S. I. numbering system by a flon-member and in order to have substantiating evidence, we would like certain literature. Molded Industrial Friction Corporation of Prattville, Alabama has been reported as using the numbers on certain products of their manufacture. They had requested membership information in November 1969 but have never joined the Institute. Do you have any of their literature such as price lists, catalogs or adver tisements on which the F.M.S.I. number(s) appear? If so, would you kindly forward copies. If you do not have such information, please so advise.
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September 8, 1971
205 Middle Street Bridgeport, Conn. 06603
Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. 370 Lexington Avenue New York, New York Attn: Mr. E. W. Drislane
Secretary
Dear Ed:
In reply to your Bulletin No. 409 of August 31, we have no literature relating to Molded Industrial Friction Corporation of Prattville, Alabama.
Yours very truly
David E. Gow
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Mr. E. W. Drisland Friction Materials Standards 370 Lexington Avenue New York, N. Y. 10017
Inst.,
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Dear Ed,
We have asked our districts to keep an eye out for information on Molded Industrial Friction Corp. So far, the only information we have received is from Standard Forge and Axle, who, we believe, owns Molded Industrial Friction.
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Very truly yours,
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I m trying to dstsraln* whs site is supplying than a there is ths possibility that a non wanbsr manufacturer night be sailing than under F.M.S.I. ranter. In ordsr to protect ths copyright, It Is nsosesary that this situation be investigated.
Your cooperation will ba very such appreciated.
Cordially
KGDuschek/h
Harriet G. Duebfeek
FMSI 08085
Mr. J. .
HftTMOTt 5(HFpWPim 168 North Michlgen Avenue GhtSlge* lUiftoTo #60601
August 30* lift
Regarding Molded industrial Friction Oerporstlon* besides releasing * bulletin to the amfearaitip for any printed notarial issued by this ooapany, I an also contacting on of our Members.
Standard Forge 6 Axle is purchasing friction Materials free this Member but* In the pej^f they used' such Materials in their axle assaMblies which asmabites have best* seld to trailer ooOpaniee, siailar to Rockwell Axle's procoduro. Their soiling block Mats to unuoual and* psrhaps, thsy are the real owner# of 8* l*F*C. Some one, in tho past, casually Mentioned that they heard thla rueor. That my be the reason for the lack of M. I.F.C. literature In the field*
Standard`Forgo has always supplied the Institute with their drawings for blocks, for nunbor assignment, sod then placed their orders with cme of our ambers by F**S#I* lumber. iv writing to than for tho scores of thoir catoriole an well as stating that wily Active Mot nay urn the copyrighted numbers on thoir products, we nay have the answer.
As to a B & B report, m are not subscribers because am rarely hove occasion tt un this service so i will hero to obtain a report through one of our ambers as i have in the past. Sons Mareaont subscribe? If so, would you writs fer on and forward it to either Mr* Drisiane or else to Hr. Stickles to whoa 9 will be forwarding copies of this letter as welt as any other which I plan to writs to help solve this situation*
Sincerely yours
HGlXischek/h 0,0* to ir# L.D. Stickles
Harriot 6U Dusehek
FMSl 08086
MaFteMONT
168 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE . CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601 TELEPHONE (312) 263-7676
August 19, 1971
Miss Harriet Duschek Friction Materials Standards Institute 370 Lexington New York, New York 10017
.
Dear Harriet,
I received your letter of July 27th with regard to the status of Molded Industrial Friction Corp.
It seems no one has been successful in obtaining price schedules, catalogs, etc. which reflect that they are using F.M.S.I. numbers
I have enclosed, however, a price sheet used by Standard Forge and Axle which in some way is associated with MIFC. I suggest you. have a Dun & Bradstreet report pulled to ascertain what the corporate set-up is and then perhaps Les could give us his interpretation.
In the meantime, I suggest we bulletin the entire membership requesting them to send in any material that they might have reflecting MIFC's use of the F.M.S.I. numbering system.
Best regards,
W. Greenen jsident riction Materials Standards Institute
JWG/ddt
FMSI 08087
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Standard Forge . & Axle
A SUBSIDIARY OF HAGAN INDUSTRIES, INC.
July *7, 1971
Mr. Joseph ft* 6reenen Vie* President Rebuildsr Sales Brake Systems Division Msrcment Corporation 168 North Michigan Avenue Chicago* Illinois #6060f Dear Joe:
At the meeting* you asked aboutJMolded Industrial Friction Corporation in Alabama and whether they had filed for Active Membership,
I am enclosing a copy of the correspondence between the institute add Mr. Frasier and especially t his letter of November 16, 1969* No no has mentioned this company's name as using F.M.S,I. numbers since June 1910* but even with such reports we would hav# to have some evid ence - in the form of advertising, catalogs, etc - in which F,M*S.t. numbers might appear* If such proof can be obtained and forwarded to the office, they would then have to reply regarding membership or stop using our msdbering system.
Cordially
HGDuachak/erc enclosure:
FMSI 08089
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DUN & BRAOa'PEP.T INC.
05-016-5174 MOLDED INDUSTRIAL FRICTION
327 WALNUT PRATTVILLE ALA 36067
TEL 205 365-3324
CD 99 SEPT 30 1970 INC MFR BRAKE
BLOCKS
MERRILL FRAZIER, PRES & TREAS - V PRES MRS. M. FRAZIER, SEC
STARTED
RATING
1969
B2 Formerly
SUMMARY
PAYMENTS PPT
SALES
$360,000
WORTH
$218,000
EMPLOYS 15
RECORD CLEAR
CONDITION FAIR
TREND
UP
PAYMENTS FINANCE
HISTORY OPERATION
HC 1581
400 (3)
OWE P DUE TERMS 30
30
AUG 22 1970 Ppt Ppt Ppt
SOLD
Sept 21 1970 Merri111
Cash
$
Accts Rec
Mdse
Raw Materials
Frazier, 5,000
30.000 13.000 50.000
Pres, submitted estimates: Accts Pay
Current Notes Pay
$
Current FIxt & Equip
98,000 190,000
CAPITAL STOCK SURPLUS
10,000
10,000 60,000
1,000 217,000
Total
288,000
Tota 1
288,000
Sales $30,000 Monthly
Signed Sept 21 1970 by Merrill Frazier, Pres.
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Frazier said that trend of business is steady with current production
at one-third of actual capacity, or around 40,000 units per month. At
present, all sales are to one account, but management expects additional
accounts when expansion is completed.
A fair condition is indicated. Trend is up with considerable progress
in evidence. Probabilities of success appear good.
Alabama corporation chartered Nov 18 1969 with authorized and paid in capital $1,000, Operations began Jan 1970.
FRAZIER, born 1925, married. Served U. S. Air Force. 1943-46, Attended Indiana University 1946-49, Employed at Defco Remy Div of GM at Anderson, Ind, 1946-59, Employed Firestone Div 1959-69 at New Castle, Ind, Has active management,
MRS, FRAZIER, born 1926, married. Employed past 23 years with Delco Remy Div of GM at Anderson, Ind. Assists husband in subject,
Manufactures brake blocks for heavy truck and trailer use to one account on 30 day terms. Employs 15. LOCATION: Rents 80,000 sq ft of one-story block
building in good condition. Anticipates additional employees, 10-15 (19 15)
FMSI 08091
June 30
Mr. Merrill t. Frazier President ft Chairman of the Board Molded fc#trial Friction Corporation 327 *lnut Street Prattville, Alabama $36067
Dear fir. Frazier?
On May 21st ! had written to you with regard to the violation of the Institute copyright in that you are using F.M.S.1. numbers on blocks of your manufacture. At our recent annual mooting ! again received several reports that you are soiling under F.fJ.5.1. numbers to Standard Forge and Axle.
Only Active Members can use the F.M.S,I. copyrighted numbers on products of their manufacture.
Yours vary truly.
HGDuschek/clt cc; Mr, L. D, Stickles
Secretary
FMSI 08092
Stickles. Hayden,Kennedy, Hort & Van Steenburgh
Counsellors at Law
LESTER D. STiCHi ESJ. FRANCIS HAYDEN EDWARD K. KENNEDY EDWIN HO RT Richard van steenburg
36 West 44m Street New York, N. Y. 10036
MURRAY HILL 2 ` 0345
JAMES WILSON YOUNG '1897-1960
WASHINGTON OFFICE 5 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N W
298-7566
Cable Address LINSTICK-NEW YORK
June 30, 1970
Miss Harriet G. Duschek Friction Materials Standards
370 Lexington Avenue New York, N Y. 10017
Institute,
Inc,
Dear Miss Duschek:
In reference to the enclosed letter you have
written to Mr. Merrill I.Frazier, President of Molded
Industrial Friction Corporation, dated June 23, 1970,
the last paragraph should be changed to read as
follows:
"Only Active Members can use the FMSI copyrighted numbers on products of their manufacture."
Sincerely,
Lester D. Stickles
FMSI 08093
June 23# 1970
Mr. Merrill I. Frazier President & Chairman of the Board Molded Industrial Friction Corporation 327 ialnut Street Prattville, Alabama #36067
Dear Mr. Frazier:
On May 21st I had written to you with regard to the violation of the Institute copyright in that you are using F.U.S.I. numbers on blocks of your manufacture. At our recent annual meeting I again received several reports that you are selling under F.M.S.I. numbers to Standard Forge and Axle.
In view of the copyright I call your attention to the fact that you will have to become an Active Member or desist from the use of these numbers on products of your manufacture.
Yours very truly
HGDuschek/iob cc: Mr. L. D. Stickles
Secretary
/
FMSI 08094
May 21, 1970
Mr. Merrill I. Frazier President & Chairman of the Board Molded Industllal Friction Corporation 327 Walnut Street Prattville, Alabama #36067
Dear Mr. Frazier;
On November 13, 1969 I had forwarded the information you desired with regard to Active Membership in the Institute but have not heard from you since that time.
I have now received a report that you are manufacturing blocks and selling these under F.M.S.I. numbers one of which is F.M.S. number 4468. Since you are not an Institute member, you are not permitted to us the F.M.S.I. numbering system on any of the friction material you are manufacturing since these numbers are copyrighted.
You were interested in membership and an application form for Active Membership as well as a copy of the Constitution was forwarded to you. Would you kindly advise whether you plan to apply for em membership. If not you will not be permitted to use the copyright numbers on any of the products nor on any of your printed literature etc., as you will be in violation of the Institute copyright.
Cordially,
HGDuschek/elt
CCS F. T, Gatke L. D. Stickles
Secretary
FMSI 08095
November 13* 19#
Mr. Merrill I. Frazier President & Chairman of the Board Molded Industrial Motion Corporation 327 Walnut Street Prattville, Alabama #36067
Bear Mr, Frazier*
Thank you wry such for your prompt reply to my inquiry of November 3rd,
To become an Active Member of the Institute,, which would be your classification as a manufacturer of brake blocks in the United States, you will have to be manufacturing in commercial quantities. Until you are a member, however, you would not be permitted to use the P.K.S.I. numbers on any of your products nor in any of your literature such as catalogs, price sheets, ete. In addition, you cannot be placed on our mailing list for releases of specifications nor to pur chase Data Books, until a member.
In view of the fact that you are planning to start manufacturing as of December 1, 1969, I am enclosing, herewith, two copies of the application for Active Member ship. one of which is to be returned to this office together with your check for $1,000. which is for the initiation fee. A copy of our Constitution is also enclosed. I shall not expect the return of this application unM.1 such time as you, have started production and idll be in a position to fill in the required infonaaticn.
The advantages of Active Membership are as follows;
1. The use of the F.M.S.I, numbers on all products of your manufacture as well as in all of your literature.
2. The right to call upon this office for
a, blue prints for such blocks etc., or brake lining prints at a cost of $.75
per copy regardless of size,
b, information on such vehicles which ;re not listed in the Automotive Bata Rook
and not released in eagr bulletins. The office then attempts to secure such
data -
.
c, identification of linings, blocks, etc. which cannot be identified by us.
3. The receipt of Bata Rook Bulletins and Shoe Bulletins in quantity. However, 25 copies are free of charge, but any excess of this are charged for at the rate of 1.05 per page.
FMSI 08096
Mr, Merrill I. Ifcasier
Molded Industrial friction Corporation
'Frttorill, 41a,
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Boveaber 13, 191
4. The right to purchase Automotive Data Books and Shoo Catalogs at printers coat, Mha tho contract for the printing of either of these tom books is announced, the priae per thousand is released to the membership and orders requested,
5* To note on all natters pertaining to the Institute, whether by nail ballot, or at the annual membership meetings.
6, To serve on eomitteea, and possibly election to the Board of Directors.
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact me.
lours very truly,
HGDusehek/icb Enct
Co Mr. I., D, Stickles
Secretary
FMS1 08097
Molded Industrial Friction Corp.
327 Waihnut St. Prattville,Ala. 36O67
Ph. 1-205-365-8984
Miss H.G.Duschek,Sec. F.M.S.I.,Inc. 370 Lexington Ave.
New York,N.Y. 1001 7
November 6,1969
Dear Miss Duschek: In reply to your letter of November 3*1969,I am
pleased to announce at this time that my plant will be in operation as of December 1,1969 in the manufacture of Brake Blocks of your 4600 Series sets as well as 0.B.M. Blocks.
Phase 2 of our program will be in the manufacture of Disc-Brake pads for popular American and foreign make passenger cars and light trucks.We do not elect at this time to go into the production of passenger car drum-type segments.
Phase 3 which will hopfully be under way in early
1971 will be in the manufacture of molded industrial type segments of the flat segmented nature.
Please be advised that we are a wholly-owned Corporation and not a subsidiary or divison of any of the existing Friction Material Manufacturers.
I would appreciate your reply as to what qualifications we must posess and/or what steps to take in getting on your mailing list and becoming an active member of Friction Materials Standards Institute,Inc.
Thank you.
Respectfully Yours, . FraJ^^^^Pres .
^Chairman of the Board Molded Industrial Friction Corp
FMSI 08098
November 3, 1969
Molded Industrial Friction 327 Walnut Street Prattville, Alabama
Gentlement
Your name has recently been brought to ay attention and I am writing to inquire as to whether you are manufacturing brake lining. If so, would you advise whether such linings are for the automotive field or for industrial equip nfc,
Your reply will be very much appreciated.
lours very truly,
H GDuschek/iob cos Mr. L. D. Stickles
Secretary
FMS108099
