NEW TECHNICAL INFORMATION DIVISION BUILDING AT THORNTON RESEARCH CENTRE

Thornton, the largest of the ‘Shell’ Research Centres in the United Kingdom, is about eight miles north of Chester. It occupies a forty‐five‐acre site and its purpose is research on oil products. Particular stress is laid on maintaining contact with manufacturers and consumers. In ensuring the successful development of new products, Thornton devotes considerable effort to the study of the fundamental phenomena involved in the performance of petroleum products.