WITH reference to the letter published in The Press on October 27, I think Philip Roe made an very important point about the loss of manufacturing industry in the city.

However, the situation is slightly better than he stated, as Eborcraft Limited is still in business manufacturing office furniture.

The company was originally founded by my grandfather in 1895, trading under the name Holmes & Co, which was subsequently changed to Eborcraft Limited.

The business was run for many years from the factory at 427 Huntington Road, but moved to larger premises at Chessingham Park Dunnington in 2006.

Stan Williams, Joint managing director (retired), Eborcraft Limited, Millfield Lane, York.