During a review of company problems, the plastic-ring question was discussed. Although the ring was only a small part of the finished machines, Corrigan was interested in the problem because the company wanted to establish policies for the production and pricing of all such parts that, in total, accounted for a substantial portion of PWI's revenues. Corrigan agreed that the company should proceed with plans for its production and try to find some other use for the steel; he then said, “If this does not seem possible, I would, of course, expect you to use this material and produce the steel rings.”