Welcome to Maplin Electronics Ltd
Maplin electronic supplies was established in 1972 as a small mail order business by roger and sandra allen and doug simmons. The company originally started in a bedroom at the allens' home in rayleigh, essex, after the two electronics enthusiasts were disappointed by the complexity and poor availability of existing electronic component suppliers. The trio placed a small advertisement in an electronics magazine after printing the company's first 28-page catalogue, which would be offered free to callers. Despite a slow start and dwindling profit in the first year, the company began to create a reputation for offering first grade electronic components that are delivered exactly as shown in the catalogue by first class post. The description may not contain any contact information (such as telephone number, e-mail address or website)
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Year of Establishment
1972
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Primary Business
Supplier
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Annual Turnover
USD 100 to 1 Billion Approx.
