Very interesting Nigel. We are excited to introduce a fully redesigned and modernized online public access Catalog. The company 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 major product categories included cables, power supplies, electronics components, kits and tools, communication equipment, computers, toys, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics. Lambeth Landmark showcases 15,000 of the best images from Lambeth Archives' collections of photographs, drawings, prints, watercolours, maps and documents. Be the first one to write a review. [9] In December 1994, Maplin was acquired by Saltire PLC. 3-maplin-catalogue-2015_202005 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t5dc6th0m Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.0 (Extended OCR) Page_number_confidence 98.76 Ppi 600 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4. plus-circle Add Review. PDF Splitter FET = Field effect transistor, Diskette Storage and Computer Maintenance Products - Retro Advert from Maplin - Nice Disk boxes! Uploaded by web pages endstream 115) Partylite LW93B 12.45 Catalogue '93 ICA10L) 10, 112) Mini Metal Detector LM35O 7.25 Magazine 48 IXA48C) 20, 118) RS232/TTL Converter LM75S 10.75 Magazine 31 IXA31J) Over 150 other kits also available. >> 2019-09-22T17:03:59+07:00 In June 2013, Maplin introduced drop ship vending, allowing them to offer a far greater range of stock for sale online than available in-store. One of the things Maplin were known for back in the day were their range of kits. << /Keywords () The magazine began as a quarterly, but in 1988 came out every two months, with monthly publishing beginning in 1991 Electronic Projects Series Best of Projects 1990 #1 Projects 1 Projects #2 Projects 1991 #3 Projects #4 Projects #5 Projects #6 Projects #7 Laptop Motherboard? RS catalogues are a bit more sane these days as you just go online. What Happened To Swedens Slot Car EV Road? endstream /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] The National Archives is the UK government's official archive. Maplin Electronics catalogue is one of the most reliable mail-order sources of high-quality electrical components, and is also complemented by more than 100 Maplin stores throughout the UK and Ireland, together with its fully transactional website which offers over 15,000 electrical products. "Electroniques" does not come up in my search - defaults to "Electronics". endobj web pages Maplin is back with a huge range of power, computing, imaging & audio products. If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. In 1989, a new National Distribution Centre was opened at Wombwell, South Yorkshire, and four years later a Far Eastern headquarters was established in Taiwan. [27] On 26 October 2018, this was publicly announced on Twitter. They may be less important to our community than they once would have been so this is a story from the financial pages; it has been announced that the Maplin chain is for sale. << on May 22, 2020, Maplin Electronics Catalogue released 2015, There are no reviews yet. [13], In September 2004, Montagu Private Equity purchased 67% of Maplin from Graphite Capital at a cost of 244million. nigel@murtonpikesystems.co.uk Covers, features, articles and pictures - all from old Maplin Catalogues, Magazines and other Publications. /Subject () It was reported in February 2018 that the company was seeking a buyer, and attempted to enter into a "pre pack" administration deal as part of a sale.[20]. << /F2 22 0 R Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Sales received a boost when Maplin was invited to take prime advertising space in IPC electronics magazines after the latter received complaints against some of their existing advertisers. [citation needed], Maplin discontinued the processing of orders outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland in January 2010. Well, that was quick. 8 0 obj The office was in charge of product sourcing, purchasing, inspecting, shipping and payment arrangement from Taiwan and was known as the Far East Operations Centre. On 30 April 2018, Maplin closed their website. /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] It was published by Maplin Electronics, a retailer of electronic goods in the UK and Ireland. [2] On 28 February 2018, Maplin went into administration[3] and all stores permanently ceased trading in June that year. The original Maplin company operated many retail shops and an extensive mail order service, online and by telephone; in June 2017, there were 217 Maplin stores. Chief Executive Officer John Cleland took post of Maplin on 1 March 2013. I have a few Maplin Electronics magazines out in the garage, along with several boxes full of Practical Wireless, Practical Electronics, Everyday Electronics and Radio Constructor magazines. 11 0 obj MEASURING DISTORTION IN THE HOME WORKSHOP, SOUND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS FOR GIGGING BANDS, SQUARE 1 A First Course in the Theory & Practice of Electronics, APPENDIX A Magazine Volume & Number vs. Period Covered, APPENDIX B Magazine Kit Codes vs. /Length 0 This volume, the third in the artist's first seven-part catalogue raisonn, contains the sketches and preparatory work af Klint made in anticipation of The Paintings for the Temple. Reviews Its fair to say that in our community they have something of a reputation of late for being not the cheapest source of parts, somewhere you go because you need something in a hurry rather than for a bargain. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Maplin_(retailer)&oldid=1126919092, Companies that have entered administration in the United Kingdom, Consumer electronics retailers of the United Kingdom, All articles with vague or ambiguous time, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2020, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 11 December 2022, at 23:19. ALCOHOL FREE THERMOMETERS! On 10 March 2018, a video announcement was made to staff members via the internal social media platform "Fuse", informing them that PwC had failed to locate a buyer for some or all of the business and would begin the store closure programme, which was expected to take around three months to conclude. Head over to our new website to check it out! << Uploaded by /Length 0 [16], At the end of 2012, Maplin announced it was officially out of debt from its creditor Montagu Equity.[16]. Maplin Development Bill 1973: proposed Maplin Development Authority; consideration of its borrowing powers and auditing arrangements, Have you found an error with this catalogue description? /Length 2065 stream endobj x-labz liked Aloidia: wireless split solar powered keyboard. /Type /Page >> on May 22, 2020, There are no reviews yet. /Contents [ 11 0 R 26 0 R ] There are over 1000 catalogs from the late 19th to the early 20th century. Visit the electronics specialist. >> >> We dealt with all the nostalgia for what was roughly a British equivalent to Radio Shack in our previous post. >> Whatever happens, well keep you posted. Maplin's first catalogues were free, modest affairs (28 pages) offering a small, standardised range of bread-and-butter components and parts dedicated to some UK magazine projects. This applies on both sides of the Atlantic, but for British retailers, the killer combination of very high rents and local business taxes makes it particularly difficult. In 2017 Maplin had 217 stores and 2500 employees. Maplin Catalog 1984 - Synthesizers - The Maplin 5600 and 3800 synthesizers were huge DIY projects in the early 1980's. After publication of the design and construction articles the synth's were sold as readily built systems by Maplin. 4 0 obj towardsdawn liked Aloidia: wireless split solar powered keyboard. >> Maplin cat 1984Download Maplin sold a large selection of electrical and electronic equipment such as audio/visual devices, components, computer devices and peripherals, cables, television and satellite equipment, everyday electrical items such as batteries and light bulbs, power adaptors and solar energy panels. on the Internet. But stay married to your music - classy copy line here on an old maplin ad - technology has no bounds, FANE High Fidelity Loudspeakers - Old Advert from Electronics - The Maplin Magazine. Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated. /Rotate 0 79 Pins 6y T Collection by UKT Similar ideas popular now Magazine Personal Computer Magazine Articles Atari Leaflet Early Artwork Work Of Art Auguste Rodin Artwork Artworks Early Maplin Atari leaflet /F1 21 0 R >> The Southend-on-Sea headquarters also closed in 2000, and all operations were moved to Wombwell. The first store opened in Westcliff-on-Sea. /Length 0 My first catalogue above from 1979 had 280 pages and my last catalogue in 1994 had 607 pages. sarlej liked Aloidia: wireless split solar powered keyboard. - yes folks we now do digital thermometers - as of 1980! Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. web pages If you are a Brit, the name that will bring similar reminiscences to those Radio Shack ones from your American friends is Maplin. /Count 1 [15] It was envisaged that when the market conditions were right, Maplin would float on the London Stock Exchange. You need to sign in to tag. 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