Maplin Electronics

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:company
gptkbp:acquiredBy Melrose plc
Rutland Partners
gptkbp:ceased_operations 2018
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:enteredAdministration February 2018
gptkbp:founded 1972
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Roger_Allen
Doug Simmons
gptkbp:headquartersLocation Rotherham, United Kingdom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Maplin Electronics
gptkbp:industry electronics retail
gptkbp:logo Maplin logo.svg
gptkbp:notable_for mail order catalogue
retail stores across UK and Ireland
supplying hobbyist electronics
gptkbp:number_of_stores_at_peak over 200
gptkbp:product gptkb:consumer_electronics
gptkb:audio_equipment
electronic components
tools
batteries
cables
computer accessories
gptkbp:relaunch_as_online_retailer 2019
gptkbp:restored 2019
gptkbp:status defunct
gptkbp:website https://www.maplin.co.uk/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Rutland_Group
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7