Over 12,000 products are available from the Maplin electronics online catalogue. The broad product categories are Music, Computer products and Hobbies & Electronics.

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Brief History of Maplin

 

Maplin began in a bedroom in Essex in 1972 and today spans the globe. Finding electronic components wasn't easy in 1972. Many companies advertised items but most were government or industrial surplus and although cheap, were often inconsistent in their quality and availability.
As electronics enthusiasts themselves, Roger Allen and Doug Simmons were well aware of the failings of existing suppliers. "There were plenty of catalogues, but you didn't necessarily get what was in them." said Roger. "We thought there must be lots of people like us - people trying to produce professional equipment or hobbyists looking for a reliable source of quality components." Joined by Roger's wife, Sandra, and using a bedroom in the Allen's home in Rayleigh, Essex , they set up Maplins Electronic Supplies.