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Rapid Electronics
{{Infobox company , name = Rapid Electronics Ltd , logo = , type = Limited , foundation = 1979 , founder = Mike Lee, Chris Stevenson , location_city = Colchester, Essex , location_country = UK , industry = Electronics , products = Electronic components, cables & connectors, electrical & educational products , num_employees = 150 , homepage www.rapidonline.com Rapid Electronics is a UK distributor of electronic components and educational products, and supporter of science, engineering and educational initiatives, based in Colchester, Essex. History Rapid Electronics was established by Mike Lee and Chris Stevenson in 1979. The company at this time was based in a converted barn above a garage at Aylesford, Kent and held stock of around 200 products. Rapid started by advertising in the retail electronics press to generate sales and a small single sheet catalogue was mailed to customers. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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