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For over 80 years MK has provided
customers with the highest quality, safest and most reliable
range of electrical accessory products on the market. The story
begins in 1912 when Charles Arnold and Charles Belling formed
their first business venture; Belling and Company. After the
First World War in 1919, the two began to develop electrical
equipment which they realised would require high rated switches
and sockets in order to function efficiently. Thus, the Multy
Kontact spring grip socket was created.
This product soon became a market leader and the British Electrical
Standards Association (BESA) changed standards to adopt this
new product
By 1923 demand for these new products were growing rapidly and
new production , facilities were required. A custom built factory
in Edmonton, North London was developed and the company was
renamed – MK Electric.
The strive to produce innovative new products was just as keen
then as it is today. By 1928 the first shuttered socket had
been developed to added safety when using electrical equipment.
Use of a shuttered socket ensures that the when the plug is
withdrawn, the socket tubes are isolated thus eliminating a
potential fire hazard.
During the Second World War, the focus of production at the
factory in Edmonton was switched to the manufacture of munitions
to support the war effort. Development resumed in 1945 with
the creation of the first AC (Alternating Current) ceiling switch
and wall mounted light switch. Soon after the British Standard
BS1363 which is still in existence today was introduced with
MK being the first company to offer a full range of conforming
products.
In 1955 MK launched the first lightswitch, a design so influential
it forms the basis for every lightswitch available today!
Rapid growth and expansion resulted in the successful floatation
of MK Electric Holding Company Ltd on the Stock Exchange during
1966.
The Seventies marked a time of heavy investment to continue
our reputation for providing the market with new, innovative
and safe products. During this period, the Logic range was developed,
new relationships with overseas partners were formed and the
acquisition of Ega Cable Management systems, ensured MK became
a truly global operation offering the widest range of electrical
accessory products on the market.
Throughout the years MK has continued to build on its successful
foundations. We continue to provide the highest quality, safest
and most cost effective solutions on the market that are selected,
installed and used by thousands of professional electricians,
architects, M&E Consultants, Housebuilders, Local Authorities
and DIY enthusiasts throughout the world.
Building on our reputation for innovation, this year alone,
MK are launching 15 new products into the market which are all
designed to give our customers the best possible choice for
their application at the best possible value.
All MK products come with a guarantee of safety and reliability,
are backed up with the unique support service offered by our
Technical Hotline: 01268 563720, nationwide availability through
a network of stockists, Professional development training and
a continually developed range of over 4,000 catalogue items
that ensures we can meet the demands of your applications, every
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