Maplin is presented online as an electronics specialist with a brand history dating to 1972. The current website is operated by Digital-First Retail Limited and sells everyday technology products such as batteries, cables, adapters, chargers, cameras, audio equipment, lighting, security products and computing accessories. The site also links to Maplin Pro for components and maker supplies, giving hobbyists and businesses access to parts, tools and equipment alongside consumer tech categories and advice.
Important legal context is needed for Maplin. The original Maplin Electronics Limited entered administration in 2018 and its branches closed. The active maplin.co.uk store is linked to Digital-First Retail Limited, which Companies House lists as active with a High Wycombe registered office.
