History
Rapid Electronics was established by Mike Lee and Chris Stevenson in 1979. The company at this time was based in a converted barn at Eynsford, Kent, holding stock of around 200 products. Advertising in the retail electronics press generated sales and a small single sheet catalogue was mailed to customers. By 2012 Rapid had increased its stock-holding to over 50,000 products and moved premises several times. Employing around 150 people, the company is currently located in premises close to the A12 and the Colchester Community Stadium. In late 2012, the company was taken over by German retailer Conrad Electronic.
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