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countries, with the Middle East providing a busy order book. Harold Cirket continued to place huge importance on looking after employees, training and retaining them.
Mini-Trunking revolution Product innovation has always been at the company’s core and continues today. The development of Mini Trunking is particularly interesting. The then Greater London Council was refurbishing its housing stock and required a system for surface wiring installation which involved the minimum of disruption to tenants and house decor. Marshall-Tufflex engineers worked with the housing department’s electrical engineers and designed a system of snap-on fittings to suit their specific requirements.
Just some of the products that are currently manufactured by Marshall-Tufflex.
Board approval followed for investment in moulding technology and other new plant plus associated building works. Marshall-Tufflex was up and running with its first cable management range.
The company concentrated on growing its business, targeting wholesalers nationwide but with little success. A new approach was employed – a large London contractor was approached directly and it agreed to use Marshall-Tufflex conduit. This considerable order was passed to a wholesaler group for it to supply, paving the way for the ‘honourable and straightforward’ fashion in which Marshall- Tufflex has continued to do business with its wholesalers and its commitment to always supplying through them.
By 1973/74, turnover had broken the £1m barrier. Conduit was being exported to 20
The design was patented and launched at the 1976 Electrex. It was a huge success, transforming the re-wiring and refurbishment procedures of the time. This product, more than any other, established Marshall-Tufflex’s credentials and reputation. Mini Trunking went on to be recognised by the London Design
Centre, the first such product to be honoured in this way.
Another landmark year was1990, which saw the introduction of Sterling multi- compartment trunking. Sterling is an established favourite of many electrical contractors and, 27 years later, remains a strong component of the Marshall-Tufflex portfolio. The latest addition to the Sterling family is Sterling Curve, with its gently contoured, sleek profile.
Odyssey profile proved another landmark, bringing to market the only all-curved profile. Since being introduced in 2006, this unique three compartment trunking has sold many thousands of linear metres and remains the only all-curved product in the market. Marshall-Tufflex continues to thrive with manufacturing continuing at its factories in Hastings, where it is one of the area’s major employers. Investment in machinery and people, coupled with innovation, remain key to its success. Here’s to the next 75 years!
marketing@marshall-tufflex.com Our history of giving really sets us apart in
the marketplace and reinforces the phenomenal heritage of Marshall-Tufflex. We make and assemble most products in our factories in
Hastings, supporting the local economy through the employment of our dedicated and hard-working employees. Every time a
Marshall-Tufflex product is sold it supports our workforce and a charity benefits. We therefore have to thank our customers throughout the supply chain for their continued support.
— Chief Executive Paul Hetherington
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