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Ripmax Ltd
Company typePrivate limited company
IndustryDistribution
PredecessorRipmax Plc
FoundedCamden Town, United Kingdom, (April 7, 1949 (1949-04-07))
Headquarters,
ProductsRadio-controlled models
Websitewww.ripmax.com
Trade stand at Spielwarenmesse toy show.

Ripmax Limited is a British supplier of radio-controlled models and related components, based in Enfield, Middlesex.[1][2]

History

The company was founded in 1949 as a toy and model shop in Camden Town, with a focus on model boats. The shop later expanded into distribution, adding warehousing and additional staff to the company, eventually employing about 70 people. As Ripmax Plc, it merged with Irvine Ltd in 2003 to create Ripmax Ltd.[1] In July 2013, Ripmax bought wholesale toy distributor Amerang from the Modelzone Group, which was under administration, saving the jobs of all 18 remaining employees of Amerang.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "The History of Ripmax". Ripmax. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  2. ^ "WebCHeck". Companies House. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  3. ^ Holland, Tiffany. "ModelZone's wholesale business Amerang acquired out of administration by rival firm Ripmax". RetailWeek. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  4. ^ Langsworthy, Billy (18 July 2013). "Amerang finds buyer in Ripmax Limited". ToyNews. Retrieved 20 November 2013.