Who were R.M. Electric? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ged_drinkwater · 28th Dec 2005, 11:19 pm

I've recently acquired a Strad 511, a most attractive and, from what I can gather, none too common, radio. Stamped on the back cover is: R.M. Electric Ltd, Gateshead. It was made around 1950. Does anyone know who these people were, and what became of them? Could the initials 'R.M.' be anything to do with Rees Mace?

Ged

dazzlevision · 29th Dec 2005, 9:09 am

Hello,

Here is all the information that I have on the company:

RM Electric Ltd. Majestic Works, Second Avenue, Team Valley, Gateshead 11 (in 1944 & 47). Wartime utility radio makers code U25. Maker of radio chassis, battery eleiminators, power resistors, transformers, coils and chokes. Also made finished equipment, such as record players, under the “Strad” brand name. In 1956, they were acquired by Masteradio Ltd. and relocated to 21 Seaton Place, London, NW1.

I think that Rees Mace was bought by Pye Ltd, in the early 1950s.

Regards,

Dazzlevision

ged_drinkwater · 29th Dec 2005, 9:49 pm

Thanks for the info, Dazzlevision. It's given me something to think about.
Regards, Ged

28th Dec 2005, 11:19 pm	#1
ged_drinkwater Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Livingston, Scotland Posts: 9	Who were R.M. Electric? I've recently acquired a Strad 511, a most attractive and, from what I can gather, none too common, radio. Stamped on the back cover is: R.M. Electric Ltd, Gateshead. It was made around 1950. Does anyone know who these people were, and what became of them? Could the initials 'R.M.' be anything to do with Rees Mace? Ged

29th Dec 2005, 9:09 am	#2
dazzlevision Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Near Swindon, North Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,621	Re: Who were R.M. Electric? Hello, Here is all the information that I have on the company: RM Electric Ltd. Majestic Works, Second Avenue, Team Valley, Gateshead 11 (in 1944 & 47). Wartime utility radio makers code U25. Maker of radio chassis, battery eleiminators, power resistors, transformers, coils and chokes. Also made finished equipment, such as record players, under the “Strad” brand name. In 1956, they were acquired by Masteradio Ltd. and relocated to 21 Seaton Place, London, NW1. I think that Rees Mace was bought by Pye Ltd, in the early 1950s. Regards, Dazzlevision

29th Dec 2005, 9:49 pm	#3
ged_drinkwater Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Livingston, Scotland Posts: 9	Re: Who were R.M. Electric? Thanks for the info, Dazzlevision. It's given me something to think about. Regards, Ged