MEL Equipment
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radar, avionics, military radio technology |
| Predecessor | Radio Transmission Equipment |
| Founded | March 1935 |
| Headquarters | Crawley , United Kingdom |
Number of employees | 2250 (1970s) |
MEL Equipment was a UK-based producer specializing in radar, avionics, and military radio technologies, headquartered in West Sussex.
History
The enterprise originated as Radio Transmission Equipment in March 1935, operating from Nightingale Lane in Balham, located in south London. In 1947, it adopted the name Mullard Equipment Ltd, commonly known as MEL. Subsequently, it became MEL Equipment Company Ltd. The firm relocated to Crawley in 1961. During the 1970s, MEL employed approximately 2,250 personnel.
Products
- Radio systems under the Larkspur designation
- Military radios branded as Clansman
- EKCO E390/564 airborne weather radar units designed for the Concorde aircraft
- Microwave Airborne Digital Guidance Equipment
- Precision approach radar technology
- Radar transponder devices
Current products manufactured at the Thales facility
- Cerberus Mission System utilized by Royal Navy helicopters
- Searchwater radar systems