Multiplex model sport

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Multiplex model sport
legal form GmbH & Co. KG
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management Chun Sue Park, Dieter Wörner
Branch Modelling
Website www.multiplex-rc.de

The company Multiplex Modellsport is a German model maker based in Bretten . The company deals with the design, production and sale of remote-controlled models . Multiplex has been part of the Hitec Group since 2002 , which has expanded its market position in Europe. In Germany, along with Graupner , Robbe and Simprop , the company was considered a pioneer in the industry.

history

F3B sailor Flamingo

On May 1, 1957, the predecessor company S. Kussmaul ing. Small appliance construction founded in Niefern by the entrepreneur Siegfried Kussmaul. Initially, they manufactured RC components such as single and multi-channel tip systems on behalf of other companies. Multiplex Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG emerged from the "small device construction" company , with the aim of bringing self-developed models onto the market.

Multiplex "Twin Star" from "Elapor"

In 1963 the remote control MPX 101 was presented, which went into series production in 1966 and cost around 1600 DM. A special feature was the time division multiplex method of the remote control, which, in contrast to the otherwise common multi-tone method, allowed the use of four channels. This innovation also gave the company its name. Multiplex has also added model aircraft to its range since the 1970s. The glider models Fiesta , Flamingo , Alpina (produced over 10,000 times) and the working and towing model Big Lift became known in the model making scene .

Big lift with a "Kestrel" (from Carrera ) on the piggyback attachment.

In 2002 Multiplex was sold to the Hitec RCD USA, Inc. group of companies, which created a European foothold. Shortly thereafter multiplex began with the introduction of foamed into molds models from the material Elapor.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ multiplex-rc-history. In: multiplex-rc-history.de. Retrieved July 31, 2018 .
  2. ↑ multiplex 101. In: leodolter.ch. April 4, 2011, accessed July 31, 2018 .
  3. ↑ Multiplex models. In: rc-network.de. Retrieved August 13, 2018 .
  4. ↑ Hitec radio control systems. In: modellflugwelt.de. April 21, 2017, accessed July 31, 2018 .