Following three months of discussion and negotiation, Adrian Rawlinson has acquired the controlling interest in Marl International Ltd.  Graham Round has increased his minority shareholding, whilst Brian Ainley retains a shareholding interest in the Company.

The existing structure of the senior management team will remain in place, with the exception that Brian Ainley’s position as Chairman will now be as Non-Executive.

David Moorhouse and David Ford will remain on the Board of Directors.  It is worth noting that between the five senior officers of Marl, they have 125 years of experience with the company.

The shareholders have decided to make an additional significant investment into the Company in order to take advantage of the exciting opportunities which are emerging in the solid state lighting market for general lighting.  This is an exciting time for the industry and an exciting time for Marl.

Ulverston, UK, 2008. Marl’s stylish new range of metal bodied panel indicator LEDs is not only up to 25% more energy efficient than the earlier versions, but is also truly bi-polar, and can be driven from a wide voltage band.

The new Marl panel indicator LEDs will operate from any voltage in the range 12-28V with minimal variation in brightness making them ideal for battery powered systems and other applications where input voltage is subject to wide variations. Unlike most LEDs they are insensitive to the polarity of the incoming power supply, and will work equally well wired either way around. The new LEDs are also highly energy efficient, drawing just 8mA from a 12V supply – around 25% less than existing versions.

Designated 531, 534, 537, 538, 698 and 699 series, the new LEDs also feature more modern styling, helping to impart an up-to-date look to instrumentation panels.

The new Marl panel indicator LEDs are available in two sizes, for 8.1mm and 12.7mm panel apertures. The range includes bright nickel plated brass, anodised aluminium and stainless steel versions in red, yellow, green, blue and cold white. All versions offer a wide 120 degree viewing angle, and are a plug-in replacement for existing Marl and other LED panel indicators.

For more information please contact us or view our range of professional panel indicators.

A Marl LED is to be fitted to all Formula One cars, following its approval by the FIA as the Warning Light in a mandatory Crash Severity Indication System to indicate the severity of an accident to medical rescue crews.

A ruggedised Marl LED was tested by the FIA, the governing body for Formula One motor racing worldwide, before being approved as an indicator light to show race marshals attending an accident that a driver has been exposed to potentially damaging levels of shock during a crash. The FIA.s system consists of a number of sensors around the car that measure the forces on the driver during a crash. If these exceed a specified level, the indicator light illuminates, and the driver is subjected to a compulsory medical examination.

The Marl LED specified operates at the 5V DC voltage of Formula One vehicle electrics. It is a blue lamp, featuring a smoked lens to give the maximum on-off contrast. The LED has been brightness enhanced and is fully potted and sealed to protect it against the cleaning chemicals used, as well as spillages of fuel and other substances. According to the regulations, the warning light is connected to the data logger and faces upwards. It must be recessed into the top of the survival cell no more than 150mm from the car centre line and the front of the cockpit opening and as near to the marshal neutral switch as is practical.

For more information, please contact us or send an email to our marketing department.
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New LED uplighters from Marl CreativeArc will produce stunning interior and exterior effects for commercial and domestic premises alike, and are robust enough to withstand tough and wet environments. 

The new Marl 728, 732 and 733 uplight fixtures can be hidden in floors, paths and gardens to offer an unlimited variety of effects to highlight and enhance driveways, landscapes, buildings and shopping centres with attractive displays of light. The range includes the IP68 sealed waterproof 728 series and the 732/3 series with substantial load bearing capability for drive-over applications.

For water features, driveways and paths, the 728 Series is an ideal discrete inground uplighter with IP68 rated protection against long periods of immersion in water and total protection against dust. The polished finish and superb light quality create a perfect solution for decking, pathways, driveways and gardens. A choice of three beam patterns is available and the lens is manufactured in 5mm toughened glass.

Both the 732 and 733 series are capable of withstanding over 2000kg making them ideal for drive over installations including driveways, car parks, landscapes and playgrounds. These highly resilient and stylish fixtures are protected to withstand splashes making them ideal for installing alongside pools or spas. Landscapes and pathways can be stylishly lit with the 733 Series as the light is emitted in a horizontal direction through twelve windows. The 732 and 733 Series have 12mm toughened glass lenses and are IP67 protected against temporary immersion in water.

For more information, please contact us.

70% energy savings in control panel illuminations - LEDs outlive most control panels.

Marl has extended its impressive range of filament bulb replacement LEDs, adding both lower and higher voltages to its standard catalogue. LEDs use around 70% less energy than filament bulbs, and are maintenance free since their service life is normally greater than the life of the system into which they are fitted.

 

The Marl website offers standard bulb replacement LED lamps in 12V and 24V, as well as 5V, 6V, 48V and 60V versions. Marl also offers any other voltage within this range to order. The range includes solutions that are a direct fit into T.6.8/ T5.5 slide bases, T3¼ bayonet cap, BA15d and other industry standard lamp fittings. Mean time between failures (MTBF) on all of these lamps is 100,000 hours of illumination – significantly greater than the operating life of most electronic and electrical systems. Marl LEDs are therefore not only energy efficient but also maintenance free.

Marl bulb replacement LEDs offer a trouble-free, fit and forget replacement for incandescent lamp bulbs, closely matching their optical and electrical characteristics. For an exact colour match, Marl offers warm white LEDs that can be fitted behind a coloured lens as a true replacement for a filament lamp.  To reduce the risk of damage through incorrect connection, the BA15d compatible 225 series is bi-polar, and the 215 Series T3¼ replacement is offered in optional reverse polarity form. All Marl bulb replacement LEDs are resistant to shock and vibration and the 225 series features internal potting for further increased protection.

The most popular Marl ranges of bulb replacement LEDs are:

Marl Series	Fitting
208	T6.8 slide base
209	T5.5 slide base
215	T3¼ bayonet cap
225	BA15d

Customers are invited to contact Marl with other bulb replacement requirements.