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Marshall

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Amplifiers

Founded in England in 1962 by Jim Marshall. Marshall's guitar amplifiers are are among the most recognised in the world. Marshall was acquired by Zound Industries in 2023, ending over 60 years of family ownership. Zound, who already made Marshall portable speakers and headphones under license rebranded as Marshall Group after the acquisition. The Marshall family own a 24% stake.

Company Ownership

Marshall Amplification PLC   UK     website   email   facebook   twitter
  Zound Industries International AB   
   owns 100% of Marshall Amplification PLC  
SWE     website         

Audio electronics

Previously Zound Industries. Audio electronics company founded in Sweden in 2008. Acquired iconic British guitar amp brand Marshall Amplification in 2023 and rebranded as Marshall Group.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Marshall Amplification PLC
Business Ethics Sustainability claims
This company has environmental and social impact claims on its website, mainly in the areas of supporting music, environmental footprint and supporting local charities.
Source: company website (2022)
Social Modern Slavery statement
California, the UK and Australia have all enacted legislation requiring companies operating within their borders to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Source: company website (2021)
Zound Industries International AB
Business Ethics Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website under the headings sustainable design, reducing climate impact, responsible sourcing and workplace.
Source: company website (2022)

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Company Details

Type Public company
Founded 1962

Contact Details

Address Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Email contactus@marshall.com
Website www.marshall.com

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