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  • MCI Electronics logo animation marking the launch of the emergency telephone service

    Emergency Telephone Service

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    MCI wants to celebrate the emergency services this week.  This very day in 1937, the first 999 emergency telephone service was launched.  However, it was only available for a 12 mile radius from Oxford Circus, and where the emergency was an ongoing one.  Despite the very limited initial service, 1,366…

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  • MCI Electronics logo animation marking the summer solstice

    Summer Solstice

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    On the 21st June, summer solstice occurred. It is also known as midsummer and is a very special time in the UK.  Not only is it the longest day in the UK’s calendar, but Scotland also enjoys a full 24 hours of sunlight.  In various sacred sites around the UK,…

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  • MCI Electronics logo animation celebrating Sir Frank Whittle

    Sir Frank Whittle

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    MCI wants to celebrate the achievements of Sir Frank Whittle, the inventor of the turbojet engine whose birthday was on the 1st of June.  His story is one of perseverance and genius that, at times, nearly broke him. He applied to the RAF, but was turned down.  Determined to join…

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  • Cover page of MCI Electronics marketing brochure 2023

    Services We Offer

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    We’ve shown you some of our repairs and posted some of our testimonials, but here are some of the cost efficient, energy saving services we offer: 1. Prompt pick up and delivery, anywhere in the UK. 2. Fully tested repairs using quality components. 3. Impartial and commercially aware advice from…

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  • MCI Electronics logo animation celebrating Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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    This week MCI is celebrating the birthday of Edinburgh’s own Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Many of us appreciate the brilliant mind of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the mastermind behind the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes.  The stories were originally written to be read in instalments in the Strand Magazine, but they…

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  • Animation showing a guide dog with a wagging tail sitting on the MCI Electronics logo

    International Guide Dog Day

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    This Wednesday was International Guide Dog Day. So today MCI wants to celebrate and honour the amazing and life-changing work of guide dogs around the world. These furry companions play a crucial role in the lives of many individuals with visual impairments, providing them with independence, safety, and companionship. In…

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  • MCI Electronics logo celebrating the life and achievements of Albert Einstein

    Albert Einstein

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    This week, MCI wants to celebrate the life of one of the most brilliant minds in human history, a genius who revolutionized our understanding of the universe, and whose contributions to science continue to inspire and shape the world of electrical engineering. Albert Einstein, born on March 14, 1879, and…

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  • MCI Electronics logo animation acknowledging a lovely testimonial

    Renewable Energy Testimonial

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    MCI did some work for a renewable energy company and we received this lovely testimonial: “MCI electronics saved us massively when a critical piece of equipment went down and spare parts were not a possibility. Our old damaged power unit was not repairable but these guys at MCI managed to…

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  • MCI Electronics logo animation marking the invention of the disposable contact lens

    Disposable Contact Lens Invention

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    Disposable contact lenses have become a popular alternative to traditional contact lenses in recent years, with their convenience and ease of use making them a favourite among contact lens wearers. While many people may be unaware of the origins of disposable contact lenses, they can be traced back to Scotland…

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  • MCI Electronics logo featuring an Easter egg and a peeking chick

    Happy Easter

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    Easter is a holiday that is celebrated by millions of people around the world. While it is often associated with religious traditions and beliefs, there are many non-religious aspects of Easter that make it a fun and meaningful holiday for everyone. For many people, Easter is a time to gather…

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