Mesh Computers
PC Peripherals Ltd,[1] trading as MESH Computers,[2] is a private computer company based in London, England. As well as being a manufacturer of personal computers, the company sells peripherals and components through their website.
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| MESH Computers | |
| Type | Private |
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Headquarters | Staples Corner, London , United Kingdom |
Key people | Mehdi Sherafati, founder |
| Products | Desktops Media centres Laptops |
| Revenue | $33,000,000 USD (2008) |
| Website | meshcomputers |
History
MESH was founded in 1987. During its first 20 years of business, MESH Computers could only be purchased directly from the manufacturer; however, in November 2006, MESH began to sell through major retailers like Comet Group.[3]
MESH Computers has recently opened up a number of new routes to market, including resellers in the UK like Ebuyer.[4] In 2009, Mesh announced the MESH Cute home theatre PC, in a variety of colours for the living room.[5]
The BBC created a series of programmes to teach school children about computer technology and advanced production techniques in a modern factory setting and MESH was filmed as one of the examples, alongside Rolls-Royce and Coca-Cola.
MESH was the last of the major UK PC manufacturers that still create custom-built PCs for end users. At its peak, the mainstream market was full of local brands like Evesham Technology, Granville Technology (Tiny/Time), Elonex, Opus, Cube Enterprises, MJN and Dan; most of them shut down in the Great Recession.[6][7][8] Viglen and RM Plc continued to operate, but specialise in education systems.
MESH computers appeared on Watchdog having been accused of having inadequate customer support and services. In the summer of 2010, MESH Computers was voted PC Manufacturer of the Year by both Computer Shopper magazine and the Expert Reviews web site. MESH reviews have been mixed.[9]
Administration
On 31 May 2011 it was announced that MESH Computers had gone into administration under the law firm MacIntyre Hudson, and that key assets had been bought by components firm PC Peripherals, owned by Reza Jafari.[8][10][11]
In February 2012, the owner of MESH (and its largest creditor) at the time it went into administration, Mehdi ("Max") Sherafati, was appointed a director of PC Peripherals, effectively regaining control.[12][13]
References
- "PC PERIPHERALS LTD people - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". Companies House. 13 September 2000. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- "Gaming PCs, Custom Gaming Computers - MESH Computers - Award Winning Since 1987". Mesh Computers. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- Larsen, Emil (3 November 2006). "Comet to sell MESH Computers". Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- eBuyer
- Mann, Parm (19 August 2009). "MESH launches new line of "Cute" full-HD HTPCs". Hexus. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- "Tiny, Time, Elonex, Dan Tech.....now Evesham..." PC Pro Vendor Forum. 31 July 2007. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- Kunert, Paul (14 June 2011). "Yorks PC maker goes titsup owing £1m+: Little chance of payout as PC maker faceplants". Channel Register. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- Kunert, Paul (1 June 2011). "Mesh Computers goes titsup: Chill wind blows up North Circular". Channel Register. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- "Mesh Computers Reviews". Doo Yoo web site. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- Mitchell, Stewart (1 June 2011). "Mesh Computers in administration". PC Pro. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- "MacIntyre Hudson appointed Administrators of Mesh Computers Limited". 31 May 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- Collins, Barry (15 February 2012). "Former Mesh Computers owner back in charge". PC Pro. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- Kunert, Paul (15 February 2012). "Mesh founder Sherafati buys biz back from PC Peripherals: Tries to 'restore' company's fallen reputation". Channel Register. Retrieved 25 September 2013.