Caple founder and chair Maurice Lay passes away

Directors and shareholders of Maurice Lay Distributors have announced the death of founder and chairman Maurice Lay.

17 Jun, 24

Directors and shareholders of Maurice Lay Distributors have announced the death of founder and chairman Maurice Lay.

Caple founder and chair Maurice Lay passes away

He passed away peacefully at home, aged 88, surrounded by his family.

Maurice Lay left school at 14 and worked his way to senior roles in the Dutch appliance company Philips, before leaving to start the company that bore his name with his wife Jean.

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His company was formed initially to distribute Zanussi in 1977 and with his friend George Dorman, Zanussi’s managing director, he grew sales of the Italian brand and became the UK’s largest customer.

 After the acquisition of Zanussi by Electrolux, Maurice Lay and his family created the Caple brand and he was active in the business until the age of 85.

 The business is run by his son Danny Lay, who is managing director.

A stalwart of the kitchen appliance industry, a statement issued by Caple read: “He will be missed greatly by his family, his greater family in his company and friends and colleagues throughout the industry.”

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