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Peter Mole died on August 2, 1960, very suddenly. His son-in-law, Warren Parker, took over the company. Mole-Richardson
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Mole-Richardson is considered by many to be the staple of motion picture and television lighting in the movie industry today, setting the standard for tungsten
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for battleships, tanks and artillery units to aid the Allied Forces' battle in Europe and the
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lights which consume less power and generate less heat. Their lighting instruments are generally recognized by their maroon coloring and "MR" logo.
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In July 2021 the company moved to Sylmar, CA. 15148 Bledsoe St. Unit A, Sylmar, CA 91342.
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