Electrocomponents appoints new Chief Services Officer
January 31, 2022
Electrocomponents has appointed Doug Moody as the group’s Chief Services Officer, reporting to CEO Lindsley Ruth.
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Electrocomponents plans new US innovation hub in Texas
November 11, 2021
Electrocomponents says that it has entered into a new partnership that will establish the company's first innovation hub and customer demonstration center in North America.
RS Components officially opens extended distribution centre
November 10, 2021
Distributor RS Components (RS), has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of the company’s distribution centre (DC) at Bad Hersfeld, Germany.
Electrocomponents reaches agreement to acquire Synovos
December 11, 2020
Electrocomponents says it has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Synovos, a player in integrated supply solutions in the Americas, for a total consideration of USD 145 million on a debt-free, cash-free basis.
Former Digi-Key executive to bring expertise to RS and Allied
September 04, 2020
Electrocomponents has announced the appointment of Chris Beeson to the role of Group Senior Vice President Electronics. Chris will report directly to COO Mike England and will be based at the headquarters of Allied Electronics & Automation in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Arrow sits comfortably as number one among distributors
June 05, 2020
SourceToday has rolled up their sleeves and taking it upon themselves to analyse the world of electronic component distribution.
RS Components expands German distribution centre
June 03, 2019
The distributor is expanding its distribution centre in Bad Hersfeld, Germany as part of its strategy to build a more scalable and customer-centric supply chain. The company is investing EUR 65 million in this project which will expand and automate the centre, doubling its capacity from day one.
Electrocomponents launches OKdo, Its new global tech company
April 04, 2019
Electrocomponents plc, the company behind RS Components and Allied Electronics & Automation, has launched OKdo, a new global technology business to focus on single board computing (SBC) and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Electrocomponents acquires IESA
May 25, 2018
Electrocomponents announces that it has reached agreement to acquire IESA, a provider of value-added services to industrial customers for a cash consideration of GBP 88 million.
Allied Electronics enters Mexico with dedicated sales team
January 12, 2017
Allied Electronics, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc,has expanded its business in Mexico by adding a full-service Outside Sales Team in country.
Raspberry Pi extends production to Japan
December 05, 2016
The latest iteration of the Raspberry Pi 3 credit-card-sized single-board computer will be manufactured in Japan – under a local contract manufacturing arrangement.
Marianne Culver - new president of RS Components
November 29, 2016
Global distributor Electrocomponents plc, has appointed Marianne Culver as President RS Components. She joins the business immediately as a member of the executive management team, reporting directly to CEO Lindsley Ruth.
Allied Electronics expands into South America
July 26, 2016
Allied Electronics, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, is expanding into South America with the addition of a full-service sales office in Santiago, Chile.
RS inks distribution deal with Intel
April 07, 2016
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has signed a global agreement with Intel for the distribution of a range of the company’s computing and embedded development products.
New deal extends wireless module choices at RS and Allied
March 10, 2015
RS Components and Allied Electronics have introduced a new range of wireless modules and system-in-package devices, under an exclusive distribution agreement with Jorjin Technologies Inc. of Taiwan.
Future's VP to become Electrocomponents new CEO
February 27, 2015
Electrocomponents has appointed Lindsley Ruth as Group Chief Executive of the company with effect from 1 April 2015. Lindsley will be based at the Group’s headquarters in Oxford.
Ian Mason to step down as CEO of Electrocomponents plc
November 13, 2014
After 20 years with the Company – the last 13 as CEO – Ian Mason is to step down as Chief Executive at the end of the financial year.
Allied Electronics sign with Orion Power Systems
January 14, 2013
Allied Electronics, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc recently signed a distribution agreement with Orion Power Systems, a manufacturer of power protection solutions for data and security applications.
Allied Electronics and Panasonic signs distribution agreement
December 06, 2012
Allied Electronics, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, recently signed a distribution agreement with Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Company of America.
Allied Electronics and Panasonic signs distribution agreement
December 05, 2012
Allied Electronics, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, recently signed a distribution agreement with Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Company of America.
RS Components expands Swedish business
August 13, 2012
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, has appointed a Head of Sales for Sweden. Michael Ljungqvist will drive the Swedish RS Business from the coming new office in Stockholm.
Electrocomponents happy with fiscal results
February 09, 2012
Electrocomponents plc has issued its interim management statement for the period from 1 October 2011 to 31 January 2012.
RS Components and SMC sign deal
November 25, 2011
RS Components has signed a new global trading agreement with SMC.
RS Components expands office in Singapore
November 08, 2011
RS Components expands office in Singapore as part of its growing presence within Asia Pacific.
Successful fiscal 2010 for Electrocomponents plc
June 17, 2011
"It has been an excellent year for Electrocomponents with Group sales exceeding GBP 1 billion for the first time and an increase in headline profits of over 50%", states Ian Mason, Group Chief Executive, comments.
RS Components doubles size of Shanghai warehouse
April 21, 2011
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, has opened a newly expanded warehouse in Shanghai, China.
RS Components doubles size of Shanghai warehouse
April 21, 2011
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, has opened a newly expanded warehouse in Shanghai, China.
Electrocomponents continues strong sales growth
February 07, 2011
During the four months to 31 January 2011, Electrocomponents plc has continued to record strong sales growth of around 19%.
Electrocomponents turns trash into cash
November 30, 2010
Electrocomponents has announced that Project Enterprise, a green scheme to clear excess stock, has reduced scrap value in its UK business from £1.4m to £300K in just two years.
RS with 19 account wins in the UK and Europe in 1H/2010
November 15, 2010
UK-based distributor Electrocomponents reports profit before tax fo GBP 50.5 million for the 1H of fiscal 2010 (ending September 30, 2010).
Electrocomponents appoints New Head of eCommerce
November 02, 2010
Keith Reville is appointed the new General Manager of eCommerce at Electrocomponents.
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