RS Components and Phoenix Contact sign strategic partnership agreement on Electronica in Munich
Growth to build on successful joint marketing activity
Oxford, UK. 11 November 2008. RS Components, the leading international distributor of electronic, electro-mechanical and industrial products, today announces a strategic partnership agreement with Phoenix Contact,a leading manufacturer of electrical components and system solutions for industrial and device connection, automation, electronic interface and surge protection.
Over the past year, Phoenix Contact has worked closely with RS Components in the key markets of Germany, France, Italy, Austria and the USA to drive substantial sales growth. Building on this success, RS Components plans to further focus on Phoenix Contact’s products and solutions in the coming year whilst increasing marketing support to Asia Pacific.
“Working with RS Components across Europe, Asia Pacific and through Allied Electronics in the U.S. helps us to better reach global customers and fully supports our MRO strategy” remarked Frank Stührenberg, Phoenix Contact's Executive Vice President Global Sales, Member of the Board. “It is a fantastic partnership enabling Phoenix Contact to meet customers’ requirements now and into the future.”
Ann-marie Bosworth, Head of Process Control and Automation at RS Components explains “We are looking forward to collaborating further with Phoenix Contact to bring their products to market faster with seamless launches on our website. Synergies between the two companies will also enable more comprehensive technical customer support on our websites and make it easier for customers to select the right products online and in our catalogue.”
Phoenix Contact products are available online at complete with technical and product attributes information to enable easy and accurate product selection.
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About Electrocomponents plc
Electrocomponents plc is one of the largest global catalogue and web-based distributors of electronic, electro-mechanical and industrial components.
Operating under the trading brands of RS Components, Radiospares, Radionics and Allied Electronics in the U.S., the Group serves nearly 1.6 million customers in over 80 countries worldwide. Through operations in 27 countries and 16 warehouses, RS distributes 450,000 products from over 2,500 suppliers.
The Group has an annual turnover of over £925 million and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
For more details on the Group please visit the corporate website (
About Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact is a leading developer and manufacturer of industrial electrical and electronic technology. Founded more than 80 years ago in Germany, Phoenix Contac’s diverse product range includes components and system solutions for industrial and device connection, automation, electronic interface and surge protection.
Phoenix Contact is a global company with more than 9,300 employees worldwide. There are more than 40 subsidiaries and sales representatives in another 30 nations.
For more details on Phoenix Contact please visit the corporate website (