RS Group

Omron Automation Americas honors RS Group as National Partner of the Year

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

HOFFMAN ESTATES. Ill., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RS Group was announced by industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas as its National Partner of the Year for 2022. As a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions for designers, builders and maintainers of industrial equipment and operations, RS has demonstrated exceptional performance and collaboration with Omron.

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  • Ill., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RS Group was announced by industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas as its National Partner of the Year for 2022.
  • RS Americas has consistently driven year-over-year (YOY) growth with a three-year compound annual growth rate of 20%.
  • "We are grateful for our valuable partnership with RS Group, and it is our pleasure to recognize RS as our National Partner of the Year," says Peter Brouwer, Vice President of Sales, Omron Automation Americas.
  • RS Group works closely with Omron to facilitate extensive industry awareness and has been instrumental in delivering industrial automation solutions.

RS Expands its Selection of Altech Disconnect Switches With the Addition of Two New Series

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of industrial product and service solutions, expanded its selection of Altech Corporation disconnect switches with the company's new LSF Series and RT Series non-fusible motor disconnect switches and accessories.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS , a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of industrial product and service solutions, expanded its selection of Altech Corporation disconnect switches with the company's new LSF Series and RT Series non-fusible motor disconnect switches and accessories.
  • RS also offers enclosed Altech disconnect switches with UL Type 4 and 4X ratings and some of the smallest 80A switches available on the market.
  • Accessories for the new LSF and RT Series motor disconnect switches include door interlock handles, door mounting handles, and auxiliary switches with screw terminals.
  • For more information about the Altech Corporation disconnect switches available at RS , including the new LSF Series and RT Series non-fusible motor disconnect switches and accessories, please click the links embedded here.

OKdo Selected as Micro:bit Educational Foundation Global Manufacturer and Distributor

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Monday, June 19, 2023

LONDON, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OKdo, part of the RS Group, is pleased to announce its selection as one of Micro:bit Educational Foundation's leading global manufacturers and distributors. Additionally, this partnership will help foster a new generation of innovators, improving children's computational thinking and unlocking their creative potential.

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  • As a trusted partner, OKdo is committed to supporting The Foundation's mission by ensuring the seamless production and distribution of micro:bits worldwide.
  • With its expertise, extensive global network and marketing engine in the education sector, OKdo will play a pivotal role in driving educational initiatives and expanding access to micro:bit technology to a new level.
  • Having already impacted the lives of 39 million children and distributed over 7.5 million devices since its inception in 2016, the Micro:bit Educational Foundation provides quality educational resources to schools and children globally.
  • OKdo is a global technology company from RS Group plc which is disrupting single board computer (SBC) and IoT segments.

RS Offers an Extensive Portfolio of Industrial MRO Solutions That Empower Proactive Maintenance Programs

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of industrial product and service solutions, provides plant managers, engineers, maintainers, and procurement professionals with game-changing technologies and engineering solutions that empower valuable predictive and preventative maintenance programs.

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  • RS has the MRO expertise, trusted brands, and in-stock products necessary to empower proactive maintenance programs.
  • RS also has access to the MRO industry's most trusted industrial brands, as well as an abundance of proactive maintenance solutions in stock and ready to ship.
  • The RS portfolio of MRO solutions for the manufacturing industry includes:
    Industrial V-belts from Goodyear Belts , a division of the world-renowned Goodyear Tire Rubber Company.
  • For more information about the RS portfolio of MRO solutions , including RS Expert Advice articles, interviews, and podcasts about maintenance , repair , and operations , please click the links embedded here.

Eric Schleicher, Founder and CEO of Constructive Realities Announced as Winner of OKdo's Global ROCK Engineering Challenge

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Friday, May 26, 2023

LONDON, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ROCK Engineering Challenge invited engineers, developers, educators, inventors and entrepreneurs, to submit an idea based on the OKdo® ROCK single board computers (SBC) and compute modules. The contest attracted 160 high-quality entries from around the world, with applications and ideas spanning various verticals such as IoT, Healthcare, Smart Homes, AI, Robotics, EdTech, Renewable Energy, and Smart City initiatives.

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  • The grand prize winner of the ROCK Engineering challenge is Eric Schleicher and his core team at Constructive Realities .
  • Eric is developing Time of Flight (ToF) 3D cameras, capable of on-device depth data processing using the GPUs and NPUs.
  • "The ROCK Engineering Challenge has truly demonstrated the immense potential of engineers worldwide in pushing the boundaries of SBC applications.
  • "The ROCK Engineering Challenge has brought together some of the best minds to drive innovation and push the boundaries of what's possible with single board computers.

RS Adds Three New Suppliers With Solutions for the Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy, and Transportation Markets

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of industrial product and service solutions, is proud to announce three new suppliers: Niryo, HELUKABEL, and MGM Transformer Company.

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  • RS is proud to announce three new suppliers: Niryo, HELUKABEL, and MGM Transformer Company.
  • The full line of Niryo solutions will soon be in stock at RS.
  • RS currently offers solutions, including PROFIBUS, TRAYCONTROL, FIVENORM, HELUKAT, HELUTHERM, TOPFLEX, TOPSERV, and HO1N2-D arc welding cables.
  • To learn more about these suppliers and their products, please contact your local RS representative at 1.866.433.5722 or reach out to our technical support team .

RS Offers Red Lion's New N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet Switches

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Monday, May 22, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of industrial product and service solutions, is proud to offer Red Lion's new N-Tron Series NT5000 gigabit managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet switches, which help maximize operating performance and uptime in harsh industrial applications.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS , a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of industrial product and service solutions, is proud to offer Red Lion's new N-Tron Series NT5000 gigabit managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet switches, which help maximize operating performance and uptime in harsh industrial applications.
  • NT5000 switches are engineered for ease of use, security, & durability & keep industrial networks connected & protected.
  • Red Lion's new N-Tron Series NT5000 gigabit managed Ethernet switches are engineered for ease of use, security, and durability and ideally suited for use in the factory automation, robotics, food and beverage, oil and gas, alternative energy, water and wastewater, marine, and rail industries.
  • "So, we're very pleased to offer our new N-Tron Series NT5000 gigabit managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet switches through RS.

EQS-News: AURELIUS Equity Opportunities sells Distrelec Group to RS Group

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Friday, April 28, 2023

EQS-News: AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA

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  • EQS-News: AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Leading European B2B distributor of electronic and technical components, acquired in 2020
    Munich, April 27, 2023 – AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA (AURELIUS; ISIN: DE000A0JK2A8) sells Distrelec Group, a leading European B2B distributor of electronic and technical components, to RS Group, a global omni-channel provider of industrial product and service solutions.
  • We are convinced that RS Group will support Distrelec´s further growth trajectory over the coming years”, commented Matthias Täubl, CEO of AURELIUS Equity Opportunities.
  • Combining the digital teams and competences of RS Group and Distrelec represents a big opportunity to accelerate the power of digital business innovation”, added Stephan Rahmede, Vice President of AURELIUS.

RS Welcomes New Americas President, Douglas Moody

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS (formerly Allied Electronics & Automation), a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of industrial product and service solutions, has appointed Interim President Douglas Moody to the role of President, Americas, on a permanent basis with immediate effect.

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  • RS has appointed Interim President Douglas Moody to the role of President, Americas, on a permanent basis with immediate effect.
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS (formerly Allied Electronics & Automation), a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of industrial product and service solutions, has appointed Interim President Douglas Moody to the role of President, Americas, on a permanent basis with immediate effect.
  • RS has appointed Interim President Douglas Moody to the role of President, Americas, with immediate effect.
  • Doug joined RS Group as its Chief Services Officer in January 2022 and was appointed Interim President of RS in the Americas in November 2022.

RS Offers More Than 49,000 In-Stock Industrial Electrical Solutions from Industry-Leading Suppliers

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS (formerly Allied Electronics & Automation), a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of industrial product and service solutions, offers more than 49,000 in-stock electrical products from industry-leading suppliers, including Southwire, Mencom, ILME, and Signify brands.

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  • RS leverages its extensive electrical product portfolio and highly experienced technical support team to help industrial manufacturers optimize new equipment and upgrade legacy equipment.
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS (formerly Allied Electronics & Automation), a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of industrial product and service solutions, offers more than 49,000 in-stock electrical products from industry-leading suppliers, including Southwire, Mencom, ILME, and Signify brands.
  • RS stocks more than 49,000 electrical products from suppliers including Southwire, Mencom, ILME, and Signify brands.
  • For more information about the RS portfolio of industrial electrical products, visit our Electrical Solutions for Industrial Facilities landing page .