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80 years of UK business
16 October 2017
Founded as Radiospares in 1937, RS Components is celebrating 80 years since opening business operations in London.

The company started as a supplier of parts to the burgeoning radio market, and has evolved to become a global distribution enterprise, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia, offering a diverse portfolio of more than 500,000 electronic and industrial components.
Mike England, UK MD and Head of Northern Europe region at RS, commented: “RS has a unique offering and an unparalleled 80-year heritage, which we are proud to celebrate today. Customers are at the heart of everything we do, and our focus remains on service excellence, which we will achieve by keeping abreast of technology and market dynamics.”MORE FROM THIS COMPANY
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