RS Components has been awarded the ‘Outstanding Performance in High Service Level Distribution within Europe’ accolade for a second consecutive year by FCI. RS has received the award for its unparalleled quality of service throughout the year. Since the two companies began their strategic cooperation, RS has trebled its FCI line to give customers access to the most extensive range of products from the connector manufacturer.

(Left to Right) Nathalie Dambreville, Supplier Account Manager, Electronics – Product Management, RS Components; Valerie Ramon, Global Head of Emech & Interconnect, Electronics – Product Management, RS Components; Ronald Velda, Sales Director, EMEA Distribution, FCI; Roger Pickett, Head of Global Purchasing – Electronics, RS Components; Michael Clarner, Distribution Key Account Manager EMEA, FCI; Sabrina Sooklaul, Regional Supply Planner, RS Components.
Ronald Velda, Sales Director, EMEA Distribution, FCI, said: “RS is a highly professional operation, clearly dedicated to providing outstanding levels of service to both suppliers and customers. Our partnership with them has been instrumental in our company realising substantial sales growth year on year. This award recognises RS’ valuable role in our success.”
Fred Knowles, Head of Product Management – Electronics, at RS, added: “Receiving this award from FCI for a second year running is a phenomenal achievement, and testament to the successful relationship that has developed between us while bringing these products to market. New product introductions are high on the agenda at RS, and we will continue to grow our FCI offering to deliver even greater choice to customers.”