Archive for November 21st, 2011
RS Components Drops Prices on More Than 70,000 Electronics Components in Australia and New Zealand
Over 30,000 parts decrease in price by more than 25%, providing exceptional value for money to customers
SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — RS Components( http://www.rs-components.com ) (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, today announced substantial price reductions across its range of electronics components in Australia and New Zealand.
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Headline reductions in price are now available to Australia/New Zealand customers on more than 70,000 products in RS Components’ electronics portfolio, covering all electronics technology groups. Price cuts in excess of 25% are being offered on over 30,000 parts, this includes over 10,000 Integrated Circuits (IC’s) from major brands such as Texas Instruments, Microchip, National Semiconductor, Toshiba, and NXP.
Jeremy Edward, Country Manager, Australia and New Zealand, at RS Components, commented, “As part of our value proposition we have always kept our prices the same throughout a 12 month cycle, however due to the big currency fluctuation between our currencies and the US dollar, we’ve had customers telling us we need to adjust our prices to be more competitive. So, we listened and made the changes.”
He added, “These major price reductions are a continuation of the RS Components’ commitment to provide customers with exceptional value for money, giving them a strong competitive advantage when designing-in components to their end applications.”
Further information on discounts across RS Components’ electronics components range is available at http://www.rsaustralia.com or http://www.rsnewzealand.com.
ABOUT RS COMPONENTS
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products. Through operations in 32 countries and 17 warehouses, the Group serves 1.6 million customers worldwide and distributes 550,000 products ranging from semiconductors and optoelectronics to power tools and protective clothing. The product and service portfolio supports the entire product lifecycle from R&D through pre-production to maintenance and repair. The Group ships more than 46,000 parcels on the same day the orders are received.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year to 31 March 2011 had revenues of GBP1.18bn.
For more information, please visit the website at http://www.rs-components.com.
More information is available via these links:
Electrocomponents plc
http://www.electrocomponents.com
RS Components
http://www.rs-components.com
DesignSpark
http://www.designspark.com
Media Contact:
RS Components
Tan Soo Chun
PR Manager – Asia Pacific
Tel: +65-6391-5745
Email: soochun.tan@rs-components.com
SOURCE: RS Components
RS Components Strengthens eCommerce Offerings with Launch of Alibaba and Taobao Storefront
Further eCommerce initiatives include a new payment gateway and revamped website for an enhanced customer experience online
SHANGHAI, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ —
RS Components( http://www.rs-components.com ) (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc( http://www.electrocomponents.com ) (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, is poised to leverage the growing eCommerce market in China with the launch of storefronts in Alibaba and Taobao.
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RS Components will have ‘virtual’ storefronts on the leading eCommerce platforms, tapping into their already well-established customer base in the China B2B and B2C markets. The available products are selected based on RS Components China’s top selling list and will be continuously improved via this new channel to meet local design and manufacturing demands.
According to the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, eCommerce transaction volume is expected to reach RMB18 trillion by 2015. “RS Components recognises that eCommerce will be the preferred mode of transactions in the future, and we are positioning ourselves to be at the forefront of providing a great online experience for our customers,” said Marcelo Wesseler, Head of eCommerce, Asia Pacific at RS Components.
“RS Components received more than 3,000 online orders per day across Asia Pacific in our last financial year. We expect this to increase, particularly in China, which has the highest number of internet users globally,” Mr Wesseler added.
eCommerce revenue for Electrocomponents grew by 26% for the six months ended 30 September 2011 and represented around 54% of its total sales. RS Components is on track to have 70% of its global business via eCommerce channels as China continues to power ahead in eCommerce growth.
The Alibaba – Taobao storefronts are part of a series of eCommerce initiatives that RS Components has embarked on, which include a new payment gateway solution from PayEase for the company’s China eCommerce site http://www.rsprc.com. This new payment gateway not only supports credit cards from local banks but also international credit cards – Visa, MasterCard and Amex – to cater for both local and foreign customer needs. In addition, it has the ability to handle debit cards from local banks, offering customers more payment flexibility. More importantly, this implementation will provide additional security for customers, with industry standard PCI certification, and ensure seamless transactions online.
The company also recently launched its revamped website, featuring a new intelligent product search feature and superior browsing capability to give customers faster and easier access to over 550,000 products.
Note 1: The Central People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China, 19 October 2011.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products. Through operations in 32 countries and 17 warehouses, the Group serves 1.6 million customers worldwide and distributes 550,000 products ranging from semiconductors and optoelectronics to power tools and protective clothing. The product and service portfolio supports the entire product lifecycle from R&D through pre-production to maintenance and repair. The Group ships more than 46,000 parcels on the same day the orders are received.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year to 31 March 2011 had revenues of GBP1.18bn.
For more information, please visit the website at http://www.rs-components.com.
About Alibaba
Alibaba.com (HKSE: 1688) (1688.HK) is the global leader in eCommerce for small businesses and the flagship company of Alibaba Group. For more information, visit http://www.alibaba.com
About Taobao
Launched in 2003, Taobao (www.taobao.com) is the largest online retail website in China, offering both C2C and B2C shopping platforms as well as a variety of features and services aimed at creating a holistic shopping experience. For more information, visit http://www.taobao.com
Further information is available via these links:
RS Components on Linkedin
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components
Electrocomponents plc
http://www.electrocomponents.com
RS Components
http://www.rs-components.com
Contacts:
RS Components
Tan Soo Chun
PR Manager — Asia Pacific
Tel: +65-6391-5745
Email: soochun.tan@rs-components.com
SOURCE: RS Components
RS Components Launches First Industry Standard Packaging Facility in China and Asia Pacific
Local industry packaging facility in China to meet demands for small batch production packaging in manufacturing and R&D
SHANGHAI, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has announced today the opening of its first production packaging facility for electronic components in Shanghai, China. The facility will provide greater convenience, flexibility and cost effective solutions to customers who require small batch purchases and industry production packaging.
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The industry standard packaging facility is the first in Asia Pacific for RS Components and its third in the world, designed to tap into the expanding market for small batch production customers in China and the rest of Asia Pacific. The facility is able to support up to 600 order a day and offers industry standard packaging for over 30,000 products from the semiconductor, passive, connector and electromechanical lines. Available in tape and reel, tube, tray and other industry standard packaging, this offering will be an added benefit for customers who are engaged in small volume production in China.
Clement Zheng, Country Manager, RS Components China said, “The new facility helps to encourage innovation and meet the needs of customers engaged in small volume production and R&D across a diverse range of industries, such as electronics, renewable energy and transportation. This new facility is part of our continued investments in China and our commitment to enhance the buying experience for China customers, and at the same time ensures more choices and cost-effective solutions, as well as shorter time-to-market.”
The investment in a local industry standard packaging facility is a key initiative in RS Components’ overall China and Asia Pacific strategy. The company’s business in China has posted a robust growth of 26 percent, contributing to a healthy 12 percent revenue growth for Asia Pacific for the six months ended 30 September 2011. China holds immense opportunities for RS Components with approximately RMB$5.28 trillion (Note 1) spent in the manufacturing sector. China also accounts for 12 percent of global R&D spending (Note 2)﹝
“As the world’s leading high service distributor, RS’ increased investment of electronics products with the China warehouse has greatly benefitted local customers. With the newly launched industry standard packaging facility for electronic products, the value added service solves the challenges faced by small batch production customers, and at the same time provide more product lead time assurance. (I) believe that this will provide an additional boost for RS Components’ business growth in China,” said Sun Jun, Electrical Engineers, Shanghai Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems Co,. Ltd.
RS Components has continuously introduced new customer initiatives to provide improved product offerings and service levels for China customers. These include an intuitive website with access to 550,000 products available globally and most recently the introduction of PayEase, a new payment gateway for a seamless online customer experience.
These initiatives have reaped positive customer feedback, with the company winning “China Best Customer Contact Centre Industry Promising Star of the Year” at the 2011 China Best Customer Contact Centre and CRM Awards, a prestigious annual awards event that recognises China’s best call centre and customer relationship management.
Note:
1. Source: Ministry of industry and IT of the People’s Republic of China, 2011
2. Source: “Unleashing innovation in China,” McKinsey Quarterly, 2011
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products. Through operations in 32 countries and 17 warehouses, the Group serves 1.6 million customers worldwide and distributes 550,000 products ranging from semiconductors and optoelectronics to power tools and protective clothing. The product and service portfolio supports the entire product lifecycle from R&D through pre-production to maintenance and repair. The Group ships more than 46,000 parcels on the same day the orders are received.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year to 31 March 2011 had revenues of GBP 1.18bn.
For more information, please visit the website at
http://www.rs-components.com.
Further information is available via these links:
RS Components on Linkedin
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components
Electrocomponents plc
http://www.electrocomponents.com
RS Components
http://www.rs-components.com
Editorial contact:
Tan Soo Chun
PR Manager, Asia Pacific
Phone: +65-6391-5745
Email: soochun.tan@rs-components.com
SOURCE: RS Components
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