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A further step towards sustainability

RS has launched the Better World product range in the DACH region. The products in the range have been optimized with regard to sustainability.

Business figures

Trumpf reports sales increase of 27 percent

Trumpf has presented its figures for the 2022/23 financial year: Turnover rose by 27 percent to 5.4 billion euros, while EBIT increased by 31 percent to 615 million euros. The number of employees worldwide grew by just under 2,000 to 18,400, in Germany by 700.

New electronics production in Detmold

Weidmüller expands headquarters

The electronics and connection technology company Weidmüller is expanding its headquarters in Detmold with a new production building. The new building in Ohmstraße will be used for the production of electronic components, among other things. The start of construction was marked in mid-August 2023 with the symbolic laying of the foundation stone.

100 years of Conrad Electronic

One hundred years of change

Conrad Electronic celebrated its centenary on June 21, 2023 with a gigantic event in the spirit of change. 400 high-ranking guests from business and politics as well as long-time Conrad companions were invited to the logistics center in Wernberg-Köblitz on June 21, 2023 to celebrate a century of Conrad Electronic under the motto "The Next 100 Years".

Philip Harting elected to the ZVEI Executive Board

The board members of the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) have voted: Philip Harting is now part of the select board. The CEO of the Harting Technology Group intends to further advance his commitment to electrification and digitalization.

New management at RS Components

Simon Pryce becomes CEO

Simon Pryce has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director of RS Group with effect from April 3, 2023. David Egan, currently Acting CEO, will work alongside Pryce in his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Partnership with Conrad Electronic

Omron expands its European sales network

Omron Electronic Components Europe today announced the signing of a pan-European distribution agreement with Conrad Electronic, the German-based technical sourcing platform operating in 17 European countries.

Technical operating supplies

Automation in industrial and logistics facilities

Just in time for the start of the all about automation trade fair series, in which Conrad Electronic will also be taking part, the automation of mechanical and electronic processes in industrial and logistics facilities will also be the focus of the Conrad Sourcing Platform.

RoHS directives

Application and limit values

What are the RoHS directives and what is their aim? Behind this are the EU directives 2011/65/EU and 2002/95/EC, which are known as the "Restriction of Hazardous Substances", or RoHS for short.