Rutronik
Rutronik is a global distributor of semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components with support for product development and design, as well as individual logistics and supply chain management solutions.
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is one of the leading broadline distributors for semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components as well as boards, storage, displays & wireless products. The company’s primary target markets are the automotive, medical, industrial, home appliance, energy and lighting industries. Wide-ranging services, competent support in the areas of product development and design, as well as individual logistics and supply chain management solutions round off its customer and future-orientated range of goods and services.
The ranges RUTRONIK EMBEDDED, RUTRONIK SMART, RUTRONIK POWER and RUTRONIK AUTOMOTIVE provide customers with specific products and services in groups tailored to the respective applications. Expert technical support for product development and design-in, individual logistics and supply chain management solutions as well as comprehensive services complete its scope of performance.
The company, founded by Helmut Rudel in 1973 in Ispringen, Germany, now has over 70 subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Rutronik has grown from a one-man business into Europe’s third largest distributor and eleventh largest worldwide. Rutronik has more than 1,600 employees generated a turnover of about €950 million in 2017.
With over 70 offices in three continents, the company has transformed since its founding in 1973 into a global player. For over 30,000 customers Rutronik fulfils a single promise day to day: 'Everything we do is done with the highest quality and best service'.
Rutronik UK is operating as an independent company with a team of highly qualified UK employees with broad experience of the electronics industry.
Written by Ian Poole .
Experienced electronics engineer and author.
