RS Electronics is a major broad-line distributor of electronics components, test and measurement equipment, and electrical products.
RS is a leader in e-commerce, integrated supply programs, and electronic data interchange.
RS Electronics is the only company in the electronics industry with a dedicated automotive sales group.
Founded in 1929, the company is privately owned.
Chief Executive Officer Winston Stalcup and President Howard Taxe purchased the company in October of 1990 from Chelsea Industries, which had owned the company since 1983.