With the agreement, it not only consolidates the existing relationship between the two companies, but also enables customers around the world to purchase TDK products through RS.

RS stocks a comprehensive range of TDK passive components, including ceramic, aluminium electrolytic and film capacitors, ferrites and inductors among many others. These components are used in a diversity of applications across many market sectors, among them information and communication technology, consumer, automotive, and industrial electronics.

“This agreement with RS assures our customers that they can gain fast, easy access to our passive components anywhere in the world,” said Osamu Katsuta, General Manager, Global Distribution Division, TDK Corporation. “RS has an established eCommerce structure and logistics record, and our cooperation will have positive benefits on our customer service.”

“TDK offers a breadth of choice in passive devices, and our collaboration will ensure that this vast product choice is passed on to customers through quick, easy online selection via the RS websites,” commented Kevin McCormack, Global Head of IP&E at RS Components.

“By stocking these products in our global warehouses we are also providing a guarantee of fast delivery, which is a real advantage for engineers facing project deadlines.”