RS Group

RS Group plc is a global omni-channel distributor of industrial and electronic components and a provider of solutions and services that support the designers, builders and maintainers of industrial equipment. The company traces its origins to 1937 in London and is publicly listed. It employs more than 8,500 people and operates in 36 countries.

Its catalogue spans over 750,000 products sourced from more than 2,500 suppliers. Around this the company organises global omni-channel distribution, technical support during product development, help with time-to-market and manufacturing productivity, and lifecycle services intended to help customers operate more safely and sustainably. It serves more than 1.1 million industrial customers across sectors including industrial equipment, electronics and manufacturing, with roots in radio and electronics repair.

Working practices are shaped by a stated purpose of "making amazing happen for a better world", a focus on reliability and on customers' access to spare parts, and a commitment to digital transformation. As a listed group with operations spanning 36 countries and a supplier base of 2,500-plus, the business operates at a scale that touches commercial, regulatory and contractual matters across multiple jurisdictions.