RS Components Adds New TE Utilux Connectors to Expand Its ANZ Connector Range

SYDNEY, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, announced today that it will begin stocking TE Utilux connectors from TE Connectivity (TE), expanding its portfolio of connectors available to customers within the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region.

The TE Utilux series of connectors include terminals, lugs and connector systems, wire splices and end caps, heatshrink and management products, terminal application tooling as well as a range of related accessories.

TE Utilux connectors, known for their quality, reliability and innovation, now form TE’s complete end-to-end connectivity solutions range. Applications include the design and build of planes, trains and automobiles, telecommunications and distribution networks, white goods and consumer electronics, machinery and medical equipment, and information and point-of-sale systems.

Serene Tan, Head of Product Management, Asia Pacific, RS Components, said: “The newly added TE Utilux connectors series is part of our ongoing commitment to provide the widest range of products available to our customers in Australia and New Zealand. They will also benefit from our high stock availability, fast and easy ordering and next day delivery service.”

RS Components is already stocking the new range of TE Utilux connectors and they are now available to customers in the ANZ region. Interested customers can order these products from www.rs-components.com.

About RS Components

RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products. Through operations in 32 countries and 17 warehouses, the Group serves 1.6 million customers worldwide and distributes 550,000 products ranging from semiconductors and optoelectronics to power tools and protective clothing. The product and service portfolio supports the entire product lifecycle from R&D through pre-production to maintenance and repair. The Group ships more than 46,000 parcels on the same day the orders are received.

Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year to 31 March 2011 had revenues of GBP1.18bn.

For more information, please visit the website at www.rs-components.com.