RS Components is a global omni-channel distributor of electronic components, automation, and maintenance products. Headquartered in Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, the company originated in 1937 as Radiospares, supplying radio parts. It offers over 500,000 products from more than 2,500 leading manufacturers. Key product categories include semiconductors, connectors, passives, electromechanical, sensors, power supplies, and test equipment. The company provides its own RS Pro brand of quality electronic and industrial components. RS serves engineers and businesses in over 30 countries with express delivery and technical support. It is a major player in the global electronics distribution market, competing with Arrow and Avnet. Its digital platform, RS Online, is a primary e-commerce channel for procurement. The company is heavily invested in sustainability, digitalization, and solutions for industrial IoT and automation.