Rutronik and ROHM Semiconductor celebrate 30 years of successful collaboration – marking a milestone in their enduring partnership that has significantly shaped the European electronics distribution landscape.
Founded in 1973 and owner-managed in Ispringen, in the South of Germany, Rutronik has grown to become one of Europe’s leading distributors of electronic components. With a strong presence across Europe and Asia, Rutronik boasts a great sales footprint for ROHM, underscoring the strength and depth of their partnership. As Rutronik’s platinum partner, ROHM is ranked as the second-largest supplier within Rutronik’s power devices business.
Over the past three decades, Rutronik and ROHM have built a relationship rooted in trust and shared goals. Rutronik’s commitment to promoting ROHM’s entire product portfolio – such as LSI products and wide bandgap (WBG) technologies – has played a pivotal role in ROHM’s growth across key sectors such as automotive and industrial applications.
“ROHM is a strategic partner for us,” says Thomas Rudel, CEO at Rutronik. “Our collaboration has been instrumental in delivering cutting-edge solutions to our customers. We see tremendous potential in expanding our joint business, especially in high-growth areas such as WBG and power electronics.”
ROHM has expressed strong interest in deepening its relationship with Rutronik, recognising the distributor’s technical expertise, market reach, and proactive sales strategies. Together, both companies aim to further increase sales and expand their international footprint.
“Rutronik’s dedication to our products and their deep understanding of the market have made them an invaluable partner,” states Toshimitsu Suzuki, Group General Manager, International Sales at ROHM. “We look forward to continuing our journey together and exploring new opportunities for growth.”
“In the European electronics distribution landscape Rutronik’s significance is unparalleled. We are excited to continue our journey together – exploring new opportunities for growth and innovation in this dynamic region,” adds Wolfram Harnack, President of ROHM Semiconductor Europe.
As Rutronik and ROHM celebrate this 30-year milestone, they reaffirm their commitment to innovation, customer success, and mutual growth – setting the stage for an even more dynamic future.
