Rutronik and Vishay Intertechnology Extend Franchise Agreement to the Americas


Rutronik Inc., a leading global broad-line stocking distributor with a comprehensive portfolio of products and technology solutions for IoT and embedded systems, is now distributing the entire Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. product portfolio in the Americas. Vishay offers a wide range of semiconductors and passive components, with a product lineup that includes resistors, inductors, capacitors, and more. The company predominantly serves the industrial, automotive, computing, and telecommunications markets.

Vishay’s portfolio includes: MOSFETs, power resistors, voltage dividers, battery shunts, optical sensors, ESD and Zener diodes, transient voltage suppressors (TVS), Schottky diodes, power ICs, tantalum and multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC), power inductors, infrared receivers, and microBUCK® regulators. These components are of particular interest for applications in the fields of mobility, battery management systems, human/machine interfaces in automobiles, ADAS, connectivity, set-top boxes, and Bluetooth Low Energy beacons for IoT devices.

“We’ve enjoyed a strong partnership with Rutronik in Europe for 17 years,” said Robert Kirch, vice president of global distribution sales at Vishay. “We’re looking forward to building on that relationship in the Americas, where Rutronik’s support will be instrumental as we look to increase our presence in a range of markets.”

“Vishay’s extensive range of high-quality components, as well as reliable and flexible technical and commercial support, make the company one of our most important partners,” said Manuel Gauß, line manager for Vishay, at Rutronik. “That‘s why we‘re excited to be working with Vishay in the Americas as well.”

For more information about Rutronik and Vishay Intertechnology, please email [email protected] or call 469-782-0900.

About Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay’s product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and “one-stop shop” service have made it a global industry leader. For more information, please visit: www.vishay.com.

About Rutronik
Rutronik is a global, privately held, broad-line, stocking distributor currently ranked as the third largest European electronic components distributor, and the 10th largest worldwide with annual sales of $1 billion. Their product range includes semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components, as well as embedded boards, storage technologies, displays and wireless products. Primary target markets include automotive, medical, industrial, home appliance, energy, and lighting. In addition to a comprehensive line of components, Rutronik delivers consulting services for technical, commercial, and logistical issues, with unparalleled service and technical support to customers worldwide. Their e-commerce site Rutronik24 provides customers worldwide 24/7 component procurement and personalized customer support.


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