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TOKYO, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

RS will augment ST product lines stock and provide regular ST technology

updates on its DesignSpark platform

RS Components (RS) [ https://jp.rs-online.com/web/ ], a trading brand of

Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), a global omni-channel solution partner for

industrial customers and suppliers, has significantly extended the scope of its

supply chain agreement with STMicroelectronics (ST), a world leader in

semiconductor design and manufacturing.

This new phase in the relationship between the two companies will result in a

substantial increase in the breadth and volume of ST products stocked by RS. ST

will also feature regularly on the award-winning DesignSpark online engineering

hub.

"RS has been very successful in building up a vibrant international engineering

community around its DesignSpark platform and we see real value at ST in future

involvement as part of this franchise agreement," said Frank Wolinski, EMEA VP,

Head of Channel Sales at ST. "The complex nature of modern electronic

engineering projects calls for more in-depth technical support. By extending

access to a broader portfolio of ST products through DesignSpark, engineers can

better utilize the resources they need to complete their projects more quickly

and to achieve better results."

"ST is one of the world's foremost innovators in semiconductor technologies and

leads the industry in areas such as power electronics, IoT, automotive, smart

homes, and artificial intelligence," said Andy Keenan, VP Global Product and

Supplier Management for Electronics at RS. "Providing our customers with access

to a more expansive array of ST products is certain to benefit their

development work. Combining this with contributions to the multifaceted online

technical programs that we offer via DesignSpark will be another huge plus

point."

For information about the full range of products now stocked by RS, visit

https://jp.rs-online.com/web/b/stmicroelectronics/.

SOURCE RS Components

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