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Rutronik enters into partnership with Nisshinbo Micro Devices in North America
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH, one of the leading broadline distributors of electronic components, and Nisshinbo, based in Tokyo, Japan, have extended the franchise to the USA.
Nisshinbo Micro Devices offers electronic components and microwave products based on the strength of analog technology. These products enable electronics engineers to design advanced applications for consumer, industrial, and automotive markets. The company owns and operates three wafer fabs in Japan and two assembly and test facilities worldwide. Known for exceptional quality and reliability, Nisshinbo is ISO9001, ISO14001, IATF16949 certified and complies with automotive standards VDA 6.3 and AEC-Q100. In addition to the front-end and back-end manufacturing facilities, Nisshinbo has design engineering and development in Japan.
The recently expanded partnership between Nisshinbo and Rutronik joins forces of two industry leaders. Rutronik customers will benefit from an enriched selection of globally available analog solutions within Rutronik's semiconductor portfolio.
"Nisshinbo is dedicated to change and challenge. The goal is to provide our customers with eco-friendly products and services to create a safer and more secure society with integrity. This requires a trusted partner like Rutronik," said Tomoki Nagamune, President of Nisshinbo Micro Devices Americas at Nisshinbo Micro Devices. "We have more than 60 years of expertise in developing and manufacturing electronic components such as integrated circuits, discrete semiconductors, and optoelectronic devices, and Rutronik has built up a strong global sales and marketing team during its more than 50 years in the electronics market, with a focus on the automotive and industrial sectors. We are pleased to extend our partnership with Rutronik to North America."
“Nisshinbo plays an important role in the analog and mixed signal IC market, with the focus on high precision operational amplifiers, high resolution analog/mixed signal frontend, sensor signal conditioning ICs and a broad range of power management ICs, RF discretes and opto-devices”, said Thomas Ulinski, Vice President Product Marketing North America at Rutronik. “The extension of our franchise to North America is the logical next step of our long-term and strong partnership with Nisshinbo. Japan Headquartered Nisshinbo stands for high performance products with the highest level of quality and reliability.” Thomas Ulinski continued. The Rutronik franchise with New Japan Radio (NJR) started for the European market in 2010. In January 2022, NJR and Ricoh Electronic Devices (REDC) were integrated and formed Nisshinbo, the franchise is now being extended to North America.
About Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH was founded in 1973 and is an independent family-owned company. Thanks to the positive economic development over the past 45 years, the company is now one of the world‘s leading broadline distributors. In the 2021 fiscal year, its more than 1,800 employees generated a turnover of 1.13 billion Euro. Rutronik is represented worldwide with more than 80 offices and can guarantee comprehensive customer support including Europe, Asia, and the USA.
The broad product portfolio includes semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components as well as embedded boards, storage & displays, and wireless products. The know-ledge of all product areas is bundled in the RUTRONIK AUTOMOTIVE, RUTRONIK EMBEDDED, RUTRONIK POWER, and RUTRONIK SMART divisions and both specific products and services tailored to the respective applications are offered. Competent technical support for product development and design-in right up to the research area, individual logistics & supply chain management solutions as well as comprehensive services complete the range of services. Customers also have access to the Rutronik24 e-commerce platform, where all articles can be found, as well as a procurement area and product change notifications. Further information is available at www.rutronik.com.