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Rutronik and ROHM Celebrate 30 Years of Prosperous Partnership

December 10th, 2025

Ispringen/Willich, Germany – 2025-12-10 – Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH and ROHM Semiconductor proudly 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, wide bandgap (WBG) technologies, and advanced power products – 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, recognizing 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,” continues Suzuki.

“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.

Rutronik and ROHM Celebrate 30 Years of Prosperous Partnership

Wolfram Harnack (l.), President at ROHM Semiconductor Europe and Oliver Edelmann (r.), Distribution Sales Director at ROHM celebrate 30 years of successful partnership between ROHM and Rutronik with Thomas Rudel (m.), CEO at Rutronik.

 

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.

About Rutronik

Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is one of Europe’s leading distributors of electronic components. Headquartered in Germany, the company operates globally, offering a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components, and embedded solutions.

ROHM’s Supplier Page at Rutronik: https://www.rutronik.com/electronic-components/supplierpages/rohm

About ROHM Semiconductor

ROHM, a leading semiconductor and electronic component manufacturer, was established in 1958. From the automotive and industrial equipment markets to the consumer and communication sectors, ROHM supplies ICs, discretes, and electronic components featuring superior quality and reliability through a global sales and development network. ROHM’s strengths in the analog and power markets allow us to propose optimized solutions for entire systems that combine peripheral components (i.e. transistors, diodes, resistors) with the latest SiC power devices as well as drive ICs that maximize their performance.