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RS Components has signed an official contract to become a digital partner of Glenair in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions. Glenair specialises in defence qualified, industrial and commercial products for harsh environments. It makes a wide range of backshells, connectors, cable assemblies and accessories at its headquarters in Glendale, California, as well as in the UK and Italy, using the ISO 9001 process quality management system. RS currently stocks over 500 of the company's products, particularly Micro-D and circular connectors targeted at the defence and industrial markets. Eric Smith, vice president of Interconnect and Emech at RS, commented: “At RS, we work closely with key manufacturers like Glenair to deliver the products engineers and contract manufacturers need, when and where they need them. This new contract strengthens the relationship between our two brands and allows RS to introduce the latest Glenair products promptly. We have new product announcements planned within the current financial year.” Tony Birks, managing director of Glenair UK, said: “This new contract deepens our commitment to the outstanding digital distribution service offered by RS. Both new and existing Glenair customers will benefit from our even closer working relationship.”