RS Components (distributor of electronics and maintenance products) has announced the opening of theirinnovation hub, a new ‘Electronic Centre' in Bangalore. It plans to invest close to $15 million over the next two to five years at the Bangalore centre.

The new office in the heart of Bangalore has been set up to support electronic design engineers and manufacturers in the region. The company also plans to set up a warehouse which will enable RS Components to undertake "next day delivery" to its customers.

The Bangalore Centre will have technical marketing and support teams, specialized sales force that will focus on specific industry verticals like IoT, Medical Electronics, Aeronautics, Automotive and R&D sector.

Speaking at the launch of the Electronic Centre, Keith Rice, Head of Emerging Markets, RS Components Worldwide said, "Our Electronic Centre at Bangalore is a great opportunity to bespeak RS' strong value proposition in the light of our technical expertise and tailor made solutions that create a huge difference in the day-to-day life of a design engineer."

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