June 27, 2008 - RS Electronics, a Michigan based wholesale distributor of electronic components, test and measurement equipment, and electrical products has been awarded the Distribution Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding sales growth of APEM switch products in 2007.

Tony Solis, APEM National Sales Manager, presented the award to Winston Stalcup, CEO, RS Electronics; Howard Taxe, President; Dick Miller, Vice President of Sales; and Michele Padgett, Regional Manager, at the Electronic Distributors Show in Las Vegas.

APEM Components, Inc., based in Haverhill, MA offers a wide variety of switch styles including: toggle, pushbutton, rocker, slide, DIP, tact, key, pushwheel and snap action switches. APEM also manufacturers industrial controls and membrane switch products.

Founded in 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, RS Electronics is recognized as one of the largest and most successful electronics distributors in North America by leading trade publications. A Tier I supplier to the automotive industry, RS Electronics' customers also include many of North America's largest commercial and industrial businesses.

Press Contact: Bill Matravers
bmatravers@rselectronics.com