December 10, 2009 Livonia, MI - RS Electronics, a Michigan based distributor of industrial electronics, recently inducted five long-time employees into the company's Silver Service Gallery. The gallery is located at the company headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, and features portraits of employees who have served RS for 25 years or more.

The 2009 inductees were: Michele Newman, Purchasing; Carol Robbins, Purchasing; Jerry Walter, Inside Sales; Nancy Gumtow, Finance; and Phil Brown, Operations.

The inductees were honored at a ceremony led by Howard Taxe, President. "The Silver Anniversary event is a very special day at RS. It enables me to publicly acknowledge the dedication and commitment that our 25 year employees have given to our organization. These people are critically important to the success of our business and I recognize and appreciate the contributions that they have given to us." said Taxe.

The ceremony was followed by a buffet luncheon for all employees.

Founded in 1929, RS Electronics is recognized as one of the largest and most successful electronics distributors in North America by leading trade publications. Over the years, the company has earned local, regional, and national recognition for human resources practices and employee satisfaction--most recently being named one of Michigan's Top Workplaces for 2009 by the Detroit Free Press. Customers include businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies--among them many of the world's largest and most successful organizations.

Press Contact: Bill Matravers
bmatravers@rselectronics.com