RS PRO, the own-brand of RS, offers a comprehensive selection of over 80 000 products spanning all industries and technologies. Renowned for its quality and extensive range, RS PRO is the smart choice for businesses and working environments.
Planned maintenance is a crucial element of every production cycle, and manufacturing companies regularly schedule downtime for this purpose. To support these maintenance activities, RS PRO has expanded its Planned Maintenance range. This adds over 850 new products across more than 24 categories to its portfolio, providing all the components and materials needed to optimise this essential process. Building on a broad existing range of over 55 000 products, this expansion offers an ever-expanding and comprehensive choice at a competitive price.
The new range is the go-to solution for minimising downtime and increasing productivity, while reducing costs, from monitoring equipment that assesses machine performance to having the right parts available when needed. RS PRO offers a comprehensive one-brand solution for diverse maintenance needs in applications including test and measurement, automation components, lighting, cable accessories, batteries, fasteners and fixings, lubricants and greases, tools, PPE, site safety, and cleaning solutions. The Planned Maintenance expansion caters to a broad spectrum of sectors, including discrete and process manufacturing, energy and utilities, facilities and intralogistics. With a new range expansion covering 100% of its 80 000 products, RS PRO ensures that its unique offering addresses the specific needs of each customer.
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