As a result of Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH’s “Persuasive Performance”, the distributor earned the title of “EMEA Distributor of the Year” from JAE, the Japanese manufacturer of connectors and cable assemblies, for the second year in a row.

“Due to outstanding performance and sales growth, we are proud to recognize our long-term distribution partner Rutronik as ‘2018 EMEA Distributor of the Year’,” reads the Japanese company’s press release. The award applies to JAE’s fiscal year from March 2018 to February 2019.

“We are proud to have once again been JAE’s top EMEA distributor in 2018. This award is a great honor and proof of the excellent relationship between our companies. JAE offers innovative technologies at attractive prices in demanding markets,” added Danijel Corko, Product Area Manager Connectors & Cables at Rutronik.

JAE’s high-precision connector solutions are used primarily in IoT, factory automation, telecommunications, medical equipment, consumer goods, and automotive applications.