RS is a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, enabling them to operate efficiently and sustainably.
We operate in 36 markets, stock over 800,000 industrial and specialist products and list an additional five million relevant for our industrial customers, sourced from over 2,500 suppliers. This extensive range supports our customers across the industrial lifecycle of designing, building, and maintaining equipment and operations. We enhance their experience through a tailored service model, leveraging our efficient physical, digital and process infrastructure sustainably. We combine a technically led and digitally enabled approach with an exceptional team of experts; ultimately, it’s our people that make the difference.
Our purpose, making amazing happen for a better world, reflects our focus on delivering results for people planet and profit.
RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1 and in the year ended 31 March 2024 reported revenue of £2,942 million.
Nov 6, 2025
RS SOUTH AFRICA SHAPES THE FUTURE OF ENGINEERING TALENT THIS STEM DAY
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Nov 4, 2025
RS PRO: THE SMART CHOICE FOR TEST & MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS
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Oct 21, 2025
Building Resilient Supply Chains Through Smarter eProcurement
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Oct 9, 2025
VIVASHAN MUTHAN APPOINTED AS HEAD OF EXPORT SALES AND OPERATIONS AT RS SOUTH AFRICA
With a career spanning engineering, business development, and sales leadership across Sub-Saharan Africa, Vivashan...
Oct 7, 2025
RS Group Partners with SolarAid to Bring Safe Solar Light to 150000 People Across Africa
RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, today...
Oct 2, 2025
RS South Africa DesignSpark PCB version 13 launches with powerful new features
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Sep 29, 2025
RS South Africa to drive innovation at MTE Lephalale
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions is set...
Sep 22, 2025
MRO inventory optimisation as a data-driven approach to operational efficiency
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Sep 18, 2025
RS South Africa empowers student innovators to engineer a better tomorrow
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Sep 15, 2025
RS South Africa shines spotlight on MRO procurement challenges in key economic sectors
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Aug 22, 2025
RS South Africa and Qhubeka empower learners through the gift of mobility
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Aug 7, 2025
RS South Africa joins forces with NAACAM to drive automotive sector growth and localisation
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Aug 5, 2025
RS DesignSpark celebrates 15 years of innovation ingenuity and impact
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Jul 31, 2025
Celebrating resilience leadership and the power of representation on Women’s Day
As South Africa commemorates Women’s Day on 9 August 2025, the country continues to reflect on the strides made, and the...
Jul 23, 2025
DesignSpark keeps production lines moving in the food and beverage industry
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1) and a leading provider of industrial product and service...
Jul 18, 2025
RS South Africa to showcase smart industrial solutions at KITE 2025
As the industrial sector gears up for the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2025, taking place from...
Jul 14, 2025
RS South Africa champions youth empowerment through skills and innovation on World Youth Skills Day 2025
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Jul 3, 2025
RS SOUTH AFRICA POWERS INNOVATION AT MTE HOTAZEL, KATHU AND STEELPOORT
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Jun 30, 2025
NAVIGATING DISCRETE MANUFACTURING IN SOUTH AFRICA THROUGH DIGITALISATION
By De Wet Joubert, Operations & Strategic Projects Director, RS South Africa South Africa’s discrete manufacturing...
Jun 12, 2025
RS SOUTH AFRICA CHAMPIONS FUTURE ENGINEERS FOR INWED 2025
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Jun 9, 2025
RS South Africa to showcase industrial solutions at MTE Phalaborwa
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May 27, 2025
COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS FROM RS SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SECTOR
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May 12, 2025
RS PRO expands process manufacturing offering for food & beverage industry
RS South Africa, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, today announced the expansion...
May 7, 2025
RS South Africa to showcase innovative technologies at MTE Emalahleni
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1) and a leading provider of industrial product and service...
Apr 24, 2025
RS South Africa and The Washing Machine Project empower communities
In a recent initiative underscoring its commitment to sustainable impact and community development, RS South Africa...
Mar 6, 2025
RS SOUTH AFRICA BREAKS BARRIERS AND INSPIRES CHANGE
As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 on 8 March, we recognise the remarkable contributions of women like...
Mar 5, 2025
RS South Africa launches 2025 student project fund to support innovation and work-readiness
RS South Africa, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, recently announced the launch...
Feb 27, 2025
Navigating the climate change challenges of sustainable transportation
The transport sector is responsible for an increasing share of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, from 2010...
Feb 20, 2025
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
The transportation sector is one of the fastest-growing contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for...
Feb 17, 2025
RS Group Cements Its Position as ESG Leader with CDP A-list selection
RS, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has announced its inclusion in the...
Feb 12, 2025
An inspiring journey to champion diversity and innovation
Leaders who combine vision with adaptability are making waves, and Phumelele Zulu is no exception. As the Marketing...
Feb 7, 2025
RS PRO LAUNCHES THE ULTIMATE RANGE FOR DESIGN & REPAIR
Design and repair are fundamental aspects of any industry, often closely intertwined. Whether adapting existing systems...
Feb 6, 2025
RS LAUNCHES HIGH-LEVEL REPORT INTO THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY
Essential Insights to Overcome Challenges and Seize Opportunities JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA , 06 February 2025 – RS, a...
Dec 10, 2024
SA CAN LEARN FROM TOP TRENDS IN THE GLOBAL RAIL INDUSTRY
By Erick Wessels, Sales Director, RS South AfricSouth Africa's rail network is extensive, primarily serving freight...
Dec 9, 2024
Advanced MRO is essential to give companies a leading edge_
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for...
Dec 9, 2024
SA’s rail industry requires a strategic focus on MRO for growth
By De Wet Joubert, Operations and Strategic Projects Director, RS South Africa As rail companies seek to enhance cost...
Dec 9, 2024
RS South Africa showcases pulp and paper solutions at MTE Ngodwana
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, will be...
Dec 9, 2024
RS is your trusted partner in the mining industry
The mining industry is facing significant challenges, from financial pressures leading to reduced margins and demanding...
Dec 9, 2024
DesignSpark from RS revolutionises engineering with cutting-edge resources
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, has...
Dec 9, 2024
RS’s own brand RS PRO to become a key partner for planned maintenance
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Dec 9, 2024
RS announces winners of Student Project Fund SA 2024
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Dec 9, 2024
RS launches high-level report into the food and beverage industry
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Dec 9, 2024
How to manage resilient MRO supply chains_approved
In today’s fast-changing and unpredictable world, maintaining a resilient supply chain for Maintenance, Repair, and...
Dec 9, 2024
Industrial, mining solutions from RS South Africa on show at MTE Hotazel and MTE Kathu in the Northern Cape
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, will...
Dec 9, 2024
RS South Africa is celebrating women in engineering on INWED 2024
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), an annual event that celebrates the incredible contributions of women...
Dec 9, 2024
RS GROUP EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WASHING MACHINE PROJECT TO ALLEVIATE THE BURDEN OF HANDWASHING CLOTHES
RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global digitally enabled distributor of product and service solutions for industrial...
Dec 9, 2024
RS PRO ensures automation efficiency with its new extended range
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, has...
Dec 9, 2024
RS Partners with Sharps Electrical to strengthen its presence in Botswana
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, has...
Dec 9, 2024
RS PRO expands automation range
As automation continues to revolutionise production facilities, RS PRO, the trusted own brand of RS, is expanding its...
Dec 9, 2024
RS South Africa’s Level 2 B-BBEE certification is testament to its transformation
RS South Africa, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has announced its recent...
Dec 9, 2024
RS South Africa Showcases mining products and solutions at MTE Steelpoort and Sibanye-Stillwater
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, will...
Dec 9, 2024
RS South Africa Showcases Mining Products at MTE Lephalale
RS South Africa, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, will exhibit at MTE Lephalale...
Dec 9, 2024
RS South Africa Showcases mining products solutions at MTE Zondereinde and Emalahleni
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, will...
Dec 9, 2024
RS South Africa showcases mining products solutions at MTE Mooinooi and MTE Rustenburg
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, will...
Dec 9, 2024
RS South Africa launches new campaign across its range of electronic products services and design tools
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for...
Dec 9, 2024
RS Pro launches industrial control and communication range of 1 250 new products across more than 18 technologies
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global digitally-led provider of product and service...
Dec 9, 2024
RS SOUTH AFRICA TO SHOWCASE LATEST TEST AND MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS AT MTE MOAB KHOTSONG 2024
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Dec 9, 2024
RS PRO expands electronics engineering range with 1 900 new products
– RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for...
Dec 9, 2024
RS South Africa lets the sun shine on International Clean Energy Day
In recognition of International Clean Energy Day on 26 January, RS South Africa is highlighting the recent installation...
Nov 25, 2024
RS FORMULA STUDENT BUILD FUND 2025 EMPOWERS TOMORROW’S ENGINEERS
RS is excited to announce that entries are now open for the Formula Student Build Fund 2025, an initiative designed to...
Nov 19, 2024
RS GROUP EXPANDS ITS BETTER WORLD RANGE BY 10 000 PRODUCTS AND LAUNCHES ITS CLAIMS-BASED FRAMEWORK
The Better World product range includes 50 new suppliers and over 1 000 new products specific to sustainable energy...
Nov 19, 2024
RS launches range of intelligent solder station kits from Weller
Kits combine all the benefits of the WXsmart station, including traceability and total process control, to cover a range...
Nov 19, 2024
RS South Africa lets the sun shine on International Clean Energy Day
In recognition of International Clean Energy Day on 26 January, RS South Africa is highlighting the recent installation...
Nov 11, 2024
RS SOUTH AFRICA INSPIRES FUTURE ENGINEERS THROUGH HANDS-ON EDUCATION
In celebration of STEM Day on 8 November, RS South Africa highlights the crucial role of STEM education in driving South...
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