{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"163295","rtpr_id":"nPn1bVc4La-20261007","ticker":"RS1R","exchange":"LSE","all_tickers":["RS1R"],"title":"RS and RS PRO drive network and thermal reliability in smart factories","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-07T14:11:01.862Z","article_body":"RS and RS PRO drive network and thermal reliability in smart factories\nPR Newswire\n\nFORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 7, 2026\n\nThe RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio offers industrial-grade Ethernet\nconnectivity and active enclosure cooling products engineered to streamline\npanel design, maximize uptime, and deliver competitive savings.\n\nFORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RS\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3682438929&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2F&a=RS)\n, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial\ncustomers, streamlines smart factory operations with its RS PRO Total Panel\nIntegration portfolio. This unified product ecosystem simplifies panel design,\nprotects sensitive electronics, and lowers total cost of ownership for\norganizations across industries.\n\n\"We give engineers one source for parts, one system for control, and thousands of ways to save,\" said Erick Moreira.\nControl panels drive facility-wide system reliability and uptime, and as smart\nfactory initiatives accelerate, uptime becomes increasingly crucial to\nmaximizing production output and avoiding financial losses and scheduling\ndelays.\n\nMaintaining reliable performance in today's automated industrial facilities\nrequires seamless data communication and active heat dissipation to safeguard\ncore power and control hardware. The high-performance networking and active\nthermal management products in the RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=575107008&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Flp%2Frs-pro%2Ftotal-panel-integration%2F&a=RS+PRO+Total+Panel+Integration+portfolio)\n eliminate communication bottlenecks and dissipate heat to prevent thermal\nfailures, ensure signal integrity, and reduce total panel costs.\n\nKey networking and thermal management solutions in the portfolio include more\nthan:\n\n * 1,800\nnetwork and Ethernet cables\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=2844826194&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fwire-cable%2Fcable-assemblies%2Fnetwork-cables-ethernet-cables-cat-5-cat-6%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Quest%2BTechnology%2B%252F%2BRS%2BPRO%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=network+and+Ethernet+cables)\n\n, many of which are heavy-duty, shielded options engineered to resist\nelectromagnetic interference (EMI) and preserve signal integrity in harsh\noperating environments.\n * 350\nequipment fans\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3725237420&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Ffans-thermal-management%2Fequipment-fans%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Quest%2BTechnology%2B%252F%2BRS%2BPRO%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=equipment+fans)\n\n engineered to maximize cabinet airflow, dissipate heat, eliminate thermal\nfailures, and extend the operating life of internal components.\n * 60\nEthernet switches\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=2029492442&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-data-communications%2Fethernet-switches%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=Ethernet+switches)\n\nand\nPower over Ethernet (PoE) injectors\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3306950832&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fpower-products%2Fpoe-power-over-ethernet%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=Power+over+Ethernet+(PoE)+injectors)\n\n that reliably establish secure network communications and supply PoE to\nsimplify wiring and reduce component counts and costs.\nThese connectivity and cooling products work alongside the portfolio's\nextensive selection of switching, signaling, and status components\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=1780598115&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fnewsroom%2F2607-rs-pro-control-panel-integration&a=switching%2C+signaling%2C+and+status+components)\n, which includes more than 9,700 switches and 3,000 panel indicators, light\ntowers, and sounders. Together, these products allow engineers to streamline\nphysical control inputs, status signaling, plant-wide data communication, and\nthermal protection under a single proven brand.\n\n\"Industrial control panels govern facility uptime, and every component affects\nsafety, serviceability, and performance,\" said RS PRO Director Erick Moreira.\n\"The RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio offers everything you need for\nyour panel — backed by rigorous quality testing, international standards\ncompliance, and competitive warranties. It also delivers substantial savings\ncompared to leading brands without compromising performance. By combining\nindustrial networking and active thermal management with our proven power\ndistribution, circuit protection\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3382184640&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fnewsroom%2F2604-rs-pro-industrial-control-cabinets%2F&a=proven+power+distribution%2C+circuit+protection)\n, operator control\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3659328395&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fnewsroom%2F2607-rs-pro-control-panel-integration&a=operator+control)\n, and panel infrastructure\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=587736764&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fnewsroom%2F2601-rs-pro-panel-integration%2F&a=panel+infrastructure)\n products, we give engineers one source for parts, one system for control,\nand thousands of ways to save.\"\n\nThe RS PRO portfolio\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=471597034&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fbrand%2Frs-pro%2F&a=The+RS+PRO+portfolio)\n features more than 90,000 products across 1,500 technologies. All RS PRO\nproducts are meticulously designed and manufactured to meet the needs of\ntoday's industrial engineers and deliver an exceptional combination of\nquality, choice, and value. They're also backed by the RS PRO Seal of\nApproval, which is only awarded after a rigorous testing, inspection, and\nauditing process based on demanding international standards. Many can be\ncombined into integrated solutions to further simplify customers' sourcing and\npurchasing processes, and most are covered by a competitive three-year\nwarranty. This unique value proposition has earned RS PRO more than half a\nmillion industrial customers and counting, as well as an astonishingly low\nreturn rate of less than 0.05%.\n\nTo learn more about the RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=575107008&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Flp%2Frs-pro%2Ftotal-panel-integration%2F&a=RS+PRO+Total+Panel+Integration+portfolio)\n, visit the embedded links. To start or build on your Total Panel Integration\njourney, contact your local RS representative at 1.866.433.5722 or reach out\nto our technical support team\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=1583008149&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Flp%2Fcontact-us%2Ftechnical-support&a=technical+support+team)\n.\n\nPR Image Download:\nRS PRO Panel Integration 4 PR.jpg\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3465022479&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1jcyKHN4WfZc8p9KabIsMql0N3bjmUmgi%2Fview%3Fusp%3Ddrive_link&a=RS+PRO+Panel+Integration+4+PR.jpg)\n \n\nAbout RS\nRS is a high-service global product and service solutions provider for\nindustrial customers, enabling them to operate efficiently and\nsustainably. We operate in 33 markets, stock over 875,000 industrial and\nspecialist products, and list an additional five million relevant for our\nindustrial customers, sourced from over 2,500 suppliers. This extensive range\nsupports our customers across the industrial lifecycle of designing, building,\nand maintaining equipment and operations. We enhance their experience through\na tailored service model, leveraging our efficient physical, digital, and\nprocess infrastructure sustainably. We combine a technically led and digitally\nenabled approach with an exceptional team of experts; ultimately, it's our\npeople that make the difference. Our purpose, making amazing happen for a\nbetter world, reflects our focus on delivering results for people, planet, and\nprofit.\n\nRS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1, and\nin the year ended March 31, 2026, reported revenue of $3,871.07 million. For\nmore information, please visit https://www.rsgroup.com/\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3931244427&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rsgroup.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rsgroup.com%2F)\n or connect with us on LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=301691814&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fwearersgroup%2F&a=LinkedIn)\n or X (Twitter)\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3284545724&u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FWeAreRSGroup&a=X+(Twitter))\n.\n\nAbout RS in the Americas\nIn the Americas region, RS stocks more than 250,000 industrial and electronic\nproducts from more than 700 trusted suppliers\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=4188359626&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Flinecard%2F&a=700+trusted+suppliers)\n. These solutions cover categories extending from automation and control\nequipment to interconnect, passive, active, and electromechanical components\nand include more than 90,000 high-quality, competitively priced RS PRO\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3304656516&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fbrand%2Frs-pro%2F&a=RS+PRO)\n products. For more information, please visit https://us.rs-online.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=444057668&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com)\n or connect with us via social media on LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=1389765581&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Frs-americas%2F&a=LinkedIn)\n, Facebook\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=2105750803&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Frsamericas&a=Facebook)\n, and YouTube\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3386184989&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40RSAmericas&a=YouTube)\n.\n\nEditorial Contact & Media Inquiries:\nLaurie Tortorello, Director of People & Culture Communications, RS\nAmericas\nLaurie.Tortorello@rsgroup.com (mailto:Laurie.Tortorello@rsgroup.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rs-and-rs-pro-drive-network-and-thermal-reliability-in-smart-factories-302900863.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rs-and-rs-pro-drive-network-and-thermal-reliability-in-smart-factories-302900863.html)\n\nSOURCE RS\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1382177/RS-LOGO-Logo.jpg?id=OA2991741\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn1bVc4La-20261007","title":"RS and RS PRO drive network and thermal reliability in smart factories","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"RS1R","created":"2026-10-07T14:11:01.862Z","tickers":["RS1R"],"exchange":"LSE","article_body":"RS and RS PRO drive network and thermal reliability in smart factories\nPR Newswire\n\nFORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 7, 2026\n\nThe RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio offers industrial-grade Ethernet\nconnectivity and active enclosure cooling products engineered to streamline\npanel design, maximize uptime, and deliver competitive savings.\n\nFORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RS\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3682438929&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2F&a=RS)\n, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial\ncustomers, streamlines smart factory operations with its RS PRO Total Panel\nIntegration portfolio. This unified product ecosystem simplifies panel design,\nprotects sensitive electronics, and lowers total cost of ownership for\norganizations across industries.\n\n\"We give engineers one source for parts, one system for control, and thousands of ways to save,\" said Erick Moreira.\nControl panels drive facility-wide system reliability and uptime, and as smart\nfactory initiatives accelerate, uptime becomes increasingly crucial to\nmaximizing production output and avoiding financial losses and scheduling\ndelays.\n\nMaintaining reliable performance in today's automated industrial facilities\nrequires seamless data communication and active heat dissipation to safeguard\ncore power and control hardware. The high-performance networking and active\nthermal management products in the RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=575107008&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Flp%2Frs-pro%2Ftotal-panel-integration%2F&a=RS+PRO+Total+Panel+Integration+portfolio)\n eliminate communication bottlenecks and dissipate heat to prevent thermal\nfailures, ensure signal integrity, and reduce total panel costs.\n\nKey networking and thermal management solutions in the portfolio include more\nthan:\n\n * 1,800\nnetwork and Ethernet cables\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=2844826194&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fwire-cable%2Fcable-assemblies%2Fnetwork-cables-ethernet-cables-cat-5-cat-6%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Quest%2BTechnology%2B%252F%2BRS%2BPRO%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=network+and+Ethernet+cables)\n\n, many of which are heavy-duty, shielded options engineered to resist\nelectromagnetic interference (EMI) and preserve signal integrity in harsh\noperating environments.\n * 350\nequipment fans\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3725237420&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Ffans-thermal-management%2Fequipment-fans%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Quest%2BTechnology%2B%252F%2BRS%2BPRO%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=equipment+fans)\n\n engineered to maximize cabinet airflow, dissipate heat, eliminate thermal\nfailures, and extend the operating life of internal components.\n * 60\nEthernet switches\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=2029492442&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-data-communications%2Fethernet-switches%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=Ethernet+switches)\n\nand\nPower over Ethernet (PoE) injectors\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3306950832&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fpower-products%2Fpoe-power-over-ethernet%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=Power+over+Ethernet+(PoE)+injectors)\n\n that reliably establish secure network communications and supply PoE to\nsimplify wiring and reduce component counts and costs.\nThese connectivity and cooling products work alongside the portfolio's\nextensive selection of switching, signaling, and status components\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=1780598115&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fnewsroom%2F2607-rs-pro-control-panel-integration&a=switching%2C+signaling%2C+and+status+components)\n, which includes more than 9,700 switches and 3,000 panel indicators, light\ntowers, and sounders. Together, these products allow engineers to streamline\nphysical control inputs, status signaling, plant-wide data communication, and\nthermal protection under a single proven brand.\n\n\"Industrial control panels govern facility uptime, and every component affects\nsafety, serviceability, and performance,\" said RS PRO Director Erick Moreira.\n\"The RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio offers everything you need for\nyour panel — backed by rigorous quality testing, international standards\ncompliance, and competitive warranties. It also delivers substantial savings\ncompared to leading brands without compromising performance. By combining\nindustrial networking and active thermal management with our proven power\ndistribution, circuit protection\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3382184640&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fnewsroom%2F2604-rs-pro-industrial-control-cabinets%2F&a=proven+power+distribution%2C+circuit+protection)\n, operator control\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3659328395&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fnewsroom%2F2607-rs-pro-control-panel-integration&a=operator+control)\n, and panel infrastructure\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=587736764&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fnewsroom%2F2601-rs-pro-panel-integration%2F&a=panel+infrastructure)\n products, we give engineers one source for parts, one system for control,\nand thousands of ways to save.\"\n\nThe RS PRO portfolio\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=471597034&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fbrand%2Frs-pro%2F&a=The+RS+PRO+portfolio)\n features more than 90,000 products across 1,500 technologies. All RS PRO\nproducts are meticulously designed and manufactured to meet the needs of\ntoday's industrial engineers and deliver an exceptional combination of\nquality, choice, and value. They're also backed by the RS PRO Seal of\nApproval, which is only awarded after a rigorous testing, inspection, and\nauditing process based on demanding international standards. Many can be\ncombined into integrated solutions to further simplify customers' sourcing and\npurchasing processes, and most are covered by a competitive three-year\nwarranty. This unique value proposition has earned RS PRO more than half a\nmillion industrial customers and counting, as well as an astonishingly low\nreturn rate of less than 0.05%.\n\nTo learn more about the RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=575107008&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Flp%2Frs-pro%2Ftotal-panel-integration%2F&a=RS+PRO+Total+Panel+Integration+portfolio)\n, visit the embedded links. To start or build on your Total Panel Integration\njourney, contact your local RS representative at 1.866.433.5722 or reach out\nto our technical support team\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=1583008149&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Flp%2Fcontact-us%2Ftechnical-support&a=technical+support+team)\n.\n\nPR Image Download:\nRS PRO Panel Integration 4 PR.jpg\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3465022479&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1jcyKHN4WfZc8p9KabIsMql0N3bjmUmgi%2Fview%3Fusp%3Ddrive_link&a=RS+PRO+Panel+Integration+4+PR.jpg)\n \n\nAbout RS\nRS is a high-service global product and service solutions provider for\nindustrial customers, enabling them to operate efficiently and\nsustainably. We operate in 33 markets, stock over 875,000 industrial and\nspecialist products, and list an additional five million relevant for our\nindustrial customers, sourced from over 2,500 suppliers. This extensive range\nsupports our customers across the industrial lifecycle of designing, building,\nand maintaining equipment and operations. We enhance their experience through\na tailored service model, leveraging our efficient physical, digital, and\nprocess infrastructure sustainably. We combine a technically led and digitally\nenabled approach with an exceptional team of experts; ultimately, it's our\npeople that make the difference. Our purpose, making amazing happen for a\nbetter world, reflects our focus on delivering results for people, planet, and\nprofit.\n\nRS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1, and\nin the year ended March 31, 2026, reported revenue of $3,871.07 million. For\nmore information, please visit https://www.rsgroup.com/\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3931244427&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rsgroup.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rsgroup.com%2F)\n or connect with us on LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=301691814&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fwearersgroup%2F&a=LinkedIn)\n or X (Twitter)\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3284545724&u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FWeAreRSGroup&a=X+(Twitter))\n.\n\nAbout RS in the Americas\nIn the Americas region, RS stocks more than 250,000 industrial and electronic\nproducts from more than 700 trusted suppliers\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=4188359626&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Flinecard%2F&a=700+trusted+suppliers)\n. These solutions cover categories extending from automation and control\nequipment to interconnect, passive, active, and electromechanical components\nand include more than 90,000 high-quality, competitively priced RS PRO\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791534-1&h=3304656516&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fbrand%2Frs-pro%2F&a=RS+PRO)\n products. 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