Microwave Components, Inc. Joins Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Portfolio of Technology Partners

Brings Increased Capabilities to the Company’s Portfolio of RF and Microwave Products

LAFOX, Ill., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a global agreement has been reached with Microwave Components, Inc. (MCI).

Microwave Components, Inc. of Dracut, Massachusetts is a Veteran-owned, U.S. company that has been a leading manufacturer of custom miniature electronic air coils since 1978. MCI coils are manufactured to meet its customers’ specifications. MCI’s High Q, miniature air coils are used in a variety of RF and Microwave applications all of which require high performance, reliable and repeatable inductors.

This agreement supports Richardson Electronics’ strategy to partner with technology leaders in passive components and that are synergistic with the Company’s various active technology partners for both component designs and engineered solutions.

“The agreement with MCI expands our portfolio with products that are critical to our customer base,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power and Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups. “Knowing that MCI shares our commitment to leading technology, quality and customer satisfaction makes it a perfect fit for our Company growth strategy.”

“Microwave Components, Inc., is very excited to begin this partnership with Richardson Electronics, Ltd.  As MCI continues to grow, we are not only looking to expand our footprint within North America, but internationally as well.  RELL’s global sales channel enables MCI to provide international customers with the same hands-on, customer-focused experience that our domestic customers have come to expect when designing in and purchasing MCI’s miniature air core inductors.  RELL’s large RF and microwave components product portfolio, coupled with their commitment to customers, made this partnership a perfect fit for MCI,” said Robin Nazarian, CEO of Microwave Components, Inc.

Richardson Electronics provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair on a global basis.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 75 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave, and power products. The Power & Microwave Technologies group continues this legacy and complements it with new products from the world’s most innovative technology partners. Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group focuses on what we do best: identify and design disruptive technologies, introduce new products on a global basis, develop solutions for our customers, and provide exceptional worldwide support. As a global company, we provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair—all through our existing global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rellpower.com.