Media
News & Expertise
In the Media section, you’ll find the latest news from RTS Electronic, as well as future articles on procurement, supply shortages, obsolescence, and electronic components.
CEO Lars Kiera Appears as a Guest on the NextCycle Obsolescence Podcast
The procurement of electronic components has undergone a fundamental transformation in recent years. Allocations, product discontinuations, and geopolitical uncertainties have shown that the lowest price alone is no longer a viable procurement criterion. Supply chains...
Reducing Complexity, Cutting Process Costs: Why Supplier Consolidation Is the Key to Profitable Electronics Procurement
The challenge This phenomenon is well known throughout the industry: While key components are typically purchased from a small number of major distributors, the bulk of C-parts, specialty components, and electromechanical components is spread across a vast array of...
Synergy Instead of Silos: Why Evaluating Alternative Components Is an Interdisciplinary Team Project
Traditional “silo mentality” is the greatest enemy of a stable supply chain. Often, the engineering department makes a decision about an alternative component in isolation. The purchasing department is then faced with a solution that, while technically suitable, cannot be procured due to past negative experiences with the manufacturer or unreliable supply chains.
End-to-End Traceability at RTS—From Receiving to Shipping
On July 22, 2026, the trade magazine EPP – Elektronik Produktion & Prüftechnik published a detailed case study on RTS Electronic: “RTS Electronic Enhances Supply Chain Process Reliability with MODI.” This article traces how we have established an end-to-end...
Resilience Instead of Risk: Strategies for Proactive Risk Management in Electronics Procurement
The fundamental problem with modern supply chains lies in their extreme consolidation and globalization. A large portion of global semiconductor and wafer production is concentrated in a few, geographically highly concentrated clusters in Asia. Political tensions, trade conflicts, extreme weather events, or disruptions at major logistics hubs have immediate global repercussions.
Strategically avoid supply bottlenecks for electronic components
The challenge The market for electronic components is characterized by extreme cycles. Allocation phases, geopolitical tensions, unforeseeable natural events or the sudden focus of semiconductor manufacturers on higher-margin sectors (e.g. AI infrastructure) regularly...
Plasmatreat RTS-Electronic at the Tour Transalp 2025
From June 21 to 27, 2025, our Plasmatreat RTS-Electronic cycling team took part in one of the toughest, but also most impressive stage races in Europe: the Tour Transalp. Start in Innsbruck and finish in Riva del Garda. Seven days, over 650 kilometers, around 16,500...
From Trainee to Team Leader – Chris Herrmann’s Path at RTS Electronic
Chris Herrmann has been an integral part of RTS Electronic since 2007. What began in 2007 as an 8-week internship quickly became something more: in 2008, Chris began training as a wholesale and foreign trade merchant at RTS. This was followed by his first steps in...
Gran Fondo Mallorca 312 – 16th place for our road bike team!
Mallorca, April 26, 2025 - 312 kilometers, 4,700 vertical meters, over 8,000 starters: Mallorca 312 is one of the toughest and most prestigious amateur bike races in Europe - and our Plasmatreat RTS-Electronic team was also at the start. Starting and finishing in...
There from the start: Daniel and his 25 years at RTS Electronic
We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of our colleague Daniel! As a team leader in the Purchasing and Sales department, Daniel is a central part of our company. He is responsible for the entire supply chain and supports our team members in their professional...
A great deal of commitment and enthusiasm in 20 years of collaboration
At RTS Electronic, we attach great importance to the satisfaction and development of our employees. One who is particularly close to our hearts in this regard is Anita, our valued Logistics Manager. She celebrated her 20th anniversary with us this summer, and we would...
A breath of fresh air at RTS: Our new trainees are off to a flying start!
August 1st was a very special day for us at RTS Electronic. We had the pleasure of welcoming two new trainees to our team: Nico-Tom and Max. Both bring a breath of fresh air and new perspectives to our company, and we look forward to accompanying them on their...
We are seeing increased efficiency in customs declarations
In a globalized world, fast and efficient customs clearance is crucial. Four of our employees recently successfully completed a training course on "Internet Export Declaration Plus (IAA-Plus)". This training has significantly improved our internal processes and made...
Team spirit and soccer fever
At RTS Electronic, we focus on fun and team spirit, not only in the office, but also on special occasions. This was clearly demonstrated at the public viewing of the European Championships in Waltrop, where we supported the German team together. RTS Electronic made...
Team Plasmatreat RTS Electronic shines with top performances at the TOUR Transalp 2024
Our cycling team, Team Plasmatreat RTS Electronic, put in an outstanding performance at the TOUR Transalp. A particular highlight is the performance of our managing director and team rider, Oliver Vakilzadeh, who, despite the retirement of his team colleague on Monday...
Employee development through further training in cooperation with the IHK Nord Westfalen
We attach particular importance to the continuous training of our employees. This is particularly evident in our recent collaboration with the IHK Nord Westfalen. For example, four employees successfully completed a comprehensive in-house training course on “Internet Export Declaration Plus (IAA-Plus)”.
A milestone in the partnership: RTS Electronic receives the “Best Partner Award 2023”
We are proud to have received the “Best Partner Award 2023” from W. Kolb Fertigungstechnik GmbH. The recognition underlines our successful partnership and the progress we have made in technology, logistics and sustainability.
Supporting the educational prospects of pupils in Waltrop
We are proud to be one of around 20 companies that are an integral part of the "Miniplanspiel" at Waltrop Comprehensive School. Because for us, talent acquisition and training are important factors in personnel management. The "Miniplanspiel" gives us the opportunity...
Together Against Obsolescence
Since February 1, 2024, we have been a proud member of the industry interest group COGD (Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland) e.V. This membership marks a significant step towards dedicating ourselves even more intensively to obsolescence management and thus...
BVMW conducts interview with managing directors of RTS Electronic
The Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft conducted an in-depth interview with our two managing directors Oliver Vakilzadeh and Lars Kiera. As part of the “Young SMEs” initiative, many questions were asked about the opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurship. The interview was published on the BVMW website and can be read there in full.
Lars Kiera at the Business Succession Forum
For some years now, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) has been increasingly focusing on the topic of company succession, as the average age of current managing directors suggests that a large number of company successions will have to take place in the next...
Technology Center Opened at Waltrop Comprehensive School
Minister Ina Brandes and Minister Josef Laumann attended the official opening of the ZDI Technology Center on Wednesday. Future RTS apprentice Nico-Tom Dittrich also took part in a panel discussion with the two ministers. In June 2023, he made a very good impression...
Prize for Business Succession Northrhine-Westphalia
In October 2023, companies and their successors were honored by the IHK NRW and the Bürgschaftsbank NRW on the topic of "Courage for Entrepreneurship". RTS Electronic was represented by its Managing Directors Oliver Vakilzadeh and Lars Kiera. Both have taken over RTS...
Cooperation between RTS and VDE on supplier audits
In 2022, the partnership between VDE and RTS Electronic began when RTS was looking for a reliable partner capable of performing specialized on-site supplier audits in the Far East. Even then, the VDE had an impressive track record of auditing manufacturers and producers. But the suppliers to be certified for RTS were not an everyday case: they were service companies and distributors without their own production.
Radio Vest reports on sustainability at RTS Electronic GmbH
Radio Vest reported on RTS Electronic GmbH as part of the Vestische Pioniere competition, which honors companies in the Vest district for their sustainability. Managing Director Oliver Vakilzadeh answered the radio station’s questions and described how he is committed to sustainability with the company.
Waltrop’s mayor Marcel Mittelbach visits RTS Electronic
Managing Director Oliver Vakilzadeh received Mayor Marcel Mittelbach, who was pleased with the success of the local company.
Member of the Bundestag Michael Breilmann on visit
Michael Breilmann, Member of the Bundestag for the CDU, visited RTS Electronic and exchanged views with Managing Director Oliver Vakilzadeh.
RTS Electronic is a member of the Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft
Britta Möller from the BVMW was a guest in Waltrop to present a membership plaque of the Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft.
RTS Electronic in the Vestische Pioniere 2023 competition
RTS Electronic takes part in the competition “Vestische Pioniere 2023”. Companies are awarded for the topic of sustainability.
RTS Electronic: Waltrop company makes millions in sales worldwide
Tamina Forytta from the Waltroper Zeitung was visiting and introduces our company and the managing directors.
RTS Electronic GmbH shines as an industrial service provider
In 2022, RTS Electronic not only completed the year with the highest sales in the company’s history, but also crowned it with the CrefoZert seal of approval for the second time.
RTS Electronic in the “Curiosity Meets Experience” brochure
At the “Curiosity Meets Experience” event, we gave a presentation and drafted an article for the brochure.
Specialist for the procurement of electronic components
RTS Electronic GmbH in Waltrop is now also “part of SMART REGION Emscher-Lippe”. The specialists for the procurement of electronic components, on the market for more than 25 years, support more than 200 active customers all over the world with more than 30 employees.
CrefoZert for Waltrop industrial service provider
Article from Creditreform Bochum: RTS Electronic GmbH convinces with its financial as well as service policy and receives for the first time the creditworthiness certificate CrefoZert developed by Creditreform. This makes the corporation one of the 2 percent of German...
From Waltrop into the world
As a true hidden champion, RTS electronic GmbH ensures that its customers are supplied with the electronic components they need at all times.