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  "status": "unclaimed",
  "updated_at": "2026-09-04",
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      ]
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          "name": "BSIF Registered Safety Supplier"
        },
        {
          "name": "EcoVadis"
        },
        {
          "name": "RISQS"
        },
        {
          "name": "JOSCAR"
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        {
          "name": "Cyber Essentials"
        }
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        }
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        "region": "Northamptonshire",
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      "name": "RS",
      "domain": "rs-online.com",
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        "https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5357985",
        "https://uk.linkedin.com/company/rs-group-plc"
      ],
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        "name": "Automation & Control Gear",
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          "direct"
        ]
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        "name": "Electronic Components",
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        "summary": "Distribution category for electronic components including semiconductors, passive components, connectors, displays, and batteries, sourced from over 2,500 partner suppliers.",
        "channels": [
          "direct"
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "electrical-cables-power",
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        "name": "Electrical, Cables & Power",
        "role": "distributor",
        "summary": "Distribution category for electrical products including cables and wires, power supplies and transformers, lighting, and fuses and circuit breakers.",
        "channels": [
          "direct"
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "tools-hardware",
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        "name": "Tools & Hardware",
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        "summary": "Distribution category for hand tools, power tools, soldering and welding equipment, fasteners and fixings, and bearings and seals.",
        "channels": [
          "direct"
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "test-measurement",
        "kind": "hardware",
        "name": "Test & Measurement",
        "role": "distributor",
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        "channels": [
          "direct"
        ],
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          }
        ]
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        "name": "Health, Safety & PPE",
        "role": "distributor",
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        "channels": [
          "direct"
        ]
      },
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        "name": "RS PRO",
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        "channels": [
          "direct"
        ]
      },
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        "id": "designspark",
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        "name": "DesignSpark",
        "role": "software_vendor",
        "summary": "Online design-engineering community offering free PCB, Mechanical, and Circuit Simulator CAD software tools; the free Explorer tier serves a community of over 1.4 million members.",
        "channels": [
          "direct"
        ]
      },
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            "automotive",
            "food & beverage",
            "chemicals",
            "metals & mining",
            "healthcare",
            "higher education"
          ]
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        "channels": [
          "direct"
        ]
      }
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      "email": "rcustomerservicesuk@rs-components.com",
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        "consultation"
      ]
    },
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}