Richardson Electronics and SHX Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Expands accessibility and technical support for microwave components and test subsystems

LaFox, IL, Monday, August 24, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Shanghai Huaxiang Computer Communication Engineering Co., Ltd. (SHX), a leading supplier of microwave components and microwave test subsystems. The agreement aligns with both companies’ focus on developing and promoting new, innovative products and technologies to customers worldwide.

Founded in 1993 in Shanghai, China, SHX develops high-quality coaxial fixed attenuators and terminations; microwave test subsystems; phase shifters; directional couplers; coaxial switches and detectors; bias tees; power providers and combiners; circulators and isolators; high-power resistors; and variable, step and programmable attenuators.

Founded in 1947, Richardson Electronics is a global channel partner for world-class electron devices, power electronics, and RF & microwave components.

“Based on a strong dedication to technical innovation, SHX has been awarded multiple national patents, including attenuators, terminations, directional couplers and coaxial switches,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “SHX’s desire to develop new, high-quality products enables our field sales engineers to continuously identify the best product solution for our customers’ applications.”

“Richardson Electronics allows SHX to expand accessibility of our products and maintain our key philosophy of providing the best technical service to meet customers’ demands,” stated David Dai, Vice General Manager, SHX. “Richardson’s highly technical sales team ensures our latest products and technologies reach customers and ideally suit their needs.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; high value displays, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

About SHX

Founded in 1993 in Shanghai, China, Shanghai Huaxiang Computer Communication Engineering Co., Ltd. (SHX) is a high-tech enterprise proficient in designing, manufacturing, marketing and selling RF & microwave components & microwave subsystems for satellite and ground communications, cell telephone testing, radar, microwave communication, science research, broadcast & television area etc. The main products include coaxial fixed attenuators/terminations, variable & step attenuators, programmable attenuators, microwave test subsystems, mismatched terminations, phase shifters, directional couplers, coaxial switches, power meters, coaxial detectors, bias tee, power providers/combiners, circulators/isolators, high power resistors and test accessories.

Richardson Electronics Power & Microwave Technologies at AMPERE 2015

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announces today its sponsorship and participation at the 15th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating (AMPERE 2015). The Association for Microwave Power in Europe for Research and Education (AMPERE) is a European non-profit association devoted to the promotion of microwave and radio frequency heating techniques for research and industrial applications. The association has worldwide membership comprised of industrialists, academics and consultants.

Where

Cracow University of Technology
Kraków, Poland

When

14-17 September 2015

What

As a sponsor and exhibitor, Richardson Electronics Power & Microwave Technologies will feature its capabilities in developing unique, user-specific continuous wave (CW) Microwave & RF solutions, including:

  • Turnkey microwave generator systems,
  • Tuners,
  • CW and pulse magnetrons,
  • Waveguide components,
  • Capacitors,
  • Semiconductors, and
  • RF coils and matches.

The company’s in-house coil manufacturing and testing capabilities enable strict quality control and repeatability, resulting in faster lead times and competitive pricing.

Richardson Electronics sales engineers and technical specialists will be at the booth, offering support and solutions for attendees’ design challenges and issues for systems operating at a kilohertz through gigahertz with power capabilities from a few watts to megawatts of power.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; high value displays, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.
Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.
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For Details Contact:

Julie Teinert
Director, Strategic Marketing
Phone: (469) 344-8812
jteinert@rell.com
rellpower.com
40W267 Keslinger Road
PO BOX 393
LaFox, IL 60147-0393 USA
(630) 208-2200 | Fax:(630) 208-2550

Richardson Electronics Elects Robert J. Ben as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) today announced the election of Robert (“Bob”) J. Ben as its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. He will report directly to Edward J. Richardson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.

“We are extremely pleased to have Bob join our senior management team. Bob’s work experience gives him the right blend of publicly traded company financial experience, international exposure, work ethic and attitude to be an immediate contributor to the Company,” said Mr. Richardson.
“We look forward to his participation in achieving the objectives set out in our growth strategy.” Mr. Ben spent the past 15 years with Cobra Electronics Corporation (“Cobra”) until its acquisition in 2014 by a private equity firm. Cobra is a designer and marketer of two-way mobile communications and mobile navigation products in the United States, Canada and Europe. Mr. Ben was most recently its Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. Prior to joining Cobra, Mr. Ben worked for Ivex Packaging Corporation and Abbott Laboratories as well as KPMG in Mergers and Acquisitions and for Ernst & Young as an auditor.

Mr. Ben received an MBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago in 1995, and earned h

is undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois in 1986. He received his certificate of public accountancy in 1986 and is a registered Certified Public Accountant in the state of Illinois . “Richardson Electronics is a distinguished company with a very rich history and I am looking forward to working with Ed Richardson and the entire team to implement its strategic growth plans,” commented Mr. Ben.

ABOUT RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; high value displays, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

Richardson Electronics and Cornell Dubilier Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Leverages global technical sales team to help advance capacitor technology for new applications

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE), a manufacturer of quality, high-performance capacitors used in demanding industrial applications. The agreement aligns with CDE’s efforts to advance capacitor technology for new applications, with Richardson Electronics’ global sales team supporting these new opportunities.

Founded in 1909 and now a leading manufacturer of capacitors for the power electronics market, CDE has been dedicated to advancing capacitor technology for new applications, including wind and solar power, electric vehicles, aerospace and telecom. Today it serves more than 35,000 customers.

Richardson Electronics is a global channel partner for world-class electron devices, power electronics, and RF & microwave components.

“We are pleased to partner with Cornell Dubilier, an industry leader with a rich history of providing high-performance capacitors,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “CDE continues to develop and produce unique capacitor solutions for next generation applications that align well with our focus markets and enables the discovery of new opportunities with customers worldwide.”

“Richardson Electronics compliments CDE’s strategy for identifying new customers that are designing applications using innovative technologies,” stated Sam Read, Global Sales Manager of CDE. “Richardson’s technical sales team helps develop solutions and provides exceptional global support—making them an ideal partner.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; high value displays, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

About Cornell Dubilier Electronics

Since its founding in 1909, Cornell Dubilier has been dedicated to advancing capacitor technology for new applications. The global company combines innovative products with engineering expertise to provide reliable solutions for inverters, wind and solar power, electric vehicles, power supplies, motor drives, HVAC, motors, welding, aerospace, telecom, and UPS systems. Cornell Dubilier has ISO-9001 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Liberty, SC; New Bedford, MA; Mexicali, Mexico and Shanghai, China.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. and FTCAP GmbH Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Expands accessibility and support of high reliability electrolytic and film capacitors

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Fischer & Tausche, FTCAP GmbH, a leading manufacturer of custom and standard catalog aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors. The agreement aligns with FTCAP’s focus on identifying new opportunities and solutions for customers’ most challenging applications.

For more than 65 years, FTCAP has developed and manufactured aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors in small to medium-sized batch quantities. FTCAP offers a broad selection of standard catalog items as well as custom solutions developed in close collaboration with customers.

Richardson Electronics is a global channel partner for world-class electron devices, power electronics, and RF & microwave components.

“As an established and reliable capacitor manufacturer with innovative capabilities, we are excited to partner with FTCAP in order to meet customer requirements,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “FTCAP offers a variety of high quality product solutions using tried-and-true technology gained from many decades of experience.”

“Similar to our company, Richardson Electronics has been an industry leader in providing innovative and high-quality products for more than 65 years,” stated Dr. Thomas Ebel, Managing Director of FTCAP. “Richardson Electronics’ extensive global network will present our innovative technology, products and services to customers and their most demanding design needs.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; high value displays, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

About Fischer & Tausche, FTCAP GmbH

For over 65 years, FTCAP GmbH has been manufacturing aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, in small to medium batch quantities. FTCAP offers not only catalog standard items, but also custom solutions developed in close collaboration with customers. Holding numerous patents, FTCAP provides innovative solutions even for the most complex applications. More information is available at www.ftcap.de.

Richardson Electronics and Ohmite Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Expands technical support of Ohmite’s leading high-performance resistor technology

LaFox, IL, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Ohmite Manufacturing Company, a Chicago-based provider of resistive products for high-current, high-voltage and high-energy applications. The agreement supports Ohmite’s efforts to expand sales and technical support of its high-performance resistor technology.

Ohmite has been the leading provider of resistive products for high-current, high-voltage and high-energy applications for over 90 years. The company’s full complement of resistor construction includes wirewound, wire element, thick film, and ceramic composition.

Richardson Electronics is a global channel partner for world-class electron devices, power electronics, and RF & microwave components.

“Ohmite offers a broad selection of power resistors, and their ongoing product development means that they continue to offer the leading edge resistor technology required in today’s sophisticated applications,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “With compatible focus markets, we are excited to support our new partner and bring their innovative technologies to our customers.”

“Richardson Electronics is a wonderful channel partner with a wide global presence, providing local technical support to help identify new opportunities that extend our business,” stated Greg Pace, President of Ohmite. “Their ability to provide solutions and add value from design-in support and prototype design through to high-volume production makes them an ideal partner for Ohmite’s expanding product line.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; high value displays, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

About Ohmite Manufacturing Company

Ohmite Manufacturing Company is headquartered in Chicago Illinois and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Heico Company, LLC. Ohmite has been the leading provider of resistive products for high current, sensing, high voltage, and high energy applications for 90 years. The company’s full complement of resistor constructions includes wirewound, wire element, thick film, and ceramic composition. Ohmite maintains operations in South Texas, Mexico, England and the Chicago area.

Richardson Electronics Hires Jens Ruppert to Lead Canvys, Its Visual Technology Solutions Group

LaFox, IL, July 16, 2015: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), today announced it has hired Jens Ruppert, former Vice President and General Manager for NDS Surgical Imaging, as its Executive Vice President and General Manager of Canvys.  Canvys is the Company’s visual technology solutions group providing custom displays for medical and industrial original equipment manufacturers with operations in Marlborough, Massachusetts and Donaueschingen, Germany.

“We are pleased to have Jens join Richardson Electronics’ senior management team,” said Wendy Diddell, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development.  “Jens started his career as an engineer and worked his way up through sales, marketing and general management within the medical display and operating room equipment market.  He brings a high level of talent, customer relationships and credibility that will help Canvys achieve new levels of sales and operational success.”

Canvys works closely with OEMs to design display solutions that meet unique requirements. With its strong engineering and product management team, Canvys is able to select the best technology based on functionality, financial considerations and the anticipated life of a program ensuring changes are minimized and costs controlled.  Canvys has provided a wide range of display solutions for medical equipment, woodworking, retail, banking, transportation, government, air traffic control and other industrial applications on a global basis.  With operations in the US and Europe, and the strong backing and infrastructure of Richardson Electronics, Canvys is one of the few custom display providers that can serve its customers on global basis.

“I’m very excited to be part of Richardson Electronics and honored to be leading such a talented group at Canvys,” said Jens Ruppert.  “We will immediately begin exploring ways to increase our competitive advantage and provide added value to the customers we serve.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; high value displays, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

For Details Contact:                             

Wendy Diddell
EVP, Corporate Development
Phone:  630.208.2323

Richardson Electronics Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Conference Call

LaFox, IL, Thursday, July 16, 2015: Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
(NASDAQ: RELL) plans to release its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 30, 2015, after the close of business on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. The release will be distributed by Business Wire and will be available on the Company’s website at www.rell.com.

On Thursday, July 23, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. CT, Edward J. Richardson, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Kathleen S. Dvorak, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s Fiscal 2015 results. A question and answer session will be included as part of the call’s agenda. To listen to the call, please dial (888) 339-2688 and enter passcode 97038740 approximately five minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 11:59 p.m. CT on  July 23, 2015, for seven days. The telephone numbers for the replay are (USA)(888) 286-8010 and (International) (617) 801-6888; passcode 90375367.

About Richardson Electronics Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; high value displays, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on
our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair  through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select  Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. and Ioxus Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Builds market awareness of Ioxus’ innovative ultracapacitor products and technology

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Ioxus, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance ultracapacitor technology headquartered in Oneonta, NY. The agreement supports Ioxus’ efforts to increase market awareness and market share of its latest products and innovative technology.

Ioxus manufactures iCAP® ultracapacitors, iMOD® modules, and THiNCAP® pouch cells and modules that are optimized for the highest energy and power density. Ioxus recently launched their leading edge 85º Titan™ ultracapacitor product line and the new industry changing line of 22 iMOD X-Series® ultracapacitor modules. The 22 X-Series modules allow customers to quickly integrate ultracaps into their application with little development cost or design lead time. Ioxus ultracapacitor cells and modules serve the automotive, hybrid bus, wind turbine pitch control, micro grid, UPS and industrial markets.

Richardson Electronics is a global channel partner for industry-leading electronic components and engineered solutions.

“Ioxus develops premium performance ultracapacitor technology and proves through extensive testing that their products achieve longer life than what is currently offered on the market,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “Ioxus’ technology is extremely exciting for our sales team to promote to our customers, since these products offer key differentiators with distinct advantages.”

“With Richardson Electronics as a channel partner, Ioxus will leverage Richardson’s vast market reach to build market awareness of our latest products and leading technology to capture more design wins,” stated Jeff Colton, Vice President of Sales at Ioxus. “Their global presence and technical expertise will help us reach new customers and effectively take advantage of the opportunities in the rapidly expanding markets for ultracapacitor applications.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; high value displays, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available online at www.rellpower.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

About Ioxus, Inc.

Ioxus manufactures high performance ultracapacitor technology for transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial and consumer product markets. The company offers the broadest range of cell styles in the industry, from 100 Farads to 3,000 Farads, with both iCAP® cylindrical and THiNCAP® pouch cell form factors. With our proprietary mixes and coating processes, Ioxus makes a superior electrode for ultracapacitors with higher power and energy density compared to other ultracapacitors. Ioxus designs and manufactures smaller, lighter weight iMOD® modules and the new 85°C Titan™ iMOD X-Series® family of module systems. Ioxus is headquartered in Oneonta, N.Y., with sales, service and quick-delivery inventory in Shanghai, China. More information is available online at www.ioxus.com.