Livonia, Mich. September 10, 2008 -- RS Electronics, a Michigan based wholesale distributor of electronic components, test and measurement equipment, and electrical products was recently authorized to distribute Aven's line of optical instruments.

"RS Electronics is excited to bring Aven into the fold," said Dick Miller, vice president of sales at RS Electronics. "Aven has a great track record for providing customers with excellent products at reasonable prices."

From cameras to microscopes, Aven offers the optical instruments used in electronics, telecommunications, biotechnology, and forensics. Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Aven has been serving the industrial marketplace for over 25 years.

Founded in 1929 in Detroit, Mich., RS Electronics is recognized as one of the largest and most progressive electronics distributors in North America. A Tier I supplier to the automotive industry, RS Electronics' customers include over 5,000 OEM, MRO, and R&D organizations - among them many of the worlds largest and most successful companies. For more information, visit http://www.rselectronics.com.