Distributor of the Year
Founded in Munich more than 65 years ago, Bürklin Elektronik has firmly established itself as the leading distributors in Europe’s of high-quality electronic components and services for the industrial automation, robotics and process technology markets. It prides itself on first-class service and a high level of specialist trade competence.
The company distributes on behalf of more than 500 manufacturers, including all of the world’s leading names in active and passive devices; electromechanics; connectors; cables and wires: power supplies and batteries; tools and production supplies; test and measurement; and facility and home automation.
Unusually among leading distributors, Bürklin Elektronik remains very much a family business with ownership now in the third generation.
The company places great importance on account management, with online and eProcurement services backed up by a dedicated in-house customer service team who advise customers, fulfil customer-specific wishes and process telephone orders.
Each of Bürklin Elektronik’s 130-plus employees adheres strongly to the company’s values:
– We always act according to the values and principles of an honest businessman
– We keep our promise
– We operate sustainably
– We are committed to our responsibility towards the environment and society
– We deliver the right solution for your task, quickly and reliably
– We exclusively stock products of high quality
– We offer unique services and first-class service
More than 1,500 shipments comprising more than 6,000 items leave the Bürklin Elektronik headquarters each day, with every order for goods in stock that is received by 6:00pm Monday to Friday being shipped that day.
About 500,000+ articles are in the range and more of than 70,000 product lines of that are held in stock at any one time – among Europe’s largest ranges. On-time delivery is at an unrivalled 99.99%, which is a key contributor to the company’s burgeoning list of more than 38,000 active customers.
The company’s online shop is constantly being improved, while its sales presence in the UK continues to expand in recognition of the importance of this market. All of this makes Bürklin Elektronik a worthy candidate for an Electronics Industry Awards in the “Distributor of the Year” category.