FTCAP Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. announced a 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

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 and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions.

About FTCAP

FTCAP Fischer und Tausche Capacitors has more than 70 years of experience in the development and production of capacitors used in diverse industries. The products include both film and electrolytic capacitors and FTCAP is one of the few companies to still manufacture all of its capacitors in Germany. In addition to standard capacitors in small and medium-sized quantities, the Husum-based manufacturer also offers special custom-made products for demanding applications: The company’s experts work in close cooperation with the customer to implement complex custom solutions. Since 2018 FTCAP belongs to the Mersen Group. The merger of the two enterprises will result in substantial growth potentials for both parties. The explicit goal is to offer innovative modules, in which FTCAP capacitors are optimised for use with busbars and heat sinks from Mersen.