about us
Serving OEMs and Distributors since 1924
Through our long-standing relationships & industry knowledge, we provide a complete catalog of leading-edge products and focus on our primary role as a sales and marketing organization. With 99 years of experience representing manufacturers of high integrity and whose products may be sold cohesively with those of our principal line-up, your satisfaction is almost guaranteed.
Our Commitment to You
We will carefully train our employees on the fine points of selling electronic and electrical products to our OEM customers directly and through our distribution partners. We will provide an attractive, motivating workplace atmosphere, thus insuring long term, well-motivated, customer oriented employees who conduct our business relationships in an honest and ethical manner at all times.
Our Coverage
Covering the states of Michigan and Indiana with our team through multiple regions offering professional representation to our principals and a high degree of service and support for our customers, in the Great Lakes Region.
99 Years in Business
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R.C. Merchant & Co. Founded
Founded by Roscoe C. Merchant as a manufacturers’ representative firm in the electronics industry.
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John E. Merchant Assumes Presidency
John E. Merchant assumed the presidency upon the death of Roscoe C. Merchant.
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Golden Anniversary
RCM celebrates it golden 50th anniversary.
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3rd Generation
Brook Merchant joins the company as the 3rd generation of the family.
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Leadership Change
John Merchant is named CEO and J. Brook Merchant begins to lead the company as President.
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NOVA Electrical Sales Acquisition
RCM assumes operation of NOVA Electrical Sales and begins Industrial & Power division.
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4th Generation Joins Company
Mallerie Merchant enters RCM as the 4th generation of the Merchant family in the company.