Obsolescence

Humanity's harnessing of electricity is more than 100 years into its life cycle, and the vast technological advances of the 21st century mean that many items produced during this protracted period of discovery and invention are old or obsolete. Despite the concept of 'built-in obsolescence,' where parts were simply not made to last, there are many circumstances where equipment is still perfectly capable of functioning if an obsolete part can be replaced. This is where Rowse comes in.


Founded in 2004, with a solid team of electrical experts, we have built up a network of customers and clients who rely on our knowledge base to get them the parts they need. We are a 'quality first' company, whose excellent reputation in Plymouth and the Southwest is based on our friendly, professional service and highest quality supplies. Obsolete electrical product sourcing is one of our most rewarding and fun activities, where those in the know excel in going the extra mile to get our customers exactly the item they're looking for.

Why Choose Rowse?

We've been in the business for more than 14 years, and the combined expertise of our technical engineers and sales team adds up to a lot more years than that! We've been around the block in the electrical world, and we know where to find even the most obscure items. Plus, we have a national network of manufacturers, brokers and suppliers who can always help us find what you need. As an independent electrical wholesaler, Rowse is in the market to supply domestic, commercial, industrial and military components, and we have an in-depth knowledge of electrical products stretching back over decades. We are also members of the wider national group, AIEW (Associated Independent Electrical Wholesalers). This affords us both a greater buying power and a more flexible service, to better satisfy the needs of our customers.



How Can Rowse Help?

In its 14 years of history as an electrical wholesale supplier, Rowse has helped many manufacturers source replacement parts for their old machines. To better serve our customers, we can also provide alternative solutions for many electrical components, either by finding modern equivalent parts, or arranging for the manufacture of identical products when necessary. If the part proves impossible to source, we can retrofit, upgrade or replace your existing components so that your machinery continues to operate smoothly and efficiently.

We are authorised distributors and stockists for many of the world's leading brands, such as Siemens, ABB, Festo and more, and our experienced team specialises in sourcing those hard-to-find or obsolete components that you still need for electrical and lighting products today. Experts in our dedicated Pneumatics and Control Automation divisions will also help you find components for obsolete motors, PLCs, drivers, sensors, power supplies and switchgear, so you can track down the ideal part for your elderly but still functional equipment.