Master Electronics Explained

Master Electronics (originally Master Distributors) is an American company based in Phoenix, Arizona, that distributes electronic components.^[1] The company was founded in 1967 by Ike Nizam. Master is one of the largest electronic component distributors in North America.^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]} Master Electronics now has over 300 employees with 12 locations worldwide and a stock of over 350,000 unique parts for shipment and over 3 million for sale.^[7]

History

The company was founded by Syrian immigrant Ike Nizam in 1967 in Santa Barbara, California, reaching $1,000,000 in annual sales by 1971.^{[8] [9] [10]}

In 1999, the company created OnlineComponents as part of an e-commerce strategy.^{[11] [12]}

In 2007, the company expanded its product scope through the purchase of All American Semiconductor.

In 2014, Master Electronics acquired Electro Sonic, growing company holdings.

In 2017, Master Electronics celebrates its 50 year anniversary since its founding.

In January 2019, the company added Advanced Thermal Solutions, a company focused on thermal management of electronics, to its line card.^[13]

In August 2023, Neutrik Americas presented Master Electronics with their 2022 Distributor Partner of the Year Award.^[14]

Since its founding the company has undergone four reinvention campaigns.^[15]

See also

• E-commerce
• List of Arizona companies
• DigiKey
• Mouser Electronics
• Brevan Electronics

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kalnoskas . Aimee . 2018-02-27 . PODCAST: Jamil Nazim: Master Electronics nurtures a new hotbed of entrepreneurship with Seed River . 2024-05-24 . Electrical Engineering News and Products . en-US.
2. Web site: 2022-07-12 . Master Electronics Recognized as Top Distributor by Many . 2024-05-24 . www.businesswire.com . en.
3. Web site: AzedNews . Team . 2023-03-31 . Maricopa Community Colleges And Master Electronics Announce Education Concierge Partnership – AzedNews . 2024-05-24 . en-US.
4. Web site: 2018-10-04 . Master Electronics Announces Tariff Free Zone . 2024-05-24 . www.businesswire.com . en.
5. News: Master Electronics Receives Seven Awards at the 2024 EDS Leadership Summit . 2024-06-07 . en.
6. Web site: 2024-06-09 . 2024 EDS Leadership Summit - Master Electronics . 2024-06-11 . Herald Chronicle . en.
7. Web site: 2017-04-26 . EBN@C-Level: Talking to Jamil Nizam about the Evolving Identity of Master Electronics . 2024-12-04 . EPS News . en-US.
8. Web site: Company History – Timeline . 2024-05-24 . www.masterelectronics.com.
9. Web site: 2017-04-26 . EBN@C-Level: Talking to Jamil Nizam about the Evolving Identity of Master Electronics . 2024-05-24 . EPS News . en-US.
10. Book: California Manufacturers Register . 2001 . Times Mirror Press . 978-1-55600-797-2 . en.
11. Web site: Communications . MountainCrest . 2023-08-29 . Neutrik Americas Awards Master Electronics Distributor Partner of the Year . 2024-05-24 . Mixonline . en-US.
12. Web site: 2022-05-25 . ECS Inc. Announces Master Electronics as Authorized Distributor . 2024-05-24 . ECS Inc. . en-US.
13. Web site: Kalnoskas . Aimee . 2019-01-09 . Master Electronics adds Advanced Thermal Solutions to line card . 2024-10-16 . Electrical Engineering News and Products . en-US.
14. Web site: 2023-08-30 . Neutrik Americas Names Master Electronics As Distributor Partner Of The Year . 2024-10-30 . ProSoundWeb . en-US.
15. Web site: Ojo . Bolaji . April 2, 2017 . Master Electronics Turns 50, Celebrates and Preps for 'Massive' Disruptions . September 23, 2024 . EPS News.