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Master Electronics

Master Electronics is an American company based in Phoenix, Arizona, that distributes electronic components. The company was founded in 1967 by Ike Nizam. Master is one of the largest electronic component distributors in North America. 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.

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Master Electronics
Company type
Privately held company
IndustryElectronics distribution
Founded1967 (1967)
FounderIke Nizam
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Riad Nizam (president and chief operating officer
Number of employees
360+
Websitemasterelectronics.com

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.2345 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.6

History

The company was founded by Syrian immigrant Ike Nizam in 1967 in Santa Barbara, California, reaching $1,000,000 in annual sales by 1971.789

In 1999, the company created OnlineComponents as part of an e-commerce strategy.1011

In 2007, the company expanded its product scope through the purchase of All American Semiconductor.8

In 2014, Master Electronics acquired Electro Sonic, growing company holdings.8

In 2017, Master Electronics celebrates its 50 year anniversary since its founding.12

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.12

See also

See also

References

References

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