Master Electronics

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Master Electronics
Company typePrivately 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+
Website masterelectronics.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. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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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. [7] [8] [9]

In 1999, the company created OnlineComponents as part of an e-commerce strategy. [10] [11]

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]

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