| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronics distribution |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Founder | Ike Nizam |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people |
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Number of employees | 360+ |
| Website | masterelectronics |
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] 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]
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]