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]
| 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 |
History
editThe 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]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Master Electronics Recognized as Top Distributor by Many". www.businesswire.com. 2022-07-12. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ AzedNews, Team (2023-03-31). "Maricopa Community Colleges And Master Electronics Announce Education Concierge Partnership – AzedNews". Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "Master Electronics Announces Tariff Free Zone". www.businesswire.com. 2018-10-04. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "Master Electronics Receives Seven Awards at the 2024 EDS Leadership Summit". Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "2024 EDS Leadership Summit - Master Electronics". Herald Chronicle. 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Company History – Timeline". www.masterelectronics.com. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "EBN@C-Level: Talking to Jamil Nizam about the Evolving Identity of Master Electronics". EPS News. 2017-04-26. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ California Manufacturers Register. Times Mirror Press. 2001. ISBN 978-1-55600-797-2.
- ^ Communications, MountainCrest (2023-08-29). "Neutrik Americas Awards Master Electronics Distributor Partner of the Year". Mixonline. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "ECS Inc. Announces Master Electronics as Authorized Distributor". ECS Inc. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2024-05-24.