REM Electronics

What REM Electronics does

REM Electronics Supply Company, Inc. is a second-generation, family-owned electronics distributor and value-added contract manufacturer headquartered in Warren, Ohio, operating from a 30,000-75,000+ square-foot facility with a satellite location in Erie, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1955 by Robert E. Miller as a consumer electronics storefront, the company has pivoted multiple times and now offers SMT and through-hole assembly, cable and wire harness assembly, 3D printing and prototyping, R&D and engineering services, component modification, X-ray inspection, RFID integration, and the specialized sourcing of obsolete, allocated, and hard-to-find electronic components. It serves OEM, MRO, government/defense, industrial, medical, and transportation customers primarily across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

The company generates revenue through three intertwined streams: electronic component distribution, contract manufacturing services, and specialized parts sourcing, all priced on a custom quote basis with no public rate card. Following Robert Miller's death in 2018, his daughter Janet Dyer assumed the presidency and launched the 'REM 3.0' strategic pivot, repositioning the firm away from repair and distribution toward higher-value contract manufacturing with a sharpened focus on federal government work, supported by 2023-2024 ISO 9001:2015 and DLA Joint Certification Program credentials. The business is privately held with no outside investors, employs approximately 30 people (some with 30+ year tenures and 250+ years of combined manufacturing experience), and operates through direct field sales, an RFQ-driven website, and a verified Coupa supplier profile.

Name

REM Electronics

Legal name

REM Electronics Supply Company, Inc.

Website

https://remelectronics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Contract Manufacturing and Distribution

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts, Components, Refurbished & Reverse Logistics (Electronics) Distribution (CRAOACAK)

Keywords

• Electronics contract manufacturing
• Electronic component distribution
• Obsolete component sourcing
• PCB assembly services
• Wire harness assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Warren

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electronic Component Distribution: Distribution of electronic components ensuring timely delivery, technical support, and sourcing flexibility for manufacturers, assemblers, and repair teams. Partnerships with trusted suppliers.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Value-added manufacturing including SMT & Thru Hole Assembly, cable & wire harness assembly, 3D printing & prototyping, R&D and engineering services. Full contract manufacturing, assembly, testing, and distribution from design to delivery.
3. Parts Sourcing & Replacement: Specialized sourcing of hard-to-find and obsolete parts for customers to avoid costly downtime, providing replacement solutions that keep operations moving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REM Electronics is a full-service electronic component distributor and value-added contract manufacturer. It produces SMT and through-hole PCB assemblies, cable and wire harnesses, flat ribbon cables, and prototypes via 3D printing, and delivers R&D, engineering, X-Ray inspection, and component modification services. It also distributes electronic components with a specialty in locating obsolete, allocated, and hard-to-find parts to keep customers' production lines running.

Product overview

REM Electronics is a full-service electronics distributor and value-added contract manufacturer offering a portfolio of manufacturing services and electronic component distribution. Their manufacturing services include SMT & Thru Hole Assembly, Cable & Wire Harness Assembly, 3D Printing & Prototyping, R&D and Engineering Services, X-Ray Inspection, Component Modification & Preparation, Flat Ribbon Cable Assembly, and Wire Prep/Strip/Terminate. As a distributor, they specialize in sourcing obsolete, allocated, and hard-to-find electronic components to help customers avoid costly downtime. They support OEM and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) customers across various industries including medical, industrial, government/defense, and transportation. The company provides full contract manufacturing from design through production, combined with distribution capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SMT & Thru Hole Assembly Surface-mount technology and through-hole printed circuit board assembly services for OEM and contract manufacturing customers across industrial, medical, defense, and transportation applications.
• Cable & Wire Harness Assembly Custom cable and wire harness assembly services built to customer specifications for electronics integration across multiple industries.
• 3D Printing & Prototyping Rapid prototyping services using 3D printing for electronic enclosures, custom parts, and pre-production design validation.
• R&D and Engineering Services Research, development, and engineering support for the design and development of custom electronic products from concept through production.
• X-Ray Inspection X-ray inspection services for quality control and defect detection in electronic assemblies, supporting reliability for regulated and mission-critical applications.
• Component Modification & Preparation Services for modifying and preparing electronic components for use in customer assemblies, supporting form, fit, and function adjustments ahead of integration.
• Flat Ribbon Cable Assembly Custom flat ribbon cable assembly services for electronic applications requiring compact, organized interconnects.
• Wire Prep, Strip, Terminate Wire preparation services including stripping and termination for use in electronic assemblies and harnesses.
• Electronic Components Distribution Distribution of electronic components to manufacturers, assemblers, and repair teams, with a specialty in sourcing obsolete, allocated, and hard-to-find parts to minimize customer downtime.
• OEM Support Services Partnership with Original Equipment Manufacturers to deliver precision electronics that integrate into branded products and complex systems, from prototype through production.
• MRO Support Services Maintenance, Repair, and Operations support offering dependable parts supply and technical expertise, with specialization in sourcing obsolete and hard-to-find components to extend the life of legacy systems.
• Custom PCB Manufacturing Full contract manufacturing of custom printed circuit boards, including design, prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and distribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 years combined manufacturing team experience
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Youngstown State UniversityminorOthers · 31 August 2023REM Electronics partners with Youngstown State University as part of its talent acquisition strategy. The company collaborates with the university and the Trumbull Career and Technical Center through apprenticeship programs to find a pool of potential employees. This supports REM's growth and workforce development needs.
• Trumbull Career and Technical CenterminorOthers · 31 August 2023REM Electronics collaborates with the Trumbull Career and Technical Center for workforce development. Through apprenticeship programs, the company identifies and recruits potential employees, addressing challenges in finding talented employees in the region.
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business VoicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 August 2023President Janet Dyer participated in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Voices program at Cuyahoga Community College. The program, with over 900 alumni in northeastern Ohio, supports small business owners by sharing their stories and pain points to build and expand businesses in the region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IEC Electronics: U.S.-based contract electronics manufacturer serving defense, aerospace, and medical customers with SMT, cable/harness, and full turnkey assembly. Highly comparable to REM in vertical mix (defense-heavy) and small-mid scale EMS positioning.
• Creation Technologies: North American EMS company providing design, prototyping, and contract manufacturing for industrial, medical, and defense customers. Comparable in vertical focus and full-service model to REM, with a larger multi-site footprint.
• Rand Technology: Global distributor of electronic components, including obsolete and end-of-life parts, with quality-test labs. Highly comparable to REM's obsolete/hard-to-find distribution focus and similar customer base across industrial and defense.
• SMTC Corporation: Mid-tier North American EMS company offering SMT, box build, cable/harness, and supply chain services across industrial, medical, and communications end markets. Directly comparable to REM in service offering and end-market mix.
• America II Electronics: Independent distributor of electronic components with particular strength in obsolete, allocated, and hard-to-find parts. Direct overlap with REM's specialty component distribution business and shared end customers in MRO and legacy sustainment.
• SigmaTron International: U.S.-headquartered contract electronics manufacturer offering SMT, through-hole, cable/harness and box-build assembly for industrial, medical, and defense customers. Comparable service portfolio and vertical mix to REM, though at larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Kimball Electronics: Global EMS provider serving medical, automotive, industrial, and public safety end markets with contract manufacturing and supply chain services. Comparable to REM's contract manufacturing motion but at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• TT Electronics: Global provider of electronic components, sensors, and contract manufacturing for aerospace/defense, medical, and industrial customers. Comparable in the overlap between component distribution and EMS that REM operates, but at much larger scale and global reach.

Emerging players

• ESCATEC: Contract electronics manufacturer offering full design, prototyping, and box-build services to industrial and medical customers. Comparable in service scope to REM's contract manufacturing capabilities but focused primarily on European customers.

Regional players

• Note AB: Sweden-headquartered EMS provider serving industrial and medical customers across Europe with full contract manufacturing services. Comparable to REM in business model and vertical mix but operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rem-electronics

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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