What America II Electronics does

America II Electronics, doing business as A2 Global Electronics + Solutions, is a privately held independent electronic component distributor founded in 1984 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The company sources, tests, and distributes quality electronic components to enterprise customers across defense, aerospace, automotive, industrial, medical, consumer electronics, cloud/embedded systems, energy, and telecommunications. Its core technical capability is multi-standard component authentication and electrical testing performed in three certified laboratories (St. Petersburg FL, St. Petersburg Netherlands, and Singapore), with counterfeit detection governed by ISO/IEC 17025:2017, AS6171, AS9120, AS9100, and ISO 13485 certifications.

The service portfolio spans surplus inventory solutions, obsolescence management, shortage mitigation, PPV (Purchase Price Variance) assessment, global sourcing across four regional hubs, vendor-managed inventory, and BGA reballing. The go-to-market is a direct B2B sales motion executed through an online RFQ submission funnel, supplemented by content marketing and case studies. Customers are enterprise buyers who rely on the company to resolve long lead times, obsolescence risk, counterfeit exposure, and supply chain disruptions in regulated, high-reliability applications. The company employs 501-1,000 people and operates as America II Group, LLC.

Revenue is generated through one-time, quote-based component sales with pricing that varies by quantity, availability, and sourcing complexity, rather than a recurring subscription model. The acquisition of Advanced MP Technology in 2018 and the subsequent rebrand to A2 Global Electronics + Solutions reflect a strategic evolution from a surplus broker into a broader supply-chain solutions provider. Customer references emphasize responsiveness, quality assurance, and reliable delivery in production-critical environments, particularly within defense and aerospace electronics manufacturing.

Name

America II Electronics

Legal name

America II Group, LLC

Website

https://americaii.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

America II Electronics (dba A2 Global Electronics + Solutions) is a privately held independent electronic component distributor sourcing, testing, and supplying quality-authenticated parts to enterprise customers across defense, aerospace, automotive, industrial, medical, and other high-reliability sectors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Component Distribution

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronics Components & OEM/ODM Sourcing Marketplaces (CRAFAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Spare Parts & Replacement Components Retail (Batteries, Screens, Chargers) (CRACAJAG)

Keywords

• Electronic component distribution
• Semiconductor sourcing
• Counterfeit component testing
• Obsolescence management services
• Supply chain solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Component Distribution: Distribution of quality electronic components to customers across multiple industries including defense, aerospace, automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, medical, cloud/embedded systems, energy, and telecommunications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

America II Electronics is a global B2B electronic component distributor that sources, tests, and delivers quality semiconductors and electronic components to enterprise customers across defense, aerospace, automotive, industrial, medical, cloud/embedded, energy, and telecom sectors. Its core offerings include global component sourcing, surplus inventory solutions, obsolescence management, shortage mitigation, PPV assessment, vendor-managed inventory, and certified testing and authentication services for counterfeit detection and electrical verification.

Product overview

A2 Global Electronics + Solutions is an electronic component distributor offering a comprehensive suite of sourcing and supply chain services. The core offering consists of surplus inventory solutions, obsolescence management, shortage mitigation, PPV assessment, global sourcing, and vendor managed inventory. These services are complemented by testing and authentication capabilities including component authentication, electrical testing, and BGA reballing. The company operates sourcing hubs across the Americas, Asia, Japan, and Europe, serving industries including defense & aerospace, automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, medical, cloud & embedded systems, energy, and telecommunications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surplus Inventory Solutions Supply chain service that reduces customer reliance on single suppliers by providing adaptive, diversified sourcing networks to minimize risk and ensure supply continuity for electronic components.
• Obsolescence Management Service that sources end-of-life (EOL) products, facilitates multi-year purchases (MYP), and provides Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) support for preemptive planning of at-risk electronic components.
• Shortage Mitigation Service that addresses unexpected electronic component shortages caused by extended lead times, changed forecasts, and other supply chain disruptions.
• PPV Assessment Cost-optimization service that lowers the cost of components beyond single buys through benchmarking programs, volume buys, and lifecycle analysis.
• Global Sourcing Component sourcing service that finds electronic components at the right price from sourcing hubs in the Americas, Asia, Japan, and Europe.
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Inventory management service that simplifies customers' electronic component inventory through a tailored Vendor Managed Inventory plan.
• Testing & Authentication Testing laboratory service providing component authentication, electrical testing, and other value-added services for parts sourced either from the company or from another vendor.
• Component Authentication Service that verifies component authenticity and detects counterfeits through comprehensive testing performed by highly-accredited engineering staff in certified laboratories.
• Electrical Testing Service that validates component performance and reliability using state-of-the-art electrical testing facilities and rigorous testing procedures.
• BGA Reballing BGA (Ball Grid Array) reballing service for electronic component processing.

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Future Electronics: Privately held global broadline distributor with deep technical/engineering support; competes across the same vertical end markets and offers comparable supply-chain and inventory programs.
• Arrow Electronics: Global broadline electronic component distributor (publicly traded, multi-billion in revenue); competes head-to-head in distribution but also offers franchised inventory, design services, and global logistics far beyond A2 Global's scale.
• Mouser Electronics: Authorized catalog distributor dominating the small- and mid-volume engineer/buyer segment via e-commerce; competes for new-design component demand, particularly in industrial and IoT.
• Avnet: One of the world's largest broadline electronic component distributors; shares the same customer base in industrial, aerospace, and automotive but operates with franchised lines and embedded design-in support A2 Global does not match.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Authorized catalog distributor with leading e-commerce platform; overlaps in the broad electronic component customer base but lacks the independent/open-market and EOL specialization A2 Global provides.

Direct peers

• Fusion Worldwide: Independent open-market electronic component distributor offering sourcing, testing, and shortage mitigation — closest head-to-head competitor with overlapping defense, aerospace, and EMS customer base.
• Smith & Associates: Independent electronic component distributor specializing in semiconductors and hard-to-find/EOL parts, with comparable testing/authentication services and a similar global sourcing footprint.
• Rochester Electronics: Specialty distributor focused on end-of-life and obsolete semiconductors with authorized licensing from manufacturers; overlaps with A2 Global's obsolescence management offering and aerospace/defense customer base.
• TTI Inc. Specialty authorized distributor of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical components, serving industrial, automotive, defense, and aerospace — directly comparable verticals and quality-driven positioning.

Regional players

• WPG Holdings: Asia-Pacific-headquartered broadline component distributor with significant Greater China exposure; competes on semiconductor distribution in Asia where A2 Global sources supply, but has limited direct overlap in U.S. defense/aerospace accounts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3Iccf2T_zlu6P9LCNz1QXg
• Facebookfacebook.com/america-ii-electronics-538992176152151
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/34477
• Xx.com/americaii

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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