bisco iNDUSTRiES

What bisco iNDUSTRiES does

bisco industries is a privately held, founder-owned industrial distributor headquartered in Anaheim, California, founded in 1973 by Glen Ceiley, who continues to lead the company. The firm distributes electronic components and fasteners to OEMs across aerospace and defense, communications, computer and data center hardware, industrial equipment, instrumentation, marine, and military end markets, operating 53 local sales offices across the United States, Canada, and Mexico plus a Manila, Philippines office that opened in 2022. Underlying infrastructure includes 82,000 sq ft of headquarters space, 7 distribution centers, 3.1 million SKUs in active inventory, and authorized distribution agreements with manufacturers including Amphenol Aerospace, TE Connectivity, Molex, 3M, Southco, nVent Schroff, PEM, Heyco, Panduit, and Accuride.

The technology stack is a VTEX-powered e-commerce storefront plus an inventory and supply chain management platform supporting sales of fasteners, electronic components, hardware, enclosures and racks, wire and cable, and door/access hardware. The platform surfaces part-number and manufacturer-brand catalogs with tiered unit pricing and account-based login functionality. Operations and quality are governed by AS9100 and AS9120 aerospace certifications and AC 00-56B hazardous materials accreditation, which together gate entry into aerospace and defense procurement channels.

The business operates a transaction-fee distribution model with quote-based pricing, volume discounts, same-day shipping until 8PM EST, and a 4-hour quote-turnaround SLA. Revenue derives from product sales to enterprise buyers, complemented by value-added services — vendor managed inventory, consignment, bin stocking, Kanban, kitting, custom packaging, EDI-enabled consolidated billing, dock-to-stock quality, and bonded inventory — which deepen account stickiness beyond the underlying component sale. The company is entirely founder-financed (no venture or private equity capital), and growth is funded internally through reinvested operating cash flow.

Name

bisco iNDUSTRiES

Legal name

bisco industries, Inc.

Website

https://biscoind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

bisco industries is a privately held distributor of electronic components and fasteners serving aerospace, defense, communications, computer, industrial equipment, instrumentation, and marine manufacturers through 53 offices across North America plus Manila, Philippines, with 3.1 million SKUs and seven distribution centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Distribution - Electronic Components and Fasteners

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Semiconductors, ICs & Microcontrollers Retail (CRACAKAB)

Keywords

• Electronic components distribution
• Fasteners distribution
• Aerospace parts supply
• Industrial hardware supply
• Mil-spec parts distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices53 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Distribution: Distribution of electronic components and fasteners to aerospace, communication, computer, fabrication, industrial equipment, instrumentation, marine and military industries. Revenue generated through product sales with pricing based on order volume and manufacturer pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

bisco industries distributes a 3.1-million-part catalog of fasteners, electronic components, hardware, enclosures/racks/cabinets, wire and cable, and door and access hardware to aerospace, defense, communication, computer, fabrication, industrial equipment, instrumentation, marine, and military manufacturers. Distribution is supported by 53 local sales offices, 7 distribution centers, same-day shipping, and authorized agreements with manufacturers such as Amphenol Aerospace, TE Connectivity, 3M, Molex, and Southco.

Product overview

bisco industries is a premier distributor of Electronic Components and Fasteners serving Aerospace, Communication, Computer, Fabrication, Industrial Equipment, Instrumentation, Marine, and Military Industries. The company operates a multi-product distribution platform with 3.1 million parts across 53 locations, offering same-day shipping until 8PM EST. The core product portfolio consists of six main categories: Fasteners (screws, bolts, inserts, washers, nuts, spacers, standoffs, rivets, rods, studs, and related hardware), Electronic Components (computer hardware, terminals, terminal blocks, connectors, jacks, busbars), Hardware (springs, bearings, knobs, mounting hardware, bumpers, DIN rails), Enclosures/Racks/Cabinets, Wire and Cable, and Door and Access Hardware. These are complemented by Value Added Services including procurement and engineering support, warehouse and quality management, manufacturing and assembly services, inventory management programs (vendor managed inventory, consignment, Kanban), and accounting services with EDI integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fasteners Distributor product line of fasteners including screws, bolts, inserts, washers, nuts, spacers, standoffs, rivets, rods, studs, plugs, caps, pins, lanyards, grabbers, plungers, and nails for industrial and aerospace production applications.
• Electronic Components Distributor product line of electronic components including computer hardware and networking, terminals, terminal blocks, connector components and accessories, connectors and jacks, and busbars and groundings for OEM production.
• Hardware Distributor product line of industrial hardware including springs, bearings and bushings, knobs and levers, mounting hardware, bumpers and feet, DIN rails and rail accessories, pins/ejectors, seals, brackets, pipe/tubing/fittings, and gears/links/belts.
• Enclosures, Racks, and Cabinets Distributor product line of enclosure and rack components, enclosures, subracks and accessories, cabinets, and racks used for electronic and industrial equipment protection and mounting.
• Wire and Cable Distributor product line of cables, cable and wire management solutions, protectors, insulators, clamps, and cable ties for industrial and aerospace wiring applications.
• Door and Access Hardware Distributor product line of drawer slides, handles, hinges, latches, and locks used for industrial, commercial, aerospace interior, and electronic enclosure applications.
• Value-Added Supply Chain Services Bundle of supply-chain services offered alongside the distribution catalog, including procurement and engineering support, warehouse and quality management, manufacturing and assembly line services, inventory management programs, and accounting services with EDI integration for enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-hour quote turnaround guarantee
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SouthcocoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Southco products including latches, hinges, handles, locks, and access hardware. Extensive product catalog with thousands of Southco items in inventory.
• KATOcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of KATO products. Products featured prominently on bisco website with dedicated landing page.
• nVent SchroffcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of nVent Schroff products including enclosures, racks, and cabinets. Dedicated product category on website.
• PEMcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of PEM fasteners including self-clinching fasteners, standoffs, and fasteners. Featured on homepage.
• HeycocoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Heyco products including wire management, cable ties, and hardware. Featured on homepage.
• Acme Industrial CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Acme Industrial Company products including threaded inserts, rods, studs, and bushings. Featured on homepage with 11,802 products.
• AccuridecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Accuride precision slides including drawer slides for data centers, aircraft interiors, and electronic enclosures. 1,914 products in catalog.
• Nord-LockcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers and nuts. 516 products in catalog including M6 through M24 bolt sizes.
• 3McoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of 3M products including industrial adhesives, electrical tapes, terminals, heat shrink tubing, and cable management products. 7,764 products.
• Amphenol AerospacecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Amphenol Aerospace products including D38999 connectors, mil-spec circular connectors. 81,594 products including largest inventory of D38999 connector series.
• TE ConnectivitycoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of TE Connectivity products including Raychem, Alcoswitch, and Deutsch brands. Wide range of connectors, switches, and relays.
• MolexcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Molex connectors and electronic components for industrial and commercial applications.
• Advanced InterconnectionscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Advanced Interconnections IC sockets and peel-a-way connectors. 12,078 products.
• Amphenol PCDcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Amphenol PCD D38999 connectors and circular connector accessories. 32,493 products.
• Alpha WirecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Alpha Wire cables and wires including hook-up wires, tray cables, and heat shrink. 27,257 products.
• HellermannTytoncoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of HellermannTyton cable ties, wire management, and identification products.
• PanduitcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Panduit cable management, wire terminals, and connectivity solutions.
• Amphenol RFcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Amphenol RF connectors, cable assemblies, and RF products. 9,027 products.
• GlenaircoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Glenair connector products for aerospace and defense applications.
• DEUTSCH (TE Connectivity)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of DEUTSCH industrial connectors for harsh environment applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TTI Inc. Specialty distributor of electronic components including connectors, passives, and electromechanical devices serving aerospace, defense, industrial, and automotive markets. Directly comparable to bisco in product categories, mil-spec/aerospace certifications, and authorized-distributor model.
• Powell Electronics: Distributor of electronic connectors and components focused on aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Closely comparable to bisco given its mil-spec connector specialization and value-added kitting/assembly services.
• Heilind Electronics: Distributor of connectors, relays, switches, and electromechanical components with strong aerospace/defense vertical focus. Comparable authorized-distributor business model, similar SKU breadth, and overlapping supplier roster.
• PEI-Genesis: Distributor and assembler of connectors, including heavy mil-spec lines for aerospace and defense. Directly comparable given its connector-led product mix, value-added assembly services, and aerospace customer base.
• Master Electronics: Authorized distributor of electronic components and fasteners serving industrial, aerospace, and military customers. Closely comparable to bisco in product mix (components + fasteners), customer verticals, and value-added services.
• Electro Enterprises: Distributor of electronic components and electromechanical products with mil-spec and aerospace certifications. Comparable niche focus on aerospace/defense customers and authorized-distributor relationships with major connector suppliers.

Broad incumbents

• Arrow Electronics: Global broadline distributor of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions serving industrial, aerospace/defense, and commercial markets. Comparable product overlap but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio including supply-chain services.
• Avnet: Global broadline distributor of electronic components and embedded solutions serving industrial, aerospace/defense, and communications end markets. Comparable offerings but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach than bisco.

Emerging players

• Digi-Key Electronics: Catalog/online distributor of electronic components serving design engineers and production buyers globally. Comparable electronic components focus but differentiates through digital-first model, contrasting bisco's field-sales-led aerospace specialization.
• Mouser Electronics: Authorized distributor of electronic components with strong e-commerce platform serving design engineers and production buyers. Comparable product categories but with a digital-led model rather than bisco's local field-sales and mil-spec focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BiscoIndustries
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZ3jhOfPAxgcy0WaqQD1vmQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/biscoindustries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bisco-industries
• Instagraminstagram.com/biscoindustries/?hl=en

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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