What Nasco Aerospace and Electronics LLC. does

Nasco Aerospace and Electronics LLC is a privately-held, authorized franchised parts distributor founded circa 2000–2001 and headquartered in a 13,200-square-foot facility at 3232 44th Ave N, St. Petersburg, Florida (cage code 4Q4L9). The company distributes aerospace and electronic components on behalf of 1,500+ direct manufacturers — including ABB/Thomas & Betts, Panduit, HellermannTyton, Gamma Electronics, Glenair, Cisco, Eaton, Fischer Technology, Belden, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Its catalog spans aircraft spares (10,000+ certified SKUs in stock with access to 200,000+ additional SKUs), connectors and backshells, hardware (rivets, nuts, bolts, O-rings, bearings), cable protection and wire termination, power cables, computer networking, ground support equipment, electronic components, and shipboard supplies. Value-added services include design-to-delivery, kitting, inventory management, and AS6081-driven counterfeit prevention inspection and testing.

The business is B2B sales-led, combining an inside/outside direct sales team, an e-commerce storefront at nascosales.com, and quote-based pricing for large orders (per-unit pricing on individual SKUs ranges from approximately $0.02 to $90+). Revenue is generated through product markups on distributed parts, manufacturer commissions, and value-added services. The customer base is anchored in two primary verticals — U.S. government/defense (all military branches, DLA, U.S. Navy NAVSEA/NAVWAR/Naval Air Systems Command) and commercial aviation (world's largest airlines, MROs, fixed and rotary wing manufacturers) — with adjacent verticals in shipbuilding (Huntington Ingalls, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, Austal), telecommunications, industrial solutions, automotive, and medical. Hold certifications including HUBZone, DLA QTSL/QSDL/QSLD (FSC 5961/5962), AS6081, AS9100 Rev D, and ITAR registration, which gate access to federal contract flow and defense semiconductor sourcing/testing.

Recognition profile is consistent and durable: Top 50 Authorized Distributor in North America from ECIA (2018–2025), Top 50 Global Distributors from Supply Chain Connect (2023–2025), Boeing Silver Performance Excellence Award (2012–2021), and Austal Supplier Performance Award (2020–2023). The company is founder/operator-led by President and CEO Frank Bagnasco, is bootstrapped (no external funding rounds disclosed), and has no disclosed M&A, subsidiary, or leadership transition activity.

Name

Nasco Aerospace and Electronics LLC.

Legal name

Nasco Aerospace & Electronics

Website

https://nascosales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nasco Aerospace and Electronics LLC is a privately-held, HUBZone-certified franchised parts distributor headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, distributing aerospace and electronic components from 1,500+ authorized manufacturers to U.S. government/defense, commercial aviation, shipbuilding, telecommunications, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace and Electronic Components Distribution

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace & Defense (TLAIALAB)

Keywords

• Aerospace parts distribution
• Electronic component distribution
• Aircraft spares supply
• Military parts distributor
• Authorized parts distributor

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aerospace & Electronic Component Distribution: NASCO generates revenue by distributing franchised, authorized aerospace and electronic components sourced from its network of 1500+ direct manufacturers. The company sells parts (connectors, fasteners, cable protection, semiconductors, aircraft spares, etc.) primarily to government/defense, commercial aviation, and industrial customers. Revenue is earned through product markups, manufacturer commissions, and value-added services including kitting, inventory management, and testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nasco Aerospace and Electronics LLC. is a franchised authorized distributor of aerospace and electronic components sourced from a network of over 1,500 direct manufacturers. The company sells aircraft spares, connectors, backshells, hardware, electronics, networking, power cables, ground support equipment, and cable protection products to government/defense, commercial aviation, shipbuilding, telecommunications, and industrial customers, complemented by value-added services such as kitting, inventory management, testing, counterfeit prevention inspection, and design-to-delivery support.

Product overview

Nasco Aerospace and Electronics LLC. is an authorized distributor of aerospace and electronic components, offering a diverse portfolio of over 1,500 manufacturer brands through an e-commerce platform. The core offering includes aircraft spares, connectors/backshells, hardware, computer networking, power cables, ground support equipment, electronics, and cable protection products. The company distributes products from brands like Gamma Electronics (heat shrink, cold shrink), HellermannTyton (cable management), Panduit (wire termination), and ABB/Thomas & Betts (electrical installation). Services include design-to-delivery, kitting, inventory management, and testing for government, defense, commercial aviation, telecommunications, shipboard, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Spares Certified aircraft parts and components for fixed and rotary wing aircraft, including over 10,000 certified SKUs in stock with access to 200,000 additional SKUs. Targets airlines, MROs, and aircraft manufacturers.
• Connectors, Backshells & Dust Caps Aerospace-grade connectors, backshells, and dust caps for military and commercial applications.
• Hardware (Rivets, Nuts, Bolts, O-rings, Bearings) Aerospace and industrial hardware including rivets, nuts, bolts, O-rings, and bearings.
• Computer Networking Networking equipment and solutions including copper and fiber optic connectivity products.
• Power Cables Power distribution and cable products for industrial, aerospace, and commercial applications.
• Ground Support Equipment Equipment supporting aircraft operations including belt loaders, engine stands, heaters, jacks, and test equipment.
• Electronics Electronic components and assemblies for aerospace and defense applications.
• Commercial Off the Shelf Products COTS products meeting military and commercial specifications.
• Cable Protection, Fittings & Wire Termination Cable protection systems, fittings, and wire termination solutions including heat shrink, cold shrink, and protective tubing.
• Shipboard Products Supplies for hull maintenance, engineering space, crew support, safety equipment, and shipbuilding materials including deck plating, valves, piping, pumps, and gauges.
• Design to Delivery Product design and delivery services including connector and cable design challenges, kitting, inventory management, and testing.
• Kitting Custom kitting services that bundle components into ready-to-use kits for customer-specific applications.
• Inventory Management Managed inventory services for customers requiring ongoing stock and replenishment of certified parts.
• Testing Component testing services supporting counterfeit prevention inspection and quality assurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% authentic parts — every component passes counterfeit prevention inspection and testing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABB / Thomas & BettscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2019In September 2019, NASCO signed a distribution agreement with Thomas & Betts (now owned by ABB), specializing in stocking electrical installation products for building construction and the aviation industry. Products include cable protection systems, crimp tools, fittings, liquidtight connectors, lugs, terminal blocks, and related hardware. Stock parts typically priced 25% less than big box stores.
• 1500+ Authorized Manufacturers (franchised distributor network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNASCO serves as an authorized franchised distributor for over 1500 direct manufacturers of aerospace and electronic components. Manufacturers include ABB/Thomas & Betts, Belden, Cisco, Dell Technologies, Eaton, Fischer Technology, Glenair, Hellermann Tyton, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Juniper, MSA, Panduit, and many others. Manufacturers partner with NASCO (a HUBZone certified distributor) to win more federal contracts.
• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASCO is DLA-approved for sourcing and testing of FSC 5961 (semiconductors) and FSC 5962 (microcircuits) products. Listed on DLA's Qualified Testing Suppliers List (QTSL), Qualified Suppliers List of Distributors (QSLD), and Qualified Suppliers Development List (QSDL) programs. Supports U.S. warfighter readiness.
• U.S. Navy (NAVSEA, NAVWAR, Naval Air Systems Command, NAVSUP WSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASCO is a HUBZone small business partner to the U.S. Navy, supporting NAVSEA activities with critical hardware via authorized manufacturing partners. Also partners with NAVWAR and Naval Air Systems Command for supply chain solutions.
• Huntington Ingalls, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, AustalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNASCO is a HUBZone small business partner to major U.S. shipbuilders including Huntington Ingalls, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, and Austal. Supplies shipbuilding activities with materials and hardware via authorized manufacturing partners.
• PanduitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNASCO has a distribution agreement with Panduit, a world leader in data networking and electrical power products. Panduit products distributed include wire terminations, data jacks, patch cords, patch panels, fiber optic products, labeling systems, cable ties, power distribution, and fiber couplers.
• HellermannTytoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNASCO distributes HellermannTyton products including data communication solutions, RapidNet pre-terminated systems, cable protection, and identification products. HellermannTyton assists customers with cable layout, planning, and provides modular pre-printed labeling solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Heilind Electronics: Heilind is an authorized distributor of electronic and aerospace/military interconnect products with a franchised model very similar to NASCO's, also serving defense primes, MROs, and industrial customers with franchised line card and value-added services.
• Powell Electronics: Powell is an authorized electronic components distributor specializing in military, aerospace, and harsh-environment applications — overlapping NASCO's connector, relay, and high-reliability parts franchise model.
• PEI-Genesis: PEI-Genesis is a franchised aerospace/defense connector and harsh-environment components distributor with deep military and commercial aviation exposure — directly comparable to NASCO's connector/backshell and aerospace spares business.

Broad incumbents

• TTI Inc. TTI is one of the largest authorized electronic component distributors globally, with significant aerospace/defense exposure through specialist subsidiaries — overlapping the franchised parts distribution model that NASCO operates at smaller scale.
• Mouser Electronics: Mouser is a major global authorized semiconductor and electronic components distributor with e-commerce scale that, like NASCO, sells franchised parts to aerospace/defense and industrial customers but at vastly larger catalog breadth.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Digi-Key is a leading global authorized distributor of electronic components with an e-commerce-first model that competes with NASCO for industrial and commercial demand, though with much broader catalog and logistics scale.
• Arrow Electronics: Arrow is a top-tier global electronic components distributor serving aerospace/defense and industrial customers through franchised relationships and value-added services, competing across NASCO's served markets.
• Avnet: Avnet is a global authorized electronics distributor with dedicated aerospace/defense capability — comparable business model to NASCO but at vastly broader scale across electronic components and embedded solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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