Jameco Electronics

What Jameco Electronics does

Jameco Electronics is a privately held electronic components distributor headquartered in Belmont, California, founded in 1971 and operating continuously for over 50 years. The company sells more than 70,000 SKUs across 16 categories including semiconductors, passives, interconnects, electromechanical components, power supplies, LEDs, batteries, test equipment, enclosures, and electronic kits, combining authorized distribution for major manufacturers (MEAN WELL, Arduino, Adafruit, Fluke, Rigol, Hammond, Altech, Velleman) with four proprietary house brands (Jameco ValuePro, ReliaPro, Benchpro, Kitpro). The technology layer is a traditional e-commerce storefront with integrated catalog search, Quick Order, Quote Request, and customer account management, supported by a content platform (DIY Workshop) for engineers, makers, and educators.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce hardware sales with tiered volume pricing (typically 1, 5, 10, 25, 100, 500, 1000 units), a 5% discount for registered users, and free continental ground shipping on orders over $60. Customers are reached through the website, phone (1-800-831-4242), and fax, targeting a horizontal persona mix of professional engineers, hobbyists, makers, and educational institutions. Operational certifications include ECIA authorized distributor membership, ERA membership, ASEE membership, SAM.gov registration for federal contracting, and RoHS compliance filtering across product listings. The 2026 ECIA Top 50 Distributor recognition reflects established market position rather than rapid scaling.

Name

Jameco Electronics

Legal name

Jameco Electronics

Website

https://jameco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jameco Electronics is a 50-plus-year-old, privately held electronic components distributor in Belmont, California, selling 70,000+ SKUs via e-commerce to engineers, makers, hobbyists, and educational institutions across authorized and proprietary house brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Components Distribution

NAICS

Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42369)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors) Retail (CRACAKAA)

Keywords

• Electronic components distribution
• Semiconductor distribution
• Passive components supply
• Power supply distribution
• Electronics hobby kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Belmont

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electronic Components Sales: Revenue generated through direct sale of electronic components including semiconductors, passives, interconnects, electromechanical parts, power supplies, LEDs, and other electronic components. Transactions are primarily one-time purchases with volume-based tiered pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jameco Electronics is an authorized electronic components distributor selling over 70,000 in-stock products including semiconductors, passive components, interconnects, electromechanical parts, power supplies, LEDs, batteries, test equipment, and electronic kits. The company distributes both third-party manufacturer brands (MEAN WELL, Arduino, Fluke, Rigol, Velleman, Adafruit, Hammond, Fibox, and others) and its own house brand lines (Jameco ValuePro, Jameco ReliaPro, Jameco Benchpro, Jameco Kitpro).

Product overview

Jameco Electronics is an authorized electronic components distributor serving engineers and makers for over 50 years, offering over 70,000 in-stock products including semiconductors, passives, interconnects, electromechanical components, power supplies, LEDs, batteries, and test equipment. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio combining third-party manufacturers (MEAN WELL, Arduino, Velleman, Fibox, Hammond Manufacturing, Adafruit Industries, Siglent Technologies, Fluke, Rigol Technologies, Digilent, and others) with its own house brands (Jameco ValuePro, Jameco ReliaPro, Jameco Benchpro, Jameco Kitpro). Products are organized into 16 main categories covering automation and controls, batteries, computer products, electronic kits, electromechanical, enclosures, fans and cooling, ICs and semiconductors, interconnects, optoelectronics, passive components, power supplies, security, test tools, and wire and cable. The company offers new products, clearance items, and closeout deals through its e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jameco ValuePro: House brand product line offering quality electronic components at unbeatable value
• Jameco ReliaPro
• Jameco Benchpro
• Jameco Kitpro

Products and services

• Jameco ValuePro Jameco's value-oriented house brand offering electronic components that exceed industry standards at significant savings, backed by a 1-year warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee. Targeted at engineers and makers seeking cost-effective alternatives.
• Jameco ReliaPro Jameco's house brand offering reliable electronic components and supplies including batteries, battery holders, and related accessories for engineers and makers.
• Jameco Benchpro Jameco's house brand offering benchtop tools and test equipment for engineers, makers, and hobbyists working at the workbench.
• Jameco Kitpro Jameco's house brand offering electronic kits and project components for hobbyists, educators, and DIY enthusiasts.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• MEAN WELLmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEAN WELL is a featured manufacturer on Jameco, offering power supplies and wall adapters. Jameco operates as an authorized distributor for MEAN WELL products including switching power supplies, LED drivers, and wall adapters.
• AltechmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAltech is a leading manufacturer of industrial automation controls, circuit breakers, and DIN rail components. Jameco features Altech products prominently across automation and control categories with over 2,400 products available.
• Adafruit IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdafruit Industries is an authorized manufacturer featured on Jameco, offering Arduino boards, sensors, and maker electronics components.
• ArduinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArduino is a featured manufacturer on Jameco, offering development boards and student kits for electronics education and prototyping.
• FlukeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFluke is a featured manufacturer offering professional test and measurement equipment including multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Hammond ManufacturingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHammond Manufacturing is a featured manufacturer providing electronic enclosures, racks, and cabinets. Jameco offers custom enclosure modifications as a value-added service.
• VellemancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVelleman is a featured manufacturer offering electronic kits, projects, and tools. Jameco serves as an authorized distributor for Velleman products.
• Rigol TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRigol Technologies is a featured manufacturer offering test and measurement equipment including oscilloscopes and function generators.
• Siglent TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSiglent Technologies is a featured manufacturer offering oscilloscopes and test equipment.
• FiboxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFibox is a featured manufacturer providing electronic enclosures.
• Loadstar SensorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLoadstar Sensors is a featured manufacturer specializing in industrial sensors for automation applications.
• Serpac Electronic EnclosuresminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSerpac Electronic Enclosures is a featured manufacturer providing electronic enclosures.
• CitelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCitel is a featured manufacturer of surge protection and power quality products.
• ECIA (Electronic Components Industry Association)coreOthersJameco is a member of ECIA and was recognized as a Top 50 Distributor 2026 by the association.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Adafruit Industries: Open-source hardware manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of maker electronics. While also a Jameco partner brand, Adafruit operates a competing direct channel targeting the same hobbyist/educator audience.
• SparkFun Electronics: Maker-focused electronics retailer selling development boards, sensors, and breakout boards directly to hobbyists and educators. Overlaps with Jameco in the maker/education segment and competes for Adafruit/Arduino adjacent sales.
• Amazon Business: General marketplace with growing electronic components assortment that pressures Jameco's pricing and convenience proposition, especially among SMB and hobbyist buyers.

Direct peers

• Mouser Electronics: Authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor with a similar engineer/maker focus and very broad catalog. Directly competes with Jameco on prototyping parts, dev boards (Arduino, Adafruit), and test equipment.
• RS Components / Allied Electronics: Global distributor of electronic, electrical, and industrial components serving engineers and industrial customers. Comparable product mix, channel mix (online + phone/fax legacy ordering), and engineer/maker audience.
• Newark / Element14 (Premier Farnell): Multi-region electronic components distributor serving engineers with broadline catalog and dev-kit offerings. Overlaps with Jameco on core passive, interconnect, and educational/development product lines.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Largest electronic component distributor serving engineers and makers globally. Comparable to Jameco in target customer (engineers, hobbyists, procurement) and product mix (semiconductors, passives, interconnects), but operates at vastly greater catalog scale and with global fulfillment.

Broad incumbents

• Future Electronics: Global authorized electronic components distributor with strong semiconductor franchise. Competes with Jameco for engineer-design business and is a credible alternative source on overlapping authorized lines.
• Arrow Electronics: Large global electronic components distributor with deep OEM and industrial relationships. Competes with Jameco for engineer accounts and supplies overlapping product categories at much larger scale.
• Avnet: Global broadline electronic components distributor with design-chain services. Adjacent competitor to Jameco in semiconductors and embedded electronics, primarily serving larger industrial and OEM customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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