El-Gev Electronics
Israel-based sales representative and distributor, founded 1987, representing manufacturers of high-performance electronic, fiber-optic, and RF/Microwave components to industrial, military, and aerospace customers in Israel and neighboring countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersTirat Yehuda, Israel
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What El-Gev Electronics does
El-Gev Electronics Ltd. is an Israel-based sales representative and distributor founded in 1987, operating from Tirat Yehuda with 11-50 employees. The company represents and distributes high-performance electronic components, sub-assemblies, and systems for a portfolio of manufacturers — including Coherent Corp. (optical networking and laser components), Semtech (LoRa wireless technology), TOREX (power ICs and DC/DC converters), Axiomtek (industrial computers and embedded systems), Lasertel (high-power semiconductor lasers), and Redfern Integrated Optics (narrow-linewidth lasers). Its product categories span RF/Microwave, Power, T&M Systems, Wireless, Passive, and Power Supplies & High Voltage, with underlying technology areas covering Analog, Digital, Electromechanical, Embedded Systems, Photonics, and Networking. El-Gev does not manufacture its own products; it acts as a channel partner that markets, distributes, and provides field application engineer (FAE) support for its principals' offerings.
The company's go-to-market is sales-led, enterprise-focused, and geographically concentrated in Israel and neighboring countries, with a Major Account Penetration Program (MAPP) targeting key accounts and a U.S. subsidiary (I.E.B. – International Electronics Business Inc., New York) handling cross-border affairs with U.S. affiliates. Revenue is generated through commissions and margins on hardware sales (B2B distribution) on a quote-based, per-customer negotiated basis with no publicly disclosed pricing. Customer segments are weighted toward industrial and military/aerospace buyers, with secondary exposure to data communication, telecommunication, networking, and wireless (smart metering/M2M) markets.
The business is differentiated primarily through long-standing manufacturer relationships, 37 years of regional brand reputation, strategic inventory management, technical FAE support, competitor analysis services, and a computerized database driving direct mail and targeted technical content. Distribution channels are exclusively direct field sales; marketing mixes direct mail/email, print advertising in domestic technical journals, trade shows/conferences, and a modest social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp). The company is privately held with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional investor involvement, and ownership appears to be founder/management-controlled.
El-Gev Electronics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- El-Gev Electronics
- Legal name
- El-Gev Electronics Ltd.
- Website
- https://elgev.co.il
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Israel-based sales representative and distributor, founded 1987, representing manufacturers of high-performance electronic, fiber-optic, and RF/Microwave components to industrial, military, and aerospace customers in Israel and neighboring countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
El-Gev Electronics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electronic Components Distribution
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- High-Voltage, Power Discretes & Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN) (HDAHAAAK)
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Where El-Gev Electronics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tirat Yehuda
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices1 record
Markets served
El-Gev Electronics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Sales Representative/Distributor Revenue: El-Gev Electronics operates as a sales representative and distributor for multiple manufacturers. Revenue is generated through commissions and margins on sales of electronic components, sub-assemblies, and systems to regional industrial, military, and aerospace markets.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
El-Gev Electronics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
El-Gev Electronics Ltd. is a sales representative and distributor for manufacturers of Electronics, Fiber-Optics and RF/Microwave components/modules, T&M systems, and Embedded Computer Solutions. The company supplies professional, high-quality components, sub-assemblies, and systems from manufacturers including Coherent Corp., Semtech, TOREX, Axiomtek, Lasertel, and Redfern Integrated Optics to industrial, data communication, telecommunication, networking, wireless, military, and aerospace customers in Israel and neighboring countries.
Product overview
El-Gev Electronics Ltd. is a sales representative and distributor for multiple electronics, fiber-optics, RF/microwave component manufacturers. The company offers a portfolio of distributed brands including Coherent Corp. (optical networking components), Semtech LoRa (wireless technology), TOREX XCL213/214 (micro DC/DC converters), Axiomtek (industrial computers), Lasertel (semiconductor lasers), and Redfern Integrated Optics (narrow-linewidth lasers). Product categories span RF/Microwave, Power, T&M Systems, Wireless, Passive components, and Power Supplies. Technology areas include Analog, Digital, Electromechanical, Embedded Systems, Photonics, and Networking. As a distributor, the company does not manufacture its own products but represents and sells these manufacturers' offerings to regional industrial, military, and aerospace markets in Israel.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Coherent Corp. Optical Components
Companies that use El-Gev Electronics
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
El-Gev Electronics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
El-Gev Electronics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Coherent Corp. (formerly Finisar/II-VI)coreCoherent Corp. is a global leader in materials, networking, and lasers. El-Gev distributes Coherent's broad portfolio ranging from transceivers to components for next-gen high-speed optical transmission systems, networks, and data centers.
- SemtechcoreSemtech's LoRa™ is a disruptive wireless long-range technology delivering dramatic performance improvements for Smart Metering and M2M with 10-50x range improvement versus existing solutions.
- TOREXcoreTOREX is an analog CMOS professional group specializing in power ICs. They specialize in power ICs responding quickly to development needs of electronic devices which continue to become smaller.
- AxiomtekcoreFounded in 1990, Axiomtek is a leading design and manufacturing company in the industrial computer and embedded field with worldwide recognition for innovative designs and customer satisfaction.
- LasertelminorLasertel is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of high-power semiconductor laser components for defense, medical, and industrial applications. They deliver a wide range of chips, bars, array packages and fiber-coupled devices with peak wavelengths from 770nm to 1050nm.
- Redfern Integrated Optics (RIO)minorRedfern Integrated Optics is the leading global supplier of single frequency narrow linewidth lasers, modules, and subsystems to clean energy, security, oil and gas, and test and measurement markets. Their PLANEX, ORION, and RIO-Grande lasers are used in remote sensing and LIDAR applications.
- I.E.B. – International Electronics Business Inc.coreSubsidiary based in New York, USA that handles direct business affairs with U.S. affiliates. Part of the company's infrastructure for maintaining cross-border business relationships.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
El-Gev Electronics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- TTI Inc. Specialist distributor focused on interconnect, passive, electromechanical, and discrete components with strong aerospace/defense reach. Comparable to El-Gev for its defense/aerospace customer base and franchise representation model.
- Arrow Electronics: Global electronics component distributor with strong aerospace/defense and embedded computing franchises. Comparable to El-Gev because it represents many of the same principal categories (semiconductors, embedded modules, RF) and serves defense customers worldwide.
- Digi-Key Electronics: Global broadline distributor with extensive component and module coverage. Comparable to El-Gev in product breadth and principal relationships, though Digi-Key's catalog/online model contrasts with El-Gev's relationship-driven field sales approach.
- Future Electronics: Privately held global electronics distributor with a strong franchise model and FAE-led design-in support. Future is comparable to El-Gev due to its emphasis on demand-creation through technical sales rather than pure logistics, and its presence across RF, power, and embedded lines.
- Mouser Electronics: Global broadline distributor emphasizing new product introductions and broad principal coverage. Comparable to El-Gev as a multi-line franchise distributor, though Mouser is catalog-led rather than FAE-led for defense.
- Avnet: Global broadline electronics distributor serving industrial, aerospace/defense, and telecom markets. Avnet is comparable as it operates a much larger, multi-regional franchise model with extensive principal relationships, the same model El-Gev applies at regional scale in Israel.
Emerging players
- Rochester Electronics: Specialist in end-of-life and continuing semiconductor supply for aerospace/defense and industrial customers. Partially comparable to El-Gev given overlap in serving long-lifecycle defense programs with constrained supply chains.
Direct peers
- Richardson RFPD: Specialist distributor focused on RF, microwave, and photonics components for aerospace/defense and telecom. Closely comparable to El-Gev's RF/Microwave and fiber-optics distribution focus, and serves many of the same end-market customer types.
Regional players
- WPG Holdings: Asia-Pacific semiconductor distributor with global expansion. Comparable to El-Gev as a regional franchise-based component distributor; WPG primarily serves APAC rather than the Middle East/Israel region.
- Macnica: Japanese-headquartered semiconductor and electronic component distributor with global reach. Comparable to El-Gev as a regional franchise distributor; Macnica serves Japan/APAC whereas El-Gev serves Israel and neighbors.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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El-Gev Electronics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
El-Gev Electronics subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
El-Gev Electronics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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El-Gev Electronics M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about El-Gev Electronics
What does El-Gev Electronics do?
El-Gev Electronics Ltd. is a sales representative and distributor for manufacturers of Electronics, Fiber-Optics and RF/Microwave components/modules, T&M systems, and Embedded Computer Solutions. The company supplies professional, high-quality components, sub-assemblies, and systems from manufacturers including Coherent Corp., Semtech, TOREX, Axiomtek, Lasertel, and Redfern Integrated Optics to industrial, data communication, telecommunication, networking, wireless, military, and aerospace customers in Israel and neighboring countries.
Is El-Gev Electronics a public or private company?
El-Gev Electronics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was El-Gev Electronics founded?
El-Gev Electronics was founded in 1987. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is El-Gev Electronics based?
El-Gev Electronics is headquartered in Tirat Yehuda, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does El-Gev Electronics make money?
One revenue line is on record: sales Representative/Distributor Revenue.
Who are El-Gev Electronics's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are TTI Inc., Arrow Electronics, Digi-Key Electronics, Future Electronics, Mouser Electronics and Avnet. Rochester Electronics is listed as an emerging player. Richardson RFPD is listed as a direct peer. Regional players are WPG Holdings and Macnica.
Does El-Gev Electronics have an API?
No public API is recorded for El-Gev Electronics.
What industry is El-Gev Electronics in?
El-Gev Electronics's product category is Electronic Components Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAAAH, Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs), with a secondary code of HDAHAAAK, High-Voltage, Power Discretes & Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN). Its NAICS code is 3353 and its SIC code is 3600.