Waterbury Electronic Supply

What Waterbury Electronic Supply does

Waterbury Electronic Supply is a franchised distributor of electronic components, founded in 1995 and headquartered at 47 Stevens Street, Waterbury, Connecticut. The company sells a broad catalog of branded electronic parts organized into 17 product categories — antennas, audio products, automation control components, batteries, capacitors, circuit protection, connectors, display products, enclosures, LEDs, PC boards, power supplies, relays, resistive components, semiconductors, switches, and transformers — sourced from approximately 40+ manufacturer partners including Fibox, Hammond, Winstar, P-Duke, Samwha, Meritek, and Elko EP. Beyond parts distribution, it offers value-added services including custom sheet-metal fabrication and off-shore PCB supply chain services, plus the BOXCAD online customization tool (a partnership with EXM) that allows customers to configure enclosure dimensions, colors, and cut-out accessories.

The business operates on a hardware-sales revenue model, generating income through resale of franchised electronic components at quote-based pricing, supplemented by fee-bearing custom fabrication and PCB supply-chain services. Distribution is conducted direct-to-customer via phone, email, and website-based inquiry through three named Hapken-family contacts (Ron, Matt, and Pat), with no channel partners or reseller network. The company positions itself around "Value Lines" — manufacturers producing quality components at fair prices — and targets electronics manufacturers and custom electronics designers, primarily within the Connecticut market. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, a member of the Electronic Representatives Association (ERA), and has been operating without disclosed external funding or ownership changes since inception.

Name

Waterbury Electronic Supply

Legal name

Waterbury Electronic Supply

Website

https://waterburyelectronic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waterbury Electronic Supply is a Connecticut-based, ISO 9001:2015-certified franchised distributor of electronic components serving electronics manufacturers and designers across 17 product categories with value-added services including off-shore PCB supply chain and custom enclosures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterbury

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Components Distribution: Waterbury Electronic Supply generates revenue through the distribution of electronic parts and components. As a franchised distributor, they sell quality electronic components including connectors, relays, switches, power supplies, enclosures, displays, semiconductors, capacitors, resistors, and more. Revenue is generated through product sales with pricing based on component type, quantity, and manufacturer.
2. Value Line Products: The company offers 'Value Lines' - manufacturers that make quality parts and sell them at a fair price. This includes off-shore PCB supply chain services with quick turnaround and production capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Waterbury Electronic Supply is a franchised distributor of quality electronic components for OEMs and manufacturers, operating since 1995. The company distributes electronic parts across 17+ product categories including antennas, audio products, automation control components, batteries, capacitors, circuit protection, connectors, displays, enclosures, LEDs, PC boards, power supplies, relays, resistive components, semiconductors, switches, and transformers. Supporting offerings include custom sheet metal fabrication and off-shore PCB supply chain services with quick turnaround.

Product overview

Waterbury Electronic Supply is a franchised distributor of quality electronic components, operating since 1995. The company offers a broad portfolio of electronic parts organized around 'Value Lines' — manufacturers producing quality components at fair prices. The product portfolio encompasses antennas, audio products, automation control components, batteries, capacitors, circuit protection, connectors, displays, enclosures (with BOXCAD online customization tool), LEDs, PC boards, power supplies, relays, resistive components, semiconductors, switches, and transformers. Supporting services include sheet metal fabrication and off-shore PCB supply chain services with quick turnaround and production capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Connectors Electrical connectors for interconnecting electronic components and systems, distributed to electronics manufacturers and OEMs.
• Relays Electromechanical and solid-state relay components for switching applications in electronic systems.
• Switches Electrical switches for controlling electronic circuits.
• Power Supplies Power supply units for converting and regulating electrical power in electronic systems.
• Enclosures Protective housings for electronic equipment with customization options through the BOXCAD online tool for custom sizes, colors, and cut-out accessories.
• Capacitors Capacitor components for energy storage and electronic circuit applications.
• Resistive Components Resistors and resistive components for current limiting and voltage division in electronic circuits.
• Semiconductors Semiconductor devices including diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits for electronic applications.
• Circuit Protection Overcurrent and overvoltage protection components for electronic circuits.
• Display Products Display modules and screens for electronic devices.
• Automation Control Components Industrial automation and control components for manufacturing and process control systems.
• LEDs Light-emitting diode products for lighting and indication applications.
• Transformers Electrical transformers for voltage conversion and isolation applications.
• Antennas Radio frequency antennas for wireless communication applications.
• Audio Products Audio components and products for electronic applications.
• Batteries Battery products for electronic devices and systems.
• PC Boards Printed circuit boards and related components.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Custom sheet metal fabrication services for electronic enclosures and housings.
• Off-Shore PCB Supply Chain Services Quick-turnaround and production PCB supply chain services leveraging offshore manufacturing capabilities.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MeritekcoreTechnology or IntegrationMeritek supplies multiple product categories to Waterbury Electronic Supply including antennas, capacitors, resistors, semiconductors, and automation control components. A key multi-category supplier partner.
• YokowocoreTechnology or IntegrationYokowo provides antenna products through Waterbury Electronic Supply's distribution network.
• AltechcoreTechnology or IntegrationAltech provides automation control components and connectors to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• Elko EPcoreTechnology or IntegrationElko EP supplies automation control components and relays to Waterbury Electronic Supply across multiple categories.
• Meritek AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationMeritek Automation supplies automation control components to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• TecnomaticcoreTechnology or IntegrationTecnomatic provides automation control components and transformers to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• Selec ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationSelec Controls supplies automation control components and power supplies to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• SamwhacoreTechnology or IntegrationSamwha supplies capacitors and resistors to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• ECEcoreTechnology or IntegrationECE provides circuit protection components and connectors to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• DegsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationDegson provides connector products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• DinklecoreTechnology or IntegrationDinkle supplies connector products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• GBM/KecocoreTechnology or IntegrationGBM/Keco provides connectors to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• VimexcoreTechnology or IntegrationVimex supplies connectors and switches to Waterbury Electronic Supply across multiple categories.
• PowertipcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowertip provides display products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• WinstarcoreTechnology or IntegrationWinstar supplies display products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• FiboxcoreTechnology or IntegrationFibox provides enclosure products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• HammondcoreTechnology or IntegrationHammond provides enclosures and transformers to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• EDACcoreTechnology or IntegrationEDAC provides power supply products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• P-DukecoreTechnology or IntegrationP-Duke supplies power supply products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• CITcoreTechnology or IntegrationCIT supplies relay products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• DurakoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationDurakool provides relay products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• ECE/GoodskycoreTechnology or IntegrationECE/Goodsky supplies relays to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• SanyoucoreTechnology or IntegrationSanyou supplies relay products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• Good-Ark SemicoreTechnology or IntegrationGood-Ark Semi provides semiconductor products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• Jie Jie MicroelectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationJie Jie Microelectronics supplies semiconductor products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• DiptronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationDiptronics provides switch products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• SalecomcoreTechnology or IntegrationSalecom supplies switch products to Waterbury Electronic Supply.
• ERA (Electronic Representatives Association)coreOthersWaterbury Electronic Supply is a member of ERA (Electronic Representatives Association), demonstrating commitment to industry standards and professional distribution practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Future Electronics: Future Electronics is a global authorized distributor of electronic components, specializing in semiconductors, passives, and electromechanical devices. Direct competitor with a similar franchised model and overlapping product categories.
• Powell Electronics: Powell Electronics is a franchised distributor of electronic components, interconnect, and electromechanical products, with specialized mil-aero and harsh environment focus. Direct competitor in franchised distribution with overlap in connectors, relays, and power supplies.
• Newark Electronics (Element14): Newark/Element14 is a high-service distributor of electronic components, with a deep catalog and design-focused resources. Direct competitor in authorized distribution serving engineers, designers, and manufacturers across overlapping product categories.
• Mouser Electronics: Mouser is a major global authorized distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, offering millions of SKUs online. Direct competitor in franchised electronic component distribution with overlapping product categories (connectors, passives, relays, etc.) and overlapping manufacturer franchises.
• Onlinecomponents.com: Onlinecomponents.com is an authorized distributor of electronic components providing online access to a broad supplier catalog. Direct competitor in authorized electronic component distribution with comparable customer base and product mix.
• Arrow Electronics: Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Direct competitor in authorized electronic component distribution with broader product breadth and value-added services.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Digi-Key is one of the largest global franchised distributors of electronic components, offering a broad catalog of parts with rapid fulfillment. Direct competitor in the same authorized electronic component distribution model, serving the same engineers and OEMs.
• Master Electronics: Master Electronics is an authorized distributor of electronic components with a strong franchise portfolio serving industrial, commercial, and military customers. Direct competitor in franchised distribution with comparable product breadth.
• Richardson RFPD: Richardson RFPD is a global distributor specializing in RF, wireless, and power conversion components. Direct competitor in franchised component distribution, with comparable product mix in semiconductors, antennas, and power.
• Allied Electronics & Automation: Allied Electronics is a distributor of electronic and electromechanical products, industrial automation, and maintenance products. Direct competitor in component distribution with similar franchised supplier model and catalog breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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