April 15, 2026, ECIA Newsletter 

ECIA Releases Annual TOP 50 Americas Authorized Distributors

Return to Americas Revenue Growth Follows Two Year Downturn

 

ECIA has released its annual Top 50 Americas Authorized Distributors report on TrustedParts.com. This ECIA original study builds on nearly 5 years of data. Each year, ECIA Chief Analyst Dale Ford compiles this report from survey results, extensive research of public financial data, input from manufacturers and distributors, and web-based secondary research. 

Read the report or download the pdf.


Executive Conference Sponsorship

 

Sponsorship Opportunities are OPEN!

The ECIA Executive Conference is the PREMIER Event for Industry Executives. The date for the 2026 Executive Conference is October 19-21, 2026, at the Westin O’Hare Hotel.

Your sponsorship will be visible to over 425 industry executives. The Executive Conference is attended by the industry’s top executives with 75% of the attendees being senior management and executives. 

Fill out the form or check out the brochureRegistration opening soon.


Webinar: The AI Adoption Journey in Electronics: Where to Start, What to Scale

 

April 15 | 2 P.M. ET | Register Today

Join us for a webinar on this interesting topic! Where are you at in journey? Getting started and reinforced usage will be part of your culture. Let's go!

Panelists:

  • Mike Swenson, MFC Group
  • Alan Ahern, Crowley Associates
  • Greg Engen, Contata

Register Today.


 

The April Part ONE feature for the "Faces of ECIA" is Robert Logan.
 


Learn more about Robert's involvement with ECIA, hobbies and more.

This feature is a great way to learn about the fantastic people behind the hard work from the councils and committees.

Learn more.


ECIA Member Reception at EDS

 

Register Today!

You are invited to the ECIA Member Welcome Reception on Monday, May 18th at 3:00 pm. You can find us at the ECIA/TrustedParts.com booths in the Connections Café!

Visit the ECIA/TrustedParts.com booth to pick up your beverage ticket!


Join us for networking with ECIA leaders! We are looking forward to seeing you at EDS!

Questions? Email [email protected].


 ECIA Suggestion Box for ECIA Programming

 

Drop a Note into Our Suggestion Box!

Help shape future ECIA programming! The ECIA Suggestion Box is open for your ideas—whether it’s webinar topics, event concepts, or industry issues you’d like addressed! We value your input and encourage you to share your thoughts with our team.

Do you want to give feedback about the association in general? Share your ideas with the ECIA Suggestion Box.


ECIA Research and Analysis 


ECIA offers its members insight into the industry and a variety of market trends information. Members can log into the website and visit the Stats & Insights page to access an increasing number of statistical reports. Some are available to the public, some to members and others are only accessible to those who participate in the survey.

Visit the stats and insights drop down menu on our website for more information.


Member of the Week

Founded in 1968, Future Electronics is a worldwide leader in electronic components distribution and is recognized as one of the most respected and innovative companies in the industry today.

Headquartered in Montreal and operating in 159 locations in 44 countries around the world, Future Electronics has earned an impressive reputation for providing outstanding service and developing efficient, comprehensive global supply chain solutions.

Offering the industry’s highest level of overall service, including customer-specific programs and processes, and worldwide e-commerce support, the company’s mission is always to Delight the Customer®.

In 2024, Future became a WT Microelectronics company, now dual-headquartered in both Montreal, Canada and Taipei City, Taiwan.

Future Electronics has been an ECIA member for 34 years. ECIA thanks Karime Yasmine and Anthony Alberga for their years of service with EDS, the ECIA councils, and the Board.


 Contact Info:

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678.393.9990