Welcome to The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA)!
ECIA is made up of the leading electronic component manufacturers, their manufacturer representatives and authorized distributors. ECIA members share a common goal of promoting and improving the business environment for the authorized sale of electronic components.
Highlights
GIPC Initiative
The Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) provides a forum to discuss processes in the authorized channel that drive best practices within our industry. Check here for quick updates.
- The GIPC Committee is currently calling for subject matter experts (SMEs) in the following work groups: Cyber Security, Environmental Trade Compliance, Tariffs and Business Operations. Email sbronson@ecianow.org with interest and questions.
- Procurement Pro and GIPC: Implications of AI on Cybersecurity Article
- GIPCÂ Paperless Manufacturer Certificate of Compliance Working Group Report
- GIPC Cybersecurity Results:Â Risk Management Communicating Risks
- GIPC Cybersecurity Results:Â Ransomware Readiness
New Stats Reports
By Dale Ford, Chief Analyst, dford@ecianow.orgÂ
The complete ECIA Electronic Component Sales Trends (ECST) Report is delivered to all members as well as those who participate in the survey. Check below for quick summaries.
- Top 50 Americas Authorized Distributors Report 2025
- Top 50 Authorized Distributor Report 2025 Global Edition
- ECIA’s August & Q3 Industry Pulse Sentiment Index Continues to Moderate from June & Q3 High | August 2026
If you would like to participate in the Monthly or Quarterly Industry Pulse ECST Survey, please let us know.
Faces of ECIA
September 2026 Highlight - Alan Ahern, Crowley Associates
What is your involvement with ECIA and what have you gained from your engagement with the association?
I've been involved with ECIA for many years, having served on the Board, as Council Chair, and on the Rep Council. I've been engaged with all three constituencies on projects the Rep Council initiated. That's given me the chance to work alongside extremely intelligent people and learn business aspects that a Rep typically wouldn't be exposed to in their own day-to-day that I wouldn't have gained any other way.