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.
- Call for cybersecurity subject matter experts (SME's) - vmeijers@ecianow.org
- Procurement Pro and GIPC: Implications of AI on Cybersecurity Article
- China Tariff Avoidance and Recovery Process
- GIPCÂ Paperless Manufacturer Certificate of Compliance Working Group Report
- GIPC Cybersecurity Results:Â Risk Management Communicating Risks
- GIPC Cybersecurity Results:Â Ransomware Readiness
- GIPC Launches 2D Barcode Review
- GIPC Managing Date Code Restrictions
- GIPC PFAS Article August 2023
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 50Â Americas Authorized Distributors Report 2026
- Top 50 Authorized Distributor Report 2025 Global Edition
- ECIA’s March Industry Pulse Survey Index Reaches Lofty Heights for Sales Sentiment
- If you would like to participate in the Monthly or Quarterly Industry Pulse ECST Survey, please let us know.
Faces of ECIA
April 2026 Highlight - David Herring, PUI
What is your involvement with ECIA and what have you gained from your engagement with the association?
My first involvement was in the 1980’s with So. Cal NEDA. I became a representative for So Cal NEDA on the NEDA board. Spent many years as a board member. I currently represent the small distributors on the ECIA Distributor Counsel.