Company Overview
From a small family business to a global leader
We owe our success to people, partnerships, and passion.
Starting at dining table with two phones, brothers Bob and Lee Ackerley connected with top computing industry figures, rapidly growing Smith through technical expertise, market insight, and bold moves.
Today, Smith sits as the world’s leading independent distributor of electronic components.
Our Intelligent DistributionTM model and commitment to quality help us deliver comprehensive solutions to supply chain challenges, seamlessly connecting businesses to the electronic components they need.
We specialize in tailored customer support, from procurement and data center services to rigorous quality and anti-counterfeit testing.
Our efforts are fully customizable to meet the unique needs of the automotive, computing, consumer electronics, mobile, and other evolving industries.
With offices across four continents, Smith is at home all over the world, offering localized support on a global scale.
Smith provides total open-market inventory solutions for leading high-tech manufacturers worldwide.
Our global network of customer-focused teams builds strong, enduring relationships by sourcing and reselling quality electronic components and meeting customer demands for speed of delivery, market knowledge, and integrity.
Smith's commitment to complying with requirements and continuous improvement sets high standards for a rapidly changing industry.