History
In 1989, Michael Galinski founded America II Electronics, Inc. with a dream of establishing a successful distributorship in the integrated circuit market. Today, America II, with its headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, stands as one of the largest and most preferred independent distributors of electronic components in the world.
Beginning its global reach in January 2000, America II Electronics recognized that the quality and service needs of the European electronics community were no different to those experienced in the Americas. As such, America II expanded its model of independent distribution overseas to address these requirements. America II staffed 14 sales and logistics professionals, stocking inventory to support customers’ schedules, connecting customers to one of the industry’s largest inventories, global product sourcing, combined with an unparalleled commitment to quality, solutions and services. This is how America II Europe was formed. America II Europe continues to grow and meet the needs of the European electronic community today.
With the North American headquarters and a satellite office in Belgium, America II’s purchasing team works around the clock to understand your needs, the market, and your commodities to bring you one of the largest inventories of semiconductors and passives. Our 200-member global sales force is focused on getting you the product you need, when you need it, from commodity components to allocated materials.
Attesting to our high quality practices and standards, America II has been ISO 9002 certified since 1994 and was the first distributor to achieve ANSI/ESD S20.20 certification. America II has invested many hundreds of thousands of dollars in ESD controls including Faraday bins, work station mats, grounding systems, testing equipment, static bags and electrostatic dissipative epoxy-sealed flooring.
Because the challenges of today’s dynamic market stretch your job responsibilities beyond sourcing, we work with you to customize programs in excess inventory management, Mature Product Marketing™, and end of life buys.
America II Europe’s primary mission has been to introduce the model of independent distribution- one that has been shaped by America II Electronics, Inc. for over a decade- into the European market. Having been established since 2000 America II Europe’s mission is to continue to support the growing needs of the European market.
