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Allied History
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Over the years, Allied Electronics has built an enviable reputation as a
distributor of electronic components.
Since our conception in 1928, Allied's main pursuit, and now our legacy, has
been providing excellence through customer service. Now, as part of the
Electrocomponents Group, Allied has added a global presence to our customer
orientation – the latest chapter in our fascinating, eight decade history.
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1928: Allied Radio was established as the radio parts distribution arm
of Columbia Radio Corporation. The company was soon to become one of the most
recognizable names in the electronics industry.
1932: The company built a growing business in marketing radio parts
and kits to home hobbyists, and was one of the first to sell electronics through
a catalog. In addition, Allied opened storefront distribution outlets to reach
more amateur ham radio operators and experimenters.
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1941-45: Having survived the depression, Allied focused on the war
effort, primarily servicing government contracts and high-priority industrial
orders. Allied gained experience in the industrial arena for the first time
through government and military contracts, which laid the groundwork for the
distribution niche we occupy today.
1946-60: The electronics industry exploded as new developments in
electronics were adopted on a widespread basis in commerce and industry.
Innovations such as television, industrial automation, space technology and
defense accelerated the need for electronics. Consumer demand also grew as radio
sets and components not available during the war proliferated. During this
exciting era, Allied gained both the experience and specialized staff necessary
to handle both consumer and industrial sales.
1962: The first industrial catalog for Allied Electronics, a
subsidiary of Allied Radio, was released. The company continued to serve both
amateur and professional ham radio operators as one of the few places to locate
that "hard to get" piece of radio equipment.
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1970: Allied moved its headquarters from Chicago, Illinois to Fort
Worth, Texas.
1981: Allied began the process of moving from an all manual system to
a fully computerized company. The process was completed in 1985.
1995: Allied is the first electronics distribution company to come out
with a CD-ROM catalog and quickly followed-up by entering the e-commerce arena
with the launch of a web site.
1999: Allied Electronics acquired by Electrocomponents of the United
Kingdom.
2000 & Beyond: The combination of Allied's commitment to a high
level of customer service and Electrocomponents' global reach delivers a very
powerful supply chain solution to meet future customer demands.
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