Hisco Inc. Acquires the Sales and Distribution Division of STI Electronics, Inc.

Houston, TX, July 8, 2014, Hisco Inc., North America’s Premier Distributor of Mission-Critical Materials, expands its U.S. distribution footprint with the acquisition of the Sales and Distribution Division of STI Electronics, Inc. (STI), which provides assembly products and soldering supplies to the electronics manufacturing industry. 
 
STI is a full-service partner that delivers advanced engineering and analytical lab support, training materials and services, and distribution solutions for the electronics industry. All other services, including training services, failure analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly, will remain with STI. The STI distribution facility in Madison, AL will operate as a Hisco location to service local customers.  
 
Bob Dill, President of Hisco Inc., says: “We are excited to acquire the STI Sales and Distribution division. Their proven track record of customer service and quality products fits perfectly with the Hisco value proposition. This acquisition enables us to further expand our signature fast, friendly service to customers in the Southeast.”
 
“This is a good day for our distribution customers and for STI,” States David Raby, President/CEO of STI.  “Hisco has a great reputation for customer service and will continue providing the level of service our customers have become accustomed to receiving. STI will continue to focus on our remaining divisions that provide training services and training materials as well as contract manufacturing, analytical and failure analysis, and prototype work.”    
 
For more information about STI Electronics, Inc., visit www.stielectronicsinc.com  or call 800-858-0604.
 
For more information about Hisco Inc., please visit www.hisco.com  or call 877-447-2560.
 
About Hisco
For more than 40 years, Hisco® has delivered value to customers through quality products, process solutions and local inventory. Today, the international branch network includes 34 stocking locations ? 23 in the United States (including Puerto Rico), 10 operated by the HiscoMex subsidiary in Mexico and one operated by HiscoCan in Canada. Two converting facilities provide value-added fabrication and custom repackaging. Hisco® also offers vendor-managed inventory programs and specialized warehousing for chemical management, cold storage and logistic services.
 
About STI Electronics, Inc.
 
Since 1982, STI Electronics, Inc. (STI) has been the premier full-service organization for training, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly in the electronics industry. STI also produces a complete line of solder training kits and training support products. For more information, visit www.stielectronicsinc.com.