In this day and age, counterfeiting is all the rage. Whether you are picking up a knockoff purse or a bootleg DVD, opportunities to purchase phony merchandise abound. But when dealing with vital components such as semiconductors, it is vital that your equipment is completely and indisputably genuine. That is where Components Direct steps in, ensuring that all of your purchases are 100 percent traceable back to the manufacturer.

Nowadays, when product development cycles are so fast, it is tempting for companies to buy end-of-life equipment to save a little bit of money. But when purchasing this type of equipment, the danger of buying a knockoff product is much higher. That is why Components Direct was founded in 2006, to take a bite out of the counterfeit market.

The company works with over 150 manufacturers and stocks more than 50,000 SKUs in 300 categories. It is a global operation, with its main warehouse located in California and other warehouses located in Europe and Asia.

The primary draw of Components Direct is its guarantee. All of its products are 100 percent traceable back to the original manufacturer, so customers can be absolutely sure their equipment is genuine. For brokers, independent contractors and government agencies who frequently deal with the secondary market, this assurance is key.

The company has a website where customers can pick out their equipment and a call center stocked with personnel who can help in the decision making process. It ships all over the world and offers a return policy. With government regulations concerning components in the defense sector creating more stringent compliance guidelines, Components Direct only expects its business to grow. After all, how many things in life are 100 percent guaranteed?

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