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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, the Ackerleys connected with top computing industry figures, rapidly growing Smith through technical expertise, market insight, and bold moves.

1984 Smith is founded in Houston by the Ackerley family

1997 Smith opens sales and distribution hub in Hong Kong

1999 Smith opens sales and distribution hub in Amsterdam

2002 Smith earns ISO 9001 certification

2005 Smith’s sales exceed $500 million

2011 Smith completes green renovation of Houston headquarters

2014 Smith opens new 57,000 sq. ft. Houston operational hub, extending service capabilities

2017 Smith’s sales exceed $1 billion

2022 Smith’s sales exceed $4 billion

2023 Smith opens fifth distribution hub in Singapore

2024 With 900 employees in more than 20 cities worldwide, Smith is a leader in electronic-component distribution

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Founder Spotlight

Robert Ackerley

Co-Founder and Director

Bob's passion for sustainability, technology, and developing homegrown IT solutions keeps Smith and his other enterprises always fresh, always growing.

 

 

Leland Ackerley

Co-Founder and Director

For Lee, it’s all about keeping people happy. Everything is constantly changing – except for Smith’s business relationships and integrity.

 

 

Global Locations

900 employees in more than 20 cities on four continents – and growing.
Houston
|
Smith World Headquarters

N.F. Smith & Associates, L.P.
5306 Hollister Street
Houston, TX, US 77040

+1 713.430.3000 |
Amsterdam
|
Smith Europe

Smith & Associates Europe B.V.
Alpha Tower, 22nd Floor
De Entree 45
Amsterdam, NL 1101 BH

+31 23.750.4000 |
Hong Kong
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Smith Asia

Smith & Associates Far East Limited
Suites 3607-11, Tower Two, Times Square
1 Matheson Street
Causeway Bay, HK

+852 2854.3232 |

Sustainability

We are all invested in the health of our planet.

For more than 40 years, Smith has built a foundation of both stability and innovation, and with that comes a responsibility to demonstrate good environmental stewardship in our business operations. Guided by the principles of our numerous green certifications, we are committed to providing our customers environmentally friendly solutions to support their sustainability goals.

Corporate
Social Responsibility

From our Smith family to yours.

We care about our global communities and are always looking for new ways to serve and give back to those around us. Through a mix of charitable giving, volunteerism, and mentorship, Smith sets the bar for good corporate citizenship.

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