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State-Of-The-Art, Counterfeit Mitigation Lab

Our state-of-the-art counterfeit mitigation lab is ISO9001 & AS9120 certified and 1,000 sq. ft. with in-house lab capabilities for processes including visual inspection, electrical testing / pin correlation, X-Ray analysis, RTS (resistance to solvents), and decapsulation, that ensure products sold are of highest quality.

Climate-Controlled Warehouse

We maintain a 2,000-square-foot warehouse to ensure access to millions of obsolete, allocated, and hard-to-find electronic parts.

Leadership Team

Aaron Nursey

Founder & CEO

Roddy Premsukh

COO/CFO

Alex Nicholson

CIO

Natalie Paull

Director of Quality Management

Traci Bryan

Director of Operations

Company Milestones

1998
DCI Founded July 6, 1998
2000
$3 Million in Sales
2007
Expansion to International Markets
2013
ISO 9001:2008 Certified
2014
Aaron Nursey Becomes Sole Owner of DCI, $5 Million in Sales, On-Site Test Lab is Completed
2015
AS9120:2009, AC0056B Cerfified
2017
ESD Certification
2018
$12 Million in Sales
2019
Awarded TBBJ Fast50 #10 and INC. 5000 #52
2020
Relocated to New 10,700 sq. ft. Building in Tampa & Implemented EOS®
2021
$161 Million in Sales
2022
Added Over 7,000 sq. ft. of Office Space, Awarded FAST50 #3 in Tampa Bay Business Journal, Awarded #75 out of 200 Largest Private Companies
2023
Reached over 100+ Employees, Awarded FAST50 #1 in Tampa Bay Business Journal
2024
Top 50 Global Distributors List - Supply Chain Connect; Top Electronic Component Distributor - Semiconductor Review
Counterfeit Mitigation

Your Direct Source For Quality Components Since

1998

Direct Components continues to support the supply chains of OEMs, CMs, and EMS companies worldwide by providing a broad range of value-added services. We offer all these benefits under one roof to help our partners ensure their projects are completed according to specifications with the highest quality parts, reducing lead times and overall landed costs.

Your Quality Components Distributor

Direct Components is dedicated to customer satisfaction and prides itself on the ability to not only successfully fulfill your electronic component needs, but your expectations as well. Direct is guided by its core values and its daily mission is continual improvement in all facets of the company.
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What Sets Us Apart

D

Dependable

We are reliable, punctual, accountable & trustworthy

I

Integrity

We are fair, transparent & true to our Core Values.

R

Respect

We are considerate of others while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.

E

Excellence

We strive for the highest standards of quality.

C

Commitment

We are dedicated to our vision and growth.

T

Teamwork

We collaborate to acheive goals efficiently.

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Client Journey

Needs & Consultation

  • Gather Requirements: Confirm part numbers, quantities, timelines, and test needs.
  • Project Review: Understand the specific application and scope of your request.
  • Collaboration Goals: Introduce our team’s capabilities and approach to partnership.

Inventory Check & Market Analysis

  • In‐Stock Confirmation: Assess our on‐hand inventory to streamline delivery.
  • Market Research: Evaluate industry conditions, trends, and pricing for non‐stocked items.
  • Feasibility & Timing: Estimate lead times to align with your project schedule.

Global Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

  • Purchase Request: Forward your requirements to our purchasing team for deeper sourcing.
  • Vetted Network: Leverage 26+ years of relationships with verified global suppliers.
  • Availability Insights: Typically within 24 hours, we receive and share updates on part availability.

Quotation & Terms Alignment

  • Preliminary Pricing: Discuss speculative costs and validate feasibility for your project budget.
  • Formal Quote: Once lead time, quantity, and specifications align, we’ll provide a detailed quotation.
  • Quick PO Issuance: Encourage prompt purchase order submission to lock in pricing and availability.

Flexible Financial Solutions

  • New Clients: Work with our CFO to create a tailored payment plan (e.g., TT in advance, partial deposits).
  • Established Clients: Access net payment terms and higher credit limits with consistent on‐time payments.
  • Credit Extensions: Develop more favorable terms as the partnership matures.

Order Processing & Quality Assurance

  • Order Submission: Confirm your PO; our processing team initiates procurement and logistics.
  • DCI Standard Testing: Upon arrival, parts undergo comprehensive inspection and testing.
  • Certificate of Conformance: Ship orders with documented quality assurance.

Delivery & Ongoing Support

  • Efficient Fulfillment: Ensure timely shipment of approved parts to your specified location.
  • Customer Portal: Track order status, shipping details, and delivery timelines in real time.
  • Dedicated Service: Our team remains available by phone or email to assist with any post‐delivery needs.

Test Lab

"Our team is dedicated to maintaining quality inspection and ESD protection procedures. Our in-house test lab can perform various inspections with the latest equipment from companies like Keyence and Creative Electron. This is vital in ensuring that Direct Components continues to provide quality to our customers."

-Darius Barreto

Product Report

Certificate Of Conformance

Engineered to fit seamlessly into your system as guaranteed compatible by our in-house lab.
Full Report

Full Lab Capabilities

State-of-Art Equipment

KEYENCE

Creative Electron

CLC ControlLaser

Non-Destructive Testing

Acetone Swab Test

Visual Inspection

X-Ray Analysis

LCR Testing Diode/Transistor

Testing Pin Correlation

DC Parametric Testing

Memory Testing/Programming

Destructive testing
Destructive Testing

Decapsulation

Solderability

Logistics Services

Re-Reeling

Programming & UV Erasing

Baking of MSL Components

ESD/MSL Packaging

Dry Packing and Vacuum Sealing per JEDEC Standards

Specialized Solutions Tailored to Your Needs

•Excess Inventory Programs
•EOL/Obsolescence Management
•Market Intelligence - helping give you a glimpse of the future
•Alternative component selection
•PPV/Working Capital reduction programs
•Unique and customized Global Supply Chain Programs
•Single point of contact account management
•Creative, “no one size, fits all” program management

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Aaron Nursey

Founder & CEO

A visionary leader and business savvy executive, Aaron Nursey brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as founder and CEO of Direct Components. His profound ability to think outside the box on behalf of stakeholders has placed the company on an upward trajectory, with recent inclusions in the Inc. 5000 list and Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Fast 50.


With more than 26 years in the electronic components distribution industry, Aaron is highly skillful at reducing costs, preserving market share and meeting production deadlines. This expertise allows him to bring innovative solutions to his team and help customers solve complex problems. His commitment to perpetuating the flow of people, ideas and energy helps keep manufacturers making, distributors supplying and consumers accomplishing.


Throughout his decorated career, Aaron has received countless accolades and his company has won numerous awards. But his greatest honor is being a husband to his beautiful wife Heidi and a father to his two children, Sierra and Caleb.


Aaron’s business acumen, coupled with his spirit of generosity, led to the 2022 inception of The Nursey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to impacting lives.

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Roddy Premsukh

COO/CFO

Roddy is an expert in bringing together diverse stakeholders, building strong relationships, and cultivating cooperation to find common ground and achieve extraordinary, challenging goals. He is also a relentless bottom-line driver with a history of exceeding corporate goals by identifying untapped opportunities that drive aggressive growth and managing KPIs. His solutions-focused, results-driven, proactive “out of the box” approach to problem solving and superior leadership skills motivate and direct cross-functional teams to produce desired results.

Roddy has 25 years of international experience working in a variety of roles including CFO, VP Finance, and Corporate Controller. He is a certified CPA, CGA with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Laurentian University.
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Alex Nicholson, PhD

CIO

Alex was among the first in the industry to research and author publications on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) when developing robotic systems for turbine maintenance and repair. He has multiple international patents and several inventions in mechatronics and industrial process control, using IoT vision systems and AI.

Alex is passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional value through enabling IT capabilities and harnessing technology to its fullest potential. He is adept at promoting opportunities that technology presents, and providing fit-for-purpose, scalable solutions that solve a variety of business challenges.

Alex has authored multiple award-winning publications in the industry and holds a variety of technology certifications, including a cybersecurity certification from Harvard University. He earned an MBA and PhD from the University of Wollongong in Australia.


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Natalie Paull

Director of Quality Management
In 2015 Natalie joined and brought Direct Components to AS9120 certification. Natalie brings nearly 20 years of experience in the electronics industry, and leads our Quality Department. As a certified Lead Auditor for ISO and AS9100, Natalie has a true passion for quality and continuous improvement. Natalie works diligently to ensure our processes run smoothly and our ISO, AS9120, & ESD certifications are maintained to the highest standard. Natalie enjoys spending free time with her family, which includes her 2 sons and her significant other. She enjoys jeep rides, traveling, and dancing to live music.
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Traci Wright

Director of Customer Service

As the Director of Customer Service Traci is charged with aligning organizational objectives with our company mission to increase revenue, profit, and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies

Prior to joining Direct Components in January, Traci served in various roles such Director of Global Customer Success, Operations Manager, and Credit Manager all which have attributed to her development in problem resolution, policy deployment, and team building.

She is a decisive leader experienced in impacting business direction and performance with tactical decision making and forward-thinking approaches. Traci has a proven history of improving operations and boosting financial health through strong leadership. Known for reading between the lines, Traci uses instinct to provoke change and promote diversity of thought.She is a mother of three who enjoys traveling, spending time with family and reggae music.

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Quality Policy

Direct Components is committed to customer satisfaction by supplying quality products and services on time, while maintaining unsurpassed levels of ethical standards. Our quality goals are achieved through continual process improvement, adhering to applicable requirements, innovation, ongoing training, and teamwork.

Quality Certificate

ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120:2016 Certificate

Fraudulent/Counterfeit Parts Mitigation Policy

Direct Direct Components is committed to preventing the purchase, acceptance, and distribution of suspect, fraudulent, and counterfeit materials. We enforce a stringent non-conforming product control system that quickly isolates any parts identified as suspect, fraudulent, or counterfeit and ensures applicable reporting & disposition to prevent release into the supply chain.

Fraudulent/Counterfeit Certificate

AS6081:2012 Certificate