Future Electronics
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronics |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Founder | Robert G. Miller |
| Headquarters | 237 Hymus Boulevard Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada H9R 5C7 |
Number of locations | 169 offices in 44 countries |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Revenue | $5 billion USD (2014)[1] |
Number of employees | 5,500[1] |
| Website | http://www.futureelectronics.com |
Future Electronics Inc. is a distributor of electronic and electro-mechanical components headquartered in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. Founded in 1968 by Canadian billionaire Robert Miller, the company is one of Quebec's largest privately owned companies[2] and is currently the fourth largest electronics distributor in the world.[3] It operates in 169 locations in 44 countries in America, Europe, Asia and Africa.[citation needed]
In 2014, its revenues were $5 billion.[1]
In 1999, it was alleged by the U.S. Department of Justice that the company had defrauded American suppliers out of tens of millions of dollars, allegations the company denied.[4] The related FBI probe was later dropped, and a connected search warrant was overturned.[5][6]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Dolan, Kerry A. (31 March 2014). "Press-Shy Canadian Electronics Billionaire Robert Miller Breaks His Silence". Forbes. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ "DeSoto lands electronics warehouse - Memphis Business Journal". Bizjournals.com. 2002-10-27. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
- ^ "Top 25 Global Franchised Distributors" (PDF). I.cmpnet.com. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
- ^ Chipello, Christopher J. (1999-11-12). "Future Electronics Denies Allegations It Defrauded U.S. Suppliers of Millions". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
- ^ Marotte, Bertrand. "U.S. drops Future Electronics probe". Retrieved 2020-10-02.
- ^ "Future Electronics wins case over search warrant". 2000-12-12. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
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