Gopher Electronics

Specialties

Gopher Electronics is recognized as a progressive, industrial electronic distributor. Our specialty is customer service.

Key product areas are: Connectors, Switches, Sensors, Circuit Protection, Fans and Power Supplies. Gopher Electronics also manufactures Flat Flexible Conductor Cable Assemblies and Terminates Flexible Printed Circuits/​Membrane Switches.

History

Established in 1952.

Gopher Electronics Company was incorporated on July 1, 1952 by Eugene M. DeLonais. The Company was successful from the very start and continues as such because of a steadfast dedication to provide customers the best service in the industry, willingness to inventory parts to meet end customer needs and commitment to conduct business at the highest level of ethical standards.

As early as 1966 computers were introduced into the operation of the Company. This progressive use of systems technology remains a Company strength and legacy to this day.

In 1984, the Company was purchased by Norris Carnes. Norris retired in December of 2004. His son, Whit Carnes, an electronics distribution veteran of 20 years and Gopher employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan now own the Company and will carry forward the tradition of customer service excellence.

In 2005 Gopher became one of eleven members in the Source One Alliance, a nationally recognized leader in Integrated Supply Management.