DEDICATED EMEA TEAM - FLIP ELECTRONICS
DEDICATED EMEA TEAM - FLIP ELECTRONICS
For years, Flip Electronics has been a trusted global distributor, serving customers across the EMEA region. In 2024, the company reached a key milestone by launching a dedicated team to support Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This strategic initiative allows Flip to meet the growing demand for end-of-life (EOL) and obsolete components, especially as post-pandemic inventory surpluses continue to decline.
Sectors such as Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Industrial, Medical, and Transportation face some of the most significant challenges related to obsolescence. These industries, firmly established across the EMEA region, include companies with deep roots in the electronics field.
Flip’s EMEA operations are backed by a dedicated team that provides customers with certified, guaranteed electronic components sourced directly from original manufacturers. These products are delivered in pristine condition and ready for immediate deployment. Flip’s strong connections with the component manufacturing community ensure customers receive exceptional support and an unwavering commitment to quality.
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A Trusted Partner in the EMEA Region
Flip Electronics launched its EMEA operations at electronica 2022, showcasing its capability to assist manufacturers facing challenges with limited component availability. Building on this groundwork, Nigel Watts, the Director of EMEA, along with regional sales managers David Lenton and Filippo Mursia, spearheads efforts to provide customized solutions that cater to the region's specific needs.
With strong North America and Asia-Pacific foundations, Flip’s global expertise is now available to customers in EMEA. Flip focuses on authorized factory-direct distribution of obsolete and end-of-life components, complemented by advanced manufacturing services that help OEMs navigate obsolescence risks while maintaining the integrity of their supply chains.
Nigel Watts -BENELUX, DACH and France
Nigel Watts, Founder and Managing Director of Trailing Edge Technologies, joined the electronics industry in 1978 as an apprentice engineer. He began his sales and marketing career in 1981, working for Intel distribution and later for MEMEC as a global stocking representative. Over the years, he held various positions in sales, marketing, sales and marketing management, and as Managing Director. In 1994, Nigel established a Pan-European representative company, Spectrum, which evolved into ISMOSYS in 2008, eventually expanding operations to India in 2017 and the USA in 2018. ISMOSYS was sold in 2021 to Astute Electronics Ltd, and Nigel subsequently became EMEA President for WPG, Taiwan's largest distributor of electronic components. In January 2024, Nigel joined Astute Electronics as Global Business Development Director. Later that year, in November 2024, he founded Trailing Edge Technologies to represent FLIP Electronics across EMEA.
CONTACT NIGEL WATTS FOR CENTRAL EMEA REGIONS:
Filippo Mursia - Iberia, Italy, Greece and Turkey
Filippo has over 35 years of experience in the electronics industry and over 30 years in the semiconductor field. He began his work in semiconductors in 1994, when he joined Intel Italy as a Field Applications Engineer (FAE) for the Industrial and Embedded markets. Since then, Filippo has held various technical to commercial and management positions, including Sales Manager for Southern Europe (Italy, Spain, and Portugal). After his time at Intel, Filippo transitioned to Numonyx and Micron, continuing in sales management positions. A significant milestone in his career was nearly nine years at Telit, where he learned about and contributed to the IoT market in Italy, which represents the country's most important electronics sector.
CONTACT FILIPPO MURSIA FOR SOUTH EMEA REGIONS:
David Lenton - UK, Ireland, Nordic and Baltic States
David started his electronics sales career in 1992 for a UK broker called Capricorn Components. From there, he moved into several field sales roles in distribution, including Future Electronics, Farnel, and GD Teknik. In 2000, David joined Alliance Semiconductor as Country Manager for the UK, Ireland, France, and Italy. From there, he joined Silicon Highway as a manufacturer's UK and Ireland representative for Intersil. In 2009, David joined EPS Global as a Senior Account Manager until he joined Trailing Edge Technologies with Nigel Watts in 2024, representing Flip Electronics.
CONTACT DAVID LENTON FOR NORTH EMEA REGIONS:
