Smith opens Tampa sales office to expand Southeast reach

Smith opened a new sales office in Tampa, Florida, adding its seventh North American location and 20th worldwide. The move is aimed at strengthening relationships across the Southeast as Florida builds out its semiconductor supply chain.

Why it matters: - Smith is adding a physical sales hub in a state that is becoming more important to semiconductor manufacturing and logistics. - The Tampa office gives Smith a larger local presence to support partners across the southeastern United States. - The expansion increases Smith’s North American footprint at a time when the company is positioning around supply chain support for electronic components and semiconductors.

What happened: - Smith opened its newest sales office in Tampa, Florida. - The Tampa site is Smith’s seventh office in North America and its twentieth worldwide. - The company said the location will help deepen relationships with new and existing partners across the Southeast. - Smith named Paul Chilelli general manager of the Tampa office.

The details: - Chilelli joined Smith in 2012 as an International Account Representative. - He later worked in several roles supporting Smith’s purchase-price variance program. - Smith promoted Chilelli to Global Account Manager in 2023 before giving him the Tampa leadership role. - Smith said Chilelli’s company history and industry knowledge will help him build the team, develop new customer relationships across Florida and expand business opportunities in the region. - The Tampa office is located at Island Center, 2701 North Rocky Point Drive, Suite 1045, Tampa, FL 33607. - Florida recently signed an agreement with Taiwan to support expansion of the state’s semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain logistics. - Florida has also committed more than $1 billion in local, state and federal funds to grow its semiconductor market. - Smith was founded in 1984 and describes itself as the leading independent distributor of electronic components. - Smith’s Intelligent Distribution model covers sourcing, managing, testing and shipping billions of components worldwide. - The company says it holds more than 25 certifications and accreditations and uses sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. - Smith generated more than $3.45 billion in global revenue in 2025 and ranks ninth among global distributors. - More information is available on Smith’s website.

Between the lines: - The Tampa opening fits a broader push to place sales and support closer to semiconductor customers in fast-growing regional markets. - Florida’s policy support for the semiconductor supply chain gives Smith a local operating backdrop that could help the office become more than a sales outpost. - Putting a long-tenured internal leader in charge suggests Smith wants continuity as it expands in the Southeast.

What's next: - Smith is likely to use the Tampa office to pursue new customers, strengthen regional partnerships and support growth across Florida and neighboring states. - Chilelli’s first priority will be building the local team and translating Smith’s supply chain capabilities into new business in the region.