Bud Industries, Inc., a leading electronic enclosure manufacturer, has enclosures “right now” at the right price. More than 90 percent of Bud’s products are available for same-day shipment. Unlike other enclosure suppliers, Bud offers the industry’s fastest turnaround on cutouts and other simple modifications… only five days for in-stock products. Bud is also a custom electronic enclosure manufacturer and will work with you to design the perfect product for your application.
Rapid delivery and low prices are our hallmark because we have invested in advanced robotic cutting equipment, a heavily stocked on-site factory warehouse, strong distributor partnerships, and efficient ordering and fulfillment systems.
Founded in 1928 as a producer of radio antennas, Bud has been a leading enclosure manufacturer for the electronics and data industries for over 90 years. Today, Bud’s standard product line is comprised of more than 2,500 box, case, rack and cabinet enclosures Our extensive line of affordable products ranges from small metal and plastic electronics enclosures to large cabinet racks. Many of our enclosures meet IP 67/NEMA requirements.
Headquartered just outside of Cleveland in Willoughby, Ohio, and with a satellite office in Phoenix, Arizona, Bud efficiently serves all areas of North America and increasingly the world.
Our experienced and friendly staff offers step-by-step design support, including for fully custom projects. From our intricate and accurate design engineering excellence to our production reliability, to our service strategies, Bud believes in a personal commitment to quality. Our number one priority is customer satisfaction and we do so through producing the highest quality product in the industry.
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Max Haas starts Bud Radio (naming the company after his young son’s nickname) selling the Antenna Eliminator, a device the eliminated the need to have a “dangerous” rooftop radio antenna.
Haas quickly added running board antennas for cars, but sold that business in 1930, deciding it was better to make radio components and kits.
We also add in HAM radio parts.
Bud manufactures its first enclosures – items like aluminum chassis and small project boxes that became world renown as the mini-box or “bud box.”
Bud adds a radio components distribution network. Early on, Bud’s components were widely sought after by top distributors such as Allied Radio and Newark Radio.
Bud also added many smaller local distributors as well. These relationships have held to today.
Bud fully supports the WWII war effort, shifting production to provide the government with the boxes they needed .
Bud Introduces the first Authorized Distributor Policy in the Electronics Industry. It outlines mutual responsibilities and obligations including the first stock adjustment policy in the industry.
Bud introduces its first welded cabinet rack series, the Series 60.
Bud builds a “state of the art” manufacturing facility in Willoughby, Ohio 17 miles to the East of Cleveland.
Bud manufactures both consoles for the Space Mission Control Center and carry-on boxes for the astronauts.
Bud adds onto its facility raising the footprint to 165,000 sq ft.
Bud provides console for Star Trek.
Built the enclosure that housed the first personal computer, the Kenbak-1, using our Grand Prix enclosure.
Bud introduces die cast boxes and card packaging systems, moving beyond formed sheet metal boxes.
The company name changes to Bud Industries to better reflect Bud’s focus on industrial electronics.
Rapidly expand our cabinet rack and rack mount components, creating many lines and options.
Bud expands into its first plastic products and later into NEMA water- and dust-tight products.
Bud’s rack lines grow rapidly to support the dot-com era.
As the dot.com bust occurs, Bud significantly increases its plastic and NEMA lines, developing a broad range of products at a value price.
Bud introduces its industry leading 5-Day Modifications program, enabled by an investment in robotic milling equipment.
Josiah Haas becomes president of Bud Industries representing the 4th generation of company leadership.
Bud celebrates 95 years in business. Over the years, Bud has successfully adapted to many challenges in the industry and the world.
