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For over 52 years the Maida Development Company has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality components for the electronic industry. Maida currently has three full product lines, consisting of zinc-oxide varistors, ceramic disk capacitors, and PTC and NTC thermistors.

Maida products are distributed worldwide to OEMs and end-users who require exceptional service and delivery. Distribution is achieved with an international team of trained, experienced sales representatives and distributors strategically located worldwide.

Dedicated employees, management with a customer service attitude, sound competitive marketing, and state-of-the art products sum up the Maida story.

Maida Development Company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality state-of-the-art components for the electronic industry. Maida currently has a full product offering of zinc oxide varistors and ceramic disc capacitors. Since its founding in 1947 by Francis X. Maida, Maida’s corporate offices have been located in Hampton, Virginia. Manufacturing locations are in Hampton and China.
Maida Development Company is a leader in the manufacture and supply of high quality state-of-the-art components for the electronic industry. Founded in 1947 by Francis X. Maida, Maida offers a complete range of zinc oxide varistors from 3mm to 53mm and a line of ceramic disc capacitors. Headquarters and Engineering facilities are located in Hampton, Virginia. Manufacturing is located in China with warehouses in Hong Kong and the United States thus allowing Maida to offer competitive pricing and exceptional service.
Component products manufactured by Maida cover a wide range of uses and industries. Maida’s zinc oxide varistors are used in many applications that require protection against high voltage transients induced on power lines by nearby lightning strikes or suppression of transients caused by switching inductive loads from industrial equipment, transformers, relays and coils. Common applications include ground fault interrupters, specialty high voltage power supplies, telecommunication equipment, computer and computer-related products, motor control systems, cable TV systems, and AC smoke detectors, plus many special applications. Custom design and fabrication of ceramic components for specific customer requirements are also available from Maida.
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