How Apex Waves Ensures Long-Term Functionality for Complex Engineering Systems With Trusted Hardware Solutions

When manufacturers discontinue a component, it often leaves engineers scrambling to find replacements vital to mission-critical systems. For organizations in aerospace, defense, semiconductors, and automotive sectors, those missing pieces can bring entire operations to a halt. That’s where Apex Waves steps in, filling the supply gap by delivering hardware that manufacturers have discontinued to produce. This is what keeps legacy systems running.

Founded eight years ago in North Carolina, Apex Waves began as a small venture and has evolved into an independent supplier in the test and measurement equipment space. Its business model is built on reliability and precision, offering products that major manufacturers no longer produce.

“We are a value-added reseller,” explains Jason P. Goodman, owner and operator of Apex Waves. “We work with equipment that’s often obsolete, but still under contract. The difference is, we actually have it in stock, and we test and validate everything when it arrives, not just before it ships.”

That rigorous validation process aims to form the backbone of the company’s counterfeit prevention system. Each product is individually tested and accompanied by a signed and stamped report, with results verified by Apex Waves’ in-house engineers. Goodman says, “Every unit we send out is tested for quality and transparency with certificates.”

That commitment extends beyond testing. Apex Waves provides a two-year warranty, which can be extended to meet long-term contract requirements for clients in highly regulated environments. 

“Our organic relationships with manufacturers are a big part of what allows us to do this,” Goodman says. Apex Waves' approach allowed the small team to expand as the company relocated to a newly acquired, larger facility. The expansion includes a push toward ISO 9001 certification and broader product offerings through new manufacturer partnerships.

“We are adding several manufacturers to our inventory next year, which will effectively increase our product offering,” he says. “Our end users rely on us for a specific product line, but we are growing to meet the full scope of their needs while maintaining the quality and consistency.”

The company’s progress has not gone unnoticed. Apex Waves was recently recognized by the local Chamber of Commerce for its charitable impact after Hurricane Helene, earning an Impact Award, and was listed among the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Goodman credits this recognition to the dedication of his team and the company’s focus on doing things right.

Looking ahead, Apex Waves’ goals for 2026 center on deepening its operational capabilities. The firm plans to expand its calibration and repair services for components no longer supported by original manufacturers, helping extend the life of critical equipment. “We never want to compete with manufacturers,” Goodman says. “Our goal is to support our shared customer base, keeping their technology in the ecosystem and helping our customers stay functional for the long run.”

From supporting high-grade systems to providing mission-critical components for global engineering firms, Apex Waves has built its reputation. For Goodman, that’s what makes the work meaningful. “Every system we help keep running represents innovation that still has value,” he says. “Our role is simply to make sure it continues to work, no matter how old it is.”