Our primary product is buzzer lockout systems. We also do custom electronic circuit designs. Need a buzzer-lockout system for a tournament with a special format? Give us a call!

We are also very proud of our custom-designed, handheld push buttons. These buttons have found numerous applications in a wide variety of industries.

In 1994, a quiz-bowl coach asked us to repair her school's buzzer system. Her system had required service often and she was unhappy with its reliability. A quick inspection of the system revealed that even after her system was repaired, it wouldn't stay functional for long.

Rather than repair her old system, we designed and built a system to her specifications. We asked her to describe her ideal system... we listened to her requirements and designed a buzzer system with these characteristics: durable, dependable, accurate, intuitive to use, and easy to set-up & take down.

Two months later -- at the prototype's debut -- the new system was very popular and we received several orders that same day.

Experienced coaches recognize how well our systems are designed. Our systems have the features they need. We've been told by many coaches that our systems are "the best they've ever seen."

Many coaches have been repeat customers -- they know other systems are available but they come back to NED. Here's a list of ways (click here) our products are different than others on the market.

NED's continued role as the exclusive supplier to the Illinois High School Association's (IHSA) Scholastic Bowl state finals tournament is a testament to the quality of our product. The IHSA won't tolerate anything less than the best -- our lockout systems provide the reliability they demand.

• NED specializes in one product: buzzer systems.
  We don't market scoreboards, timers, megaphones, or question sets.
• We design and manufacture our own products.
  Our engineering staff is focused on buzzer systems for quiz games, and as a result, our products and service are first class.
• The customer comes first!
  As noted in our Quality Policy, NED's top priority is our customers' continued satisfaction. We are committed to meeting or exceeding the needs of our customers... past and present. 

Novel Electronic Designs, Inc. (NED)is a growing company located in scenic Chillicothe, Illinois, a community of 6000 located in central Illinois, twenty minutes north of Peoria.

NED is classified as a small business, but we're growing fast! We recently tripled our manufacturing space to make room for increased demand and three new products.

NED's founder and president has a master's degree in Electrical Engineering and is committed to creating rock-solid designs.  These designs - and our dedication to customer service - set us apart. The dedicated folks that assemble our products also contribute to the superior quality of our products.

If you're ever in the area, feel free to stop by! It's always a pleasure to meet our customers. We'd be glad to give you a tour of our facilities and show you our latest products.