StarTech.com

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StarTech.com Ltd.
Company type Private
Industry Information technology
Founded1985;39 years ago (1985)
Headquarters London, Ontario, Canada
RevenueIncrease2.svg Can$300M (2018) [1]
Number of employees
300+
Website www.startech.com

StarTech.com Ltd. (Formerly StarTech Computer Accessories) is a Canadian technology manufacturer that specializes in connectivity parts that are primarily used in the information technology and professional A/V industries. [2] [3] StarTech.com services a worldwide market with operations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and Taiwan. The company headquarters is located in London, Ontario with distribution centers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.

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History

Founding

StarTech.com was founded in 1985 in London, Ontario, Canada by Paul Seed and Ken Kalopsis. The company’s first products to enter the market were anti-glare screens for CRT computer monitors and keyboard dust covers.

International Expansion

Although StarTech.com had been active in the Canadian and United States IT markets since the company’s beginning, in 2004 the company expanded to Northampton, UK. In 2010 the company further expanded its UK operation with the appointment of a Business Manager, UK Country Manager, and National Account Manager. In the same year, both the UK and USA warehouses were relocated to better accommodate demand for products. [4] [5] By 2012, StarTech.com had begun the sale of products in many European markets, including those in France, Spain, Italy, and Benelux, as well as Mexico. In 2019, StarTech.com was selling in 23 countries worldwide and had plans for further expansion. [6]

Products and Services

The main emphasis of StarTech.com’s product range includes adapters, converters, connectors, extenders, splitters, and switches. StarTech.com’s main products are divided into 8 main categories: Audio/Video Products, Electrical Cables, Server Management, Hard Drive Accessories, Expansion Cards, Networking Products, Computer Parts, and Laptop/Notebook Docking Stations & USB Hubs.

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References

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