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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer industry |
| Founded | 1994; 31 years ago (1994) in Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Founder | William Michael Mushkin |
| Headquarters | Pflugerville, Texas |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Solid-state storage, memory modules, power supplies |
| Parent | Avant Technology |
| Website | poweredbymushkin |
Mushkin (/ˈmʊʃkɪn/) is an American computer hardware company best known for producing computer memory modules (RAM). Its customers include gamers and industry professionals. Mushkin products include solid-state drives, computer power supply units (PSUs), and RAM modules for desktops, servers, and laptops. They also produce a line of USB flash drives. Their memory products are available in several performance categories, including those intended for overclockers.
History
Mushkin was founded in Denver, Colorado, in 1994. Ramtron International acquired Mushkin in June 2000. Mushkin became a wholly owned subsidiary of Ramtron, who used it to distribute memory modules made by its subsidiary, Enhanced Memory Systems. In 2003, George Stathakis, the general manager, purchased Mushkin from Ramtron and converted it into a worker-owned company. Mushkin is now owned by Avant Technology. But in July 2005, George Stathakis, the general manager, bought Mushkin from Ramtron and became the new owner and president of Mushkin.
References
- ^ "Mushkin Enhanced MFG a Division of ACIGP - Mushkin". Mushkin.com. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "Ramtron acquires Web-based distributor for specialty memories". EE Times. June 16, 2000. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "When Workers Take Charge – Mushkin, Inc". CNN Money. September 17, 2009. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- Walton, Jarred (January 10, 2018). "Mushkin launches a full suite of M.2 SSDs". PC Gamer. Retrieved May 2, 2023.