Mushkin
{{Short description|American computer hardware company}}
{{notability|Companies|date=June 2019}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Mushkin Enhanced MFG
| logo = Mushkin_Enhanced.jpg
| logo_size = 150px
| type = Private
| founded = {{Start date and age|1994}} in Denver, Colorado, United States
| founder = William Michael Mushkin
| area_served = Worldwide
| industry = Computer industry
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| products = Solid-state storage, memory modules, power supplies
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| parent = Avant Technology
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| footnotes =
| location_city = Pflugerville, Texas{{Cite web|url=https://poweredbymushkin.com/Home/index.php/company/about-us|title = Mushkin Enhanced MFG a Division of ACIGP - Mushkin|work=Mushkin.com|accessdate=May 2, 2023}}
| website = {{URL|poweredbymushkin.com}}
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Mushkin ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|ʊ|ʃ|k|ɪ|n}}) 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/ramtron-acquires-web-based-distributor-for-specialty-memories/|title=Ramtron acquires Web-based distributor for specialty memories|author=|work=EE Times|date=June 16, 2000|accessdate=May 2, 2023}} In 2003, George Stathakis, the general manager, purchased Mushkin from Ramtron and converted it into a worker-owned company.{{cite news|url=https://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/news/0909/gallery.worker_owner_coop/4.html|title=When Workers Take Charge – Mushkin, Inc|author=|work=CNN Money|date=September 17, 2009|accessdate=May 2, 2023}} Mushkin is now owned by Avant Technology.{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/mushkin-launches-a-full-suite-of-m2-ssds/|title=Mushkin launches a full suite of M.2 SSDs|last=Walton|first=Jarred|work=PC Gamer|date=January 10, 2018|accessdate=May 2, 2023}} But in July 2005, George Stathakis, the general manager, bought Mushkin from Ramtron and became the new owner and president of Mushkin.
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.poweredbymushkin.com/}}
Category:Computer companies of the United States
Category:Computer hardware companies
Category:Companies based in Austin, Texas
Category:American companies established in 1994