StarTech.com

StarTech.com is an ISO 9001 registered technology manufacturer, specializing in hard-to-find connectivity parts, 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, Canada with distribution centers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.

StarTech.com
TypePrivate
IndustryInformation technology
Founded1985 (1985)
HeadquartersLondon, Ontario, Canada
RevenueC$300M (2018)[1]
Number of employees
400+
Websitewww.startech.com

History

Founding and beginnings

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

International expansion

Although StarTech.com has been active in the Canadian and United States IT markets since the company’s beginning, it was not until 2004 that StarTech.com decided to focus on becoming a more globalized company, with the opening of a branch in Northampton, UK. In 2010, the company further expanded their UK operation, with the appointment of a Business Manager, UK Country Manager and National Account Manager. The same year, both the UK and USA warehouses were relocated to better accommodate demand for products.[4][5] By 2012, StarTech.com was selling products in many European markets including France, Spain, Italy, Benelux as well as Mexico. In 2019, StarTech.com was selling in 23 countries worldwide, and has plans for further expansion.[6]

Product range

The main emphasis of StarTech.com’s product range includes uncommon connectivity systems (adapters, converters, connectors, extenders, splitters and switches) which help users to overcome interconnectivity issues between legacy technology and devices that feature new technology and connector types. StarTech.com’s main category offerings are divided into 8 main product lines including:

Awards and certifications
  • Canada Best Managed Companies (2018, Re-qualified 2011-2017)[7]
  • 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada (2009, 2011)[8]
  • London (Ontario) Chamber of Commerce - Large Business of the Year (2010)[9]
  • INC 5000 Honoree (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)[10]
  • Ranked 24th largest ICT Hardware and Infrastructure Company in Canada by the Braham group[11][12]
  • Canada's Fastest Growing Companies 2018[13][14]
  • London Corporate Icon Award 2019[15]

References
  2. "About Us - How StarTech.com makes hard to find easy | StarTech.com". StarTech.com Canada. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  3. StarTech.com (2016-07-05), StarTech.com's History, retrieved 2019-07-05
  4. Johne, Marjo (17 August 2011). "Does global expansion need a local flavor?". The Globe & Mail.
  5. "StarTech.com expands UK team". Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  6. "StarTech.com Expands into Finland and Chile Bringing Number of Global Markets to 20". StarTech.com. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  7. "StarTech.com Named One of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies". Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  8. Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada
  9. DANISZEWSKI, HANK (25 March 2010). "StarTech soars as big business". London Free Press.
  10. StarTech.com - Lockbourne, OH - The Inc.5000
  11. 2012 Branham300 Online - StarTech.com Details
  12. "Branham Group Inc. > Branham300 > 2018 Edition". www.branham300.com. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  13. Ausrotas, Brad (2015-09-22). "StarTech.com Receives Three Notable Awards for Global Sales Growth". TechAlliance. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  14. "StarTech.com Ranked Among Fastest-Growing Companies in Canada | StarTech.com". StarTech.com Canada. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  15. March 20, Norman De Bono Updated; 2019 (2019-03-21). "Fast-growing web developer wins big at London chamber awards | The London Free Press". Retrieved 2019-07-05.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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