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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.

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, and the United Kingdom.

=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 United States and Canadian 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.

As of 2012, StarTech.com sells products in many European markets including France, Spain, Italy Benelux as well as Mexico.

Product Range
The main emphasis of StarTech.com’s product range includes uncommon connectivity solutions (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.

As of 2012, StarTech.com offers over 2700 products in over 50 different technology categories, across several industry verticals. StarTech.com’s main category offerings are divided into 7 main product lines including:


 * Audio/Video Products
 * Cables
 * Server Mangement
 * Hard Drive Accessories
 * Expansion Cards
 * Networking Products
 * Computer Parts

=Awards and Certifications=


 * Canada Best Managed Companies (2012, Re-qualified 2011)
 * 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada (2009, 2011)
 * London (Ontario) Chamber of Commerce - Large Business of the Year (2010)
 * INC 5000 Honoree (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
 * Ranked 24th largest ICT Hardware and Infrastructure Company in Canada by the Braham group

=Community Involvement=

StarTech.com is an avid supporter of several charities in London and the surrounding community. The company has well established partnerships with the United Way of Canada and the London Tech Alliance, among other Not-for-Profit organizations.

Volunteering is encouraged across the entire company. Every StarTech.com employee receives an annual paid day off to volunteer with the charity of their choice. Furthermore, Paul Seed, StarTech.com’s President and CEO, chaired the 2011 United Way of London and Middlesex campaign.

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