Mushkin

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.

Mushkin Enhanced MFG

Company type	Private
Industry	Computer industry
Founded	1994; 31 years ago (1994) in Denver, Colorado, United States
Founder	William Michael Mushkin
Headquarters	Pflugerville, Texas[1]
Area served	Worldwide
Products	Solid-state storage, memory modules, power supplies
Parent	Avant Technology
Website	poweredbymushkin.com

A Mushkin 480 GB MSATA solid-state drive

A Mushkin USB flash drive

History

Mushkin was founded in Denver, Colorado, in 1994.^[1] 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.^[2] In 2003, George Stathakis, the general manager, purchased Mushkin from Ramtron and converted it into a worker-owned company.^[3] Mushkin is now owned by Avant Technology.^[4] But in July 2005, George Stathakis, the general manager, bought Mushkin from Ramtron and became the new owner and president of Mushkin.