Micro-Star International
Taiwanese electronics company
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. (MSI; Chinese: 微星科技股份有限公司) is a Taiwanese multinational corporation based in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The company designs, develops, and provides computer hardware, related products, and services. Its product lineup includes laptops, desktop computers, motherboard, graphics cards, all-in-one computers, servers, industrial computers, peripherals, and automotive infotainment systems.
MSI was founded on August 4, 1986, by Hsu Hsiang (Joseph Hsu), Huang Chin-Ching (Jeans Huang), Lin Wen-Tung (Frank Lin), Yu Hsien-Neng (Kenny Yu), and Lu Chi-Lung (Henry Lu). It is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
Operations
First starting its business in New Taipei City, Taiwan, MSI later expanded into China, setting up its Bao'an plant in Shenzhen in 2000 and establishing research and development facilities in Kunshan in 2001. It also provides global warranty services in North America, Central/South America, Asia, Australia and Europe.
MSI's offices in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, serve as the company's headquarters, and house a number of different divisions and services.
Manufacturing initially took place at plants in Taiwan, but has been moved elsewhere.
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