Add-On Computer Peripherals
Digital flash storage and memory upgrade products
Company Details
Location:
Irvine, CA
Founders:
Jimmy Patton, 46, Eric Krantz, 40, Brent Loomis, 38, Kim Couch, 36
Year Started:
January
1999
Initial Investment:
$180,000
Turned a Profit:
2000
First Million:
2000
2007 Sales:
$18 million
Number of Employees:
Day 1:
2
2007:
29
2008:
40*
* Projected by 2009
Company Background
Add-on Computer is a manufacturer and distributor of memory and flash products. We have three divisions: ACP-EP memory is focused on memory modules for laptops, desktops and servers and flash devices like secure digital cards(SD), Compact Flash(CF), MultiMedia Cards(MMC) and USB flash drives. EP Promo is focused on the promotional industries, mainly custom logo USB flash drives. Action Sports Drives is the newest division that has been in development for the past 18 months. This division is focused on the younger generation. We have designed three USB flash drives; snowboard, surfboard and skateboard USB drives. In addtion, we have partnered with some of the biggest brands in action sports--Burton, Lost, Rip Curl and Channel Islands.
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