Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Since 1986
MSI (Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.) is a Taiwanese computer hardware and gaming equipment manufacturer headquartered in New Taipei City, founded in 1986. With 1,000–5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $5–10 billion, the company designs gaming laptops, desktops, monitors, graphics cards, motherboards, and industrial computers for automotive, electronics, and consumer goods sectors across 120+ countries. In September 2025, MSI expanded notebook and PC production in India, introducing Katana and Crosshair laptops with RTX 50 series graphics.
MSI at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1986
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
6277
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
6277
Named foreign suppliers
47
Top origins
China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · Vietnam
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from MSI.
What this tells a buyer
MSI reported 6,277 total shipments with primary origins in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, and other regions; most shipments originated from two Micro Star International entities based in China.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 certifications and produces electronics assemblies and printed circuit boards.
MSI is privately held with an estimated revenue band of $5–10 billion and operates in over 120 countries serving gaming, content creation, industrial, and automotive sectors.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
40 years in operation (founded 1986).
6,277 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
MSI (Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.) is a Taiwanese computer hardware and gaming equipment manufacturer headquartered in New Taipei City, founded in 1986. With 1,000–5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $5–10 billion, the company designs gaming laptops, desktops, monitors, graphics cards, motherboards, and industrial computers for automotive, electronics, and consumer goods sectors across 120+ countries. In September 2025, MSI expanded notebook and PC production in India, introducing Katana and Crosshair laptops with RTX 50 series graphics.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1986 |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What MSI makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 certifications and produces electronics assemblies and printed circuit boards.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Assembly, PCB (source: msi.com).
Certifications
MSI is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
MSI reported 6,277 total shipments with primary origins in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, and other regions; most shipments originated from two Micro Star International entities based in China. US customs bill-of-lading records list 6277 inbound shipments across 47 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · Vietnam.
Latest developments
2026-10-02 — EdgeXpert 64GB Launch AI Supercomputer Based on NVIDIA® DGX Spark™ GB10 Platform (msi.com)
2026-02-12 — Buy Now, Pay Later｜MSI business e-Shop (msi.com)
2025-09-22 — MSI Adopts Anritsu’s High-Speed Interface Evaluation Solution | Anritsu America (anritsu.com)
2025-09-15 — MSI expands notebook, PC production in India - Taipei Times (taipeitimes.com)
2025-09-09 — MSI expands 'Make in India' manufacturing with Katana and Crosshair laptops featuring RTX 50 series graphics (prnewswire.com)
2025-06-18 — MSI to set up server assembly in Poland - Taipei Times (taipeitimes.com)
Company details
MSI is privately held with an estimated revenue band of $5–10 billion and operates in over 120 countries serving gaming, content creation, industrial, and automotive sectors. MSI was founded in 1986, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 40 years in operation (founded 1986). 6,277 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does MSI make?
MSI (Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.) is a Taiwanese computer hardware and gaming equipment manufacturer headquartered in New Taipei City, founded in 1986. With 1,000–5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $5–10 billion, the company designs gaming laptops, desktops, monitors, graphics cards, motherboards, and industrial computers for automotive, electronics, and consumer goods sectors across 120+ countries. In September 2025, MSI expanded notebook and PC production in India, introducing Katana and Crosshair laptops with RTX 50 series graphics.
When was MSI founded?
MSI was founded in 1986.
How big is MSI?
MSI has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does MSI hold?
MSI lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does MSI import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 6277 inbound shipments for MSI, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · Vietnam.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+886 2 3234 5599
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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