MSC Vertriebs GmbH – „Excellence in Electronics“

Company Profile

MSC Vertriebs GmbH and Gleichmann Electronics & Co. GmbH (MSC) are is among the Top 5 of European component distributors. The company's business objective is not only to provide customers with innovative components by leading manufacturers, but also to assist them with competent advice and support in decision-making and selecting components and development tools. For higher integration levels, MSC developed in Germany a complete portfolio of COM Expressâ„¢, Qsevenâ„¢ and ETX Computer-on-Modules (COM) to further cut the time to market in new developments. All products are produced in our own facilities in Europe and support the trend to system components in the industry.

The MSC Programming Service offers for programmable logic components the highest standard of quality possible as well as cost-saving by just-in-time programming and use of existing programming systems. Completely programmed components are delivered in due time directly to production in accordance with our customers' specifications. Today, the MSC Vertriebs GmbH is able to program anything - from standard memory chips over microcontrollers and flash cards to FPGAs.

The linecard of the MSC/Gleichmann includes microcontrollers, frequency devices, programmable logic, memory components, crypto memory, power components, linear components, RF and wireless components, optoelectronics, sensors, displays like TFT, LCD, VFD, STN, signage displays, backlight inverters and touch screens. IT/PC components include mainboards, flash cards, memory modules and solid state drives. The linecard is concluded by relays, batteries, connectors and LED’s.

„Through technical knowhow, expert advice and professional customer support as well as the close interaction with our manufacturers, MSC Vertriebs GmbH sets itself apart from its competitors.“ Manfred Schwarztrauber, founder and President of MSC.

• Excellence in Support: Toolguide
• Excellence in Design and Service: Design Service
• Excellence in Programming: Programming Service
• Excellence in Logistics: Logistics
• QM Certificates: QM Certificates
• Excellence in Electronics: Computer-on-Modules

Currently, MSC Vertriebs GmbH is the official franchisee of approximately 60 established component manufacturers, mostly from Asia, America and Europe. Nevertheless, the company's core business focuses on product lines requiring substantial amounts of explanatory support, such as microcontrollers and microprocessors, programmable ICs, displays, memory modules, electromechanical and optoelectronic components as well as board level products.

Presence

MSC Vertriebs GmbH possesses a sales organization covering all of Europe, with 16 regional offices in Germany and 33 subsidiaries in other European countries. Since 2008 MSC runs the online webshop MSC ToolGuide . It is virtual accessible for B2B customers and provides them with greater flexibility.

Embedded Computer Technology

Due to standardization, Computer-on-Modules have received a high interest in the industry as a open technology to quickly build systems for industrial applications like automation, medical, building automation, POS/POI/Signage or transportation. MSC develops and manufactures such modules since many years in Germany and is a recognized partner of Intel Embedded Alliance.

Target Markets

MSC Vertriebs GmbH has focused their products and services on industrial automation electronics, specifically in industrial automation, medical, transport and automotive, POS/POI/Signage, telecommunication and consumer goods industries. Customers in this market benefit in particular from the decades of experience and the great technical know-how of the MSC staff – from components to modules.

Storage Locations

The state-of-the-art distribution centre in Stutensee, built just a few years ago, does not only harbour millions of components, it also meets highest requirements in terms of flexibility, safety and shipping reliability. Customized barcode labels, Total Traceability for each single component, 24 hours shipping service in Europe – at MSC this is not the exception but the rule.

Quality Management

Quality is compliance with requirements by practical implementation. Of course, MSC Vertriebs GmbH is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001. More importantly, within the company quality management has always been considered a prime objective of management. At MSC, continuous optimization of processes is not considered an annoying duty; rather it has been an integral part of the company's culture ever since it was established.