Our History
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Other World Computing
Founded in Woodstock, IL in 1988 by Larry O'Connor, MacSales.com as been the premier online source for upgrade and expansion products for Mac and iOS device users around the globe. For 30 years, we've offered outstanding upgrades and hardware from OWC, NewerTech and others, as well as comprehensive, free resources so you can go further with your technology. Since 1988, the OWC family has expanded to three campuses in Illinois, Texas and Nevada.
Timeline
2020
OWC’s ThunderBay Flex 8 is awarded the Video Edge 2020 Best of Show Special Edition award in the Store, Charge and Connect category.
2020
OWC is awarded three Stevies from the American Business Awards: two Gold Stevies for the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dock and the OWC ThunderBay 4 mini with Thunderbolt 3, and a Bronze Stevie for the OWC Accelsior 4M2 PCIe SSD.
2019
OWC introduces the fastest SSD they’ve ever produced: the Accelsior 4M2. It is released in conjunction with the Mac Pro 2019, allowing users to upgrade their new machines to the max, at a much lower price point than factory options.
2019
The company joins the Right to Repair Association to work for legislation allowing all consumers to continue to have the ability to extend the life of their computers, digital equipment, appliances, and more.
2019
OWC receives gold recognition from the American Business Awards for the 14-port Thunderbolt 3 Dock.
2019
OWC’s ThunderBlade receives two awards at NAB 2019 – the BaM Award in the Store category, and Best of Show award from Video Edge.
2019
OWC expands into the EU with the acquisition of Trinity Distribution in Belgium.
2019
OWC acquires Akitio in Taiwan.
2018
OWC receives POWER Magazine’s Commercial and Industrial Generation Award for their environmental policies across their headquarters and warehouse procedures.
2018
OWC supports photographer Florian Wagner’s Sustainable Waters project, documenting water in Africa, and raises funds throughout the year for clean water campaigns to assist third-world countries. During his expedition, Florian and his team land their helicopter on their OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual minis –– their stored images survive unscathed.