Our History
You Can Count on it - Long-Term reliable SUPPORT!
Did you know that since its founding in 1980, GLYN has been a focused specialist?
In the early 1980s, distribution channels and sources of information for Japanese semiconductors were not clearly defined. Our company founder, Glyn Jones, recognized this and initially specialized in Japanese semiconductors. The business model was then expanded and continuously developed.
Join us now on an exciting journey through 40 years of GLYN history...
1980
Specialist right from the beginning:
Glyn Jones focuses on high-tech semiconductors from Japan
1980
Start in the "Schönen Aussicht":
First company headquarters in Niedernhausen
1980
Contracting partner from the very beginning:
NEC as the distributor's first franchise partner
1980
Always well informed:
The GLYN customer magazine "Semiconductor-Times" for purchasing- and development departments
1984
Desired "helper" for development- and purchasing departments:
The GLYN memory comparison list
1990
Space for growth:
Construction of the new company building in Idstein, conveniently located on the A3, near Frankfurt
1996
Orientation towards embedded systems:
GLYN has been part of the first embedded systems in Sindelfingen.
1999
From japanese microelectronics to high-tech distribution:
Opening up to new franchise partners
2000
For wallet-friendly DM 99, -:
The foundation for a variety of Low-cost starter kit series from GLYN, which are still popular today
2001
Sales office Nettetal opens its doors:
There are now 19 sales offices in 11 countries.
2004
Expansion of the headquarters in Idstein:
New storage space and office space are created.
2004
Industrial storage solutions:
In-house industrial storage brand Xmore.
2005
40,000 times with the GLYN starter kit:
Sold out at the release date
2009
GLYN family concept for displays:
1,000,000 types are currently proving themselves in daily use.
2015
Successful expansion:
GLYN company building 3 is ready to move into.
2018
An excellent distributor:
Glyn Jones is honored for his life's work.
2019
125 million:
The distributor's strongest sales year to date
2020
40 years of long-term reliable SUPPORT.
Managing Director Thomas Gerhardt with owner Glyn Jones