Belkin International, Inc., is a global manufacturer of computer hardware that specializes in connectivity devices. Belkin manufactures various product lines including routers, iPod and iPhone accessories, mobile computing accessories including laptop/netbook bags cases and sleeves and other peripherals. Belkin was founded in 1983 in Hawthorne, California USA by Chet Pipkin. Belkin also has other major offices across the globe including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and Australia with a total workforce of just over 1,000 employees.