May Management, LLC will launch a Cleveland-based, quality-first solid-state storage business serving MSPs and SMB IT teams with SSD products that are acceptance-tested, documented, and traceable. The model combines early revenue distribution with a grant-aligned domestic capability: assembly, validation testing, and lot/serial traceability.
Phase 1 establishes an ESD-safe pilot facility and automated test racks to ship validated SKUs with customer-ready acceptance test reports and rapid replacement support.
Phase 2-3 expand automation, higher-volume B2B channels, and integrator readiness as documentation maturity and throughput increase.
The near-term customer pain point is not simply supply volatility - it is quality variability. MSPs and SMB IT teams report unacceptable DOA rates, early-life failures, inconsistent firmware behavior, and performance variability, even when buying in bulk through mainstream channels. These failures create downtime, rework, and reputational harm for service providers. A supplier that functions as a 'quality firewall' - validating each unit, documenting results, and tracing issues by lot - earns repeat purchasing and supports defensible margins beyond commodity resale.
This plan is written to be suitable for (a) grant authorities evaluating domestic capability building, (b) commercial banks underwriting working-capital and equipment loans, and (c) equity investors seeking scalable distribution and higher-margin value-add services. Financials are provided as an illustrative base case and will be refined after supplier quotes, facility selection, and initial customer commitments.
· Company: May Management, LLC (Ohio). Location: Cleveland, Ohio.
· Lanes: (1) Authorized distribution (bridge cashflow),
(2) assembly/test/validation,
(3) traceability + RMA/refurb services.
· Customers (phased): MSPs and SMB IT (Phase 1), consumers secondary (Phase 1), regional enterprises/data centers (Phase 2), government integrators (Phase 3).
· Value proposition: Lower DOA/RMA risk through standardized acceptance testing, optional burn-in certification, traceable lots/serials, and rapid replacement support.
· Phase 1 facility: 8,000–15,000 sq ft light industrial; ESD-safe benches, secure cage, receiving/inspection, test racks.
· Jobs: 12–20 by month 18; 25–45 by month 36 (subject to ramp pace).
· Capital approach: Grants for capability (facility buildout + test equipment); LOC/ABL for inventory; term loan for equipment; equity for ramp.
SSDVerify Labs / Cleveland SSD Assembly/Test & Traceability Pilot Facility
May Management, LLC
Cleveland, Ohio (Cuyahoga County)
18 months (Phase 1)
Stand up pilot facility; launch verified SSD product line; create 12–20 jobs; establish training pipeline partner
Grant support for facility buildout + test/QA equipment + workforce onboarding; debt/equity for working capital and ramp
May Management, LLC is an Ohio limited liability company launching a storage supply and value-add manufacturing operation. The company follows an integrator-led model: management focuses on capital formation, program execution, supplier/customer contracting, compliance, and operating standards, while technical capability is secured through key hires and qualified vendors.
Provide reliable, verified SSD products with transparent provenance and test evidence, while building domestic capability in Cleveland.
Grant programs associated with U.S. semiconductor resilience emphasize investments in domestic facilities and equipment and the strengthening of supply chains. A Cleveland-based test and traceability facility aligns with this direction by creating jobs, improving supply assurance, and enabling higher-assurance customer segments over time.
For MSPs and SMB IT buyers, the dominant cost driver is not the unit price of an SSD - it is the operational cost of failures. Field issues (DOA units, early-life failures, firmware quirks, and inconsistent performance) consume technician time, delay deployments, and can jeopardize client relationships. Buyers increasingly demand evidence that a lot of drives was screened and that replacements will be handled quickly.
MSPs sell reliability. They pay for suppliers who reduce failure risk and make problems diagnosable. A verified supply model that includes incoming quarantine, acceptance testing, optional burn-in certification, and shipment-level documentation reduces support tickets and lowers total cost of ownership. Lot/serial traceability enables faster root-cause isolation when failures occur, preventing recurring incidents across clients.
Segment: Consumers & prosumers
What they Value: High volume, fast turns, strong demand for performance SSDs; marketing through e-commerce and retail partners.
Segment: SMB IT buyers / MSPs
What they Value: Repeat orders; value predictable lead times and low failure rates; respond well to documented QA.
Segment: Regional enterprises / data centers
What they Value: Higher volumes; require vendor qualification, consistent SKUs, and acceptance test reports.
Segment: Government integrators
What they Value: Highest assurance; require traceability, controlled sourcing, and documented counterfeit-risk mitigation.
Phase 1 focuses on MSPs and SMB IT buyers in Northeast Ohio and adjacent markets. These customers purchase repeatedly, value low DOA/RMA rates, and benefit from standardized acceptance test reports and predictable replacement handling.
Consumer/prosumer e-commerce is a secondary Phase 1 channel to monetize fast-moving SKUs and build brand awareness.
Phase 2 expands to regional enterprise and data-center resellers as throughput and reporting maturity improve.
Phase 3 targets government integrators where controlled traceability and documentation are prerequisites.
· Primary (Phase 1): MSPs and SMB IT teams (repeat purchasing; failure-cost sensitive).
· Secondary (Phase 1): Consumer/prosumer (SKU velocity; brand building; market feedback).
· Phase 2: Regional enterprise and data-center resellers (higher volume; tighter specs).
· Phase 3: Government integrators (controlled documentation, traceability, and process maturity).
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