Name:Samsonite
Website:www.samsonite.com
Founder :Jesse Shwayder
This bag is really can stand the test of time for 20 years my father
is using a samsonite bag . Until now it still in a good condition .
I also like the design and the safety features that samsonite created
SAMSONITE
The company was founded in Denver, Colorado, USA in 1910 by Jesse Shwayder, a luggage salesman, as the Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company. A religious man, Shwayder named one of his initial cases Samson, after the Biblical strongman, and began using the trademark Samsonite in 1941.The company changed its name to Samsonite in 1966. For many years, a subsidiary, Samsonite Furniture Co., made folding chairs and card tables in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
The Shwayder family sold the company to Beatrice Foods in 1973.
The Denver factory, which employed 4,000 at its peak, closed in May 2001. Samsonite headquarters moved from Denver to Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA after a change of ownership in May 2005. CVC Capital Partners Ltd. in July 2007 became Samsonite's fifth owner in 21 years.
Samsonite moved its US marketing and sales offices from 91 Main Street in Warren, Rhode Island, to Mansfield, Massachusetts, effective September 1, 2005.
In 2005 the company was bought by Marcello Bottoli, former chief executive of Louis Vuitton as president and CEO, to pull them out of a long slump. Bottoli left the company in 2009.
In July 2007, finance investor CVC Capital Partners took over Samsonite for $1.7 billion.
On September 2, 2009, Samsonite Company Store LLC (U.S. Retail Division), formally known as Swainsonite Company Stores Inc, filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. It planned to close up to 50% of its stores and discontinue the "Black Label" brand in the United States.
In June 2011, Samsonsite raised US$1.25 billion in an initial public offering in Hong Kong.
In August 2012, Samsonite paid $35 million in cash to buy the high-end luggage brand Hartmann, which was founded in 1877.
In March 2016, Samsonite agreed to buy luxury baggage maker Tumi for $1.8 billion in its largest ever acquisition.
Samsonite even have this very creative bag every collector will want to have like this
Combining sophistication and innovation, the Samsonite Black Label Magpie Collection is the perfect luggage collection for the fashion-forward world traveler. This new design features a refined and elegant feather embossing texture on the surface and is complimented by leather wrapped handles and metallic touch points.
• Constructed of 100% Polycarbonate material with embossed feather pattern on exterior.• Metallic logo plate and zipper pulls
• Leather top carry handle with multi-stop retractable pull handle.
• Flush-mounted TSA combination lock provides additional peace of mind when checking belongings.
• All direction smooth & silent spinner wheels.
• Zippered divider and cross ribbons for easy and convenient packing.
• Additional removable accessories provided include an ID tag, garment suiter with hanger, cosmetic pouch, shoe bag, and a luggage cover.
• Weight: 10.14 lbs.
Body Dimensions: 28.0" x 20.4" x 11.8"
Overall Dimensions: 29.9" x 20.4" x 11.8"
• 100% durable Polycarbonate material construction.
• 4-sided expander provides flexibility and bigger capacity for easy packing.
• TSA combination lock to secure your belongings.
• Dual spinner wheels for effortless maneuverability & smooth rolling.
• Multi-stop and double tube retractable handle.
• Mesh divide and Cross straps for easy and convenient packing.
•: Side studs to help protect bag during travel.
• Weight: 5.73 lbs.
Body Dimensions: 19.0" x 14.9" x 9.8"
Overall Dimensions: 21.6" x 14.9" x 9.8"
• 4-sided expander provides flexibility and bigger capacity for easy packing.
• TSA combination lock to secure your belongings.
• Dual spinner wheels for effortless maneuverability & smooth rolling.
• Multi-stop and double tube retractable handle.
• Mesh divide and Cross straps for easy and convenient packing.
•: Side studs to help protect bag during travel.
• Weight: 5.73 lbs.
Body Dimensions: 19.0" x 14.9" x 9.8"
Overall Dimensions: 21.6" x 14.9" x 9.8"
CONCLUSION
If you want quality samsonite is good for you .this is kind of bag that you will be able to pass to your children I know that because until now my father is still using his samsonite luggage.the look is also very sleek .my advice to you is to buy product that you can use for long period of time .
