Samsonite International SA - the world’s largest manufacturer of suitcases and hand luggage, with more than a century of history.
Samsonite story started in 1910 in Denver, Colorado state, when a person named Jess Shwayder decided to create a comfortable suitcase for travel, instead of heavy and cumbersome road trunks. Especially for this purpose he founded his own company Shwayder Trunk Manufacturer Company. His idea was that a suitcase has to be not only beautiful and lightweight but also practical and reliable. The first commercial of Samsonite suitcases has become the world famous picture, on which Jess Shwayder himself together with his father and three brothers are standing on an open suitcase.
THE BEST SUITCASES
The brand Samsonite appeared in the sixties of the 20th century, when Jess Shwayder decided to rename his company into Samsonite, in honor of the biblical hero Samson. Also Jess Shwayder himself is the author of the famous motto – "Life’s a Journey".
By declaring itself an undisputed lider that creates the best suitcases for business travels and also the most qualitative and reliable backpacks for travelers, Samsonite has never cease to amaze.
SAMSONITE INOVATION
The main factor in the popularity of the brand Samsonite is the incredible quality of production and continuos introduction of inovative ideas. In 1969, first time in the history, is created suitcase from polypropylene, in 1974 suitcase on wheels with a retractable handle, creation of the first four wheels spinners and more. Created in 2004 colection of suitcases Сosmolite has been awarded with numeros prizes and awards, becoming the market leader in sales of suitcases in Europe and USA.