The Shwayder Brothers, the company's original founders, manufacture robust wooden trunks.

Introduction of a new type of luggage: Streamlite®.

Samsonite launches the world's first lightweight suitcase, the Ultralite®.

Introduction of the first suitcases made of lightweight magnesium and ABS.

Launch of Silhouette®, the most advanced luggage made up to that time, included new, modern shape and recessed hardware to protect it from wear and tear.

First ABS attaché case for a new generation of executives and business people.

First polypropylene suitcase with recessed locks for more streamlined appearance and function.

Launch of the new Saturn® suitcase, the first polypropeylene case with a fully supported, injection-molded shell structure. Becomes the standard for producing hardside luggage.

Samsonite introduces an attaché case with 'right-side-up' feature, preventing it from being opened when the case is upside down.

First suitcase on wheels is created - a true revolution in travel comfort and convenience.

Oyster®: first polypropylene suitcase with 3-point locking system revolutionizes the market.

Hybrid shell (hard and soft combined) suitcases introduced.

Launch of the PC Attaché

Introduction of Samsonite's first aluminium product.

Hardlite™ (F'lite™ Lite in 2004): the first product in the industry with a rigid, though lightweight, shell structure due to over-injected thermoformed panels

Samsonite markets the four-wheel Spinner, making travellers' lives easier.

Launch of the first luggage collection to use the revolutionary Curv® technology. This new concept in thermoplastics is extremely ligthweight and strong.

Graviton® Samsonite's first case with shock absorption wheels.

Launch of Cosmolite®, the strongest and lightest Samsonite ever, featuring Curv® technology.

Samsonite turns 100!!