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that “helped to clarify the unloading process, container availability
and timing involved.”
“This understanding,” Hercher said, “helps our relationship
by understanding the difficulty involved in some of our requests,
or in some instances, the simplicity of a request. We have great
contacts at the Port that can be called upon for any questions or
concerns we have.”
While referring to DELSEY as “a great partner for the Port of
Baltimore,” Greco added, “They value the efficiencies of Seagirt
Marine Terminal and the processes Ports America Chesapeake
has put in place. They make a very high-quality product and are a
very well-respected organization. Having them as an example of
a satisfied beneficial cargo owner (BCO) helps the Port’s overall
image. We appreciate the input they provide regarding what is
important for their supply chain, and we look forward to continuing
a mutually beneficial relationship for many years to come.”
DELSEY’s presence in Baltimore for the last three decades
is just one part of the company’s long, international history.
Founded in 1946 as a partnership between Emile Delahaye and
the Seynhaeve brothers, André and Walter, the French company
started out by making leather cases for cameras and photographic
equipment. Today, DELSEY is present on all five continents and in
more than 110 countries, and it is said that a DELSEY bag is sold
every 10 seconds worldwide.
One of DELSEY’s more cutting-edge innovations was the
world’s first rigid suitcase on wheels, launched in 1972 and called
“Airstyle.” This project revolutionized travel by making baggage
less cumbersome.
But DELSEY didn’t stop there. The company continued to
introduce a series of items that modernized the travel industry
and won numerous awards for design. Just last year, DELSEY won
a Product Innovation award for the HELIUM AERO international
carry-on, which features a streamlined design with a hard-side pocket
MILESTONES
in the DELSEY journey:
DELSEY
AT A GLANCE
Founded:
1946
World Headquarters
:
Paris, France
U.S. Headquarters
:
Hanover, Maryland
U.S. Employees
:
43
Industry:
Consumer Goods
Product:
“Ingenious baggage designed to
accompany travelers wherever they go and to
adapt to all types of journey, both professional
and personal.”
1911
Company
founded
by Emile Delahaye,
manufacturer of
camera bags
1946
DELSEY
brand
creation in Paris, France
1972
Introduction
of the first
wheeled upright case
1975
Launch of
the first
polypropylene-injected,
molded luggage
1984
Launch of
the Helium
collection, featuring an
innovative flexible frame
1993
Invention
of the Dual
Drive concept, using two or
four wheels
1999
Launch of
the Wheels
Pack System backpack
(patented)
2009
DELSEY
first
generation Over Weight
Indicator (patented)
2011
DELSEY Zip
Securi Tech,
the most secure zipper on
the market (patented)
2012
DELSEY
second
generation Over Weight
Indicator, incorporating the
device onto the top handle
of the case (patented)
2013
Introduction
of DELSEY
24H Linen, the first
luggage in natural fiber
composite (patented)
