Hartmann was founded by Joseph S. Hartmann as the Hartmann Trunk Co. in 1877, and was originally based in Milwaukee, WI. The brand has always been a symbol of luxury and quality goods since it’s inception. The Company rose to prominence in the 1930s when they introduced the belt from a flywheel that were used in tanneries. Using this belt, Hartmann introduced Belting Leather, that eventually became the company’s signature. During the 1940s the company made a significant contribution to the United States effort in World War II.

By 1973 when air travel became more and more prevalent, the Company pioneered carry-on luggage with it’s 747 collection. In 2002 the Company celebrated it’s 125th Anniversary, and continues to be one of the most luxurious luggage lines made today.

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