History

In 1911, the Etablissements Delahaye

Delahaye

Delahaye automobile manufacturing company was started by Emile Delahaye in 1894, in Tours, France. His first cars were belt-driven, with single- or twin-cylinder engines. In 1900, Delahaye left the company.-History:...

 specialised in the manufacture of cases for cameras and covered cases for typewriters and record players. Mr. Delahaye

Delahaye

Delahaye automobile manufacturing company was started by Emile Delahaye in 1894, in Tours, France. His first cars were belt-driven, with single- or twin-cylinder engines. In 1900, Delahaye left the company.-History:...

and the Seynhaeve brothers joined forces in 1946 to create Delsey.Delsey made use of its experience in the production of camera and record player cases to form a department specializing in “travel items” in molded plastic. In 1970 Delsey used its technology to create the first French, high-range, rigid ABS luggage line – the DELSEY AIRSTYLE suitcase.
Delsey is an international brand present in over 110 countries worldwide and on 5 continents. It boasts 6,000 active sales outlets. Leader in France, Delsey’s home market, with a market share of approximately 30%.Increasing Export sales through Delsey’s network as in Italy, in Germany, in Greece, in Turkey, in Middle East markets as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and in the Latin America markets as Brazil and Argentina...Delsey is also present in USA with an increasing market recognition achieved trough department stores.Delsey’s brand is prsent in developed markets, namely Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia and boosted in China through direct retail.
1972 The revolution: the first rigid suitcase on wheels

1975 Creation of a rigid luggage in injection-moulded polypropylene

1984 First semi-rigid ‘Helium’ suitcase built on an injected monobloc frame

1993 Creation of the ‘Dual Drive’ concept, a rolled suitcase on 2 or 4 wheels

1999 Wheels pack system (patented) stopping wheels scraping against the back

2001 Creation of the largest and lightest polypropylene suitcase in the world

2006 Easy removable wheel system (patent pending)

2008 First fiberglass structure with shape memory (patent pending)

2009 Introduction of the lightest soft suitcase in the world

2010 Launch of Zip Securi Tech, an exclusive security innovation (patented)

Design & Innovation

Delsey has been redefining luggage standards since 1975. Delsey Design, an integrated research and creation laboratory of 7 designers has implemented a consistent creative approach.
Delsey designers draw their inspiration from a range of rich and unique spheres (as fashion, car and sportindustry) focusing their creativity to invent ever more innovative luggage concepts.

Design awards

1975 : French Export Oscar Award

1987 : French Export Oscar Award for exceptional performance

1992: Product of the Year Award from the British luggage association

1998 : Cannes Tax free Word-wide Exhibition, best product of the Year

2004 : Special award at the Paris leather good fair

2006 : Nomination for Innovation during the Milano Mipel exhibition

2009 : ILM Offenbach award for innovative design

2010 : Nominated by Observeur du design

2011 : Nominated by Observeur du design

DELSEY commitment to the environment

Delsey is compliant with the European Community REACH regulation.
 
The REACH regulation aims to monitor and restrict the use of chemicals that are harmful to man and the environment in European consumer goods. (REACH = Registration - Evaluation - Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances).

Compliance with North American Regulations : California 65 and Illinois environmental regulations. North America’s states have specific and very strict regulations. For instance they have a very low level of acceptance of lead (less than 200 ppm).Delsey is moving ahead to integrate more and more environmentally-friendly materials in its ranges .Delsey is also working toward the development or PVC-free ranges of products.Delsey chooses components that may be disassembled, unscrewed and rapidly replaced at a low cost. For example wheel replacement is easy, fast and efficient (ERS -Easy Removable System) and avoid the replacement of the complete product in case of repair . The GREEN DAYS collection fabric is made of 45 % PET from recycled plastic bottles.
Delsey plans product transport efficiently by flattening, folding or nesting products to reduce the space and volume products fill during shipping.Delsey focuses on reducing packaging quantity and volume by eliminating individual wrapping.