| American Tourister | |
| Type: | Brand |
| Industry: | Luggage |
| Former Name: | American Luggage Works |
| Predecessors: | --> |
| Successors: | --> |
| Founders: | Sol and Irving Koffler |
| Hq Location City: | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Hq Location Country: | United States |
| Area Served: | Worldwide |
| Products: | Backpacks, suitcases, wallets |
| Parent: | Samsonite |
American Tourister is a brand of luggage owned by Samsonite. Brothers Sol and Irving Koffler founded American Luggage Works in Providence, Rhode Island, United States in 1933.[1] [2] In 1993, American Tourister was acquired by Astrum International, which also owns Samsonite.[3] Astrum was renamed as the Samsonite Corporation two years later.[4] American Tourister's products include backpacks, suitcases and wallets. Today, American Tourister products are priced lower than Samsonite products.
