In 1949 Hamburg entrepreneurs Anna and Gerhard Winkler founded „Gerhard Winkler + Co – Bag Manufactory“ which later evolved into today’s widely known “travelite” brand. Based on the development of innovative products, travelite grew quickly. In the late 1960’s Gisela Nannen (daughter of the founders) and husband Christian Nannen joined the company. Corporate strategy was adjusted to cater for the growing and changing markets and more diversified demands. Production was distributed over Europe, then South America and finally shifted to Asia. In 1999 Jan-Oliver Nannen, already the third family generation, joined the company. In 2006 Mr. Alfred Gruber, travelite’s Sales Director, joined as partner.

Up to this day, travelite’s corporate history represents a coherent path of personal ownership and involvement, innovative flexibility and an unrivalled focus on customer needs.