In 1933, Mr. Sol Koffler founded the "American Luggage" factory in Providence, the capital of Rhode Island, and named the suitcases it produced "American Tourister". Mr. Sol Koffler's original wish was to make "sturdy and economical" suitcases. He put all his savings and energy into fulfilling his dream, and soon became a household name in the United States. The first suitcase chosen by many American families is the American Tourister brand