Founded in 1984, Group III has gained significant market share in the travel/work gear category through its design expertise, strong offshore manufacturing partnerships and well-defined distribution model. While Group III has developed many business initiatives in the travel gear space, Group III is globally recognized for its success with the SWISSGEAR and WENGER brands. Launching in 2004 SWISSGEAR has sold millions of units worldwide, over $3.5bn in sales, and is still trending upward. SWISSGEAR and WENGER are global market leaders in travel gear, belts, wallets, watches, and are currently evaluating the viability of new product categories daily. As a brand house, Group III has had tremendous success with many of its in-house brands/private label business. Headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, Group III maintains a strong global footprint boasting a customer base that includes blue-chip retailers throughout the world. Group III additionally maintains offices in China and Taiwan. More recently Group III has transitioned into a hybrid operating and family office structure specializing in late stage venture, private equity, and real estate.