Kingport Trading LLC Information

Kingport Trading, LLC is one of the leading manufacturers and importers of luggage, business cases, wallets, locks and travel goods. Established in 1974, today it has headquarters in Chicago with branch offices in the Far East. Distribution warehouses are located on various sites in the Midwest as well as direct import distribution from the Far East. Kingport produces a wide-range of travel products using such materials as Full Grain American Cowhides, Ballistic Nylon including 3150D, DuPont Kevlar®, Polyester, Cotton Canvas and Imitation Leather. In addition, Kingport is using YKK RC Zippers® and Soft Spin Wheels® along with single tube and double tube handle systems. All items are either designed by Kingport's Staff and produced according to Kingport's specifications or designed by Kingport's customers and produced on a private label confidential basis on behalf of those customers. Kingport has partnered with its Far Eastern factories for over 30 years. Kingport is proud to have supported their growth and helped them become leaders in their industry. Many of Kingport's innovative designs are readily recognizable in the Business / Travel Trade and more than 25 products have been granted and are protected by U.S. and International Patents. Its various collections are being sold under the trademarks "Kluge", "File-It", "Silverado", "St. Moritz" and "Louis Philippe". Please refer to the Products pages for examples of some of these designs and examples of the product categories available for direct import. KINGPORT TRADING, LLC is a direct import specialist providing direct import services for a variety of domestic manufacturers, importers and retailers. Kingport's K.I.S.S Program has become known as the Gold Standard for direct import services. Please see the K.I.S.S pages for further information on this direct import program. KINGPORT TRADING LLC's Chief Executive Officer is EDWARD L. GERCH who has been President of Kingport and its predecessor companies since their inception. Ed was the recipient of the Travel Goods Association's Award for 2003 which is the Association's highest award and is the equivalent of the Man of the Year for his service and dedication to the Travel Goods Industry throughout his career. Edward L. Gerch is currently serving as the elected Chairman of the Travel Goods Association. In the succeeding pages you will find examples of products that Kingport has designed and created for its own account and as private label merchandise for its customers.