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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Technology accessories |
Founded | 1999 |
Founder | Michael Hess |
Headquarters | , |
Products | Carrying cases, laptop bags, electronic accessories |
Owner | Tom Sperazza, CEO Norazza, Inc. |
Number of employees | 10+ |
Parent | Norazza, Inc. |
Website | Skooba Design |
Skooba Design is an American company which designs and manufactures carrying cases and accessories. [1]
Founded in Rochester, New York in 1999 by Michael Hess, the company's products include laptop, [2] iPad/tablet, [3] photo/video bags, [4] and other laptop-compatible luggage. [5] [6] It offers its products primarily online.
Hess founded the company in Rochester, New York in 1999 as a subsidiary of Three Point Ventures, LLC. [7] It was founded under the name RoadWired, and changed its name to Skooba Design in August 2007.
In 2014, Skooba was bought by Buffalo, New York manufacturer and distributor, Norazza, Inc. [8] Norazza, Inc.'s acquisition of Skooba allowed for large-scale distribution of the company's products. [8] Norazza, Inc. also bought Skooba's sister company HotDog Yoga in the deal. Skooba products are made in the United States. [9]