While researching for a university competition he found the range of children's luggage uninspiring and set about designing his own solution. Rodeo, as it was then known, was born but it would take several years for it to enter the market, during which time Rob worked as a product designer for a number of major brands.13 Jan 2013
Why was Trunki discontinued?
The maker of Trunki-ride on suitcases has lost a Supreme Court fight against a rival it claimed was breaching its intellectual property rights. Magmatic, the Bristol-based maker of Trunki, has claimed PMS International, a competitor based in Hong-Kong, "ripped off" its design when it launched the Kiddee Case.9 Mar 2016
Why is Trunki successful?
Rob's innovative approach to product design is responsible for much of Trunki's success. In the last 14 years, the team has developed an expansive fun-meets-function product range that is sold in retailers like John Lewis, Boots and Halfords.
Where is Trunki now?
His company, Magmatic, now employs 80 people at his UK factory in Plymouth and his head office in Bristol. All of his creations are designed in England and distributed worldwide. Since launching in May 2006, Trunki has sold over four million suitcases in over 100 countries across the globe.22 Jul 2020
How successful has Rob law been?
Rob's entrepreneurial journey has seen him win over 120 awards within the design, trade, consumer and business sectors including reaching 42nd on The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 and winning The National Business Awards SME of the Year. Law originally hails from Chester and is 40 years old.
How much money has Trunki made?
The maker of Plymouth's famous Trunki ride-on suitcase has seen profits rise and sales hit a record £9.5million thanks to strong demand in Europe and even further. The company increased profits by 51% to £777,000 and made further gains across the continent according to its latest set of accounts.7 Jun 2019
How did Rob law create the Trunki?
Tasked with creating some luggage for his product design course in 1997, Rob found a lack of inspiration in his local department store. His eureka moment came when he spotted ride-on toys in the children's section and set about combining the two to create an exciting and innovative new product.