History
- 1997 : The Quechua company starts in a three room flat in Sallanches (74700) with the formulation of the brand's development. The trademark is made official worldwide, following recruitment products development.
- 1999 : Opening of the International Headquarters in Domancy, very close to the Mont Blanc, nearest of users.
- 2002 : The first Technical Partnership contracts are signed. Some big names disciplines flagship Quechua, lending their expertise in developing high-quality products. The brand passes field testing.
- 2003 : The 6 year old Quechua company joins the Top 10 largest global brands in mountain gear with comparable scope of activity. The brand fabric its teams of designers, as well as engineering and prototyping. Publication of the first consumer magazine, covering every mountain topic. At that time its name is Chullanka (snowed summit in Quechua language). The name changes to Quechua Magazine for the seventh issue.
- 2005 : The 2 seconds tent's release puts Quechua in the innovation spotlight.
- 2006 : Quechua wins two IF Design Award. The 2 seconds Tent wins the Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for the innovation of instant tent.
- 2007 : At the 10 year mark the company employs 100 persons at its premises Domancy, the brand itself. 80% of employees are involved in the design, development, supply or marketing of products ... Quechua wins 3 IF Design Awards for the Forclaz 900 jacket, Arpenaz 700 lady shoes and the 2seconds Air tent;
- 2008 : Quechua wins 3 IF Design Awards for the "All in One Sleeping Bag", the SSV Forclaz and the Bionassay 500 jacket.
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