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Swarovski North America Limited company history timeline

1987

1987: The release of the 'Silver Crystal' figurines prompted a worldwide collecting boom and lead to the creation of the Swarovski Crystal Society.

1989

In 1989, Swarovski replaced its original Edelweiss logo with the Swan logo, which is used on Swarovski packaging and storefronts around the world.

1991

In 1991, the subsidiary moved into the United States market, founding Swarovski Optik North America.

1992

1992: Tyrolit opens new Stans, Austria plant.

1994

1994: Swarovski creates the first Creative Service Center in Wattens to work more closely with designers and couture labels.

1995

1995: Swarovski opened Swarovski Kristallwelten (Swarovski Crystal Worlds) as a unique sparkling shopping experience (designed by the multi-media artist André Heller). It is still one of Austria's main tourist attractions.

1997

In 1997, Tyrolit cemented its North American position with the acquisition of Bay State/Sterling Company, based in Massachusetts, then the number two leading manufacturer of bonded grinding tools in the United States market.

1999

Lastly, the company is part of the Signity joint venture with Swiss gemstone seller Golay Buchel & Cie., created in 1999 to produce genuine and manmade gemstones, cubit zirconia, and similar products.

The company rolled out its own line of bird-watching binoculars in 1999.

2000

In 2000, Swarovski introduced the pearl with a crystal core, providing the weight, texture and shine of a natural pearl, combined with the quality of a Swarovski Crystal.

2000: Company forms Signity joint venture.

2006

2006: The 'CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements' was introduced for crystal elements.

2007

2007: SCHONBEK Worldwide Lighting is bought by the Swarovski Lighting Business.

2016

2016: Swarovski is still 100% family owned and is now led by its Executive Board: Robert Buchbauer, Daniel J Cohen, Markus Langes-Swarovski, Mathias Margreiter and Nadja Swarovski.

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