Corporate Records

Documentation

Key records from The Armored Group’s history, from 1918 through present-day operations.

Timeline

Corporate Record

Select records spanning the company’s history — from manufacturing in Ohio through incorporation in California.

1918

WWI Draft Registration Card

Source: U.S. Selective Service System

Company founder registered in Youngstown, Ohio. Occupation listed as Trunk Maker. September 12, 1918.

1920

U.S. Federal Census

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 14th Census

Founder listed in Youngstown, Ohio. Occupation: Trunk Factory operator. Factory-scale production established.

1923

USPTO Trademark Filing

Serial No. 184,914 — U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Filed by Armored Trunk Mfg. Co., Youngstown, Ohio. Goods: Trunks. Use in commerce since May 1, 1923. Features the ARMORED shield mark — origin of today’s brand identity.

1923 USPTO Trademark Filing - Serial No. 184,914 - Armored Trunk Mfg. Co.
1930

U.S. Federal Census

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 15th Census

Founding family listed in Los Angeles, California. Manufacturing operations relocated to Southern California.

1940

U.S. Federal Census

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 16th Census

Founder listed in Los Angeles. Manufacturing occupation. Continuous production through the Depression era.

1986

California Incorporation

Source: California Secretary of State

The Armored Group formally incorporated in the State of California, establishing the corporate entity that continues operations today in Los Angeles.

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