Timeline (1949-2020)

  • 1949

    1949 image

    1949

    Saul Bower introduces a new high quality line of camera accessories in the U.S. market

  • 1955

    camera

    1955

    Enters U.S. with Bower-X Bellows Camera Schneider Kreuznach lens

  • 1965

    Bower

    1965

    New speciality camera lens accessories captures major market shares

  • 1990

    American Flag

    1990

    Becomes one of the leading accessory suppliers in the camera speciality market in the U.S.

  • 2005

    camera

    2005

    Develops camera accessories for mass market and enters into top U.S. major retailers

  • 2010

    cisco camera

    2010

    Partners with Cisco to develop key accessories for Flip camera

  • 2011

    energizer flash

    2011

    Launches licensing partnership with Energizer with digital products and DSLR accessories

  • 2012

    U.S.Army

    2012

    Partnership with U.S. Army brands for optics including binoculars and telescopes

  • 2013

    action sports

    2013

    Introduces expansive line of accessories for action cameras under Xtreme Action Series

  • 2015

    drone accesories

    2015

    Bower is first to market and introduce a full line of drone accessories. Sky Capture Series accessories is one of the leaders in the category developing high quality sky photography and videography accessories

  • 2017

    bower photography smart

    2017

    Introduces smart photography accessories: lenses, gimbals, mounts, and lights. Bower is first to market and becomes a category leader

  • 2020

    smart series

    2020

    Bower continues to expand the Smart Photography line of accessories that enhance social media, vlogging, and podcast