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OtterBox

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American consumer electronics accessory company

Otter Products, LLC, doing business as OtterBox, is an American privately owned consumer electronics accessory company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, that produces cases for mobile devices. The company was founded in 1998 as a manufacturer of water-resistant boxes meant to house electronic devices, mostly catering to outdoor enthusiasts. Since then, OtterBox has produced both water-resistant and non-water-resistant protective phone cases for smartphones.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1998Founded1
  • HeadquartersFort Collins, United States1
  • Websitewww.otterbox.co.uk
  • Legal formLimited Liability Company3
  • LEI5493003XYD3DY5QW4L763
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered addressC/O Corporation Service Company, 80120 Littleton, United States3
  • Registered withBusiness Division of the Secretary of State’s office, 199810911893

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OtterBox Commuter Series case for Samsung Galaxy S6
Photo: User:B, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons6

Otter Products, LLC, doing business as OtterBox, is an American privately owned consumer electronics accessory company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, that produces cases for mobile devices. The company was founded in 1998 as a manufacturer of water-resistant boxes meant to house electronic devices, mostly catering to outdoor enthusiasts. Since then, OtterBox has produced both water-resistant and non-water-resistant protective phone cases for smartphones.2

Corporate structure

OtterBox sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • OtterBox Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0). Each entity in the chart links to its source.

What it owns

What OtterBox reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.

Stakes and holdings (Wikidata)

Things Wikidata records the company as owning, with the share when stated.1

The story

In 1991, Curt Richardson made the first “OtterBox,” a water-resistant box, in his garage after he noticed an increase in the popularity of water sports. After settling on the design of the Otterbox, Richardson started the company in 1998. He was strongly influenced by the 1986 book about business theories, E-Myth, by Michael Gerber.

In 2001, the company began to produce iPod cases, which were introduced in 2004. OtterBox ceased the production of iPod cases in 2010 to focus on mobile devices. As of 2024, the company provides military-grade accessories for protecting battlefield military technology.

In July 2012, Curt Richardson announced he would be stepping down as CEO and taking up the position of chairman. He was replaced by Brian Thomas.

In November 2014, the company announced the departure of CEO Brian Thomas. The company appointed the company's president, Peter Lindgren, to the role of CEO to replace Thomas, who served until March 2016. In early 2016, Jim Parke, the CEO of Blue Ocean Enterprises, Inc, was appointed as the CEO of Otter Products, LLC.

As of December 2022, JC Richardson, son of founders Curt and Nancy, took over the role of CEO of Otter Products. He took over the role, having previously sat on the board. In August 2024, Richardson announced that Trey Northrup, formerly of Lixil Group and Whirlpool Corporation, had been hired as CEO, with Richardson moving to the role of board chairman.

From Wikipedia’s article on OtterBox, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Products and brands

  • mobile phone accessory

Listed on Wikidata.1

As of April 2026, OtterBox provides cases for products by Apple, Google (Pixel), Motorola, Nokia, OnePlus, and Samsung. The company has produced eleven different lines of cases while four lines are no longer in production. The company also manufactures screen protectors under its "Clearly Protected" line.

In May 2017, OtterBox announced a new product line, a line of coolers and tumblers called "Venture Coolers".

In January 2019, OtterBox announced a partnership with Corning to create a new line of screen protectors named "Amplify" for iPhone, Galaxy, and other mobile phones.

In 2020, OtterBox launched power banks, charging kits, and cables that work with both Apple and Android products.

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In 2021, OtterBox branched into gaming accessories with mobile game clips and carrying cases for Xbox controllers and iPhones.

In 2022, OtterBox launched a program called the "OtterBox Protection Program" for all new cases.

From Wikipedia’s article on OtterBox, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1998Founded Founded1

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