Our Story
The future is only ever as solid as its origin was
SUCCESS BIRTHED FROM TRADITION AND INNOVATION
Our inception
For more than 30 years TiCad has played a supporting role in molding the future of golf, and has been a paragon of innovation, Know-How, expertise and German craftmanship. It all happened back in 1989 when the TiCad founder gave shape to the very first perfect trolley made of titanium. Since then, TiCad has been designing fit-for-the-future golf trolleys that have always stayed true to the timeless design of the original model – innovative yet classic.
Never did we aspire to win design awards with our models. We aspired to unify material, shape, function, and practical application into one harmonious and aesthetically pleasing proportion. Our exquisite golf trolleys are lovingly handcrafted in two manufacturing areas: In our classic trolley manufactory as well as in our leather manufactory, which dates back to the leather company RIK founded in 1931 in Heusenstamm, Germany. Keep on reading to learn more about the history of TiCad, our development and milestones.
1989
TiCad, as an entity, was founded in 1989. That year TiCad developed the world’s first titanium golf trolley, breathing live into a whole new product category – luxury trolleys.
1991
The TiCad Star prototype is publicly revealed at Ispo 1191. This legendary trolley revolutionized the market and due to it collapsing down to sports-car trunk format it was dubbed ‘paper clip’. 1991 also marked the launching of TiCad Pro, a trolley specifically designed for the pros’ large tour bags.
1992
The TiCad Star is awarded the Top Ten Designpreis iF Hannover.
1994
The TiCad Pro is awarded the Designpreis iF Hannover.
1998
The TiCad Liberty is launched and, with its weight being inferior to 6 kg, is the lightest e-trolley of its time.
2003
The TiCad Liberty is awarded the Designpreis iF-Design. The TiCad Star enters exhibition as a "Product of Applied Art" in the German Museum in Munich as well as in the Museum of Modern Art.
2004
TiCad’s copyright on ‘the paper clip’ TiCad Star comes into power.
2005
The TiCad Goldfinger is launched.
2006
The TiCad Andante is launched and the TiCad Goldfinger is awarded its first design award.
2007
The TiCad Earlybird is introduced to the public at Golf Europe. In the same year the TiCad Early bird is awarded its first design award, and the TiCad Goldfinger reaps its second award.
2008
One-year post-launch the TiCad Earlybird is awarded its second and third design award. TiCad Andante, too, is awarded.
2009
The company TiTec Golf and its brand TiCad celebrate their 20th anniversary. High-quality materials, meticulous craftmanship and peak-service are the leading virtues.
2012/13
A change in generation at shareholder and CEO level takes place. Björn Hillesheim assumes ownership of TiCad.
2013
The company TiTec Golf is warped into TiCad GmbH & Co. KG. A relaunch in the visual language and corporate design is completed. The TiCad Tango is launched and wins the reddot design award.
2014
The TiCad Tango sees its relaunch as a special edition going by TiCad Tango Classic, sporting a satin-finish titanium surface, titanium wheels and many other features.
2015
HFM is founded as a TiCad subsidiary tasked with the making of high-quality, hand-made transport covers and bespoke accessories. TiCad launches the limited edition TiCad golf bag made of state-of-the-art, 100% waterproof synthetic fabric with a natural fiber look.
2016
Five new waterproof golf bags are created in cooperation with Bennington (license). TiCad launches the TiCad flight-approved battery. The new lithium battery is suitable for the safe transport of electric trolleys midair. TiCad becomes the only golf trolley manufacturer so far to join the exclusive network of the high-end industry MEISTERKREIS.
TiCad acquires its longtime business partner, the leather manufactory RIK, founded in 1931 in Heusenstamm. For decades, RIK produced hand-sewn handles for TiCad trolleys in highest quality - handmade in Germany. When the then-owner of the leather goods company decided to retire from active business, the leather manufactory was taken over by TiCad.
2017
A new TiCad trolley hits the market – the manual trolley TiCad Canto.
2019
TiCad celebrate their 30th anniversary.
2020
TiCad launches a limited special edition, the TiCad Liberty X. The production series X stands for individuality and exclusivity. The newly launched TiCad Trolley Sock allows for easy handling and comfortable trolley storing and eliminates the need to dismount the wheels.
2021
TiCad launches a new manual trolley, the TiCad Collegiate 2 and a new member of the series X family: the limited special edition, TiCad Goldfinger X.
A true highlight: the brand-spanking new electric trolley TiCad Voyage is first introduced to the public. In addition to an innovative design it offers state-of-the-art technology and special features such as a LED-light ring.