Thrustmaster

Guillemot Corporation: Two strong brands with passion A designer and manufacturer of interactive entertainment equipment and accessories, listed on the stock market since 1998 and a major player in the market since 1984, Guillemot Corporation (€60.9 million in 2019) focuses its activities on its two flagship brands: Hercules for the digital hardware and peripherals segment and Thrustmaster for PC and console gaming accessories. The Group is currently present in eleven countries, including France, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, the United States, Canada, Italy, Belgium, China, Hong Kong and Romania, and distributes its products in more than one hundred countries worldwide, with the aim of offering high-performance and user-friendly products to maximize user satisfaction with interactive digital entertainment. Thrustmaster: a distinguished video gaming tradition For over thirty years, Thrustmaster has been developing high-tech video game accessories designed to satisfy and entertain all types of gamers. Drawing on its know-how and technological expertise, Thrustmaster develops products—flight simulation peripherals, headsets, and controllers—designed to offer extremely accurate gameplay, providing a completely immersive experience with optimal realism across numerous platforms. Thrustmaster takes pride in its core values, "Passion, Quality and Innovation", and constantly strives to improve the realism and immersiveness in legendary game worlds by offering thrilling and truly exceptional experiences. From video game enthusiasts to casual gamers, Thrustmaster accessories for PC and gaming consoles bring everyone’s dreams to life. 1990 Thrustmaster is founded in the United States: a brand specialized in the development of high-end controllers. Thrustmaster's teams are made up of engineers and pilots from the U.S. Air Force, Navy and NASA. The "Millennium" controller is developed under license from NASA. 1999 In the video game accessories market, Guillemot Corporation becomes one of the world leaders in racing wheels and controllers for PCs with the acquisition of the Peripherals and Accessories division of the American Thrustmaster® group. The first replica of a Ferrari® racing wheel is created: the FERRARI 360 MODENA racing wheel. 2000 The Firestorm® range of controllers is marketed under the Guillemot brand; it features a timelessly unique and customized shape. 2001 Thrustmaster participates in the famous E3 trade show in Los Angeles for the first time. The very first products that allow users to use their bodies to manipulate the game, providing unique interactivity–and total immersion–are unveiled: the Freestyler Board (surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding), Freestyler Bike (bike/motorcycle racing) and Fightingarena (combat) peripherals. 2002 The Thrustmaster HOTAS COUGAR™ controller is launched; it is a replica of the flight controls of the legendary F-16 fighter jet, developed in partnership with the U.S. Air Force. The first Ferrari F1 racing wheel, inspired by the racing wheel used by Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, is released. The Tacticalboard, a keyboard with a unique personalized design, aimed at experienced players, is released in stores. The first controller for the Nintendo ® GameCube game system is released. 2003