LaCie Rugged Hard Drive

LaCie is a premium brand specializing in external hard drives, SSDs, and RAID solutions. It was originally founded in 1987 in Paris, France, and Tigard, Oregon, before the European and American entities merged. The brand has a long-standing reputation for collaborating with world-class designers, most notably Neil Poulton, who designed the iconic orange rubber sleeve seen on the Rugged series.

In 2012, Seagate Technology, a global leader in data storage solutions, acquired LaCie to serve as its high-end brand for creative professionals. While the brand retains its French design roots and European heritage, manufacturing is typically handled in various global facilities including Thailand and China, depending on the specific model and components. Today, LaCie exists as the premium brand under the Seagate umbrella, continuing to focus on providing durable and high-performance storage for the creative industry.