Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Website: https://www.mayborngroup.com/
Website: https://www.tommeetippee.com
Mayborn Group is a British‑headquartered company best known as the owner and global operator of the iconic baby‑care brand Tommee Tippee. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, it has grown from its UK roots into an international manufacturer, marketer and distributor of baby and parent‑care products sold in more than 60 countries worldwide. The company’s mission centres on creating innovative, practical solutions that support parents through the early stages of childhood, helping make daily tasks such as feeding, soothing and changing simpler and more intuitive.
The story of Mayborn Group is deeply intertwined with the history of Tommee Tippee. Tommee Tippee began in 1965 with a simple yet clever baby cup invented to help reduce spills and quickly became a trusted name in infant feeding. Over the decades, Mayborn has expanded its product range far beyond cups and bottles to include a wide assortment of feeding, comfort, hygiene, and sleep‑time products — such as anti‑colic bottles, sippy cups, sterilizers, and accessories designed to aid both parents and babies. Its products are marketed under strong sub‑brands and enjoy high levels of consumer recognition and industry awards.
Mayborn’s growth strategy has combined internal innovation with strategic acquisitions. In addition to developing Tommee Tippee’s core product lines, the group acquired the sleep‑wear brand Grobag, broadening its reach into baby sleep and comfort solutions. The company’s manufacturing footprint is truly global, with facilities in the UK, Morocco and China, as well as regional commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. This global presence enables Mayborn to serve a wide range of markets and respond to diverse consumer needs.
Ownership of Mayborn Group has changed over time. After being held by the private equity firm 3i, the business was sold in 2016 to Shanghai Jahwa United Co Ltd, a major Chinese personal care and consumer products company backed by Ping An Insurance Group. Under this new ownership, Mayborn continued its international expansion and product innovation, though in recent years it has faced pressures such as adverse market conditions and fluctuating financial performance.
Beyond its commercial success, Mayborn has also focused on its internal culture and corporate responsibility. It has introduced enhanced family‑friendly policies for its employees across regions — such as extended maternity and paternity leave — reflecting its broader ethos of support for families. Looking ahead, the company aims to solidify its position as a leading global parent‑care provider by continuing to innovate products that meet the evolving needs of parents and caregivers.