Inglesina has acquired the English stroller brand, Maclaren – a deal which marks a new chapter in the global childcare landscape and brings together two well known parenting brands.
Founded in Vicenza, Italy in 1963 by Liviano Tomasi, Inglesina has gained the trust of parents worldwide with its carefully designed products which offer reliable and durable solutions for everyday life.
Maclaren, meanwhile, earned a place of honour in the lightweight stroller sector, with the invention of the first foldable stroller in 1965 by founder Owen Maclaren. Over time, the brand has become synonymous with lightness, manoeuvrability and uncompromising style.
“This acquisition represents an extraordinary opportunity and a moment of great excitement,” commented Ivan and Luca Tomasi, president and ceo of Inglesina. “Maclaren is a brand with incredible heritage and reputation. It has been used by the most famous celebrities, the Royal Family, and has appeared in films and TV series around the world. Their first model, the iconic B01, is on display at the MoMA in New York and is cited in countless books and publications. After all, it is the product that literally revolutionised the way people travel with their children.
“By leveraging our know-how and the strength of our brand globally, we aim to enhance Maclaren’s legacy and prestige, bringing freshness and innovation to the lightweight stroller range, to meet the ever evolving needs of modern parents. This will allow us to further strengthen our leadership in the world of childcare, thanks to a product range that perfectly complements our own, especially with a view towards international expansion.”
