Highlander Partners Acquires Juvenile Products Leader Ergobaby | PR Newswire [Video]

, /PRNewswire/ — Highlander Partners, L.P. (“Highlander”), a Dallas-based private investment firm, today announced the acquisition of The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc., (“Ergobaby” or the “Company”) from Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI).  Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Ergobaby is the global market leader in premium baby carriers. The Company’s ergonomically designed products provide the ultimate in comfort and ergonomics for both the baby and the caregiver. Through its global workforce of 170 employees, Ergobaby reaches customers across more than 1,800 retail doors and maintains distribution in over 75 countries.

Ergobaby’s premium brand portfolio includes three distinct market leaders:

• Ergobaby: The flagship brand that has become synonymous with premium baby carriers;
• Tula: Known for functional carriers featuring expressive prints, inclusive sizing, and artisan craftsmanship; and
• Belly Bandit: A solutions-focused maternity and postpartum brand providing solutions during pregnancy, post-partum recovery and while nursing.

The Company’s comprehensive product line includes ergonomically designed baby carriers, wraps, strollers, bouncers, highchairs, maternity and …