SYSTEM INITIALISING
WHO WE ARE / SINCE 1971
One ambitious beginning. Generations of expertise. A shared commitment to earning trust through every product we make.
AMBITION / PEOPLE / PROGRESS / TRUST
CHAPTER 01
EST. 1971
STILL MOVING
INTERPRETIVE HERITAGE VISUAL / 1971
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WHERE AMBITION BEGAN
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In 1971, an ambitious entrepreneur began a small business with a vision that reached far beyond its first workshop—to cross borders, create opportunity and offer employment to thousands.
That belief became the opening chapter of Jay Jay Mills. Through enterprise, specialist knowledge and the contribution of generations of people, a humble beginning grew into an international babywear manufacturing story.
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SELECTED MILESTONES
A journey shaped by new markets, manufacturing growth, specialist capability and enduring customer partnerships.
1971
01 / THE BEGINNING
The business begins with a small operation and a powerful ambition to grow beyond borders and create opportunity through manufacturing.
JOURNEY
FORWARD
2003
02 / A NEW CHAPTER
Jay Jay Mills Lanka opens a new chapter—bringing the group’s entrepreneurial spirit and manufacturing ambition to Sri Lanka.
JOURNEY
FORWARD
2009—12
03 / CAPABILITY & GROWTH
New manufacturing and specialist capabilities support growth, while customer and industry recognition mark important moments in the journey.
JOURNEY
FORWARD
2014
04 / BEYOND BORDERS
The supplied company history records a new manufacturing chapter in Ethiopia—continuing the founding ambition to build across borders.
JOURNEY
FORWARD
Historical milestones are based on company website content supplied in 2014. Dates, entity names and current status require management verification before publication.
OUR VISION
03 Our mission
Our mission is to help set the standard for babywear manufacturing through people, reliability, continual improvement and preferred partnerships.
An environment where employees can contribute, develop and achieve their potential.
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A manufacturing partner focused on dependable product and customer commitments.
Continually improving systems and eliminating waste to create better ways of working.
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Working to earn a place among every customer’s most trusted supplier relationships.
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OUR VALUES
Our commitments extend beyond the product—to the people, partners, institutions and communities connected to how we work.
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Provide a strong work environment, development and opportunities to reach their potential.
GROW
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Act honestly and sincerely while consistently working to meet product expectations.
DELIVER
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Be impartial in transactions and honour commitments for products and services received.
RESPECT
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Reduce the negative impact of processes and actively contribute to environmental protection.
PROTECT
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Commit to full compliance with the rules and regulations governing our operations.
COMPLY
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Help uplift social standards by acting ethically and contributing to positive change.
CONTRIBUTE
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Work to provide consistent, sustainable value through responsible business performance.
CREATE
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OUR PEOPLE. OUR FUTURE.
Our workforce is the foundation of the business. Protection, continuous learning, teamwork and empowerment help people think differently, build capability and move forward together.
LEARN
CONTRIBUTE
LEAD
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SELECTED HISTORICAL RECOGNITION
2014
CARTER’S
2012
GERBER, USA
2011
TESCO, UK
2011
NATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SRI LANKA
Award names and dates are reproduced from the supplied 2014 website content and require formal management verification before public release.
FORWARD
1971 / TODAY / TOMORROW
07 Begin a new chapter
Talk to our team about design, development and manufacturing partnerships.
