McBride plc is a leading UK-based manufacturer and supplier of private label household and laundry cleaning products to major international retailers. The company offers a broad portfolio of own-brand products, including laundry detergents, fabric conditioners, bleach, toilet care products, dishwashing liquids and tablets, aerosols, cleaning sprays, wipes, and air fresheners; it also provides contract manufacturing services for retailers' private label ranges. McBride operates primarily in the consumer goods sector, serving major grocery, discount, and online retailers with tailored product development, packaging, and supply chain solutions.
Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Manchester, England, McBride has manufacturing facilities in the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, and Mexico, enabling it to supply customers across Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company focuses on sustainable product innovation, such as eco-friendly formulations and recyclable packaging, targeting mass-market consumers seeking affordable, effective cleaning solutions. Its subsidiaries include McBride Italy S.r.l. and McBride Netherlands B.V., supporting regional production and distribution.
In recent developments, McBride completed the acquisition of certain assets from The Clorox Company in Europe in 2024, expanding its bleach and disinfectant product lines; it also announced a strategic partnership with a major retailer for sustainable laundry pod development in late 2024. The company secured a multi-year funding facility from HSBC UK in early 2025 to support working capital and growth initiatives amid inflationary pressures. Additionally, McBride launched a new range of concentrated cleaning products under private labels in Q3 2025, aligning with European regulatory shifts toward reduced packaging.