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Australian e-commerce hit Tinyme opens first UK production hub in Leamington Spa

Multi-award-winning Australian e-commerce company Tinyme, which makes personalised gifts for children, is setting up its first UK production hub in Leamington Spa.

The Melbourne-based firm is a huge success story in Australia, selling a range of premium quality personalised products for kids including name labels, jigsaw puzzles, drink bottles, rucksacks and books.

Entrepreneur Mike Wilson set up the business in his spare bedroom 16 years ago and it grew quickly, with business partners Nick McLennan and Ben Hare joining six months and three years later respectively.

The company’s ongoing success has seen it win the online retailer of the year at the Australian Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS) in 2019 and 2020, before being inducted into its hall of fame in 2021.

We advised Tinyme on available buildings and the merits of Leamington Spa as a business location for its UK production centre. That advice quickly bore fruit, as we secured a seven-year lease on a 6,076 sq. ft premises in Hermes Close, on the Tachbrook Business Park.

Growing at home and the UK

Ben said: “Our business has grown to 65 employees in Australia and launched in the UK in 2011 with a dedicated website and an office in Birmingham in 2012.

“We’ve grown our UK business to the extent that we’re ready to open a manufacturing facility here. As we offer made-to-order products, it means we are closer to market and can ship faster and more cheaply to our customers, giving a much more responsive offering and a better customer experience.

“That’s what’s brought us to Leamington Spa. It’s very central for distribution and has really good workforce access, which is a big plus. The premises themselves are also ideal for what we need.

“We’re a relatively small business compared with some of the retailers we compete against in Australia, so we’re really proud of our achievements and being recognised for doing some pretty innovative stuff.”

Tinyme products will be produced alongside the company’s new brand, Opiqo, which offers personalised homewares which are also made to order.

Excellent location

Simon Hain, director of ehB Reeves, said: “Tinyme’s directors flew to the UK from Melbourne to look for a production base and after visiting Northampton, Coventry and Birmingham, they settled on Leamington.

“We were delighted to be able to secure a really good site for them here and it has been fantastic working with Ben, Nick and the team to get everything over the line.

“Tinyme is a proven success story both Down Under and in the UK and we wish them every success as they grow their operation here in Warwickshire.”

For more information on Tinyme, visit www.Tinyme.co.uk.



Our Team

Simon Hain

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Simon Hain has worked as a commercial property consultant in Leamington Spa since 1984 and has been very active within the local community and is a former chairman of Leamington and District Round Table and trustee of various local charities. Simon specialises in Commercial Agency, Development, Acquisitions and Corporate Property Advice and is a director of ehB Reeves.

Nick Evans

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Nick is a Chartered Surveyor who has worked in Leamington Spa since 1992. Born in Warwick, Nick is a Fellow of the RICS, Registered Valuer, RICS Accredited Mediator and former Chairman of the RICS Coventry and Warwickshire Local Association. Nick generally concentrates on Valuation and Professional / Landlord and Tenant work as well as Investments and Corporate Property Advice for clients and is a director of ehB Reeves.  

Scott Blake

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Scott is a Chartered Surveyor having worked in general practice surveying in the West Midlands area since 1991 and mainly within the Coventry and Warwickshire area. He has a wide range of experience dealing with commercial property matters including professional valuation services for private and corporate clients, other professional work including rent reviews, lease renewals, business rate appeals as well as commercial agency investment acquisitions and disposals. Scott is a director of ehB Reeves.

Stuart Gregory

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Stuart heads our property management department working closely with clients to maximise returns from their property assets. He advises a number of private investors, high net worth individuals, property companies, pension funds and organisations with a charitable status, dealing with all aspects of the management of their property investments. Stuart is a Chartered Surveyor with over 25 years’ experience in Landlord & Tenant and general practice work in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. He joined Reeves & Partners in 2001 and is a Director of the firm.  

Andrew Forsyth

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Andrew joined ehB Reeves in February 2024 as a Facilities Manager. After spending 20 years in the aggregate construction materials industry, Andrew moved to facilities management where he has worked in Warwickshire for 20 years.  

Catherine Macon

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Catherine has been with the company since 2003 and currently assists in the Agency department. Outside of work, Catherine has keen interest in singing and is an active member of Sing It Loud community choir.

Danielle Biddle

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Dani has been with the company since 2007 and currently deals with all of the office administration as well as residential property management.   Dani has keen interest in painting, walking  her dog Stanley and more recently healthy cooking.

Hardip Dhillon

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Hardip joined ehB Reeves in 2023. Hardip is a Management Surveyor and looks after part of our extensive property management portfolio.

Lesley Saunders

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Lesley joined Reeves & Partners in 2014 as a Receptionist/Administrator.  Since merging and becoming ehB Reeves, Lesley has progressed and taken on the role of Property Accounts Assistant where she deals with all aspects of management accounting.  She is a keen traveler and in her spare time likes to socialize with her friends and is part of a local darts team.

Oliver Shelley

Oliver joined us at the start of 2023, shortly after graduating from the University of Nottingham and Trent with a BSc (Hons) in Real Estate Management. Oliver started work in the agency department and also assists in aspects of asset management as well as professional services. Oliver will soon be starting his assessment of professional competence (APC) – the on-the-job training scheme graduates need to complete to qualify as a chartered surveyor. Oliver grew up in Solihull and attended Solihull School and outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis going to the gym and cooking healthy meals.    

Phil Harvey

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Having joined Reeves & Partners in 2011, Phil has over 18 years’ experience in the Property industry specialising in Commercial Property Management. Phil works closely with a wide range of clients including private investment companies, pension fund operators and religious organisations advising on all aspects of Property and asset management. Phil is an experienced and valued member of the Property Management team and has acted across a wide range of property sectors including residential, industrial, office and retail. Outside of the office, Phil enjoys music, reading and Formula One.

Robert Hawkins

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Robert is a Chartered Surveyor with extensive experience in the property business, having worked on both sides of the fence, as adviser and client, in all market sectors and on properties and portfolios large and small. He enjoys dealing with all aspects of commercial property and acting for all types of client.

Sam Hain

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Sam Hain joined us in the summer of 2017, shortly after graduating from the University of the West of England, Bristol with a BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations

Sam started work in asset management department, working as a graduate asset manager and is now very active in the agency department. Having obtained an MSc degree in Real Estate Management, Sam has started his assessment of professional competence (APC) - the on-the-job training scheme graduates need to complete to qualify as a chartered surveyor and hopes to qualify in the winter of 2024.

Outside of work Sam enjoys playing golf and football and is a Coventry City supporter.

Sandra Rowe

Sandra joined the company in 2000 and is head of Property Accounts, where she deals with all aspects of management accounting.

Vanessa Holmes

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Vanessa is a Chartered Accountant and joined in 2000.  She keeps the company’s books and helps with the budgeting and final accounts of the service charges.  She works part time and in her spare time she volunteers at a local school, and enjoys dressmaking and baking.

Otis

Otis joined ehB Reeves in 2018 and is in charge of general morale. Outside of work Otis enjoys long walks.

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