Drawing from Addie Gundry's culinary design innovation career and Brittany Hizer’s extensive career in product development ranging from commercial fitness equipment to fishing boats, the Pluie Co-Founders leaned heavily on their past experiences to create Pluie Diaper Changing Tables. In the latest Parapluie blog Addie and Brittany share valuable insights and strategies on bringing ideas to life. Wild to see one of the earliest Pluie prototypes pictured in the blog! Thank you to Mitul Patel and MP Consulting, LLC for helping bring a CAD file to life and continuing to be by Pluie's side all these years later. #manufacturing #prototypetoproduction #researchanddevelopment
Pluie
Construction Hardware Manufacturing
Chicago, Illinois 1,301 followers
Seen on Shark Tank | Featured on Good Morning America | Fast Company World Changing Idea | Time Magazine Best Invention
About us
Pluie is the world’s first and only self-sanitizing baby changing table, using patented UV-C light technology known to kill 99.9% of germs. Developed by two moms fed up with the status quo, Pluie’s innovation provides a cleaner, more comfortable, and convenient diaper changing experience for parents and caregivers on the go. Pluie was founded on a passion for making families’ lives easier and providing businesses with a revolutionary solution to improve their customer experience. Pluie is committed to #changingthetable - won’t you join us? hellopluie.com
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- Industry
- Construction Hardware Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- UV-C Technology, Sanitization, Diaper Changing Table, Changing Table, Self-Sanitizing Changing Table, Self-Sanitizing Diaper Changing Table, UV-C Sanitation Technology, diapering essentials, and baby goods
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Thank you Freed Fellowship for the opportunity to share our journey! Anyone looking for grant funding be sure to apply to Freed Fellowship Grant Program! #problemsolving #changingthetable #parenting #startup #grants
🚼 Discover how two moms turned a diaper-changing nightmare into an innovative business on the latest episode of Freed Stories! Join us as we chat with Brittany Hizer and Addie Gundry, co-founders of Pluie and our July 2023 Freed Fellowship Grant Fellows. Pluie is revolutionizing public restrooms with the world's first self-sanitizing diaper-changing table. 🎙️ In this episode, Brittany and Addie share their journey from identifying a major pain point for parents to creating a groundbreaking product featured on Shark Tank. 🔑 Key Highlights: Innovation Through Necessity: Learn how personal experiences sparked the idea for Pluie. Persistence Pays Off: Discover the challenges they overcame to bring their product to market. Building a Supportive Network: Understand the importance of leveraging connections and seeking advice from experienced entrepreneurs. Sales Focus: Insight into how prioritizing sales and fostering relationships can drive business growth. 👉 Don’t miss out on this inspiring story of entrepreneurship and innovation. 🔗 Listen to the full episode: Online - https://lnkd.in/eWkjpzsk Spotify - https://lnkd.in/eVhGv9Aq Apple Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/eHZZYV6T Join the conversation and let us know how you turned a problem into a business opportunity! #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Startup #FreedStories #Pluie #SelfSanitizing #SharkTank
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We are incredibly grateful to Traverse City District Library for installing our Pluie Diaper Changing Tables in the women’s and men’s restrooms throughout Traverse City, Michigan libraries! Brittany Hizer had the opportunity to visit this past weekend. It's always a pleasure to connect with our valued customers whenever possible. #diaperchangingtables #customervisits #customertestimonials
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We’re thrilled to announce that Pluie has been awarded “Changing Mat Product of the Year” in the 2024 Baby Innovation Awards! This recognition highlights our dedication to creating innovative, high-quality products for parents and babies. A huge thank you to our amazing team and community for your support! We look forward to continuing to make diaper changes cleaner, more comfortable, and more convenient. #Pluie #BabyInnovationAwards #AwardWinning #ChangingMatProductOfTheYear #Innovation #TeamPluie #ModernParenting
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We’re proud to share that Addie Gundry has been awarded the inaugural ‘Fund Her Future’ grant from Block Advisors by H&R Block! Addie is honored to be among five winners of the ‘Fund Her Future’ grant program which awarded a combined total of $100,000 in grants and a year of Block Advisors services, including bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and business formation. This incredible recognition and the support from H&R Block will help Pluie continue making a positive impact & scale this women owned and operated business. Thank you H&R Block #Pluie #changingthetable #grantwinner #supportwomen #WomenInBusiness
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Exciting Update from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)!🛫 We are thrilled to announce that the new Jim E. Yates terminal now features Pluie’s self-sanitizing diaper changing tables! 🚼✨ Addie Gundry shared in this recent interview: “It’s really hard to keep those sanitized throughout the entire day. So that’s where airports have been wonderful customers of ours.” We’re proud to bring peace of mind to traveling families. This installation is another milestone in enhancing public restrooms nationwide. #PluieTables #TexarkanaAirport #FamilyTravel #InnovationInTravel #AirportUpdates
Texarkana Airport installs Pluie changing tables in restrooms
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Brittany Hizer, Pluie's Co-Founder and COO, along with Molly Lawhorn, the owner of Little Tulip Tree, had an exciting live interview yesterday on WISH-TV Life. Style. Live! They discussed the nationwide launch of The Beaufort Bonnet Company X Pluie Pret Changing Clutch, now available at the Little Tulip Tree boutique in Carmel, Indiana. We are thrilled about the positive response and appreciate the opportunity to share our story on Life. Style. Live! Thank you WISH-TV!
Pluie and Little Tulip Tree Featured on Life. Style. Live!
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Did you see?! Addie Gundry recently moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and has received a very warm welcome! Thank you Dallas Innovates for this article!
Thank you Dallas Innovates for featuring Pluie's Pret Changing Clutch, a beautiful collaboration with The Beaufort Bonnet Company. I am proud of the work we do to make dreams a reality. Brittany Hizer and I are thrilled with the growth of our innovative company. Here's to our best year yet! #Innovation #Collaboration #DreamsComeTrue Go Pluie go!
DFW-Based Pluie Founder Co‑Launches Baby Diaper Changing Clutch
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Pluie and The Beaufort Bonnet Company (T.B.B.C.), have come together to introduce the Pluie Pret Changing Clutch, an innovative and stylish option for on-the-go diaper changes. The fusion of Pluie’s self-sanitizing diaper changing table, as seen on Shark Tank, and T.B.B.C’s high-quality baby and children’s products, marks a new era in modern parenting. 🎀 The Pluie Pret Changing Clutch, a winner of the 2024 Parents’ Picks Award, was created by moms with families in mind. It’s now exclusively available in four signature T.B.B.C. prints, both in T.B.B.C. stores and online at https://lnkd.in/gXdF-5WF. This collaboration between The Beaufort Bonnet Company celebrates the best of modern parenthood - functional, stylish, and innovative. 🎀 #collaboration #babyshowergift #parentspicks
The Beaufort Bonnet Company + Pluie® Launch Baby Diaper Changing Clutch
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