May Umbrellas and Parasols

For decades, May has been a leading trade name for premium parasols. From the start, the company has resolutely pursued a policy of transferring creative concepts into robust technical solutions. The result is a range of multi-purpose sunshades, engineered and proven in all kinds of weather, day by day, worldwide, making May Umbrellas the obvious choice. With a selection of exceptional designs, all available in highly bespoke colour schemes and finishes, May is a perfect shading solution for both commercial spaces and luxury domestic applications.

Founded in 1983 in Betzenweiler, located in the German region of Upper Swabia, May Umbrellas was and still is a family-run business. Whilst they have now expanded to well over 100 employees, the company still sticks to the same core principles they had when they first started. May stands for delivering innovative products, creativity, and consistency in pursuing superior engineering solutions.

Almost 40 years later, May is run by the second generation of the family, and remains one of the world leaders in premium large umbrellas. With a large in-house production team that constantly strives for innovation, May produces heavy-duty aluminium umbrella products that are used globally.

From hotels and resorts, to shops and restaurants, and even domestic applications such as patios and pools, the applications for May umbrellas are practically endless.

The current May range of umbrellas includes side-supported cantilever umbrellas, giant centre pole umbrellas, and innovative designs built to maximise outdoor space functionality.

Bespoke German Engineering & Premium Features

Manufactured to exacting standards in Germany, May Parasols represent the pinnacle of outdoor shading technology. Every umbrella is built with heavy-duty, powder-coated aluminium frames designed to withstand demanding UK weather conditions and deliver exceptional wind resistance. Their robust self-tensioning telescopic systems ensure the canopy remains taut and secure, whether installed in an exposed coastal garden or a bustling city centre terrace.

What truly sets the May brand apart is their highly bespoke nature. Buyers can tailor their parasols to perfectly match their exterior design scheme or corporate identity. With over 100 fade-resistant and highly water-resistant fabric colours to choose from, you can easily create a truly unique shading solution.

• Integrated Technology: Enhance your outdoor space for year-round use with optional built-in LED lighting and infrared heating systems, with the wiring safely and cleanly concealed within the mast.
• Custom Branding: For commercial buyers, May offers precision screen and digital printing to display restaurant, hotel, or corporate logos flawlessly on the canopy and valances.
• Bespoke Finishes: Customise the framework with special RAL colours, and choose from a variety of valance styles and robust ground-fixing options to suit your exact structural requirements.