About Us

Trusted by the UK’s Leading Retail Brands

Benchmark is a UK retail display manufacturer with a difference. Since 1994, we’ve been designing, manufacturing and installing high-quality retail fixtures for some of the most recognisable names on the high street.

Privately owned and proudly based in Hertfordshire, UK, we bring together the expertise of multiple disciplines – including joinery, metalwork, plastics and print – under one roof. This gives our clients more control, fewer moving parts, and total confidence from day one.

A Retail Display Company in Hertfordshire, Built on Experience

From our 120,000 sq. ft. facility in Letchworth, Benchmark delivers projects of every shape and size – from boutique store displays to complex national rollouts.

We’ve been doing this for more than 30 years, and we’ve grown steadily and sustainably to meet the needs of the UK’s retail sector. Our experience means we understand what it takes to get things made right, on time, and to spec – even when deadlines are tight or store formats are demanding.

Many of our senior team have decades of experience in the industry, and we’re proud to have long-standing relationships with both clients and staff.

Experts in Every Discipline – All Under One Roof

Benchmark is one of the few UK manufacturers with deep expertise in all four core materials – wood, metal, plastic and print. Because we don’t rely on external partners for key parts of the process, we’re able to offer:

  • Joined-up design and manufacturing
  • Consistent quality across all elements
  • Efficient prototyping and value engineering
  • Faster project turnaround and fewer delays

Our team includes designers, engineers, project managers, installers and logistics professionals – all working together, under one roof, for a more seamless result.

A Commitment to Quality, Service and Long-Term Thinking

From the beginning, we’ve taken pride in doing things properly. That means designing thoughtfully, manufacturing carefully, and never cutting corners on service or finish.

Our clients know us as a safe pair of hands – reliable, consistent and committed to delivering on their vision. We don’t chase shortcuts or overpromise. Instead, we focus on building partnerships that last – by delivering on our word, project after project.

Part of the Industry’s Fabric Since 1994

Benchmark was founded by John and Nick Cole in 1994, originally as a specialist in acrylic fabrication. Within a few years, the business expanded into new materials and moved into larger premises – eventually combining all disciplines into a single, integrated manufacturing operation.

We’ve continued to grow ever since, investing in people, equipment and space to meet the changing needs of our customers.

Today, Benchmark remains family-owned and run – but operates on a scale and level of professionalism that rivals even the largest of businesses in our sector, internationally.

Want to Know More?

If you’d like to visit our site in Letchworth or talk about a potential project, we’d be happy to hear from you.

Call:+44(0)1462 633000

 or Email: sales@bench-mark.co.uk