Herdman Blinds
Our History
Our History – A Legacy of Quality Since 1960
Herdman Blinds has a proud heritage rooted in Northamptonshire. Founded in 1960 as an engineering company, we have evolved over the past 64 years into one of the UK’s most trusted names in commercial and bespoke blinds.
Surviving multiple recessions and industry shifts, our deep experience and commitment to innovation have kept us at the forefront of the blinds industry. Our engineering background forms the backbone of our precision and reliability.
Over the decades, we’ve built strong relationships with leading manufacturers, architects, and designers, delivering solutions that combine functionality with creative flair. While we continue to serve the commercial and contract markets, we also take pride in producing bespoke blind systems tailored to complex and creative spaces.
At Herdman Blinds, our ethos remains unchanged:
“Quality as Standard.”
1960
W.M Herdman Manufacturing co ltd is born – originally as an engineering company.
1970
Ventolite approached W.M Herdman to make a gear box. Once built, this ignited the start of Herdman Blinds.
1985
Chris joins Herdman Blinds. He starts as a venetian blind washer. We don’t have an image of Chris but Chris has always been likened to Roger Daltrey in the above image!
1990
Herdman Blinds was approached to maintain the blinds in the Palace of Westminster. Of which, they still remain at their service today.
2007
Chris becomes director for Herdman Blinds.
2010
Motorised blinds becomes more popular.
2020
Herdman Blinds is invited to create bespoke audio visual (av) blinds and from there the Herdman Blinds premium was created.
2023
Today Herdman Blinds still prides themselves in serving the commercial market but also enjoy the creative side of bespoke blinds. Offering a unique service from consultancy, interior design, manufacturing and installing. The company prides itself in its ability to work with clients from start to finish ensuring that they are always satisfied. Herdman Blinds ethos and continuous offering is ‘Quality as Standard.’
