SETTING THE BENCHMARK

The announcement of the 2024 Benchmark Enterprise Excellence (BEX) Olympics winners marks five years of innovative continuous improvement and teamwork. The BEX Olympics is a friendly, company-wide, Olympic-themed competition that challenges employees to apply Lean Sigma creatively to improve...

Benchmark serves customers in some of the most demanding industrial applications. In our new video, Rishi Mahajan, Vice President of the Complex Industrials Sector at Benchmark, discusses how the company supports the development of advanced industrial systems. He explains how Benchmark's...

In an era of global geopolitical uncertainty, a fluid tariff landscape, and evolving consumer demands, optimal global supply chains must balance cost efficiency and flexibility. A critical framework for navigating these challenges is Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), which holistically evaluates the...

With President Donald Trump assuming office, many companies wonder if his administration will change the “Buy America” requirements that expanded in scope under the Biden administration's significant investments in domestic infrastructure, high-tech manufacturing, and clean energy. Buy America...

Developing proactive, resilient, and cost-optimized supply chains is critical for long-lifecycle products (LLCPs), those with active production lives exceeding five years. Sectors like aerospace and defense (A&D), automotive and transportation, large-scale capital equipment, and medical and life...

At Benchmark, our purpose is to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world, creating a brighter future for everyone. This purpose extends beyond serving our customers—it drives us to inspire and invest in future generations.

On November 11 through 15, 2024, Benchmark will commemorate World Quality Week (WQW). This week is an excellent opportunity to spotlight the critical role of quality management in driving operational excellence in our organization. This year’s theme, “Quality: From Compliance to Performance,”...

October 4th marks a significant occasion on calendars across the globe— Manufacturing Day. This annual event is a tribute to the tireless efforts of those who are the bedrock of the manufacturing industry. At Benchmark, this day offers us a unique opportunity to shine a light on the often-unsung...

On July 25, 2024, Benchmark celebrated a significant milestone—expanding its premier manufacturing facility in Brasov, Romania. This momentous occasion marked a near doubling of manufacturing capacity and underscored the company's commitment to growth, innovation, and community engagement. The...

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, enhancing product design isn't just about meeting environmental goals—it's a strategic move for future growth. Beyond the environmental benefits, redesigning products focusing on Total Environmental Impact (TEI), or Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can...

Modern electronic circuit designs pack as much functionality and performance as possible into the smallest spaces, but this requires meeting challenging electrical and mechanical goals for printed circuit boards (PCBs). Fortunately, for years, Benchmark’s PCB design engineers have tracked the...

The Benchmark Site Profile is an ongoing blog highlighting engineering and operations teams worldwide. This month features our two outstanding engineering and manufacturing sites in Minnesota —Winona and Rochester.