Kesslers International

What Kesslers International does

Kesslers International, trading as Kesslers London Ltd, is a UK-headquartered retail design agency and display solutions provider founded in 1893 in Vienna and operating from a state-of-the-art factory in Highams Park, East London. The company delivers end-to-end in-store experience services — creative design, technical and value engineering, prototyping, in-house manufacturing across metal, wood, plastic, cardboard, spray finishing, and print, plus project management, global sourcing, warehousing, and on-site installation — for world-leading retail, beauty, and luxury brands including M&S, LVMH, Charlotte Tilbury, Selfridges, Armani, AllSaints, Pets at Home, and Birmingham City Football Club. Revenue is generated through bespoke, project-based enterprise B2B engagements secured via consultative direct sales, industry referrals, and flagship events such as EuroShop 2026, with no publicly disclosed pricing.

The business model is anchored by 130+ years of heritage and proprietary in-house capabilities, including the award-winning EcoForm sustainable mannequin range co-developed with sister brand Proportion London. The company underwent a management buy-out in 2023 and acquired the German mannequin brand Genesis Mannequins out of administration in 2025, expanding its mannequin portfolio and European footprint. Kesslers holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, employs 251–500 staff, and operates as a privately held company with no external institutional investment disclosed. The company's value proposition centres on seamless single-point accountability from creative concept through to installation, enabled by co-location of design, engineering, prototyping, and production teams within a single facility.

Name

Kesslers International

Legal name

Kesslers London Ltd

Website

http://www.kesslers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kesslers International is a UK-based retail design agency and display manufacturer serving enterprise retail and beauty brands. It delivers end-to-end in-store experience solutions — from creative concept and engineering through in-house manufacturing to installation — from its East London factory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Design and Manufacturing Services: Kesslers London generates revenue through project-based engagements delivering end-to-end retail design solutions including creative concept development, technical engineering, manufacturing, and installation services. Projects range from individual display elements to complete store fitouts and brand takeovers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kesslers London provides end-to-end retail design, manufacturing, and installation solutions for world-leading brands, delivered from an in-house factory in Highams Park, East London. Services span creative concept design, technical and value engineering, retail technology integration, multi-material manufacturing (metal, wood, plastic, cardboard, spray finishing, print), project management, global procurement, warehousing, and on-site installation. The company also produces proprietary mannequin lines, including the EcoForm sustainable mannequin range developed with sister brand Proportion London and the revived Genesis Mannequins brand.

Product overview

Kesslers London is a retail design agency offering end-to-end in-store experience solutions through a comprehensive suite of services: Creative Design, Technical & Value Engineering, Retail Technology Solutions, Manufacturing & Production, Project Management, Global Procurement & Sourcing, Warehousing & Logistics, and Retail Installation & On-Site Support. The company operates a state-of-the-art factory in Highams Park, East London where all design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing is completed in-house. Kesslers London also offers branded product lines through sister brand Proportion London (handcrafted mannequins and display equipment) and acquired brand Genesis Mannequins (bold, innovative German mannequins available in EcoForm sustainable material). Key project types include brand activations, pop-up shops, Shop-in-Shop installations, and full retail fitouts for clients including M&S, Armani, Charlotte Tilbury, Pets at Home, and Birmingham City Football Club.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Genesis Mannequins: An innovative mannequin brand acquired by Kesslers London directors in 2025, offering bold and creative mannequin designs for retail spaces, available in EcoForm sustainable materials.

Products and services

• Creative Design Services In-house creative design services for retail clients covering sector research, global trend analysis, brand custodianship, ideation, and creative vision development, delivered for projects ranging from shelf toppers to brand takeovers and Shop-in-Shop installations.
• Technical & Value Engineering Engineering service that transforms creative concepts into manufacturable realities through fine-detail engineering, material selection, and manufacturing technique optimisation, working alongside prototyping teams.
• Retail Technology Solutions Integration of technology into retail spaces including digital screens, LED lighting systems, and interactive displays for enhanced customer engagement.
• Manufacturing & Production In-house manufacturing across metal, wood, plastic, cardboard, spray finishing, and print at the East London factory in Highams Park, with 2025 capacity expanded through Pressbrake, Metal Laser, Laser Welder, and Injection Molding machine acquisitions.
• Project Management & Account Services End-to-end project oversight from concept through delivery, installation, and ongoing maintenance for retail display projects across the UK, Europe, and globally.
• Global Procurement & Sourcing Strategic sourcing using trusted global supply partners to ensure optimal execution of customer projects alongside in-house production.
• Warehousing & Logistics Storage and logistics capabilities supporting project delivery and installation services across the UK, Europe, and globally.
• Retail Installation & On-Site Support Professional installation and ongoing maintenance services for retail display solutions ensuring premium execution at client locations.
• EcoForm Sustainable Mannequins Award-winning range of sustainable mannequins designed with environmentally conscious materials that can be applied to any mannequin design while remaining customisable and sturdy; developed in partnership with sister brand Proportion London.
• Genesis Mannequins German mannequin brand acquired in 2025 by Kesslers London directors Daniel Astarita and Rachael Evans out of administration, being revived with new social media, website changes, and an all-new product range available in EcoForm sustainable material.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful store transformations reported to increase both footfall and sales for clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• ImageCominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ImageCo is a sustainability-focused display production company partnered with Kesslers London to create their EuroShop 2026 stand. The collaboration prioritised eco-friendly and sustainable construction methods for the trade show display.
• Genesis MannequinsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Kesslers London's directors Daniel Astarita and Rachael Evans acquired iconic German mannequin brand Genesis Mannequins out of administration in 2025. The brand is being revived with new social media, website changes, and an all-new range. Genesis Mannequins shares Kesslers London's innovative DNA and will be showcased at EuroShop 2026.
• Laura Harris (Highstreets Positive)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Laura Harris, known as Highstreets Positive, champions positive news about British High Streets. Kesslers London was a key sponsor to support her efforts in spreading positive retail industry news, benefiting from her community of retail industry followers.
• Proportion LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProportion London is a sister brand to Kesslers London, also based at the East London factory in Highams Park. The two brands share manufacturing facilities and collaborate on projects. Proportion London are industry leaders in design and retail display manufacturing of handcrafted mannequins and display equipment. Together they have developed the award-winning EcoForm sustainable mannequin range.
• EuroShopflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerKesslers London is exhibiting at EuroShop 2026, the world's largest retail trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company will showcase their mannequin range, shopfitting solutions, and introduce Genesis Mannequins. Stand location is Hall 10, Stand 10E05.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dalziel & Pow: London-based retail design and brand experience agency delivering store concepts and fit-outs for major retail brands, directly overlapping with Kesslers' bespoke in-store design and merchandising work.
• Sheridan&Co: UK retail design and experiential agency specializing in beauty and luxury in-store environments and pop-ups, serving the same premium beauty/fashion clients Kesslers targets.
• Green Room Design: Retail and brand experience design consultancy creating store environments and activations for global brands, competing directly in Kesslers' bespoke retail-experience niche.
• Bonaveri: Italian manufacturer of premium and sustainable mannequins and display forms, directly comparable to Kesslers' Proportion London and Genesis mannequin and EcoForm sustainable-display lines.
• Rootstein: Long-established British designer and maker of fashion mannequins for luxury retail, overlapping directly with Kesslers' handcrafted mannequin manufacturing brands.

Regional players

• Hans Boodt Mannequins: Netherlands-based global mannequin and retail display manufacturer with sustainable ranges; comparable product focus but headquartered outside the UK core territory.

Emerging players

• Prop Studios: UK visual merchandising and window/retail display specialist for luxury and premium brands, overlapping with Kesslers' display design and installation offering at smaller scale.
• StudioXAG: London creative studio designing experiential retail spaces, pop-ups and brand activations for fashion and beauty clients, intersecting with Kesslers' in-store experience projects.

Broad incumbents

• ITAB: Large Swedish provider of retail store solutions, shopfitting and fixtures across Europe; overlaps with Kesslers' manufacturing and fit-out capability but as a broad, scaled incumbent.
• Umdasch Store Makers: International shopfitting and store-construction group delivering retail interiors and fixtures for major brands, a larger established player overlapping with Kesslers' end-to-end fit-out manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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