About Rhino Innovation Ltd
Roll-out programs in many sectors including Automotive, Aerospace, Defence and Marine, Signage and Printing, Manufacturing, Warehousing and Education
Welcome to Rhino Workplace Innovation – the home of the original Rhino Cutting Mats, and tough, reliable, and long-lasting cutting solutions.
As manufacturers and wholesalers of Performance Cutting Mats, Workbench Mats, Workbench Protection Mats, and Heavy Duty Metal Workbenches, Rhino has been an industry trusted brand since 2005 and grown into a leading supplier of workplace innovation products.
We’re passionate about being the specialist in engineered surface protection and precision cutting environments, be it one off prototypes or national roll-out programs in many sectors including:
- Composites and Advanced Materials
- Aerospace, Defence & Marine
- Automotive and Motorsport
- Warehousing and Logistics
- Signage and printing
- Education and Laboratories
- Craft, Leatherwork and textiles
At Rhino, we believe the tools you use should empower your work, not hold it back. That’s why we continue to refine, innovate, and uphold the highest standards across our range.
Thank you for choosing Rhino Workplace Innovation. We’re proud to support you with products designed to perform at the highest level.
Steering Our Vision
Introducing Jake – The Story Behind Our Leadership
Jake Douglass joined the family business in 2003, progressing through Sales and Marketing leadership roles before becoming Managing Director in 2009. Since taking ownership of the Rhino brand in 2018, he has led its growth into the UK’s leading supplier of performance cutting and workspace protection mats.
Over the years, Jake has built trusted relationships with organisations across the automotive, aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors, developing a strong understanding of the operational demands faced by high-performance industries.
Reflecting on what drives him, Jake says: “What motivates me most is working closely with people and helping customers find practical solutions to challenges they may not have encountered before. For many businesses, performance workstation mats are unfamiliar territory, so being able to guide them and deliver measurable improvements is incredibly rewarding. I’m continually impressed by the impact our products can have. Something as simple as a cutting or workbench protection mat can significantly improve productivity, protect equipment, and enhance operator safety — benefits that quickly make a real difference on the shop floor.”
Jake Douglass – Founder & Managing Director
Rhino Innovation Centre Showroom
The UK’s Dedicated Centre for Engineered Cutting & Workbench Protection Solutions
Choosing the right cutting or workbench protection surface can have a significant impact on productivity, precision, workstation longevity and workplace safety. Yet for many organisations, understanding the differences between materials and identifying the most suitable solution for a specific application can be challenging.
That’s why Rhino Cutting Mats has invested in the Rhino Innovation Centre – a dedicated showroom and evaluation facility where customers can see, compare and experience our complete range of cutting and workbench protection solutions first-hand.
Located in the heart of the Midlands, close to Silverstone and at the centre of the UK’s renowned Motorsport Valley, the Rhino Innovation Centre provides a unique environment where engineers, facilities managers, production teams and procurement professionals can explore the latest developments in engineered work surface technology.
A Unique Facility for Advanced Industries
As specialists in cutting and workbench protection solutions, Rhino has built a reputation for helping organisations identify the right surface for demanding applications.
The Rhino Innovation Centre has been created to support this process by giving customers the opportunity to physically compare products, understand the differences between materials and discuss their specific requirements with our experienced team.
To the best of our knowledge, this is the only dedicated facility of its kind in the UK focused exclusively on industrial cutting, workbench protection and precision surface solutions.
Rather than relying solely on datasheets, photographs or product descriptions, visitors can experience the products for themselves and gain a better understanding of how different surfaces perform in real-world environments.
See the Full Rhino Range in One Location
The Innovation Centre showcases Rhino’s complete range of engineered work surface solutions, including:
- Heavy Duty Cutting & Workbench Protection Mats
- Supaseal Work Surface Cutting & Workbench Protection Mats
- Ultraseal Composite & Heavy-Duty Cutting Surface Solutions
- Xtratuff Industrial Workbench Protection Mats
- ESD Work Surface Solutions
- Ultrathem Heat-Resistant Workbench Mats
- Mobile Workbench Systems
- Specialist Application-Specific Products
Visitors can compare materials, assess durability, evaluate surface finishes and discuss the advantages of different solutions depending on their application and working environment.
Supporting Aerospace, Motorsport, Automotive & Defence
The Midlands region is internationally recognised as a centre of engineering excellence and innovation.
Located close to Silverstone and surrounded by world-leading aerospace, motorsport, automotive and defence companies, Rhino is ideally positioned to support some of the most demanding manufacturing and engineering sectors in the world.
Many of the challenges faced within these industries are highly specialised, whether protecting composite trimming workstations, improving assembly environments, safeguarding expensive work surfaces or creating more efficient and organised workstations.
The Innovation Centre provides an ideal environment to discuss these challenges and explore the most suitable solutions for individual applications.
More Than a Showroom
The Rhino Innovation Centre is not simply a product display area.
It has been designed as a collaborative space where customers can:
- Evaluate materials and surface options
- Compare different products side-by-side
- Discuss specific applications with specialists
- Explore workstation protection strategies
- Review cutting and assembly processes
- Identify opportunities to improve workstation performance
- Assess solutions before wider rollout
For organisations considering larger projects, the Innovation Centre can also form part of the Rhino Work Surface Improvement Process, helping customers move from initial evaluation and trials through to facility-wide standardisation.
Visit the Rhino Innovation Centre
Whether you’re responsible for a single workstation, an engineering workshop or multiple manufacturing facilities, a visit to the Rhino Innovation Centre can help you better understand the benefits of engineered cutting and workbench protection solutions.
If you’re involved in aerospace, motorsport, automotive, defence, advanced manufacturing or technical education, we would be delighted to welcome you and discuss your application requirements.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help organisations create safer, smarter and cleaner workstations through innovative, high-quality solutions that improve productivity, protect work surfaces and support better ways of working.
Everything we develop is driven by real workplace challenges. Whether it’s extending the life of existing workbenches, improving operator safety, reducing waste or enabling more efficient workflows, our focus is always on delivering practical solutions that make a measurable difference.
Innovation sits at the heart of Rhino. We continually invest in new materials, new products and smarter ways of working to help our customers stay at the forefront of their industries.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability is an important part of how we innovate.
While many industrial workstation products have traditionally relied on PVC, we are continually investing in new materials, improved manufacturing processes and more sustainable product solutions that reduce environmental impact without compromising performance.
We also believe that sustainability isn’t just about materials. By designing products that protect and extend the life of existing workbenches and work surfaces, we help customers reduce waste, avoid unnecessary replacements and maximise the lifespan of their workplace equipment.
Our sustainability journey is ongoing, and we remain committed to finding smarter ways to deliver high-performance workstation solutions with a lower environmental impact.
Discover more about our Sustainability Journey.
Our Vision And Core Values
To become the UK’s leading specialist in safer, smarter and more efficient workstations.
Through innovative products, expert advice and exceptional customer service, we help organisations create workspaces that improve safety, productivity and operational efficiency.
Some of our Core Values in achieving this are:
- INNOVATION – We never stand still. From new materials to custom configurators and heavy-duty workstations, we’re continually developing smarter workplace solutions.
- SPECIALIST EXPERTISE – We’re specialists in workstation protection and industrial workstations, giving customers confidence that they’re receiving expert advice and proven solutions.
- CUSTOMER PARTNERSHIPS – Every customer matters. We believe in honest advice, responsive communication and building long-term relationships based on trust.
- QUALITY & REALIBILITY – Our products are engineered to perform in demanding industrial environments and backed by dependable service and on-time delivery.
- BESPOKE SOLUTIONS – No two workplaces are the same. We work closely with customers to create tailored solutions that meet their exact requirements.
- CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – Inspired by Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles, we’re always looking for ways to improve our products, processes and customer experience.
At Rhino, we believe a workstation should be more than just a bench or table. It should improve safety, protect valuable equipment, support Lean working practices and help people do their jobs more efficiently. That’s why we specialise in industrial cutting mats, workbench protection mats and heavy-duty workstations trusted by manufacturers, engineers, educational facilities and production teams across the UK.
Our Corporate Responsibility Program
At Rhino, our commitment extends beyond the workplace. We’re proud to support Save the Rhino International, helping to protect one of the world’s most iconic and endangered animals.
Save the Rhino works tirelessly to safeguard wild rhino populations through ranger support, conservation programmes, community engagement and initiatives to combat the illegal wildlife trade. Their work plays a vital role in ensuring rhinos continue to thrive in their natural habitats for generations to come.
We’re proud that our contributions help support this important mission. With 87p of every £1 donated going directly towards conservation and protection projects, every donation has a meaningful impact.
Together, we can help protect the future of rhinos—both in the workplace and in the wild.
