Norwood is part of M Group through the acquisition of BGEN and its subsidiaries in October 2024, having joined BES in 2017. Its specialist design, manufacturing and installation expertise expands our Architectural Products offering with modular partitions, ceilings, doors and free-standing pods.

Together, we’re connecting specialist products with broader engineering and delivery capabilities to help clients create adaptable, high-performance spaces for cleanrooms, laboratories, healthcare facilities, classrooms and offices.

About Norwood

Based in Stockport, Norwood designs, manufactures and installs bespoke demountable steel, timber and glazed systems for specialist and commercial environments. Working with architects, main contractors and end-users, its in-house team brings together design, product development, production, project management and installation. Its experience spans pharmaceuticals, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, education and semiconductors, with products tailored to each project’s layout, finish and performance requirements.

Key facts:

  • UK-based design, manufacturing and installation specialist, with a factory in Stockport.
  • Product portfolio spanning demountable partitions, glazing, ceilings, doors, wall linings and modular pods.
  • Off-site prefabrication using Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles.
  • Experience delivering specialist and commercial spaces for clients including AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Fujifilm and Cambridge University.

Bringing our capabilities together

Norwood strengthens the Architectural Products area of M Group’s Technical Services, complementing our design and delivery of controlled environments. Its specialist manufacturing capability connects the design of a facility with the modular systems used to create it. By bringing these capabilities together, we can support clients with tailored products that combine technical performance, practical installation and flexibility for future changes.

What this means for clients and partners

Clients can access coordinated design, manufacture and installation, with products configured around their specific needs. Off-site prefabrication helps reduce on-site disruption and supports faster installation, while demountable systems allow spaces to be reconfigured as requirements evolve. Integrated service routes and removable panels also provide access for maintenance. For architects and delivery partners, Norwood brings technical support and tested product performance to help translate demanding specifications into practical solutions.

Our architectural products at M Group

Norwood brings a complementary range of modular products and systems to our Architectural Products capability:

  • Mediline Partitions: Demountable steel panel systems with flush finishes and concealed service routes, tailored to cleanrooms and other specialist environments.
  • Timberline Partitions: Modular timber, fabric and glass panels that create flexible spaces with a choice of textures and finishes.
  • Glazed Partitions: Bespoke glazed walls and flush vision panels with options for acoustic and fire performance.
  • Cleanroom Systems: Integrated modular walls, glazing, ceilings and door sets designed around the requirements of controlled environments.
  • Ceilings: Removable metal pan ceilings and MediCeil walk-on systems that support access for maintenance.
  • Doors: Manual and automatic swing and sliding solutions in materials including steel, glass, glass-reinforced plastic and timber.
  • Wall Lining and Cladding: Modular interior finishes that accommodate services and architectural details.
  • PodSolve: Free-standing, demountable and relocatable pods for laboratories, healthcare facilities, offices and classrooms.

Explore our Technical Services or Architectural Products to discover how we’re creating flexible, high-performance spaces through specialist design and manufacturing.

Work with us at M Group

Bringing design, manufacturing and installation expertise together creates opportunities to shape the spaces where people work, learn and develop new technologies. Explore career opportunities with M Group and Norwood, and discover how you could contribute to the future of architectural products and specialist environments.