Nearly 200 years of glazing history has ended with the announcement that Norman and Underwood has been placed into administration.
The Leicester-based family business had been put up for sale last month but with no buyer coming forward has now ceased trading with the loss of 49 jobs.
From origins in glazing and plumbing, the company had grown into architectural glazing, cladding, metal roofing and building conservation, and had worked on buildings including Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Hampton Court Palace and Chatsworth House as well as the Dome of the Rock in Jordan. It was just two years away from what would have been its 200th anniversary.
Begbies Traynor has been appointed as administrator. A spokesperson told The Glazine: “Joanne Hammond, Gareth Prince and Kris Wigfield of Begbies Traynor were appointed as joint administrators of Norman & Underwood on 7th July.
“Unfortunately, it was not possible to find a purchaser for the Leicester-based glazing, metal roofing and cladding and building conservation specialist. The company has, therefore, ceased to trade and 49 staff have been made redundant.
“The property and remaining assets are being sold via Sanderson & Weatherall (property) and Eddisons (chattel assets)”
