Almost 50 jobs lost as historic firm ceases trading

Almost 50 jobs have been lost after a 200-year-old family business in Leicester ceased trading, TheBusinessDesk.com understands.

Norman & Underwood, the glazing, metal roofing, cladding and building conservation specialist, called in administrators from Begbies Traynor on July 7, but they were unable to save the firm.

A spokesperson from Begbies told TheBusinessDesk.com: “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).

Norman & Underwood has worked on some of the UK’s best-known buildings, including Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Hampton Court Palace and Chatsworth House. It has also worked abroad on major projects including the British Embassy in Moscow and the Dome of the Rock in Jordan.