What Harrow Green Group Ltd. does

Harrow Green Group Ltd. is a UK-headquartered commercial relocation and storage company operating a national network of 10 branches across England and Scotland and supporting selected international laboratory moves into Europe and worldwide. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Grays (Thurrock), Essex, the company is a subsidiary of AIM-listed Restore plc (ticker: RST) and serves as the group's commercial relocation brand, also operating under the DBA "Restore Harrow Green" and the "Harrow Green Laboratory Services" specialist label. The business relocates approximately 250,000 people per year, executes over 6,000 major moves annually under its Ministry of Defence contract, and operates roughly 200,000 square feet of storage across its facilities, recycling more than 3,000 tons of disused assets per year through circular-economy partnerships.

The company's product portfolio spans ten principal service lines organised around four specialist verticals: corporate and commercial relocations (business, office, IT moves, project management, storage, workplace consultancy), life sciences (laboratory relocations, biobanking and disaster recovery with -80°C freezer capacity, storage and distribution), heritage and museums (artefact handling, library transfers, museum development), and government/public sector (defence accommodation, TUPE-managed transitions, furniture redeployment). Service delivery is supported by certified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSAs), ADR-certified drivers, GxP-compliant laboratory protocols, and specialist equipment such as Zonzini stairwalking units rated to 450kg. The customer-facing technology layer comprises the MoveConnect cloud portal for project tracking and documentation, a 24-hour web inventory ordering system, and real-time transit tracking, all integrated via a HubSpot-driven marketing and CRM stack.

Harrow Green generates revenue through custom-quoted, project-based professional services for relocations, recurring time-based storage fees, premium-priced specialist laboratory and biobanking work, and transaction-based furniture buyback and disposal revenue under circular-economy programmes. The firm sells exclusively through direct B2B channels — national field sales with dedicated account managers for enterprise accounts, inside sales via phone and email for mid-market, and the MoveConnect self-serve portal — with no third-party reseller or distributor model. Anchor client relationships include long-tenure enterprise contracts (MoD, Avantor since 2021) plus a diversified portfolio of named logos spanning AstraZeneca, NHS, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, JP Morgan, PwC, Credit Suisse, BBC, Jaguar Land Rover, St Paul's Cathedral, Royal Papworth Hospital, and Knotel.

Name

Harrow Green Group Ltd.

Legal name

Harrow Green Ltd

Website

https://harrowgreen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Harrow Green is a UK-based commercial relocation and storage company operating 10 branches nationwide and serving enterprise clients across life sciences, heritage, government, and corporate sectors with specialist moves, storage, and circular-economy furniture services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Relocation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Facilities Support Services (561210), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Interstate Full-Service Door-to-Door Moving (Pack/Load/Transport/Unload) (HSAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Door-to-Door Household Goods International Moving (HSAKACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial relocation services
• Laboratory relocation services
• Heritage collections moving
• Commercial storage services
• Office moving services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Relocation Services: Project-based professional services revenue from business, office, laboratory, and heritage relocations. Includes planning, packing, moving, unpacking, and setup services. Charged per project based on scope, scale, and complexity.
2. Storage Services: Recurring storage revenue from warehousing furniture, equipment, and sensitive materials in climate-controlled facilities with 24-hour security. Revenue generated through time-based storage fees.
3. Specialist Laboratory Services: High-value laboratory relocation services including biobanking, disaster recovery, chemical handling, and cold chain sample transport. Premium pricing for regulated and sensitive environments.
4. Furniture Sustainability/Circular Economy: Asset disposal and furniture buyback services, redeployment to charities, and recycling. Revenue from furniture buyback rebates and disposal fees.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Harrow Green is a UK commercial moving and storage company that delivers end-to-end business relocations, including office, laboratory, heritage/museum, and IT moves, supported by 200,000+ square feet of storage, in-house DGSA-certified hazardous materials handling, and specialist equipment such as Zonzini stairwalkers. Services are delivered through a national network of 10 UK branches and supported by the MoveConnect customer portal for project management, inventory, and real-time tracking. The company also operates a Furniture Sustainability/Circular Economy programme for redeployment, recycling, and charity donation of legacy assets.

Product overview

Harrow Green is a commercial relocation and storage company operating as a unified service platform rather than a modular software product. The core offering comprises 10 principal service lines: Business Relocations, Laboratory Relocations, Office Relocations, Heritage & Museums Relocations, IT Relocation Specialists, Europe and International Domestic Moves, Storage, Workplace Consultancy, Project Management, and Biobanking and Disaster Recovery. These services are delivered through a national network of 10 branches across the UK with dedicated project managers and specialist teams. The Future Workspaces sub-brand extends the portfolio with audit, management, refurbishment, and furniture management modules. Storage and Distribution services support life science customers with inventory management and delivery logistics. All services share common operational infrastructure including the MoveConnect customer portal, online inventory systems, and certified DGSA/ADR-compliant hazardous materials handling capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Relocations Comprehensive commercial moving services for businesses including planning, packing, transport, and setup with dedicated project managers to minimize disruption during office or facility moves. For businesses of all sizes undertaking office or facility relocations.
• Laboratory Relocations and Services Specialist relocation services for research laboratories handling chemicals, biological samples, precision instruments, and sensitive equipment in compliance with regulatory standards including GxP. For universities, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, healthcare providers, and life science companies.
• Office Relocations Professional office removal services managing logistics and planning for businesses of all sizes, delivering seamless and fuss-free moves with minimal disruption. For commercial offices, corporate headquarters, and flexible workspace operators.
• Heritage & Museums Relocations Specialist handling, packaging, transportation and storage of heritage collections, rare artefacts, libraries, and museum exhibitions with museum-grade materials and climate-controlled facilities. For national museums, cathedrals, heritage sites, and cultural institutions.
• IT Relocation Specialists Secure relocation services for IT infrastructure including server decommissioning, transportation in secure cases, and recommissioning with full asset tracking and connectivity verification. For businesses undertaking office or data centre relocations.
• Storage Secure warehouse storage with climate control, 24-hour CCTV, alarm systems, and online inventory management accessible 24/7 through a web portal. For businesses requiring short- or long-term storage of furniture, equipment, and sensitive materials.
• Europe and International Domestic Moves International relocation services supporting domestic moves within Europe and worldwide, including customs clearance and international logistics coordination. For businesses and individuals undertaking cross-border relocations.
• Biobanking and Disaster Recovery
• Storage and Distribution Logistics services for laboratory equipment manufacturers and distributors including warehousing, inventory management, and last-mile delivery to point of use across the UK. For life science OEMs, medical device manufacturers, and distributors.
• Future Workspaces Integrated workspace transformation services encompassing audit, management, refurbishment, and furniture lifecycle management to optimise office environments. For businesses undergoing workplace change, consolidation, or optimisation.
• Workplace Consultancy Advisory services helping businesses plan workspace changes including space planning, auditing, and optimisation strategies. For businesses planning office moves, consolidations, or workplace transformation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Downtime reduced from expected 7 days to 3-4 days for MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology relocation of 440+ scientists
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AvantorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Harrow Green has been a trusted storage and distribution partner for Avantor since 2021, ensuring seamless delivery of mission-critical life science equipment to customers across the UK and Ireland. The partnership involves weekly coordination, regional distribution through Harrow Green branches, direct customer liaison, and flexible scheduling including weekend deliveries. Harrow Green handles hundreds of deliveries weekly across the UK and extends services to Ireland through an Irish partner.
• Business2SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership for redeploying unwanted corporate furniture and IT equipment to schools across the UK. Works with thousands of schools to repurpose items and reduce landfill. Key partner for UK Border Agency and other corporate furniture redeployment programmes.
• Barnardo'ssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partner for 2024 furniture redeployment programme, supporting ethical end-of-life management of corporate furniture.
• AchillessupportingOthersHarrow Green holds Achilles UVDB certification, demonstrating supplier pre-qualification and compliance with industry standards.
• WastecaresupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for ethical disposal of decommissioned laboratory equipment and end-of-life materials. Ensures responsible recycling and environmental compliance.
• Daphne VetssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnd customer for specialist equipment delivery. Harrow Green provides storage and distribution services for Prestige Medical decontamination equipment, delivering to veterinary practices.
• MoveConnectsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based customer portal platform used by Harrow Green for project management, tracking, and customer documentation access.
• CloudflaresupportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite security and bot management protection through Cloudflare services.
• HubSpotsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMarketing automation, session tracking, and contact management platform used for customer communications and analytics.
• Google Analytics / Google Tag ManagersupportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite analytics and tag management for traffic analysis and marketing effectiveness measurement.
• Microsoft ClaritysupportingTechnology or IntegrationBrowser session recording and user behaviour analytics for website experience optimisation.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crown Workspace (Crown Worldwide): Crown Workspace is the UK arm of Crown Worldwide Group, providing commercial relocation, workspace transformation, and furniture lifecycle services to enterprise clients. Directly competes with Harrow Green in UK office moves, IT relocations, and integrated workspace services.
• Pickfiber Movers: Pickfiber is a long-established UK commercial mover and storage operator serving office relocations, IT moves, and laboratory relocations — a direct UK head-to-head with Harrow Green's core service lines.
• Allied Pickfords (Sirva): Allied Pickfords is the UK retail/corporate moving brand under Sirva, with adjacent international mobility capabilities. Closely comparable commercial moving offering, particularly for enterprise office relocations in the UK.
• Restore plc (parent company): Restore plc is Harrow Green's publicly-traded parent (AIM: RST) and a UK document storage and workplace services group. Intra-group comparability is high because Restore operates adjacent workspace and records services alongside Harrow Green's relocation business.
• Bishop's Move: Bishop's Move is a UK-wide commercial and residential removal specialist with enterprise office move services. Comparable in targeting UK mid-market and enterprise office relocations, though less specialist in regulated environments than Harrow Green.

Broad incumbents

• Wincanton plc: Wincanton is a major UK logistics and specialist services provider with office relocation capabilities serving large enterprise clients, including public-sector contracts. A broader logistics incumbent whose specialist relocations overlap with Harrow Green's commercial and government work.
• Sirva Worldwide Relocation: Sirva is a global mobility and corporate relocation major covering commercial and international moves. Comparable in cross-border capability and enterprise customer profile; broader than Harrow Green geographically but overlapping in lab/international specialist moves.
• Santa Fe Relocation: Santa Fe is an international relocation and moving services provider covering corporate, government, and household goods moves globally. Overlaps with Harrow Green's European and worldwide laboratory relocation services.

Emerging players

• Apex Office Solutions / Apex Lab: Apex and similar UK specialist laboratory relocation providers compete with Harrow Green's laboratory division on regulated lab moves, chemical handling, and biobanking transport — a narrower overlap in the higher-margin regulated niche.
• Bartlett Moving & Storage (UK): Bartlett Group is a UK commercial moving, IT relocation, and storage provider serving enterprise clients. Smaller scale than Harrow Green but operates in a directly comparable UK commercial relocation niche.

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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Funding rounds

Investors

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