Dividers-MW

What Dividers-MW does

Dividers-MW is a UK-based manufacturer, trading style of DRL Partitions Ltd (registered in England & Wales, company number 10795405), specialising in movable, folding, sliding and glass partitions for commercial and industrial spaces. From its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, the company designs, produces, supplies, installs, services and repairs its entire product portfolio in-house, with no reliance on third-party contractors. The core product lines comprise Movable Walls in three acoustic-rated series (85mm, 100mm, 110mm) achieving up to 56dB insulation; the proprietary Sesam Vikett folding partition range with 30-49dB ratings; the MGP single-glazed and MGW double-glazed movable glass partition systems (acoustic attenuation up to Rw 46dB); bespoke aluminium Bi-Fold Doors with thermal values down to 1.4 U W/m2K; and the Tarian Mobile Screen repositionable workplace barrier developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company's go-to-market is a direct, enterprise-field-sales motion targeting architects, main contractors and end-users, with quote-based project pricing and a full turnkey service model. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales bundled with installation, service and repair. Customer segments span main contractors (Morgan Sindall, Sewell Group), education (Soham 3rd Primary School, Thomas Ferens Academy, Archbishop McGrath School), hospitality (Aloft Hotel, Corran Resort & Spa), leisure (Centre Parcs, Pontyprydd Lido) and government/corporate facilities. Distribution is direct, with installations completed in the UK and internationally across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, and marketing is conducted primarily through the company website (div-mw.com) and direct telephone engagement.

Name

Dividers-MW

Legal name

DRL Partitions Ltd

Website

https://div-mw.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dividers-MW is a UK manufacturer (trading as DRL Partitions Ltd) that designs, produces and installs movable walls, folding partitions, glass partition systems and bi-fold doors for architects, main contractors and end-users across commercial, education, hospitality and public-sector projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Partition Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Custom Roll Forming (332114)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings (IMAFANAG), Frames, Sashes, Mullions & Subframes (IMADAIAH)

Keywords

• Movable wall systems
• Folding partitions
• Glass partition walls
• Bi-fold doors
• Commercial space management

Headquarters

HQ city

Llanelli

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Movable Walls, Folding Walls, Glass Partitions, and Bi-Fold Doors Sales: The company manufactures and sells proprietary movable partition systems including operable walls, folding walls, glass partitions, and bi-fold doors directly to architects, contractors, and end-users. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with associated installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Dividers-MW designs, manufactures, supplies, installs, services, and repairs a proprietary range of movable walls, folding partitions, glass partition systems, and bi-fold doors for commercial and industrial spaces. All products are manufactured in-house at the Llanelli, Wales facility, with offerings spanning acoustic operable walls (up to 56dB), hinged folding partitions, single and double-glazed movable glass walls, and bespoke aluminium bi-fold door systems.

Product overview

Dividers-MW is a UK manufacturer of movable, folding, sliding and glass partitions offering a portfolio of six distinct product lines. The core offerings include Movable Walls (available in 85, 100, and 110 series with varying thickness and acoustic ratings), Folding Walls under the Sesam Vikett brand (hinged sliding partitions for flexible room division), two glass partition systems (MGP single-glazed movable partitions and MGW fully operable glass walls), Bi-Fold Doors (bespoke aluminium framing systems with multiple glazing options), and Tarian Mobile Screens (repositionable workplace barriers developed during the pandemic). All products are manufactured in-house at the Llanelli factory, with full turnkey service including design, manufacture, installation, service and repair. The company serves architects, main contractors and end-users across commercial, hospitality, educational and public sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tarian Mobile Screen: Mobile screening product developed in response to coronavirus pandemic, providing physical barriers in the workplace that can be repositioned with ease.

Products and services

• Movable Walls Acoustically insulated, fully retractable movable partition systems available in three series (85mm, 100mm, 110mm) with acoustic ratings from 37dB to 56dB. Features operable seals, unique aluminium overhead track system without floor guide, and multiple surface finish options. Designed for hotels, conference centres, educational establishments, offices, and training areas.
• Folding Walls (Sesam Vikett Range) Sliding folding partitions consisting of flat panels up to 900mm wide hinged together for flush finish. Series 85 with acoustic rating of 30dB to 50dB, ceiling mounted or ultra-low profile floor track system. Available in veneers, laminates, wall coverings, fabrics, plus partially or fully glazed panels. Suitable for offices, hotels, exhibition centres, studios, and educational establishments.
• MGP (Movable Glass Partition) Single glazed movable glass partition with full-height glass sections contained by aluminium profiles. Fixed by concealed spring-loaded floor bolt. 10 or 12mm glass thickness, 35mm panel thickness, 43kg/m2 weight, max 3000mm height, max 1000mm panel width. Used in retail, transportation, and commercial office sectors for rapid and regular opening and closing.
• MGW (Movable Glass Wall) Fully operable movable glass wall with retractable top and bottom acoustic seals. Uses two layers of toughened safety glass (6+6mm) as outer faces with concealed operating mechanism. 100mm panel thickness, 50kg/m2 weight, max 3000mm height, acoustic attenuation up to Rw 46dB. Designed for commercial office workspace environments.
• Bi-Fold Doors Bespoke above-ground bottom running bi-fold door system manufactured in the UK. Features high quality aluminium profiles and specialist hardware. 73mm frame width, 81mm frame depth, mullion sight lines of 120mm or 133mm. Glass options include 28mm, 32mm, 35mm, 44mm double and triple glazed units. Max 3000mm height, max 16.8m width. Thermal properties down to 1.4 U W/m2K. Can open inwards or outwards.
• Tarian Mobile Screen Mobile physical barrier for the workplace providing repositionable screening. 100mm high extruded aluminium base profile with kick plate protection. Heavy duty braked swivel castors for manoeuvrability. Screen options: 10mm toughened safety glass or 12mm low-pressure laminate board. Standard dimensions: 1000mm wide x 1800mm high, with bespoke sizing available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Acoustic insulation up to 56dB for movable walls
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LaCantina Doors: LaCantina Doors is a US manufacturer of folding, sliding, and swing door systems for commercial and residential projects, comparable to Dividers-MW's bi-fold door offering and overlapping in hospitality and commercial-architecture specification channels.
• Optima Products: Optima is a UK manufacturer of glass partitions, sliding doors, and demountable office wall systems, competing directly with Dividers-MW's movable glass wall and bi-fold door range in UK commercial specification projects.
• Modernfold (Allegion): Modernfold is a long-established North American manufacturer of operable partitions and movable walls, directly comparable to Dividers-MW's Sesam Vikett folding partitions and movable walls products, especially for hotel, education, and convention-centre projects.
• Skyfold (Skyfold / Skywall International): Skyfold manufactures vertical-folding operable walls and acoustic partitions for commercial and institutional buildings globally, competing head-to-head with Dividers-MW in the movable-wall specification market and serving overlapping hotel, education, and conference-centre customer segments.
• IQ Glass: IQ Glass is a UK-based specialist in architectural glazing, sliding glass walls, and frameless glass partition systems, directly competing with Dividers-MW's MGP and MGW glass partition lines for UK commercial office and retail fit-out projects.
• dormakaba (Dorma Hüppe Movable Walls): dormakaba, through its Dorma Hüppe division, is the largest global manufacturer of operable/movable walls and partition systems with full turnkey installation, directly competing with Dividers-MW's movable walls and folding partitions in the same specification channels used by architects and main contractors.
• Solarlux: Solarlux is a German manufacturer of bi-fold glass walls and sliding systems used in residential and commercial construction, directly comparable to Dividers-MW's bi-fold door product line and similar aluminium-framed glass partition offerings.
• NanaWall Systems: NanaWall is a US-based manufacturer of large-opening folding glass walls and sliding systems used in commercial and high-end architectural projects, directly comparable to Dividers-MW's bi-fold doors and glass partition ranges in terms of product specification and end-user.

Broad incumbents

• Schüco: Schüco is a major German manufacturer of aluminium window, door, and façade systems used across commercial construction, operating as a broader incumbent whose aluminium framing systems overlap with Dividers-MW's bi-fold door and glass partition product ranges.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Reynaers is a major European supplier of aluminium window, door, and curtain-wall systems serving commercial and residential construction, with aluminium framing and folding-sliding door solutions that are broadly comparable to Dividers-MW's bi-fold door and partition framing offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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