Stourbridge-based MER Services is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of transforming Britain’s most prestigious museums and exhibitions. The specialist fabrication and installation company, which began in 2004 as a partnership between two industry veterans, has grown to become one of the UK’s most trusted names in museum and cultural space development.
From the company’s purpose-built workshop in Stourbridge’s Gainsborough Trading Estate, MER Services has delivered countless innovative installations across the museum, heritage and retail sectors. The firm’s success stems from its pioneering approach to integrated design and manufacture, which has seen it expand from local projects to international installations.
Founder Paul Bitson reflected on the company’s journey: “When we started in 2004, we saw an opportunity to bring together design expertise with practical manufacturing knowledge. Twenty years on, that vision has helped transform some of Britain’s most important cultural spaces.”
The anniversary comes as MER Services completes several significant projects, including The World of Tim Burton at The Design Museum. This milestone installation showcases how far the company has come from its early days, now employing advanced manufacturing techniques and maintaining a substantial in-house fabrication capability.
The company’s journey from a local partnership to a national leader in museum installations demonstrates the strength of West Midlands manufacturing and technical expertise. As museums and cultural institutions continue to evolve, MER Services’ milestone celebration signals promising developments for the future of British exhibition design and fabrication.