Antrim-based fit-out specialist Marcon Fit-Out is marking 20 years in business by confirming that it has created 20 jobs over the last two years in support of its sustainable growth plan.
The company was founded by Mark O’Connor and Mark McElroy in 2004 after they noticed a gap in the UK & Ireland marketplace to service the interior fit-out market.
Initial growth led to the opening of a specialist joinery workshop in 2006 which has since grown into a standalone manufacturing space adjacent to Marcon’s Antrim headquarters.
A second office was opened in Leeds in 2021 to support the increasing business in England and Scotland.
Over the last two decades, Marcon has firmly established itself across retail, hospitality, heritage and leisure sectors.
Its client list includes local businesses and global brands such as Titanic Belfast, Hinch Distillery, Guinness Storehouse, JD Wetherspoons, Luton Airport, Historic Royal Palaces, and North Face.
The company has also undertaken more than 600 projects for global fast-food giant McDonald’s.
Mark O’Connor said: “We started in 2004 with a workforce of five people and today we have 75 employees and support hundreds of indirect jobs through our subcontractor network and supply chain across the UK and Ireland.
“Over the last three years we have added 20 people to our skilled workforce to support our continued growth, and we are proud to work with home grown businesses as well as some of the world’s biggest brands.
“We initially set-up as an interior fit-out contractor and we have steadily expanded our services to offer clients a full turnkey package to help deliver their vision.”
Fellow director Mark McElroy added: “We’re confident we’re well placed for continued success and have exciting plans in place.
“Whilst we’re well known for the work we carry out in the retail, heritage and leisure sectors, the hospitality and tourism industry is one that we see as a key area of growth for us and we look forward to building on the great work we are doing for our current customers and increasing our client base in this area in the months and years ahead.”