Our story
We are a team in growth. Growth in numbers, growth in mindset and growth in performance
Take a look at some of our highlights
2004
Marcon's Foundation
Founded in 2004 by Mark O’Connor and Mark McElroy. Starting with a workforce of only 5 people, Marcon quickly established itself as one of the UK and Ireland’s leading fit-out specialists.
Specialist Joinery Workshop
We open our own specialist joinery workshop which has since grown into a standalone manufacturing space adjacent to Marcon’s Antrim headquarters.
2006
2008
Working with McDonald's UK
Marcon began working with McDonald’s and has since delivered more than 600 individual schemes.
Heritage Awards
Marcon receive prestigious awards for the company’s fit-out of the Exhibition & Gallery at Titanic Belfast at the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) Design Partnership Awards. Marcon were delighted with the recognition of this iconic space having designed and built the set works which formed the exhibition structure and route through the galleries at Titanic Belfast® as well as metal work and solid timber displays for interactive touch screen housings, personal story boards and samples of the Titanic interiors.

Contractor Award
In 2013 McDonald’s recognised the consistently high quality delivery and level of service in each project, naming Marcon the McDonald’s UK Contractor of the Year.
2013
2017
UK Heritage Sector
Marcon are awarded the fit-out of the UK’s first National Landscape Discovery Centre. Situated in the Hadrian’s Wall area of Northumberland National Park, the £14.8 million visitor centre and youth hostel promises to be a visitor attraction like no other and is considered one of the UK’s most significant museum projects of the year.

Celebrating 15 Years
Our team celebrate 15 years of business and the growth of the company year on year. Now firmly positioned as a leading fit-out and specialist joinery manufacturing business, Marcon continue to deliver innovative, high profile projects across aviation, commercial, hospitality, museum and retail sectors.
2019
2020
Green Leadership
Marcon are recognised for green leadership and awarded Gold in the 2020 Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey.
Our Leeds Base
To support growth and continued performance, Marcon open a second office in Leeds, primarily dedicated to servicing projects in Scotland and England.
2021
2022
International Accreditation
Marcon receive accreditation to International standards ISO 45001, 9001 and 14001 for thorough processes for health and safety; quality and environmental management.

Expanding to a Team of Over 75 Employees
Marcon celebrate 20 year anniversary with the announcements that it has created 20 new jobs over the previous two years in support of its sustainable growth plan. Marcon is now a business of over 75 employees and supports hundreds of indirect jobs through our subcontractor network and supply chain.

2023
2024
Building Success. 20th Anniversary Gala Ball
Over the past two decades Marcon has grown from strength to strength and this celebration was a chance to reflect and share stories of the past 20 years and celebrate our success and our achievements together. During this time we have become one of the UK and Ireland’s leading fit-out specialists in the industry. This would have not have been possible without the dedication, hard work, and passion of our incredible team.
