Mark Group

30
Jan
2012

Energy saver to create 50 new jobs in Aberdeen

International energy saving business, Mark Group opened a new depot at Murcar Industrial Estate, Aberdeen today (Monday 30th January) and with it announced the creation of 50 new, green, local jobs.

23
Jan
2012

Witham MP leads energy saving by example

After having her own home insulated before Christmas, Witham MP, Priti Patel congratulated Wickham Bishops homeowners Mr and Mrs Pulford last week (Friday 20th January) as they had their loft insulated by local company, Mark Group.

13
Jan
2012

Mark Group in rural energy partnership

Two of the UK’s leading energy services businesses, Mark Group and Calor have partnered to bring insulation and renewable technology to rural homeowners.

03
Jan
2012

New Year Resolution Tips from Energy Saving Firm

Leading energy saving company, Mark Group is encouraging homeowners across the UK to add energy saving resolutions to their New Year list in a bid to cut household bills and look after for the environment in 2012.

19
Dec
2011

MP Encourages Energy Saving this Christmas

To see firsthand how residents locally are benefiting from the Government’s home insulation programme, Lynne Featherstone MP visited a Wood Green couple on Friday (16th December) who were having their loft insulated.

14
Dec
2011

Island insulation programme completes 2000th install

It’s going to be a warm, energy efficient Christmas for 2,000 residents on the Isle of Wight as Mark Group and E.ON celebrate a landmark in cavity wall and loft insulation projects.

27
Oct
2011

Leicester-based thermal imaging business goes global

HeatSeekers, the thermal imaging arm of Leicester-based energy saving specialist Mark Group, has been launched in the United States today.

06
Oct
2011

Mark Group Signs Greenest Deal to Date

Mark Group, the UK’s leading installer of home energy saving measures, has been announced as one of the founding stakeholders of a new not-for-profit organisation aiming to make the Government’s Green Deal as accessible as possible for consumers.

22
Aug
2011

High hopes for insulation in Swindon

Proving that no job is too big when it comes to saving energy, installers Mark Group have completed an external wall insulation project for an eight storey residential apartment block in the centre of Swindon.

10
Aug
2011

Mark Group is New Neighbour on University’s ‘Green Close’

Residents and visitors to the University of Nottingham’s Creative Energy Homes - ‘Green Close’ would be forgiven for twitching their curtains over recent weeks, as they watch the goings-on at the abandoned C60 research house. Well it’s time to meet the new kid on the block, Mark Group.

26
Jul
2011

New Fleet Cuts Fuel Consumption for Energy Saver

Leaving no stone unturned when it comes to energy efficiency, energy saving installer Mark Group has replaced its entire fleet of 7.5 ton lorries with new, fuel efficient, aerodynamic vehicles.

22
Jul
2011

Boost your income, through your heating

A Government announcement made yesterday (Thursday 21st July, 2011) regarding incentive payments for households who invest in renewable heat technologies, is set to provide a major boost for Leicester-based energy saving company, Mark Group.

01
Jul
2011

UK Energy Saving Leader Makes Right Acquisition

Mark Group, the UK’s largest energy saving installation business with a heritage spanning almost four decades, has today announced its acquisition of New Zealand-based, Right House from Meridian Energy.

17
Jun
2011

Re-skilling for Solar

Hundreds of insulation installers at Leicester-based Mark Group are having a change of career path. They are being trained in solar panel installation to help meet a growing demand to fit renewable technology systems on homes throughout the UK.

14
Jun
2011

Mark Group supports Rainbows' Time Capsule Project

Former Leicester Tigers Captain, Martin Corry, visited Loughborough-based Rainbows’ Hospice last week to help a group of young people bury a special commemorative time capsule. The small ceremony took place to mark the completion of the young people’s involvement in ‘Building for the Future’ - the name of the charity’s recent £4m extension and refurbishment project.

10
Jun
2011

7,000 Warmer Homes in Wandsworth

In its single largest domestic installation project to date, energy saving specialist Mark Group has completed a multi million pound cavity wall insulation programme for over 7,000 dwellings in the London Borough of Wandsworth.

05
May
2011

Putting Energy Efficiency on the Agenda at National Housing Exhibition

Mark Group, the UK’s leading installer of energy saving solutions will be taking a stand at the annual Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) exhibition in Harrogate next month (21 – 23 June 2011).

28
Mar
2011

Mark Group Joins Green Trade Mission to United States

Leading energy saving specialist, Mark Group, will be joining Climate Change Minister, Greg Barker and five other green UK business champions on a first ever green trade mission to the United States this week (Monday 28th March to Friday 1st April 2011).

21
Mar
2011

Mark Group to Speak at Climate Week Event

Leicester City Council has invited Bill Rumble, of international energy saving specialist, Mark Group to join the line up of speakers taking part in a programme of events for Climate Week (21st – 27th March 2011).

17
Mar
2011

Defence Estates Enlists Mark Group as Energy Saving Expert

Defence Estates (DE) has awarded energy saving specialist Mark Group, contracts worth £2.2 million to install external wall insulation measures on properties at Strensall Park, York and Poole in Dorset.

15
Mar
2011

Mark Group Helps University of Nottingham Run on Solar

Energy saving specialist, Mark Group, has completed an installation of 362 solar photovoltaic (PV) and 27 solar thermal panels across three halls of residence at the prestigious University of Nottingham.

10
Mar
2011

Mark Group says RHI Premium Payment is step in the right direction

The UK’s leading installer of energy saving solutions, Mark Group is to help thousands of households convert to heating their homes using renewable energy following an announcement today (Thursday 10th March) by the Government.

02
Feb
2011

Mark Group Gears up for EcoBuild 2011

For what promises to be the biggest and best EcoBuild yet, the UK’s leading energy saving installer, Mark Group is gearing up to demonstrate how it can tailor its services to suit every type of customer.

10
Jan
2011

AGA Rangemaster Partners with Energy Saving Specialist, Mark Group

AGA Rangemaster - which manufactures some of the UK’s best known and loved kitchen appliances – has partnered with Mark Group, the leading energy saving specialist, to bring renewable heat and power to the home under the AGA Rayburn Home Energy Management banner.

17
Dec
2010

Feed in Tariff Drives Mark Group Recruitment

Leicester-based energy saving business Mark Group, has trained another group of solar panel electricians this month (December 2010) to meet increasing demand from homeowners wanting renewable energy solutions.

30
Nov
2010

Kitemark for Mark Group

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has awarded leading energy-saving installer Mark Group the prestigious international quality standard ISO9001, meaning the company can now use the widely recognised BSI Kitemark throughout its business operations.

11
Nov
2010

Mark Group Appoints New Social Housing Director

Mark Group, the UK’s leading installer of domestic energy-saving solutions has appointed Andy MacPherson as Sales Director responsible for the Social Housing and Local Authority sector.

29
Oct
2010

Mark Group Wins £1.1m Council Insulation Contract

Mark Group, the UK’s leading installer of domestic energy-saving solutions has been awarded a £1.1m competitive contract with Aberdeen City Council to install insulation measures into more then 8,000 homes.

22
Oct
2010

Mark Group Opens New US Office

Mark Group, the leading installer of domestic energy-saving solutions, has opened new headquarters in North America. The news means the Leicester-based company is now operating out of three continents worldwide, after opening a base in Sydney, Australia in 2009.

06
Oct
2010

A Warm Welcome to a New Home

Home energy-saving specialist, Mark Group and leading national and international removals and storage company, Pickfords have partnered to help home-movers save money on their heating bills this winter.

17
Sep
2010

Heat Pump Report Praises Good Installation

Energy-saving installation specialist Mark Group, has welcomed the Energy Saving Trust’s (EST) recent report, ‘Getting warmer: a field trial of heat pumps’, assessing the efficiency of heat pumps for the UK domestic market.

14
Sep
2010

Jobs Matched for New Mark Group Employees

National energy-saving specialist, Mark Group has teamed up with the Welsh Assembly Government’s JobMatch programme to appoint five new team members to deliver insulation measures to homes in Blaenau Gwent.

06
Sep
2010

£50m Fund Announced for School Solar Power

Climate Change Minister, Greg Barker’s congratulations for renewable technology enabler, Our Generation on the announcement of its £50m fund for school solar power this week, have been well received by preferred installer, Mark Group.

12
Aug
2010

Mark Group Sponsors PGA Midland Open

With the sun shining and TV cameras capturing the action for Sky Sports, Birstall Golf Club in Leicestershire was the setting for the PGA Midland Open last week (5th and 6th August), sponsored by Mark Group.

23
Jul
2010

MP has Lesson in Energy Saving from Mark Group

Local MP Mark Hoban, experienced first hand today (Friday 23rd July) the work that is being done to help Fareham residents become more energy-efficient, thanks to energy-saving specialist, Mark Group.

23
Jul
2010

Mark Group Wins £3.3million Contract to Improve Homes in Welsh Valleys

Job creation and almost 800 warmer, more energy-efficient homes will be the result of a staggering £3.3million investment awarded by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council to specialist installer Mark Group, to help tackle fuel poverty and deliver free energy-saving measures.

15
Jul
2010

Solid Growth for Mark Group Academy

After two years, one million pounds invested and one thousand trainees through its doors, energy-saving expert Mark Group has opened a new section of its training Academy.

02
Jul
2010

Mark Group to enter Dragon’s Den with Kevin McCloud

Star of Channel 4's Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud, will be putting Mark Group's energy-saving expertise to the test next week as the Leicester-based business takes part in a 'Dragon’s Den' style presentation.

25
Jun
2010

Mark Group exhibit at CIH 2010

Mark Group Commercial Director, comments on this year's CIH exhibition.

14
Jun
2010

Rushin' to Raise £5,000

Beaumont Leys-based energy saving company, Mark Group, is digging deep into its pockets to support employee Richard Rushin, in his bid to raise £5,000 for a charity mountain climb of Gran Paradiso in Italy next month.

10
Jun
2010

Climate Change Minister Makes His Mark

Greg Barker MP, Minister of State for Climate Change was in Leicester earlier today (Thursday 10th June), visiting energy-saving specialist Mark Group and meeting the 1000th trainee to graduate from its Academy since it opened in 2008.

25
May
2010

Mark Group raises over £10,000 for local air ambulance service

Fundraising efforts at the Mark Group Birstall Golf Tournament took flight earlier this month when over £10,000 was raised for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA).

14
Apr
2010

Three Thousand to Save Money on Heating Bills

More than 3,000 homes owned by Corby Borough Council could soon benefit from lower heating bills, thanks to a new insulation scheme being installed by energy-saving specialist, Mark Group.

09
Apr
2010

Mark Group Goes the Extra Green Mile

Not satisfied with simply making the nation’s homes more energy-efficient, Mark Group is giving its commercial fleet and drivers a ‘green’ makeover.

25
Mar
2010

Local Club is First to Benefit from Mark Group and RFU Scheme

Stothert and Pitt RFC in Corston, Bath is the first club to benefit from national energy-saving company, Mark Group’s, scheme to provide cash funds for every cavity or loft insulation measure booked by rugby fans.

17
Mar
2010

Mark Group ACTs ON CO₂

Mark Group, the leading domestic energy savings company has partnered with the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) as the first insulation and renewables installer to support its high profile ACT ON CO₂ campaign.

05
Mar
2010

Mark Group Director Takes the Stand on Renewable Heat Incentive

As thousands flocked to London's Earls Court this week to see the latest products and innovations in the world of 'Ecobuild', Mark Group Commercial Director, Bill Rumble, took centre stage addressing industry colleagues and opinion-formers on the Government's Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

25
Feb
2010

Mark Group and ITV Save Energy in Sutton Coldfield

Jill Hughes' home in Sutton Coldfield was the subject of ITV’s Tonight show on Thursday 25th February 2010. Living in a typical four bedroom detached property in West Midlands’ suburbia, Jill found herself having to constantly turn up the thermostat and layer on woolly jumpers in a bid to keep warm.

17
Feb
2010

Toddlers Triumph in £45,000 Mark Group Installation

Thanks to national campaign Project: Renovate and the Mark Group, the UK's largest domestic installer of energy saving solutions, three children's nurseries have realised their green potential.

15
Feb
2010

Mark Group Proves Size Does Matter

Mark Group, the UK's leading installer of renewable energy solutions has completed an installation of the largest Solar Photovoltaic (PV) array on a school anywhere in the UK.

15
Feb
2010

Mark Group Director to Speak at House of Commons

Bill Rumble, Commercial Director at Leicester-based Mark Group will be addressing prospective parliamentary candidates (PPCs) at a landmark reception at the House of Commons on Monday 22nd February, calling for support in driving change towards the use of renewable technology by domestic consumers.

08
Feb
2010

RFU and Mark Group offer new scheme to help raise Club funds and keep members warm

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is promoting a new insulation scheme in partnership with the Mark Group to its 1900 clubs. From February, the leading domestic installer of insulation and renewable energy solutions, will donate £25 to clubs across England for every insulation product installed in member's homes*.

03
Feb
2010

Mark Group Gains Kingspan Solar Accreditation

Ecobuild 2010 will see Mark Group, the UK’s leading domestic installer of energy saving solutions, expand its vast portfolio of products and services further by becoming a Kingspan Solar Accredited Installer for its world-leading Thermomax solar thermal vacuum tubes and complete solar package solutions.

02
Feb
2010

Mark Group Welcomes Government Plans for
Feed-in Tariffs

Plans announced by the Government yesterday (Monday 1st February 2010) for the launch of a Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme have been welcomed by the Mark Group – the UK’s leading domestic installer of energy-saving solutions.

16
Dec
2009

Mark Group gets set to support Island Insulation Scheme on the Isle of Wight

28
Sep
2009

England rugby star joins forces with leading energy saving installer to kick CO2 emissions into touch

Ex-England and Leicester rugby star Martin Corry is to join UK renewables giant the Mark Group in a new role helping companies tackle their carbon emissions.

24
Sep
2009

Mark Group unveiled as Leicester Tigers new Community Programme sponsor

Leicester founded Mark Group is to be Leicester Tigers new Community Programme sponsor for the 2009/2010 season. The UK's leading installer of energy efficiency measures will join forces with England's current Guinness Premiership champions by taking up the role of the club's official Community Programme sponsor.

13
Jul
2009

Mark Group Brings Light to Rajkot

Mark Group – the UK's leading multiple renewables company - is helping to shed light on Indian city Rajkot's plan to become one of its country's first solar cities.

01
Jul
2009

Additional £35 million for LCBP phase 2

From 1st July 2009, Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) Phase Two will receive an additional £35 million of funding.

11
Jun
2009

Mark Group fills the gap for customers with external wall insulation demonstrations LIVE at CIH show

Chartered Institute of Housing show exhibitor Mark Group will give delegates the chance to warm to the benefits of external wall insulation.

11
Feb
2009

Mark Group training academy features on Sky News

The training academy was shown as part of a Sky News feature on job creation in the energy efficiency market.

26
Jan
2009

Leicester householders warm to Hot Lofts scheme as project passes 50,000 home mark

A new scheme targeting energy inefficiency in the home is warming to its task with over 50,000 householders consulted and given advice over energy wastage and heat loss.

07
Jan
2009

Mark Group gain industry approval from Microgeneration Certification Scheme

Mark Group, has proved to be up to standard by becoming the first multi-sited, multi-technology installer to achieve approval under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), the energy efficiency sector's benchmark for quality and performance.

24
Nov
2008

Mark Group training academy lays foundations for government green jobs boost plan

Government plans to create jobs in the ailing construction sector by insulating more homes has been welcomed by the Mark Group – whose own unique 'green' training academy is about to produce its 500th graduate.

16
Nov
2008

Mark Group gets set to fuel the energy sector in West Midlands with new depot jobs boost

Energy efficiency firm Mark Group is to open a new distribution hub in Birmingham with the creation of 115 new jobs.

22
Oct
2008

Market leaders join forces to transform how consumers use energy within the home

In a drive to transform the way energy is used within the home, two energy saving companies have joined forces to promote the benefits and increase the accessibility of solar thermal technology among the UK's home owning public.

12
Sep
2008

UK's largest energy efficiency installer ready for Gordon's challenge

The UK's largest energy efficiency installer, the Mark Group has announced its 'in good shape' to deliver Gordon Brown's energy efficiency targets.

20
Aug
2008

UK Householders urged to "go the green mile" by warming to the benefits of insulation and renewables

Home building and Renovating show exhibitor Mark Group is urging householders to warm to the benefits of insulation as around a third of UK homes remain uninsulated.

14
Jan
2008

Mark Group offers free home insulation to over 70s

National Energy efficiency company the Mark Group are encouraging senior citizens to warm to the benefits of insulation this winter by offering free installation of cavity and loft wall insulation to the over 70s.

13
Dec
2007

Social Housing Providers plot a path for the future with Mark

Social housing providers from across the UK have attended a series of seminars organised by energy efficiency experts the Mark Group, to discover how to get the most out of the new CERT regulations.

21
Nov
2007

Mark Group reveal new academy dedicated to creating a 'green army' of renewables technicians

Leicester's Mark Group has revealed the opening of a new training academy dedicated to creating a thousand strong "green army" of renewables technicians.

11
Apr
2007

Mark Group turn up the 'green' heat on rivals at Interbuild with launch of new carbon reducing boiler system

Leicester based Mark Group – UK's leading 'whole house' energy efficiency experts – will be looking to turn up the 'green heat' on their market rivals at this year's Interbuild with the launch of a new carbon reducing boiler system.

20
Mar
2007

National energy efficiency company make their MARK with role in UK's first eco supported housing project

The future's bright for a Leeds housing project which has become the first solar powered and sustainable supported accommodation in the UK, thanks to help from the Mark Group.

15
Mar
2007

Mark Group appear live on BBC "Go Green" show

BBC TV's Breakfast programme has been helping one family to go green. The Hawksworths, two adults and five children, were chosen to see just how easy it was for them to reduce their Carbon footprint – with a little help from Mark Group.

23
Nov
2006

Getting the Wind to Work for the Mark Group

Generating electricity is usually the preserve of huge corporations with massive investment in their huge power stations which also consume vast quantities of coal, gas or oil. But now the Mark Group is enabling householders to generate their own supplementary supply of electricity using the power of the wind which is absolutely free! Microgeneration has arrived!

13
Jun
2006

Mark in Wales

The rapid expansion of Mark Insulations Group continued by crossing the border into Wales. Their newest branch was formally opened by the former Minister of State for Industry and the Regions, and MP for Cardiff South and Penarth, Alun Michael.

29
Mar
2006

Warrington Expands

Member of Parliament for Warrington North, Helen Jones, officially opened the new 7000 sq ft depot for Mark Insulations on Friday 24th March 2006. The premises are more than twice the size of the previous depot and are equipped to the highest standards. "Insulation of buildings is now a national objective" she said, "an objective which will add value to homes and greatly reduce fuel bills for householders,schools and hospitals".

15
Feb
2006

One Million Measures

Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Health and MP for Leicester West attended the installation of the company's 1,000,000th home insulation measure at a house within her constituency.

09
Nov
2005

Mark Insulations Drives South

As part of their vigorous expansion plan, Mark Insulations Group has opened a new depot in Fareham, Hants, offering an on-the-spot contracting service throughout the Southern counties for cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, timber frame insulation, and finance and grant advice.

09
Nov
2005

MP backs Energy Efficiency Drive

New insulation facilities for the South East area were officially opened this week by Ashford MP, Damian Green. The Mayor of Ashford, Cllr Malcolm Eke, also participated in the proceedings.

01
Nov
2005

Mark Group Score at Wembley

Early in 2005 the Group were proud to be associated with the construction of the new Wembley Stadium for the Football Association.

01
Nov
2005

Cutting-Edge Advances in IT

Expansion to give full national coverage to the group’s large customer base has created unprecedented challenges for their IT Department. To ensure swift and efficient communication between staff and offices new equipment and systems are being installed throughout the Group. These cover data handling, telephony and email.