Hillside Environmental Services and Infinitas Design, two East Midlands-based industry leaders in climate-change initiatives, have revealed a strategic merger which will enable the two firms to deliver on the ambitious growth strategy of its founders.
Forming HI Group, based out of Newark, this strategic merger marks a decade-long partnership and signifies a new era for sustainable solutions in the UK.
HI Group co-founder Russell Burton says: “Over the past decade, Hillside and Infinitas have collaborated on numerous projects, sharing a common vision for environmental sustainability.
“This merger is a testament to our seamless collaboration and shared commitment to creating environmentally sustainable solutions. By joining forces, we harness the unique expertise and knowledge of each team, transforming them into a more potent force for change.”
Co-founder Laura Bishop explains: “As HI Group, we are positioned to offer enhanced resources and comprehensive support to assist our clientele on their journey towards a greener future. This merger enhances our capacity to cater to our clients’ needs, providing them with the robust, innovative solutions they’ve come to expect from each of our teams.”
Founded in 2014 by Burton, initially supporting major consultants and technology providers, Hillside built its expertise through significant projects like the Nottingham City Council Heat Network and NHS Property Services estate decarbonisation.
By 2020, Hillside shifted to directly supporting clients, achieving successes in the Further Education sector by helping over 35 institutions with net zero strategies and energy retrofits.
Infinitas Design, also founded in 2014, saw Bishop’s team specialise in creating low carbon heating systems, particularly heat pumps and heat networks. Noteworthy projects include the Swaffham Prior heat pump district heat network and the Eden Project’s geothermal heat network.
Covering every phase of the sustainability journey, HI Group specialises in initial carbon auditing and strategy development, to funding knowledge and applications, through to hands-on implementation and ongoing performance monitoring.
Laura adds: “Together, as HI Group, we are poised to lead in the low-carbon solutions market, providing innovative, effective and financially viable sustainability solutions. This unified approach enhances our impact on environmental challenges, ensuring we continue to meet and exceed our clients’ sustainability goals.”
