Directorate Change

RNS Number : 8330J

Billington Holdings PLC

06 July 2011

 



6^th July 2011

Billington Holdings plc

("Billington" or the "Company")

Directorate Change

Billington Holdings plc, one of the UK's leading structural steel and construction safety solutions specialists, today announces that Peter Hart, Group Finance Director, has today tendered his resignation as a director of the Company, with effect from 1 December 2011.

It is currently proposed that Peter will be succeeded as Group Finance Director by Trevor Taylor, on the 1^st December 2011. A further announcement will be made in due course when  Trevor's  appointment is finalised.

Trevor Michael Taylor, aged 29, joined Billington as Financial Controller in August 2008 working alongside Peter Hart.  In March 2011 Trevor was appointed Financial Director of Peter Marshall Steel Stairs Limited, a subsidiary of Billington, the specialist business engaged in the design, fabrication and installation of high engineered steelwork and balustrade systems.  Trevor graduated with honours from Birmingham University in 2002 in Accounting & Finance and then joined Allotts Chartered Accountants; he left five years later in 2008 to join Billington . Trevor is currently also a director of BS2(2011) Limited but is not, and has not been in the last 5 years, a director or partner of any other company or partnership.

 Commenting, Steve Fareham, CEO of Billington Holdings said:

"The board would like to thank Peter for his 22 years of dedication and hard work which contributed to the growth of the company. We will miss Peter both personally and professionally and would like to wish him well in his retirement but we look forward to welcoming Trevor to the Board.  Trevor joined Billington three years ago and was instrumental in the acquisition of Peter Marshall Steel Stairs. Limited  Billington prides itself in investing in our staff and promoting people from within. I am in no doubt that Trevor's experience and knowledge of the Company will ensure a smooth transition."

Enquires:

Peter Hems/Stephen Fareham, Billington Holdings plc

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Katy Mitchell, WH Ireland Limited

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Tim Blythe / Ana Ribeiro / Matthew Neal, Blythe Weigh Communications

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Notes to Editors

With history dating back to 1947, Billington Holdings Plc was formed in June 2008 following the disposal of non-core assets and change of name from Amco Corporation Plc.

The Group comprises of two divisions:

Structural Steel

Billington Structures Ltd has supplied structural steelwork to the UK and overseas markets since 1947, specialising in design, supply, fabrication and erection. From our production facilities, in the North at Barnsley and the South at Bristol, we supply customers throughout the UK with a range of structures, from portal frame and beam and column buildings, to complex structures in excess of 6,000 tonnes. Between the two sites, we are able to process in the region of 25,000 tonnes of steel per annum.

In March 2011, Billington expanded its reach with the acquisition of  Marshall Steel Stairs, a specialist business principally engaged in the design, fabrication and installation of highly engineered steelwork and balustrade systems. Founded by Peter Marshall (Fire Escapes) Ltd in 1970, Marshalls has developed its experience and expertise over thirty seven years to become one of the leading fabricators of steel staircases in the UK.

Billington's expertise is relied upon by some of the most respected Blue Chip contractors in the UK. Supported by a loyal and proficient workforce, the company is committed to achieving excellence through training and unrivalled customer services.

Billington was the first fabricator in the industry to achieve ISO14001 for Environmental Practices, second to achieve ISO9001 for Quality Assurance, achieved ISO18001 for Health & Safety in 2005, Gold Standard in Sustainability 2006 and currently hold the prestigious Investors in People award. Billington's involvement with Blue Chip supply chain partnerships is tested and consistent, and has proved reliable for the more discerning organisations in the construction industry.

easi-edge Safety Solutions

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Billington Holdings Plc is headquartered in Wombwell, South Yorkshire. For further information, visit http://www.billington-holdings.plc.uk/.

 

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