Billington Holdings names new technical and production directors

Published 11/09/2025, 07:16
Billington Holdings names new technical and production directors

LONDON - Billington Holdings Plc (AIM:BILN), a UK structural steel and construction safety solutions specialist, announced on Thursday the appointment of two directors to strengthen its management team.

Ian Dawson has joined as Billington Structures Technical Director, bringing 37 years of experience in the structural steel sector. Dawson, previously Design Director at another UK steel fabricator where he worked for 22 years, is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of both the Institution of Structural Engineers and Institution of Civil Engineers.

Simultaneously, Jon Wright has been promoted to Billington Structures Production Director after 27 years with the company. Wright began his career with Billington in 1998 as a Fabrication Apprentice and has since held various positions including Works Manager and Associate Director of Production.

"I am confident that Ian’s extensive skills and experience will assist Billington Structures’ move into new markets and significantly strengthen the technical leadership of the business," said Mark Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Billington.

Regarding Wright’s appointment, Smith added: "Jon’s wealth of experience, unwavering dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement make him the ideal candidate to lead Billington Structures production team into the future."

According to the company’s press release statement, Dawson has contributed to several high-profile projects including the Shard, Heron Tower, and 22 Bishopsgate, while Wright has previously served as the company’s Responsible Welding Coordinator and helped launch Billington Structures’ in-house apprenticeship training scheme.

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