2nd Jul 2008 08:00
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Press Release |
2 July 2008 |
Billington Holdings Plc
("Billington" or "the Group")
Name change effective
The Board of Billington Holdings Plc, one of the UK's leading structural steel and engineering specialists, is pleased to announce that the change of name from Amco Corporation Plc to Billington Holdings Plc is now effective and the shares have commenced trading under the new name with effect from today. The stock market EPIC is BILN. The name change follows the disposal of non-core assets announced on 14 April 2008 and reflects the renewed focus of the Group.
For further information please contact:
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Billington Holdings Plc |
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Peter Hems, Executive Chairman Steve Fareham, Managing Director |
Tel: + 44 (0) 116 2575170 (Chairman's office) +44 (0) 1226 340666 (Billingtons) |
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Brewin Dolphin Investment Banking |
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Andrew Emmott |
Tel: +44 (0) 845 270 8610 |
Media enquiries:
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Abchurch |
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Sarah Hollins / Chris Lane |
Tel: +44 (0) 207 398 7708 www.abchurch-group.com |
Notes to Editors
With history dating back to 1970, Billington Holdings was formed in June 2008 following the disposal of non-core assets and change of name from Amco Corporation Plc. The group comprises two divisions:
Structural Steel
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Billington Structures
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The third largest structural steel contractor business in the UK focusing on the design, manufacture and erection of structural steelwork for industrial, public sector and commercial buildings. This division is listed as a ‘preferred supplier’ to a number of main contractors, including Balfour Beatty and Bovis, and regularly works on a ‘back-to-back’ basis in competitive tendering.
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easi-edge
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A safety solutions provider specialising in the development, production and rental or sale of edge protection systems, for example for guarding lift shafts in buildings under construction.
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Hollybank
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Design and manufacture of steel arch roof supports for the underground mining industry.
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Engineering
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Dosco Overseas Engineering
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Design and manufacture of roadheading and tunnelling machines for the mining and civil engineering industries worldwide.
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Billington Structures is headquartered in Wombwell, near Sheffield. For further information, visit http://www.billington-structures.co.uk/
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