Our History
H. Young Structures Ltd is a proud member of the H. Young & Co Ltd Group, a trusted name in structural steelwork since 1871 and a founding member of the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA).
Following our relocation from London to Norfolk, we have continued this legacy by building strong partnerships, maintaining a dependable supply chain, and delivering proactive, value-engineered solutions.
From in-house design and detailing to fabrication and erection, H. Young Structures provides a complete, end-to-end steelwork service tailored to meet your project needs.
1871 | Henry Young established his foundry on Eccleston Street, Pimlico, London |
1900s | Relocated to Nine Elms, London, to begin structural steelwork fabrication |
1920s | Opened an office at Thornycroft House, Smith Square |
1925 | Murray Buxton MCMA acquires majority shares in H. Young & Co Ltd |
1930s | The Depression causes widespread staff layoffs |
1935-7 | Opened Exeter office, followed by Coventry and Guildford offices |
1935 | Jersey Steel Company Ltd was established |
1936 | H. Young & Co. became a founding member of BCSA; Acquired Power and Dean Ransomes Ltd |
1937 | Durham Steelwork Ltd was established in Gateshead |
1939 | During the war, we contributed by fabricating Bailey Bridges & Mulberry Harbour sections |
1943 | The Nine Elms works were bombed, prompting fabrication to relocate to Lea Bridge, London |
1946 | Jersey Steel reopened following the German occupation |
1950s | The company began trading in Africa |
1977 | H. Young Structures Ltd was established |
1995 | H. Young Structures Ltd relocated to Wymondham, Norfolk |
2010 | H. Young Structures contributed to the infrastructure for the London 2012 Olympics |
2015 | H. Young Structures Ltd celebrates 20 years at the Wymondham site |
2021 | H. Young & Co celebrates its 150th anniversary |
2025 | H.Young Structures established in Wymondham for 30 years |