Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) contractor, John N Dunn has reported a profitable year, driven by significant growth in the renewable energy sector.
For the year ended 31 March 2025, the Tyne & Wear-headquartered company saw a 10.4 per cent rise in turnover to £34.9 million (FY2024: £31.6 million).
The company’s EBITDA increased to £709,000 (FY2024: £373,000).
Operating profit rose to £639,553, compared to £343,746 in FY2024, and pre-tax profit climbed to £383,441, up from £87,694.
A key driver of growth was the company’s continued expansion in the renewables sector, with involvement in solar panels, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and air source heat pumps.
It also made significant investments to upskill its workforce and position itself for long-term success.
The business delivered a number of “significant” renewable contracts in the year with “increasing numbers of further contracts scheduled going forward”.
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Bosses said: “[We] accept the sector and economic climate is challenging, however, post-year end trading has been buoyant and the business is forecasting sustainable profitable growth.
“The business has won a large number of new contracts during the year, including new contracts for renewables, and has already secured a significant orderbook for the year ending March 2026.”
Established in 1893, John N Dunn operates in the UK construction sector, with offices in the North East, Yorkshire, and Scotland.
Acquired by G.M. Bilclough in 1951, it remains family-run, with his grandson, Stephen Bilclough as chairman, joined by his cousin, Jane Bilclough, and brothers Chris and James Bilclough holding senior management positions.
The group, which also has three managing directors in Lee Haddock in the North East, Colin Langley in Scotland and James Harris in Yorkshire, specialises in new build projects for major housing developers, as well as a wide range of commercial contracts.
With around 175 staff, the company manages up to 100 live projects at any given time across the UK.
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