Introduction

Leading UK Brands

Grafton Group plc made its first plumbers merchanting acquisition in the UK in 1988, its first mortar plant acquisition in 1995 and
its first builders merchanting acquisition in 1996. Since then the group has grown through acquisition and organic development to
become one of the largest merchanting operations in the industry and the leading mortar manufacturer. The group’s turnover in 2008 exceeded €2,673m.

The group has developed over a number of years and incorporates a strong national market position in builders and plumbers
merchanting in the UK. The group’s portfolio of business incorporates a number of market-leading brands in each business sector.

Transparent Solution

Supply Chain SolutionsAt Grafton we present clients with a seamless interface to all our brands at
group procurement level.

We combine the strength of our market leading brands to give you a complete materials solution for all your construction needs. This allows you to rationalise your supply chain and maximise your purchasing power to drive down construction costs.

The brand’s individual specialist sales team will work with your procurement offices on material scheduling and value engineering, enabling the brands to deliver a solution to site, when and where it is needed.