Quick Facts

• A leading European supplier of specialist products to the construction sector
• Over 12,000 employees across Europe (as at 31.12.08)
• Trades from around 800 locations across Europe (as at 31.12.08)
• Turnover increased by 24.4% 2007/2008 to £3,053.6million
• Underlying operating profit increased 6.5% 2007/2008 to £169.8million