Factsheet

Grafton Group plc is an independent company operating in the Merchanting, DIY Retailing and Mortar Manufacturing markets in the UK, Ireland and Belgium.

Grafton is in business since 1902 with the establishment of Chadwicks to supply builders merchants and building contractors with Irish and imported cement.

Michael Chadwick, Non-Executive Chairman
Gavin Slark, Chief Executive Officer
Colm Ó Nualláin, Finance Director
Richard W. Jewson, Non-Executive Director
Roderick Ryan, Non-Executive Director
Charles M. Fisher, Non-Executive Director
Annette Flynn, Non-Executive Director
Charles Rinn, Secretary and Group Financial Controller

Grafton's strategy is to be an international trade supplier of construction products and related activities, built on service, supported by a strong financial base and operated within a framework of high business ethics and integrity and recognised by investors as a progressive, cash-generative business.

Grafton has a strong portfolio of businesses and brands with leading market positions in the UK, Ireland and Belgium. The Group has over 590 locations, employing approximately 9,100 people.

The Group's key brands include the 3rd largest builders merchants, the 4th largest plumbers merchants and the leading mortar manufacturer in the UK.  In Ireland Grafton is the market leader in builders merchanting and DIY retailing.

Grafton Group plc
Heron House
Corrig Road
Sandyford Industrial Estate
Dublin 18
T: +353 1 216 0600
F: +353 1 295 4470
Email: email@graftonplc.com
Web: www.graftonplc.com