Grafton Group is a European multinational distributor of construction related products and solutions comprising four geographic segments serving the Island of Ireland, Great Britain, Northern Europe and Iberia. In our home Irish market, we also operate the leading home improvement retailer.
Our strategic objective is to be a leading European multinational distributor of construction-related products and solutions, delivering value through regional and national branch networks of market-leading brands. We primarily serve small and medium-sized contractors and installers active in residential repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) and new-build markets.
Our key strengths
What makes us different
- A portfolio of highly cash generative and profitable businesses with leading market positions in each of the countries where we operate
- A customer service orientated culture and the scale and breadth of operations to create a competitive advantage in local markets
- Strong, capable, highly motivated and experienced management teams
- Sound financial metrics based on excellent cash generation, a strong balance sheet and the financial resources to fund ongoing development activity
- A geographically diversified network of branches and factories with opportunities for further growth through acquisition and organic development
- Skills and experience in acquiring and integrating businesses
- Operational excellence and innovative solutions to support our customer-focused approach
- Benefit of scale combined with the local knowledge and focus of each operating business
Key stats
Financial highlights
Based on full year results for year ended 31 December 2025
