Our objective is to be a leading international distributor of building materials and related activities. This objective is supported by our five strategic priorities.
Being the first choice supplier to our customers
Refining and developing the range of products and services offered
Developing an innovative and efficient multi-specialist and multi-channel business
Increasing our e-commerce capabilities
Group Management and the Board developing and implementing the overall strategy of the Group
Utilising the Group Corporate Office in Dublin to support the Group’s international operations
Operating a decentralised organisational structure that confers significant autonomy on local management teams within a tight Group accounting, risk management and control environment
Employing high calibre management teams with an appropriate mix of operational and management experience and expertise in a range of specialist disciplines
Deploying mature acquisition and integration skills to complete transactions and realise synergies
Increasing market coverage where the Group is currently under-represented
Moving into new territories where opportunities exist to:
Achieve good returns on capital invested
Achieve leading market positions in national and regional markets
Add value to familiar business models operating in unconsolidated markets
Conducting business to a high standard of integrity for the benefit of all stakeholders and in a responsible way.
This includes a commitment to achieving the highest practical standards of health and safety for colleagues, customers and visitors to Group locations.
Maximising long term returns for shareholders supported by three financial pillars:
Revenue growth in new and existing markets
Operating profit margin growth
Optimising capital turn and return on capital employed
Generating strong cash flow from operations and maintaining a strong balance sheet are key financial metrics
The success of the Group is based on
Strong relationships with our customers.
The contribution and commitment of our colleagues.
An efficient network of trusted suppliers.
A strong financial base to fund ongoing development and acquisition activity.
Recognising our responsibility as a member of the communities where our branches are located.
Business Activities
We add value by building on our strengths and leading market positions
Key Strengths
Leading market positions and brands in each of the countries in which we operate.
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 with opportunities for further growth through acquisition and organic development.
A portfolio of highly cash generative and profitable businesses.
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.
Skills and experience in acquiring and integrating businesses.
