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Grafton Group predicts economic recovery to continue at moderated rate
28 February, 2022
Grafton Group predicts the UK economy’s recovery will continue, albeit at a moderating pace.

Huws Gray completes £520m purchase of Grafton traditional merchanting business
04 January, 2022
Grafton Group plc completed the divestment of its traditional merchanting business in Great Britain on December 31, 2021.

Competition body says Grafton’s sale of merchanting business to Huws Gray may reduce competition
02 December, 2021
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that the sale of Grafton Group’s traditional merchanting business to Huws Gray may result in a substantial lessening of competition in one particular geographic area.

Huws Gray continues acquisition trail
13 September, 2021
The acquisition trail of Wales-based builders merchant Huws Gray continues with two-branch TBS Building Supplies being the latest acquisition.

Prime Market
30 April, 2021
Composite Prime is one of the wood-plastic composite (WPC) decking brands registering strong growth. Stephen Powney talks to the company’s sales director Charles Taylor about the market, products and trends

Grafton Group posts £132.7m pre-tax profit for 2020
15 March, 2021
Merchanting giant the Grafton Group plc has posted 2020 annual pre-tax profits of £132.7m (2019: £172.6m) and expressed confidence that the Covid-19 vaccine rollout will lead to a growth in economic activity.

Grafton bosses volunteer to reduce base salaries by 20%
14 April, 2020
Top bosses at nationwide merchanting giant Grafton Group plc have volunteered to reduce their salaries in response to the Covid-19 situation.

Sticking together
31 March, 2020
Last week was a whirlwind for all companies operating in the building supplies chain, with adjustments due to the government’s announcement of restrictions on certain business operations to slow the spread of coronavirus, writes TTJ editor Stephen Powney.

Sticking together
31 March, 2020
Last week was a whirlwind for all companies operating in the building supplies chain, with adjustments due to the government’s announcement of restrictions on certain business operations to slow the spread of coronavirus, writes TTJ editor Stephen Powney.

TTF issues lockdown guidance as companies close
24 March, 2020
Confusion still leaves government guidance open to interpretation on how it applies to the construction sector.

Fort Builders Merchant raises its flag
13 January, 2020
New builders merchant Fort has opened for business minutes from the M4 and Membury Services near Hungerford. It’s a paperless operation, with its own ‘Fortified’ legality and sustainability label and completely self-funded by its founding partners.

Robertson joins IBC Buying Group
17 May, 2019
The IBC Buying Group has appointed Dave Robertson as commercial director.

WoodScanner.com online trading platform to go live
04 April, 2019
The WoodScanner.com online timber trading platform, brainchild of former Buildbase forest products director Andy Ferguson, is going live in April.

Travis Perkins and Grafton results “solid” despite mixed market backdrop
07 March, 2019
Merchanting giants Travis Perkins (TP) and Grafton Group have reported solid annual results despite acknowledging a weaker market backdrop.

Staying engaged with EU opportunity
17 December, 2018
Regardless of Brexit, the UK timber sector must cultivate, maintain and improve relationships with colleagues across the rest of Europe, writes Keith Fryer Buildbase forest products development manager

Staying engaged with eu opportunity
17 December, 2018
Regardless of Brexit, the UK timber sector must cultivate, maintain and improve relationships with colleagues across the rest of Europe, writes Keith Fryer Buildbase forest products development manager

Building a brand
26 February, 2018
Timber is a major focus for general merchant Buildbase. The company’s forest products director Andy Ferguson talks to Keren Fallwell

Winds for change
31 January, 2018
2017 was a poor year for retail fencing products, but buoyed by a storm in the first week of January, hopes are for higher sales this year, reports Stephen Powney

Grafton revenue up, demand softened in October
09 November, 2017
International merchanting and DIY business Grafton Group recorded a 9.1% increase in revenue to £2.3bn for the 10 months to October 31, 2017.

Grafton reports positive first half
31 August, 2017
Grafton Group plc has reported a 9% increase in revenue to £1.3bn and a recovery in profitability in traditional UK merchanting business in the six months to June 30.