Wolseley plc (London: WOS)
Theale
Reading RG7 4GA, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-118-929-8700
Fax: +44-118-929-8701
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.wolseley.com
Overview
In business for more than 100 years, Wolseley went from shearing sheep in Australia to building some of the first automobiles in the UK to becoming the world's largest distributor of heating and plumbing supplies to professional contractors. The company distributes central heating equipment, fittings, lumber, pipes, underground drainage equipment, valves, and other building materials from more than 5,000 outlets in almost 30 countries in North America and Europe. The company's customers include builders, plumbing installers, and building and mechanical contractors. Wolseley's North American subsidiaries include Ferguson Enterprises and Stock Building Supply. European operations include Brossette and Manzardo.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Wolseley plc (London: WOS)
| Company Type | Public (London: WOS; Pink Sheets: WOSLY) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | July |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £16,217.9 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 24.4% |
| 2007 Net Income (mil.) | £473.9 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 0.9% |
| 2007 Employees | 78,948 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 21.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Wolseley plc (London: WOS)
| Chairman | John W. Whybrow (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Group Chief Executive and Director | Claude A. S. (Chip) Hornsby III Connect to this executive |
| Group Finance Director and Director | Stephen P. (Steve) Webster Connect to this executive |
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of Wolseley plc (London: WOS)
- Brandon Hire plc
- Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
- The Parnell-Martin Companies, LLC
- Stock Building Supply Inc.
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