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Want to see the world's biggest plumber's helper? Look at Wolseley, the world's #1 distributor of heating and plumbing equipment. The company distributes pipes, valves, fittings, central heating equipment, and other building materials from more than 2,240 outlets in Europe and the US. More than 60% of its sales are made by its US subsidiaries, including Ferguson Enterprises and Carolina Holdings. European operations include Plumb Center, Brossette, and Builder Center. The company has disposed of its manufacturing operations to concentrate on building materials. Wolseley continues to expand through extensive acquisitions, especially in the US.
COMPETITION |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: July
2000 Sales (mil.): 9,596.80
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 7.5%
Employees: 33,385
Revenue per employee: $287,458.44
KEY PEOPLE |
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Charles A. Banks
CEO
Stephen P. Webster
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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Vines Ln., PO Box 18
Droitwich Spa Worcestershire WR9 8ND, United Kingdom
Phone: 44-1905-777-200
Fax: 44-1905-777-219
Online: Web Site
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