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For Immediate Release
August 13, 2007


Ferguson and Stock Building Supply to open new showroom

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Wolseley’s North American operating companies, including Ferguson and Stock Building Supply, will open a new blended destination showroom in Salt Lake City, UT, on August 27, the first of three to be built in the US.  Located at 2565 South 300 West, this 23,000-square-foot “Home Selections Showroom” will feature a first-class gallery with fully-functional displays and the latest products in the plumbing and building industries.

“There is no other facility like this in the immediate area,” said Veronica Zane, manager for the Salt Lake City location.  “I am pleased to have the opportunity to enhance Ferguson and Stock Building Supply’s relationships with contractors, builders, architects, designers and homeowners in this market and to provide a convenient, all-encompassing location for each of the customers that we serve.”

As the world’s largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and the leading supplier of building materials, Wolseley will showcase their offerings in this unique facility, catering to customers in the new construction and remodel markets.  By joining forces, Wolseley has a tremendous opportunity to provide contractors a one-stop shopping outlet for appliances, cabinets, countertops, lighting, plumbing, doors, windows, hardware, custom millwork and mouldings.

Highly trained consultants are available to help customers create a personalized, custom look in their home. Consultations are encouraged and can be scheduled by calling the showroom at (801)463-8340.

         

       

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For further information, contact: communications@ferguson.com

Wolseley
Wolseley plc is the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and a leading supplier of building materials to the professional markets. Group revenue for the year ended July 31, 2008, was approximately $33.1 billion and trading profit was $1.37 billion. At January 31, 2009, Wolseley had around 63,000 employees operating in 27 countries namely: UK, USA, France, Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Slovak Republic, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, Barbados and Greenland. Wolseley plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: WOS) and is in the FTSE 100 index of listed companies.

Ferguson
Headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson is ranked by trade publications as the country’s largest wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies; pipes, valves and fittings; heating and cooling equipment; waterworks; mechanical and industrial; bathrooms and appliances; tools and safety equipment; and fire protection products. Ferguson has sales of $11.2 billion and over 19,000 associates in approximately 1,350 service centers located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.  For more information, visit www.ferguson.com.

Ferguson is part of Wolseley plc, the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and a leading supplier of building materials to the professional markets. Group revenue for the year ended 31 July 2008 was approximately £16.5 billion and trading profit was £683 million. At 31 January 2009, Wolseley had around 63,000 employees operating in 27 countries namely: UK, USA, France, Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Slovak Republic, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, Barbados and Greenland. Wolseley plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: WOS) and is in the FTSE 250 index of listed companies.

Wolseley’s North American Division
Wolseley plc is the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors. Group revenue for the year ended July 31, 2008 was approximately £16.5 billion and trading profit was £683 million. At January 31, 2009, Wolseley had around 63,000 employees operating in 27 countries namely: UK, USA, France, Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Slovak Republic, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, Barbados and Greenland. Wolseley plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: WOS) and is in the FTSE 100 index of listed companies.

Wolseley Canada
Wolseley Canada is a market leader in the wholesale distribution of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, engineered pipe, waterworks, fire protection, pipes, valves and fittings and industrial supplies products.  Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, the company operates approximately 250 branches across Canada.
Wolseley Canada’s parent company, Wolseley plc, the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and a leading supplier of building materials to the professional markets. Group revenue for the year ended July 31, 2008 was approximately £16.5 billion and trading profit was £683 million. At January 31, 2009, Wolseley had around 63,000 employees operating in 27 countries namely: UK, USA, France, Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Slovak Republic, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, Barbados and Greenland. Wolseley plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: WOS) and is in the FTSE 100 index of listed companies.

Wolseley creates enhanced value by leveraging the strengths of our individual businesses, developing our business diversity, and creating innovative solutions to meet our customers’ changing needs.


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