For Immediate Release
November 25, 2008

Ferguson opens new showroom in Jackson, Tenn.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of a new 4,500-square foot showroom in Jackson, Tenn.  The new showroom, located at 1020 Highway 45 Bypass in open for business and provides customers with superior merchandise and outstanding service.

Ferguson’s showrooms are designed with homeowners, plumbers, builders, remodelers and designers in mind and offer a vast selection of plumbing, appliances and lighting from today’s most recognized manufacturers. 

“Ferguson pleased to offer a one stop shopping experience to the Jackson area,” said Daryl Henson, branch manager for the Ferguson location.  “We can now offer our customers plumbing, lighting and appliances all in one convenient location with superior

customer service.”
Highly trained consultants are available to help customers create a personalized, custom look in their home.  Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled by calling the showroom at (731) 664-6400.

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Meridian
Canada’s valve specialist provides solutions for valve, valve actuation, pipe, fittings and flange needs.  Meridian, the valve and valve actuation specialty division of Wolseley, carries a wide range of both commodity and special service valves.

Meridian is part of Wolseley Canada, 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 over 250 branches across Canada.
 
Wolseley Canada’s parent company, Wolseley plc, is based in the UK.  Publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange, Wolseley is in the FTSE 100 index of listed companies.  As the world's largest distributor of plumbing and heating products, Wolseley plc is also a leading supplier of building materials, lumber products, industrial pipes, valves and fittings to the professional market.  Globally, the company operates in 27 countries with a total workforce of approximately 74,000 employees.

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.