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For Immediate Release
October 13, 2008

Ferguson opens new showroom in Sarasota, Fla.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of their new 12,500-square-foot facility in Sarasota, Fla. Ferguson’s showrooms are designed with homeowners, plumbers, builders, remodelers and designers in mind and offer a vast selection of plumbing products and fixtures, including appliances, lighting and cabinetry from today’s most recognized manufacturers. Located at 2451 17th Street, Sarasota, Fla., the showroom features fully-functional displays and the most knowledgeable staff.

“Ferguson can now offer the builder or remodeler the ability to send their customers to our showroom to pick not only plumbing fixtures, but lighting, appliances, cabinets and countertops,” said Branch Manager Maleah Jordan. “There is no facility in the Sarasota market like this. It is thrilling to be able to service the market with such an assortment of products under one roof. It will allow us to meet the needs of more customers than ever before.”

Highly trained consultants are available to help customers create a personalized, custom look in their home. Consultations are encouraged. Customers can contact the showroom directly at (941) 951-0110 to schedule an appointment.

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For further information, contact: communications@ferguson.com

Ferguson
Headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson is a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies; pipes, valves and fittings; heating and cooling equipment; waterworks; and appliances; tools and safety equipment; and fire protection products. Ferguson has sales of $9.1 billion and approximately 17,000 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 July 31, 2009 was approximately $22.6 billion and trading profit, before exceptional items and amortization and impairment of acquired intangibles was $702 million. At July 31, 2009, Wolseley had around 51,000 employees operating in 27 countries namely: U.K., U.S., 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.

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