For Immediate Release
April 25, 2008
Ferguson Opens New Showroom in Portland, Ore.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of their new 14,000 square-foot showroom in Portland that will allow customers to choose from an endless selection of high-end plumbing products, appliances, lighting and fireplaces. Located at 824 N.W. 18th St., the showroom features a first-class gallery with fully-functional displays and the latest products in the plumbing industry.
Ferguson’s showrooms are designed with designed with homeowners, plumbers, builders, remodelers and designers in mind and offer a vast selection of plumbing products and fixtures, including appliances, lighting and fireplaces from today’s most recognized manufacturers.
“There is no other facility like this in the immediate area,” said Sue Blatner, manager for the Portland location. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to enhance our relationships with contractors, builders, architects, designers and homeowners in this market and to provide a convenient, one-stop-shopping location for all of the customers that we serve.”
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 (503) 222-1144.
For further information, contact: christine.dwyer@ferguson.com
Ferguson
Ferguson (www.ferguson.com) is the largest wholesale distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S. The company is also a major distributor of HVAC/R equipment, waterworks and industrial products and services. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson has sales of $9.7 billion and approximately 18,000 associates in almost 1,300 locations. Ferguson and its subsidiaries serve customers in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean. Ferguson is part of Wolseley plc (www.wolseley.com), which is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: WOS) and on the FTSE 100 index of listed companies.
