Grafton Group plc is a builders merchants business based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
[3] It was the subject of an initial public offering in 1965 and building materials company Marley subsequently took a 51% stake.
[4] In February 2003, it bought Jackson Building Centres, another British builders merchants, based in Lincolnshire.
[7] In August 2013, it bought Wearside builders' merchant Thompsons,[8] in October 2013, it bought Binje Ackermans, a Brussels based merchanting operation,[9] and in December 2013, Grafton Group opened ten showrooms, and launched a brand new website called Bohen, which focuses on the bathroom, kitchen and bedroom industry.
[16] The company currently owns four physical "bricks and mortar" businesses, Woodie's DIY, Civils and Lintels, Selco and Jacksons brands.