Grafton Merchanting GB Ltd was established in April 2008 to integrate Grafton Group’s GB merchanting businesses within a single structure. It is a major player in the builders and plumbers merchants industry because it brings together the majority of Grafton Group’s merchant subsidiaries in Great Britain. It trades from more than 400 locations, employs approximately 4800 staff and has a turnover in excess of £1bn. Its businesses are leading merchants and specialists in their own fields. Well-known brands include Buildbase, Civils & Lintels, Hirebase, Jacksons Building Centres, PDM, Plumbase and Electricbase.
