Wolseley plc (Wolseley), incorporated on October 9, 1889, through its subsidiaries, is engaged primarily in the wholesale distribution and supply of plumbing, heating and industrial products, and building materials with operations in the United States, Canada and Europe. Wolseley's principal operating businesses are organized into three segments: North American Plumbing and Heating Distribution, US Building Materials Distribution and European Distribution. During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2005 (fiscal 2005), Wolseley completed a total of 26 acquisitions. In August 2004, Wolseley acquired the Irish building materials distribution group, Brooks Group Limited (Brooks Group). In October 2005, Wolseley purchased Centratec NV, a distributor of residential and commercial heating equipment and pipes, valves and fittings. North American Plumbing and Heating Distribution Wolseley's North American Plumbing and Heating Distribution segment is comprised of the businesses of Ferguson and Wolseley Canada, both of which supply plumbing, waterworks and heating products, including industrial pipes, valves and fittings to markets in North America. Ferguson is a wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, waterworks and piping products to professional contractors and the industrial market. Ferguson customers include plumbing, mechanical and utility contractors, air conditioning dealers, plants, utilities, irrigation and fire suppression equipment installers. Ferguson operates in 50 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Wolseley Canada distributes plumbing, heating and piping products, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), waterworks, refrigeration and fire protection products, as well as industrial plumbing supplies. Wolseley Canada customers include professional contractors, utilities and machine shop operators. Wolseley Canada, which comprises the operations of Wolseley Canada, Inc. and Wolseley Industrial Products Group, Inc., conducts business solely in Canada. US Building Materials Distribution Stock Building Supply (SBS), the parent of Wolseley's US Building Materials Distribution business, supplies lumber and building materials, including value-added, pre-assembled components, such as roof and floor trusses, and wall panels and floor systems, doors, windows and staircases to house builders and professional contractors. SBS, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, operates in 30 states. In fiscal 2005, approximately 46% of its product range related to framing lumber and panels, and approximately 84% of the business related to new residential housing. European Distribution Wolseley is a specialty distributor of plumbing and heating products to the professional contractor and specialty installer in Europe. Approximately 30% of the sales of the European distribution segment related to new residential housing in fiscal 2005. Wolseley is also a distributor of building products in France and following the acquisition of the Brooks Group, Wolseley distributes building products in Ireland. Wolseley's United Kingdom business focuses on specialized customer groups. Plumb Center is a distributor of plumbing and bathroom products through branches across the United Kingdom. Build Center is a national network supplying a range of building materials and equipment, including timber, glass, bulk materials and ironmongery. Drain Center provides pressurized and non-pressurized drainage solutions for the commercial and domestic sector, and incorporates the operations of Capper Plastics. Hire Center offers a range of tools for commercial and domestic hire, including access and site equipment, power tools, carpet cleaning equipment and pumps. Pipe Center offers pipes, valves and fittings to the commercial and industrial sector. Climate Center is a wholesaler and distributor of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning products to professional installation, service and maintenance contractors in the United Kingdom. Parts Center is a specialty supplier of spare parts to the trade customers

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