Travis Perkins 

Travis Perkins plc is a prominent UK-based enterprise that supplies an extensive range of construction and home improvement materials across the United Kingdom. Its operations are primarily divided into two key divisions: Merchanting and Toolstation. The Merchanting division caters significantly to professionals within the construction sector, providing a diverse selection of interior building components such as plasterboard, ceiling systems, external cladding, fire protection solutions, flooring, partitioning products, and related tools. This segment also delivers vital heavy building supplies, civil engineering essentials, drainage infrastructure, and comprehensive pipeline and heating systems to specialized contractors and skilled tradespeople. Furthermore, it offers a broad assortment of general building supplies, plumbing and heating equipment, landscaping materials, timber, sheet goods, paints, decorating items, insulation, doors, joinery, and various hand and power tools, serving both trade professionals and individual self-builders. The Toolstation segment equips tradespeople, home renovation enthusiasts, and self-builders with necessary products. It operates through a substantial network of approximately 500 physical stores, complemented by strong online sales channels, call centers, and a dedicated mobile website. This division also supplies kitchen units and bespoke joinery items to a wide clientele including specialist craftspeople, kitchen installers, residential developers, and both local and national housing authorities. Founded in 1797, Travis Perkins plc maintains its headquarters in Northampton, United Kingdom. The company was previously known as Sandell Perkins Public Limited Company until it officially changed its name to Travis Perkins plc in October 1988.