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For Immediate Release
November 15, 2006


Ferguson opens Destination Showroom in Annapolis

NEWPORT NEWS, VA—Ferguson opened its showroom in Annapolis on November 6, providing customers with a vast selection of appliances, lighting and plumbing from today’s most recognized manufacturers.  Located in Annapolis Technology Park shopping plaza, the 12,000-square-foot showroom features fully-functional displays for appliances, designer lighting, plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, and working gas fireplaces, in what Ferguson calls a “destination showroom.”

Destination showrooms are designed with the businesses of plumbers, builders, remodelers and designers in mind, who will in turn refer homeowners to the showroom. “From the moment they walk in the door, we want homeowners to have the ultimate WOW experience,” said Aditi Deva, Annapolis showroom manager.

Ferguson destination showrooms also pride themselves on world-class customer service. “Selecting products for a new home or major remodel can be an overwhelming task. Our showrooms are staffed with extremely knowledgeable consultants who understand the building process and they make the selection of products easier for the homeowner while making it fun,” said Sam Rose, national showroom manager. “We never want to lose sight of the fact that we are an important part of helping people build their dream home,” added Rose.

The quality products and selection in the showroom are complemented by highly trained consultants who can help customers create a personalized, custom look in their home. In addition, the showroom offers the services of an on-staff cabinet designer, plus fireplace, appliance and cabinet installation.

Consultations are encouraged and can be scheduled by calling the showroom at 410-573-6612.

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Wolseley
Wolseley plc is the world’s largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and a leading supplier of building materials in North America, the UK and Continental Europe. Group revenues for the year ended July 31, 2007 were approximately $31.6 billion. Wolseley has approximately 75,000 employees operating in 27 countries namely: Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Norway, Panama, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Trinidad & Tobago, UK, USA. Wolseley is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: WOS) and is in the FTSE 100 index of listed companies. In the U.S., Wolseley trades on the over-the-counter market (OTC) under the symbol WOSLY.  For more information, visit www.wolseley.com.

Ferguson
Headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson is the country's largest wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies; pipes, valves and fittings; heating and cooling equipment; waterworks; mechanical and industrial; bathrooms and appliances; tools and safety equipment; and fire protection products. Ferguson has sales of $11 billion and around 22,000 associates in over 1,400 service centers located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.  For more information, visit www.ferguson.com.

Ferguson is part of Wolseley plc, the world’s largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and a leading supplier of building materials in North America, the UK and Continental Europe.  Group revenues for the year ended July 31, 2007, were approximately $31.6 billion. Wolseley has approximately 75,000 employees operating in 27 countries. Wolseley is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: WOS) and is in the FTSE 100 index of listed companies. In the U.S., Wolseley trades on the over-the-counter market (OTC) under the symbol WOSLY. For more information, visit www.wolseley.com.

Wolseley, North American Division
Wolseley plc is the world’s largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and a leading supplier of building materials in North America, the UK and Continental Europe. Group revenues for the year ended July 31, 2007, were approximately $31.6 billion. Wolseley has approximately 75,000 employees operating in 27 countries. Wolseley is represented in North America by three businesses, Ferguson, Stock Building Supply and Wolseley Canada. Wolseley is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: WOS) and is in the FTSE 100 index of listed companies. In the U.S., Wolseley trades on the over-the-counter market (OTC) under the symbol WOSLY. For more information, visit www.wolseley.com.

Stock
Raleigh, NC-based Stock Building Supply is the largest supplier of building materials to professional home builders and contractors in the United States. Stock currently operates 299 locations in 34 states, with reported sales of $4.6 billion for the fiscal year 2007. For more information visit: www.stockbuildingsupply.com.


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