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For Immediate Release
December 28, 2007

Ferguson “Filled the Truck with Hope” for St. Mary’s Home

Norfolk, Va. – St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children today announced that the children who reside at the Home were grateful recipients of Ferguson’s “fill the truck with hope” project for the holidays. Associates at Ferguson headquarters in Newport News, Va. and their Hampton Roads locations organized the ambitious project of filling half of one of their large delivery trucks with gifts for the Home’s children.

The planning and coordination for this event, which began in early fall, culminated with a kick-off party celebrated in front of the corporate headquarters. The goal had been reached – the truck was full of gifts for the children. Not only were there clothes, toys, books and a variety of other gifts for each child but also bigger items all 88 children at St. Mary’s will enjoy tremendously. Everything from two flat screen TVs, a camcorder and a GPS system to educational toys and gift cards were included. All of the gifts came from the individual contributions of Ferguson associates.

“For more than 50 years, Ferguson’s culture has encouraged community involvement,” said John Stegeman, president and chief executive officer for Ferguson.  “By working with St. Mary’s to provide gifts and support to children of our community, we define who we are as individuals and what we believe in as a company.” Ferguson, a Wolseley company, is ranked by trade publications as the largest distributor of plumbing supplies and pipes, valves and fittings (PVF). 

“Everyone at St. Mary’s is extremely appreciative of the generous and thoughtful nature of all those at Ferguson who made Christmas for the children at St. Mary’s such a warm and wonderful holiday,” said St. Mary’s CEO, William C. Giermak. “Everyone at Ferguson took such a personal interest in the needs of the children and how they could best take care of those needs. This is an excellent example of fulfilling the true meaning of Christmas.”

St. Mary’s Home was established in 1944 and is the only pediatric long-term care residential facility of its kind in Virginia for children with severe to profound disabilities. The Home offers a comprehensive range of residential, medical, therapeutic, educational and recreational services for 88 children from birth to age 21. The staff combines medical care with a gentle touch to create a therapeutic environment for the children with warmth, nurturing and personal attention.

St. Mary’s staff is always eager to provide information about its exceptional care, programs and therapies to individuals, businesses and clubs. For more details about St. Mary’s, its volunteer program, community partnerships, donations, or for information on scheduling a tour, please call 757-622-2208.

Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson is the country's largest wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies; pipes, valves and fittings. Ferguson has 23,000 associates in almost 1,400 service centers located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.  Ferguson is committed to growth - of their business, their people and their support of the communities in which they do business.

For additional information please contact:
Paige E. Fleming, Marketing Communications Manager
St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children
757.622-2208 or pfleming@smhdc.org
www.saintmaryshome.org

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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, 2008, were approximately $33.1 billion.  Wolseley has approximately 74,000 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.  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 $11.2 billion and approximately 22,000 associates in approximately 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, 2008, were approximately $33.1 billion.  Wolseley has approximately 74,000 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. For more information, visit www.wolseley.com.

Wolseley’s 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. Wolseley’s North American Division includes Ferguson, Stock Building Supply and Wolseley Canada. Group revenues for the year ended July 31, 2008, were approximately $33.1 billion.  Wolseley has approximately 74,000 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.  For more information, visit www.wolseley.com.

Stock
Raleigh, NC-based Stock Building Supply is a leading supplier of building materials to professional home builders and contractors in the United States. Stock currently operates 285 locations in 34 states, with reported sales of $3.5 billion for the fiscal year 2008. For more information visit: www.stockbuildingsupply.com .

Stock 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, 2008, were approximately $33.1 billion.  Wolseley has approximately 74,000 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.

Wolseley Canada
Wolseley Canada is a market leader in the wholesale distribution of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, engineered pipe, waterworks, fire protection, pipes, valves and fittings and industrial supplies products.  Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, the company operates over 250 branches across Canada.

Wolseley Canada is a privately held company whose parent company, Wolseley plc, is based in the UK.  Publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange, Wolseley is in the FTSE 100 index of listed companies.  As the world's largest distributor of plumbing and heating products, Wolseley plc is also a leading supplier of building materials, lumber products, industrial pipes, valves and fittings to the professional market.  Globally, the company operates in 27 countries with a total workforce of approximately 74,000 employees.

Wolseley creates enhanced value by leveraging the strengths of our individual businesses, developing our business diversity, and creating innovative solutions to meet our customers’ changing needs.

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