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For Immediate Release
February 3, 2007

Ferguson to Exhibit at the 2007 International Builder Show

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Wolseley’s North American operating companies, including Ferguson and Stock Building Supply, will travel to Orlando, Fla., to exhibit at the International Builder Show on February 7 -10, 2007. The show is the world’s largest and most comprehensive building industry show with more than 1.5 million square feet of the latest and most advanced building products and services available. The event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando and will provide exhibition space to over 1,900 industry related organizations.

As the world’s largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and the leading supplier of building materials, Wolseley will showcase their offerings during this event promoting the company to the new construction and remodel markets. Their 2,400 square-foot booth emphasizes Wolseley’s capabilities and the relationship between sister companies, Ferguson and Stock Building Supply. By joining forces, Wolseley has a tremendous opportunity to provide contractors an outlet for one-stop shopping for all of their building material needs.

Wolseley has contracted with national industry expert and television host, Steve Easley, to conduct presentations within their booth three times daily throughout the event. He will be joined by other industry experts to present their ideas on demystifying green building, while focusing on ways builders can set themselves apart from the competition.

“Wolseley eagerly awaits the Builder’s Show each year, as it provides an ideal platform to showcase our offerings to industry professionals,” says Fenton Hord, Stock President and CEO. “As Wolseley continues to grow and establish a more noticeable presence in North America and Europe, a priority has been placed on clearly positioning Wolseley as the ‘Whole House’ supply solution.

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For further information, contact: communications@ferguson.com

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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