Travis Perkins plc

Travis Perkins plc is a British builders' merchant and home improvement retailer headquartered in Lodge Way House, Northampton, England, United Kingdom. Formed in 1988 through the merger of Travis & Arnold and Sandell Perkins, it is the UK's largest distributor of building materials, serving trade professionals and self-build markets. The company's segments lude General Merchanting (Travis Perkins branches for timber, tools, and fixings), Plumbing & Heating (BSS and City Plumbing Supplies), and Specialist Distribution (Toolstation for online and retail). Travis Perkins operates nearly 1,300 locations across the UK, with Toolstation extending to Europe (Belgium, Netherlands, France until recent exits), sourcing from global suppliers for sustainable timber and plumbing products compliant with UKCA and ISO standards. It focuses on digital tools for inventory and ESG initiatives like net-zero by 2040. In 2024, Travis Perkins reported revenues of £4.1 billion, a 1% decline amid market challenges, with emphasis on cost efficiencies and e-commerce growth.