Grafton Group says revenue rose by 6.3% to £2.21 billion in 2015

The building materials group expects operating profit of £125.5 million to £127 million

Grafton said revenue last year rose by 6.3%

Grafton Group, which owns the Woodies DIY chain, said that revenue last year rose by 6.3 per cent to £2.21 billion (€2.95 billion) and it expects operating profit to be in line with previous guidance of £125.5 million to £127 million.

The builders merchanting group said that revenue from its merchanting business rose by 8.9 per cent in the UK, accounting for three-quarters of group revenue, although the company experienced some "easing of ...