Are Jewson and Travis Perkins the same company?

With 214 branches following the merger, giving it a 6 per cent market share, Travis is now on a par with Jewson, owned by Meyer International, and Harcros, the Harrisons & Crosfield merchant. All three trail the market leader, Wolseley.

Who is jewsons owned by?

Saint-Gobain
Jewson is one of the largest chains of British general builders’ merchants, selling to small and medium building contractors. The chain comprises around six hundred branches located all across Great Britain. Jewson, as part of the Meyer group, was acquired by the French conglomerate Saint-Gobain in April 2000.

Why is it called jewsons?

Last name: Jewson This most interesting surname is a patronymic or metronymic name composed of the element “Jull”, a diminutive form of the personal name “Julian”, from the Latin “Iulianus” (from “Iovis”, the supreme god), and the patronymic ending “-son”, hence the surname translates as “the son of Jull”.

Do you need an account to buy from Jewson?

Are you open for everyone? Yes, we are open to account customers as well as non-account customers.

Do you need an account to shop at Jewson?

We have a number of account options for you to choose from. To get started, you need to sign up for a web login.

Is screwfix part of Travis Perkins?

Construction specialist Travis Perkins has Screwfix in its sights as it pursues a rapid store expansion plan for its Toolstation fascia. Toolstation opened 18 new branches in its first half ending June 30 to bring its store estate up to 200 branches and is also pursuing its ambitious expansion abroad.

Who owns Wickes DIY?

BUILDERS’ merchant Travis Perkins has snapped up DIY retail chain Wickes in a £950m deal that will safeguard the future of the company’s 6,300-strong workforce. Travis Perkins will have 912 stores following the tie-up, adding the 172 Wickes outlets to its existing 740 depots.

Is Jewson being sold?

10 Feb 12 Builders merchant chain Jewson has agreed to sell 22 branches to satisfy the Office of Fair Trading in its merger with Build Center. Jewson acquired Build Center last year but has kept the two businesses separate pending OFT clearance for full merger.

Who is the CEO of jewsons?

Builders’ merchant Jewson has named Thierry Dufour as its new Managing Director. Thierry has more than 12 years’ experience, most recently as Finance Director of Saint-Gobain Building Distribution.