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Wolseley Group/Cooperstorm

M/22/020

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition of Cooperstorm Limited (and its subsidiaries) by Wolseley Group Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
  • Notification date:14 April 2022
  • Publication date:14 April 2022
  • Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
  • Economic sub-sector:Retail trade - G.47
  • Outcome:Cleared
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Timetable

Phase One

  • Friday, 15 April, 2022 Notification received
  • Wednesday, 4 May, 2022 Third party submission deadline
  • Friday, 27 May, 2022 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Wolseley Group Limited

Wolseley Group Limited is a UK-based specialist distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling and infrastructure products to trade customers, predominantly supplying professional contractors in the repairs, maintenance and improvement market as well as the new construction market.

 

Cooperstorm Limited

Cooperstorm Limited is a holding company of companies that comprise three key business areas:

The Heat Merchants Group sells plumbing supplies (e.g. spare parts, heat pumps, boilers, with a particular focus market on residential and simple commercial projects across both New Build and repairs, maintenance and improvement). The Heat Merchants Group sell to plumbers and builders, who purchase on a needs basis.

Tubs & Tiles is active in the retail sale of bathroom fixtures, tiles and entire bathroom suites, primarily through showrooms which cater to individual end-users, who are the primary direct customers.

The Hevac Group consists of 5 companies that supplies a range of products, from HVAC systems to renewable heating solutions and (bespoke) stainless steel pipes.

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