Woodie's DIY owner Grafton eyes fresh wave of European expansion 

Grafton Group chief executive Gavin Slark said expanding into new markets in mainland Europe will dominate growth strategy over the next five years.

Woodie’s DIY owner Grafton Group is aiming to significantly expand its presence in mainland Europe over the next five years.

Speaking on the back of a record set of first-half financial results, Grafton chief executive Gavin Slark said European expansion will be the main element of the building supplies group’s growth strategy over the next three-to-five years.