Grafton Group sees total revenue rise by 13.9% 

Group says it is in 'a very strong financial position' and there is no change to its full-year operating profit expectations

Grafton Group's growth in revenue was driven by significant contributions from acquisitions in Finland, the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Building supplies firm Grafton Group saw its revenue increase by 13.9% on a constant currency basis following a good trading performance in the first half of the year.

The group, which owns Woodie’s DIY and Chadwicks, said they are in "a very strong financial position" and there is no change to the Group's full-year operating profit expectations despite the weakening economic environment.