Dublin-based builders merchants group Grafton has expanded its presence in the south of England, via an acquisition likely to add nearly 1% to its UK revenues next year.

Grafton Group has extended its mainland European presence by acquiring Gedimat-Ginion, a single- branch general merchanting business in Belgium.

Grafton Group has extended its presence in the UK through the acquisition of a three-branch builders merchanting business in the south-east of England.