The US housing slump pushed Wolseley’s profit down 73% to £79m in the six months to 31 January 2008.
However, turnover at the materials giant was 2% up at £8bn.
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Keep up to dateThe US housing slump pushed Wolseley’s profit down 73% to £79m in the six months to 31 January 2008.
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