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Sales growth for Marshalls

6 Jan 12 Building materials group Marshalls saw its sales rise 8% in 2011 to £334m, up from £309m in 2010.

Sales to domestic consumers, which account for 40% of the business, were up 7%. Sales to business customers in the public sector and commercial end market, 60% of the business, were up 9%.

Overseas sales rose from 1% of total group sales in 2010 to 3% in 2011.

Marshalls is a leading producer of paving stones and hard landscaping products.

Chief executive Graham Holden said: "Marshalls has a solid asset underpin with good operational and financial flexibility. Selective investment in new products and services and in new markets and growth opportunities is being balanced with careful cost management.  As these sales figures show, our initiatives are delivering additional sales and this creates confidence for the future."

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