Screwfix
Screwfix Direct Limited, trading as Screwfix, is a retailer of trade tools, accessories and hardware products based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1979 as the Woodscrew Supply Company, the company was acquired in July 1999 by Kingfisher plc, which also owns B&Q, and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | |
| Founded | Yeovil — as the Woodscrew Company (1979) |
| Founder | Jon Goddard-Watts |
| Headquarters | Yeovil, England, UK |
Number of locations | +900 across the UK, Republic Of Ireland and France (2024) |
Key people | John Mewett (Chief executive officer) |
| Products | Screws, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Fixings & Accessories, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Electrical & Lighting, Building & Joinery, Heating & Plumbing, Safety & Workwear, Security & Ironmongery, Outdoor & Gardening |
| Revenue | £1,671 million(2019) |
Number of employees | over 14,000 (2023) |
| Parent | Kingfisher plc |
| Website | screwfix |
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