Travis Perkins Plc (TPK) is a British builders' merchant and home improvement retailer, listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.
The company was founded in 1797, when the Benjamin Ingram company of joiners and carpenters was established at Beech Street in London.
Over the years, Travis Perkins has grown through significant mergers and acquisitions, including the merger with Travis & Arnold in 1988 to form the current entity.
Today, Travis Perkins operates more than 450 branch stores throughout the UK, stocking over 60,000 items for a customer base drawn almost exclusively from the small builder market. Its enduring presence on the LSEG testifies to its significant role in the global building materials retail industry.