Marshalls' revenue from continuing operations for the six months ended 30 June 2014 was up 15 per cent at £180 million (2013: £157 million). 

The highlights:

  • Sales to the public sector and commercial market, which represent approximately 62 per cent of Marshalls' sales, were up 19 per cent. 
  • Sales to the domestic market, which represent approximately 32 per cent of sales, were up 4 per cent compared with the same period last year.
  • Marshalls register installers have forward order books of 11.5 weeks (2013: 10.2 weeks) and compared with 11.5 weeks at the end of April 2014.  
  • International business increased 44 per cent in the six months ended 30 June 2014 and hrepresents 6 per cent of sales.

 Marshalls says it is experiencing strong orders and sales growth and therefore continues to increase output to meet growing demand. 

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