Screwfix Tools and Building Supplies

Screwfix is a prominent multi-channel retailer based in the United Kingdom, specializing in trade tools, plumbing, electrical, and bathroom products. Founded in 1979 as the Woodscrew Supply Company, it has evolved from a mail-order catalog business into one of the largest hardware retailers in Europe. The brand is particularly well-known for its 'Screwfix' catalog and its efficient 'click and collect' service model that serves both professional tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts.

While Screwfix is primarily a retailer, many of its private-label and exclusive brands (such as Titan, Erbauer, and Forge Steel) are manufactured in various locations globally, particularly in China and Southeast Asia, while other branded goods are sourced from international manufacturers. The brand's infrastructure is heavily focused on rapid distribution throughout the UK, Ireland, and France.

Since 1999, Screwfix has been a core component of the Kingfisher plc portfolio. Kingfisher is a major international home improvement company that also operates brands like B&Q and Castorama. This corporate backing has allowed Screwfix to expand its physical footprint to hundreds of stores and transition into a digital-first retailer while maintaining its roots in the British trade industry.