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Walker Greenbank Plc.

WGB is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$123.8M
  • Public
  • UK
Dow Jones Description

Walker Greenbank PLC is an international group of companies which design, manufacture, market and distribute wallcoverings, furnishing fabrics and associated products for the consumer market.

Group Chief Executive Officer
John Sach
Number of Employees 586
Contact Information

Bradbourne Drive

Milton Keynes MK7 8BE

www.walkergreen...

(44) 8708300365

NAICS Code Broadwoven Fabric Mills: 313210

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News & Analysis

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  • Walker Greenbank rides decorating trend.

    - 2007-10-08

    Walker Greenbank is in the enviable position of enjoying increased popularity of its woven fabric and luxury wallpaper, as consumers move away from minimalism to rediscover their love of decorating. Chris Needham Trading has been buoyant at Walker Greenbank with sales of both its...

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  • Walker Greenbank recovery continues.

    - 2007-07-25

    Walker Greenbank's trading is ahead of expectations, thanks to a revival in demand for wallpaper and fabrics and ongoing strength in the housing market. Graeme Davies Walker Greenbank's recovery looks to be in full flow, with the textiles, wallpaper and furnishings business reporting that...

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  • WALKER GREENBANK (WGB).

    - 2007-04-20

    Walker Greenbank's three brands posted strong growth last year as wallpapers and fabrics returned to fashion. Harlequin led the way, with sales up 42 per cent as it increased its share of the mid market. Growth at Zoffany and Sanderson, the other brands, was less breathtaking,...

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  • Walker Greenbank

    - 2007-04-18

    Our view: Buy Share price: 48.25p (2.5p) This column covered Walker Greenbank a year ago. We were bullish on the wallcoverings and textiles group back then and right to be. In the 12 months that have followed, the company's shares have almost doubled. ...

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    - 1999-07-14

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
John Sach Group Chief Executive Officer
David Smallridge Executive Director
Alan Dix Group Finance Director
Stephanie Martin Manager, IT
David Clark Controller
Charles Gray Non-Executive Director
Julian Wilson Company Secretary and Legal Adviser
Terry Stannard Non-Executive Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Ian Kirkham Chairman

Organization Position Status
Walker Greenbank PLC Group Chief Executive Officer Current
Walker Greenbank PLC Board of Directors Current
Walker Greenbank PLC Group Financial Controller Former

David joined the Group in 2002. He has wide experience in the consumer products sector. He joined the board in December 2004 following his appointment as Managing Director of the Group's three main fabric and wallcoverings brands.

Organization Position Status
Walker Greenbank PLC Executive Director Current
Walker Greenbank PLC Managing Director, Brands Current
Walker Greenbank PLC Board of Directors Current

Alan is a Chartered Accountant. He was appointed to the board in July 2005. He has been a senior member of the Sanderson management team, since its acquisition by the company in August 2003.

Organization Position Status
Walker Greenbank PLC Group Finance Director Current
Walker Greenbank PLC Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Walker Greenbank PLC Manager, IT Current

Organization Position Status
Mount Anvil Plc Group Finance Director Current
Walker Greenbank PLC Controller Current
Walker Greenbank PLC Finance Director Former

Charles joined the board as a non-executive director in December 2004. He is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in the field of textile manufacture and engineering. He is currently a director of Yorklyde Plc.

Organization Position Status
Walker Greenbank PLC Non-Executive Director Current
Walker Greenbank PLC Board of Directors Current

Julian joined the Group in 2000 as Company Secretary and legal adviser. He is a barrister with wide experience in commercial and contractual matters. He also has responsibility for the group's human resources.

Organization Position Status
Walker Greenbank PLC Company Secretary and Legal Adviser Current
Walker Greenbank PLC Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Walker Greenbank PLC Non-Executive Director Current
Walker Greenbank PLC Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Walker Greenbank PLC Chairman Current
The Everest Group LLC Chairman Current
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