The French builders' merchant network
	2005 key figures
	BUILDERS' MERCHANTS about 16 B € net of tax 1,700-1,800 entities about 4,800 outlets
	Structure of the network's business by level of turnover
	Turnover No. of companies Total turnover of network   over 75 M € net 28 companies 48-49 % of turnover   30-75 M € net 45 companies 13 % of turnover   7,5-30 M € net 230-240 companies 20 % of turnover   under 7,5 M € net 1 570 - 1600 companies 18-19 % of turnover
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