Marshalls revenues up 3% for first four months of 2008

Marshalls' revenue - the new word for turnover - for the four months to the end of April  was 3% up at £135 million and on a like-for-like basis was 1% higher.

In a trading statement today, the paving manufacturer said that it has a strong balance sheet and “we retain a strong emphasis on cash management”. 

Reporting on the outlook ahead, Marshalls said: “The public sector and commercial market, which represents 55% group revenue, remains robust and lead indicators are positive for 2008.”

The group concluded: “The strength of our brand gives us confidence for the future.”