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Marshalls lifts first-half profits 8% despite construction market weakness

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Summary

Marshalls has reported a rise in first-half profits to £30.7m despite subdued construction markets, benefiting from a major cost-cutting and performance improvement programme. The Bury and Elland-based group, which supplies landscaping and building products, grew adjusted operating profit by 8.1% from £28.4m in the same period a year earlier.

The group operates as a building products manufacturer and sustainable solutions provider serving the construction sector. The profit increase signals that its turnaround strategy is beginning to deliver results even as broader market conditions remain challenging.

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What is this article about?
Marshalls, the Bury-based building products manufacturer, increased adjusted operating profit to £30.7m in the first half of 2026, up 8.1% year-on-year, as its cost-cutting and performance improvement programme takes effect.
When was this published?
This article was published on 10 August 2026.
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This article was published by TheBusinessDesk.