SIG serves a wide range of industries and markets as a specialist distributor, stockholder and manufacturer. It operates from over 500 locations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, France, Benelux and Poland. SIG is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (SHI.L) with a market value of around &pound；1070 million (8 March 2006). Sales in 2005 amounted to &pound；1,639million with strong profit growth and a sound balance sheet. Group Businesses are engaged in the following areas:- The fabrication and distribution of insulation, dry lining and related products to the building and manufacturing industries. The design, development and supply of partitioning systems and suspended ceiling products, together with other products for commercial interiors. The distribution of roofing materials and related products. The supply of personal protective equipment. The distribution of specialist construction products for infrastructure and civil engineering.