The Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machine Company Ltd of Newark England was founded by Irishman Fredrick Yrk Wolseley in Australia , in 1887 originaly. The company expanded into car and bycycle product which became the Wolseley Motor Company. The original Wolseley Company diversified and today is best known for the chain of builders and plumbers merchants. The company also has several subsidiaries manufacturing building products and related brands.