Part of the Grafton Group, the builders' merchants and home improvement specialist has a network of over 50 branches.

Chadwicks Group has joined the Builders Merchants Federation, significantly extending the trade body’s presence in Ireland.

Chadwicks, which is part of the Grafton Group, is Ireland’s leading builders merchants and home improvement specialist with a network of over 50 branch locations across the country. The Chadwicks Group also includes the brands Cork Builders Providers, Davies, Heiton Steel, Telfords and The Panelling Centre.

John Newcomb, BMF CEO, said: “We are delighted to welcome Chadwicks Group to the BMF and look forward to helping it with training and services that support its business ambitions. We are committed to extending the BMF’s reach and strengthening our position in the Irish market and this extends our membership in Ireland to 75 merchants operating from 225 branches across the country.”

Patrick Atkinson, CEO of the Chadwicks Group, added: “Chadwicks is present in more communities around Ireland than any other merchant and we want to give our customers the best advice as well as the best products. We invest in our colleagues who provide first class service. The BMF shares our approach to building excellence, and we look forward to a long association with it.”