Kitchen wholesale groups to merge

KITCHEN and furniture wholesaler OSB Group yesterday announced the acquisition of Cookstown Panel Centre (CPC) for an undisclosed sum.

The move combines two of the most prominent wholesalers in the sector in Ireland. OSB is twice the size of CPC and employs 105 people to CPC’s 55. Total turnover for the combined operations will be over €45 million.

OSB Chairman Neil O’Sullivan said: “We are delighted to have had the opportunity of linking up with such a modern, progressive and well-run organisation.