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This year, the Nicholls & Clarke Group celebrates 150 years of trading within the UK construction industry.
Nicholls & Clarke was formed in 1875 as a glass, lead, oil and colour merchant by Sam Nicholls. The company, based in Shoreditch for 120 years, now operates with 16 retail showrooms, 4 distribution centres, 5 manufacturing facilities, 60+ private commercial vehicles, 30+ national executives and 400+ employees employed in the UK and Europe.
David Forbes, chairman of Nicholls & Clarke Group says “It has been the expertise, commitment, and passion of our people that has remained evident throughout history, they have been fundamental in shaping the company we are today. It has also been about adapting to market, going against the tide sometimes and staying relevant to our customers and industry.”
