NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union has tapped BrandPartners, a provider of differentiated retail environments headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, to design and construct its new Plaistow, N.H. branch. The branch marks the credit union's first location in New Hampshire. The project consists of a 3,500 square-foot interior build-out with two drive-up lanes. The new facility is expected to open in July 2006. "BrandPartners is pleased to continue to work with Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union as it expands its network services for members through this growing region," said Courtney Grover, BrandPartners executive vice president, managing director, design/build services. "The branch interior design supports Merrimack Valley's branding as a member-focused institution."