The latest appointment by hardware distributor Carl F Groupco is Purchasing Assistant Kelly Platten
Read moreThe 5000EQA ventilator from Glazpart meets stringent building standards including Scottish regulations
Read moreSince launching SmartSecure in 2016, Carl F Groupco reports sales revenue increases of just under 90% year on year for its electronic door locking and access control brand.
Read moreClare White, Carl F Groupco’s Marketing Manager, celebrates ten years working for the national hardware distributor.
Read moreAn enhanced, mobile friendly Web site for Carl F direct offers rapid product search functionality and customer access to detailed account information.
Read moreGrabex Windows featured the FUHR 881 fully motorised multipoint door lock, supplied by Carl F Groupco, on its stand at the 2018 Grand Designs Live London event.
Read moreCarl F Groupco has been selected as a hardware supplier for Liniar’s new range of reversible windows, available exclusively to fabricators from summer 2018.
Read moreHardware distributor Carl F Groupco endorses the findings of the ‘Door and Window Fittings Market Report - UK 2018-2022’ produced by AMA Research Ltd.
Read moreAn article written for Glass & Glazing Products Magazine, April 2018.
Read moreBrian Devlin and Pete Garner, warehouse operatives at Carl F Groupco, have celebrated 20 years working for the hardware distributor.
Read morePamela Wilson, an experienced Regional Sales Manager for Carl F Groupco, has an extended sales remit which includes Ireland.
Read moreThe high performance Glazpart Link Vent range of plastic injection moulded trickle ventilators has been added to Carl F Groupco’s hardware catalogue.
Read moreCarl F Groupco has added the Roto TSL Espagnolette to its catalogue.
Read moreOur offices close on Thursday 21st December 2017 at 4:30pm and re-open at 8:00am on Wednesday 3rd January 2018.
Read moreJohn King returns to Carl F Groupco as National Sales Manager.
Read moreKind hearted staff at Carl F Groupco have chosen Homes 4 Dogs as its new nominated charity.
Read moreA successful year for Carl F Groupco has affirmed the company’s position as a leading UK hardware supplier.
Read moreA 55 year partnership is celebrated by hardware distributor Carl F Groupco and renowned German lock manufacturer, FUHR.
Read moreIn this report for Glass and Glazing products, Clare Crockett, Marketing Manager for Carl F Groupco highlights the fact that high end hardware has an increasingly important role to play in enhancing and differentiating the company’s range of window and door fittings.
Read moreCarl F Groupco has added the Conexis L1 – a Smart Keyless Locking Handle, to its SmartSecure range of electronic door locking and Smart access control solutions.
Read moreCarl F Groupco has been selected as a distributor of Trojan’s new TS 008 accredited Unicorn letterplate.
Read moreEstablished hardware supplier Carl F Groupco is promoting its extensive range of panic and emergency exit gearing.
Read moreAn article written for The Installer Magazine, August 2017.
Read moreRecent contract gains for the Inverness based Cairngorm Group, manufacturers of high energy rated windows, are being supported with hardware supplied by Carl F Groupco.
Read moreGrowing demand for high security hardware is reported by Carl F Groupco.
Read moreAn article written for Glass News, July 2017.
Read moreAn article written for Glass and Glazing Products, June 2017.
Read moreSystem 700, a new range of fully reversible hardware for windows manufactured by Roto/Peder Nielsen (PN), was launched by Carl F Groupco at the FIT Show.
Read moreThis year’s FIT Show was extremely successful for Carl F Groupco.
Read moreAn article written for Clearview, May 2017.
Read moreFIT Show Voices of the Industry article written for Windows Active, April 2017.
Read moreFreshly baked cookies available from Carl F Groupco at the FIT Show.
Read moreThe FUHR 881 multitronic lock, from Carl F Groupco's SmartSecure brand, has achieved Secured by Design accreditation.
Read moreRecord sales reported by Carl F Groupco of UNI reversible window hardware manufactured by Roto/Peder Nielsen.
Read moreAn article written for The Fabricator, March 2017.
Read moreCarl F Groupco has addressed the challenge of presenting its range of over 7,000 window and door fitting lines with a hardware selector.
Read moreA new 248 page full colour catalogue from hardware supplier Carl F Groupco features over 7,000 product lines
Read moreCarl F Groupco has expanded its range of door locks with the addition of the Excalibur split spindle door lock from Kenrick.
Read moreAn article written for Clearview, January 2017.
Read moreCarl F Groupco will return to the 2017 industry exhibition with another impressive, purpose built display.
Read moreAn article written for Windows Active, January 2017.
Read moreA fully interactive showroom has been designed and built by Carl F Groupco at its Peterborough distribution centre for its SmartSecure electronic locking and smart access control brand.
Read moreAn article written for Glass & Glazing Products Magazine, November 2016
Read moreA high quality, professionally animated video has been commissioned by Carl F Groupco to promote SmartSecure.
Read moreAn article written for The Fabricator, October 2016
Read moreA ten year ‘Fit & Forget’ guarantee is offered by Carl F Groupco for Ingenious’ Duplex and Professional multi-point door locks. A ten year ‘Fit & Forget’ guarantee offered by Carl F Groupco for Ingenious’ Duplex and Professional multi-point door locks supports the distributor’s emphasis on service,
Read moreAn article written for Windows Active, September 2016
Read moreSmartSecure, an electronic door locking and smart access control brand launched by Carl F Groupco, incorporates state-of-the-art technology which provides strong security and safety features.
Read moreCarl F Groupco’s SmartSecure range is now on display at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon.
Read moreAs a company that puts people at the heart of its distribution service, hardware supplier Carl F Groupco is proud to announce a number of long-server achievements.
Read moreAdvancements to Ingenious door locks set to benefit Carl F Groupco customers are highlighted by the hardware supplier.
Read moreAn advancement by Trojan to offer its coloured hardware range of flag and composite door hinges in any RAL shade benefits customers of Carl F Groupco.
Read moreAn article written for The Fabricator, April 2016.
Read moreCarl F Groupco has extended its range of Siegenia hardware with the addition of the TITAN AF, a tilt and turn system newly introduced to the UK market.
Read moreThe latest development in Carl F Groupco’s long-standing partnership with West Port is the supply of the innovative Ingenious locking solutions.
Read moreCarl F Groupco reports that the FIT Show 2016 was the company’s most successful exhibition to date.
Read moreKenrick has strengthened its long standing relationship with Carl F Groupco.
Read morePhil Rice joins the management team of leading UK hardware distributor, Carl F Groupco.
Read moreAn article written for Windows Active magazine's Voices of the FIT Show feature, March 2016
Read moreThe FIT Show 2016 is the launch platform for SmartSecure, an exciting new brand from leading UK hardware distributor, Carl F Groupco.
Read moreAn article written for Glass & Glazing Products magazine, January 2016
Read moreCarl F Groupco has strengthened its national representation with the appointment of three new Regional Sales Managers.
Read moreA new full colour, six page brochure promotes Carl F Groupco’s Aluminium Collection.
Read moreA state of the art mobile stretch wrapping machine is the latest investment made by Carl F Groupco.
Read moreAs part of Carl F Groupco’s best practise guidelines, the hardware distributor keeps abreast of relevant industry standards.
Read moreAn article written for Windows Active magazine, October 2015
Read moreOne of the most exciting additions to Carl F Groupco’s hardware portfolio to be announced this year is the Duplex lock manufactured by Ingenious.
Read moreCarl F Groupco’s continuous presence at the FIT Show is maintained with major investment in an 80 sq m stand.
Read moreAn article written for Glass Times magazine, September 2015
Read moreCarl F Groupco warehouse supervisor Tim Groves has tackled his longest cycle ride to date to raise money for the Sue Ryder Hospice charity.
Read moreIn this report for Glass Times, hardware supplier Carl F Groupco takes a look at some of the blue-sky thinking that is driving forward new lock technologies.
Read moreA partnership between distributor Carl F Groupco and hardware manufacturer Ingenious has been reinforced following support from the fittings supply organisation for the innovative new Professional and Duplex door lock ranges.
Read morePaul Simpson has been appointed Sales Director of Carl F Groupco.
Read moreThe charitable staff at Carl F Groupco entered the world Frog Racing championships to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support.
Read moreAn article written for The Fabricator magazine - June 2015
Read moreCheryl Varley, a fenestration industry sales specialist, is successfully established in the position of Regional Sales Manager
Read moreJohn Mitchell, who has held the position of technical support and trainer for Carl F Groupco for nine years, has been promoted to Technical Manager for the hardware supplier
Read moreA Carl F Groupco employee is celebrating twenty years with the company.
Read moreThe new Ingenious multi-point lock Professional range is available from Carl F Groupco.
Read moreA prestigious contract awarded to West Port Windows and Doors Ltd - manufacturers of high performance, bespoke timber windows and doors, has resulted in one of Carl F Groupco’s largest orders for fittings.
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