John Mitchell discuses the growing popularity of tilt & turn fittings for Windows Active - January 2020
Read moreHardware distributor Carl F Groupco reports exceptional growth in orders for tilt & turn fittings.
Read moreJohn Crittenden contributes to the popular Glass News Voice of the Industry Column
Read moreCarl F Groupco has been selected by the Sovereign Group to supply Roto NT tilt & turn fittings.
Read moreOur opening hours and delivery schedule for Christmas 2019
Read moreSteve Lamb has completed his first competitive half marathon, raising funds for the Special Care Baby Unit who cared for his daughter.
Read moreJohn Crittenden's review of 2019 for Total Installer Magazine
Read moreAn article written for Glass Times Guide to Smart Technology, November 2019 edition
Read moreAgainst a backdrop of challenging market conditions, Carl F Groupco reports high spec hardware sales growth for 2019.
Read moreThe latest Yale products to be added to Carl F Groupco’s catalogue are the Encloser Window Espagnolette and the Friction Stay range.
Read moreJohn Crittenden has celebrated thirty years with the ‘Carl F’ hardware distribution organisation.
Read moreHighlighting the capabilities of the FUHR 881 door lock to successfully combine Smart technology with highly effective security.
Read moreIn this article for Glass and Glazing Products magazine, Managing Director John Crittenden expands on this philosophy explaining the importance of providing a consultancy service
Read moreIn this article for Total Installer magazine, Carl F Groupco’s Managing Director John Crittenden looks at the growth of Smart solutions and the appeal of SmartSecure
Read moreAn article written for Windows Active Magazine July/August 2019
Read moreCarl F Groupco is proud to announce the addition of Yale’s new Lockmaster 21 to the range of lock solutions
Read moreThe staff at Carl F Groupco's Peterborough head quarters have been raising money from a 'dress down Friday' initiative.
Read moreA smart tech advancement by FUHR benefits users of Carl F Groupco’s SmartSecure electronic door locking and access control brand in the UK
Read moreEstablished hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has partnered with Yale to supply the leading lock manufacturer’s full product range
Read moreLED lighting has been installed across Carl F Groupco’s Peterborough warehouse
Read moreAn article written for Clearview Magazine June 2019
Read moreTrombé has successfully completed a SmartSecure installation at a high-end residential property
Read moreIn this article for Total Installer, John Mitchell, Technical Manager for Carl F Groupco answers questions about the company’s SmartSecure electronic locking and access control brand.
Read moreHardware distributor Carl F Groupco’s collaboration with German lock manufacturer FUHR dates back to 1962 and FUHR products consistently feature in the company’s best seller list
Read moreCarl F Groupco is celebrating the third anniversary of SmartSecure
Read moreHailey Melisi and Stephen Lee have joined Carl F Groupco’s internal sales team
Read moreRecord results for Roto products have been announced by Carl F Groupco
Read moreIn this article for Glass Times, John Mitchell, the company’s Technical Manager provides an overview of automatic technology, Smart systems and emergency exit hardware.
Read moreNew assistants have been appointed for Carl F Groupco’s Marketing and IT departments
Read moreIn this report for WindowsActive, John Crittenden, Managing Director of Carl F Groupco explains how the distributor’s services extend significantly beyond merely shipping hardware
Read moreRoto's Tilt and Turn window system has been added to hardware distributor Carl F Groupco's window and door fittings range
Read moreHardware distributor Carl F Groupco has recruited Ollie Cullen as a Sales Office apprentice
Read moreAs part of Carl F Groupco’s Brexit planning, the hardware supplier has expanded its storage facilities to house increased stock
Read moreTrombé has incorporated Carl F Groupco’s SmartSecure electronic locking and advanced access technology
Read moreOur offices will be closing on Friday 21st December 2018 and will re-open on Thursday 3rd January 2019
Read moreJohn Crittenden, Managing Director at Carl F Groupco reports a successful year with ongoing development of its extensive catalogue
Read moreJohn King has been promoted to Sales Director for Carl F Groupco. While retaining his national sales management responsibilities
Read moreAn article written for Glass & Glazing Products magazine, November 2018
Read moreAs part of Continuing Professional Development at Carl F Groupco, the management team undertook
Read moreJohn Crittenden contributes to the popular Glass News Voice of the Industry Column
Read moreAn article written for Windows Active magazine, October 2018
Read moreAs the result of a successful tender, Carl F Groupco is supplying hardware to Tai Tarian, one of the largest social landlords in Wales with responsibility for over 9,000 properties.
Read moreBig hearted staff at Carl F Groupco supported the national ‘Wear it Pink’ initiative to help raise funds for the charity ‘Breast Cancer Now’.
Read moreCarl F Groupco has been nominated in the Hardware Supplier of the Year category of the 2018 National Fenestration Awards (NFA)
Read moreThe latest member of Carl F Groupco’s workforce to celebrate an anniversary with the company is Andrew Pric
Read moreThe latest appointment by hardware distributor Carl F Groupco is Purchasing Assistant Kelly Platten
Read moreWith over 7,000 product lines in its catalogue, Carl F Groupco’s website is an essential sales tool and source of hardware information.
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.
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