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09/05/2022
John Crittenden, Managing Director of independently-owned hardware supplier Carl F Groupco, takes a closer look at the...
04/05/2022
We’re in the middle of a smart revolution - latest research shows that nearly 60% of homes now have some sort of...
28/04/2022
With nearly 60% of homes now having some sort of smart home device, there has never been a better time for fabricators and...
13/04/2022
Written for The Locksmith Magazine, March/April 2022The requirements for hardware used in commercial and public buildings...
11/04/2022
Leading independent hardware distributor Carl F Groupco is celebrating 60 years as a long-standing supply partner of FUHR,...
05/04/2022
Independent hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has just launched its latest product catalogue. Marketing Manager Clare...
09/03/2022
Leading hardware distributor Carl F Groupco is pleased to announce the promotion of Nathalie McKee to the role of Sales...
21/02/2022
Hardware distributor Carl F Groupco is partnering with the Glazing Summit after sponsoring last year’s successful...
03/02/2022
Leading independent window and door hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has expanded its team of Regional Sales Managers....
31/01/2022
The worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 brought life to a standstill, and while we are back up and running, society is not...
04/01/2022
Leading hardware distributor Carl F Groupco is fully prepared to deal with any challenges in the year to come. Managing...
21/12/2021
The requirements for hardware used in commercial and public buildings mean major differences than those needed in...
‘Unprecedented’ has been the buzz word for 2021, and for good reason... We have overcome many challenges...
12/12/2021
What is a smart lock?Smart locks have been steadily emerging in recent years, and they come with a whole host of benefits...
06/12/2021
2021 Festive Opening TimesOur offices close on Tuesday 21st December 2021 and reopen on Tuesday 4th January...
29/11/2021
Leading distributor of window and door hardware, Carl F Groupco, is proud to announce the launch of their new website....
12/11/2021
Leading hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has recently celebrated the platinum work anniversaries of two key team...
01/11/2021
I felt compelled to write this letter after reading the United Front open letter from nineteen fenestration companies....
06/10/2021
An article written for Glass Times 'Guide to Doors', September 2021Hardware fittings are often considered the...
02/09/2021
Hardware distributor Carl F Groupco is delighted to be partnering with the Glazing Summit.The Peterborough-based company,...
01/08/2021
To many, door hardware is merely the ‘nuts and bolts’ element of an installation that is a necessity that...
21/07/2021
2021 continues to show no sign of demand subsiding and the market remains buoyant. The downside that we are all...
05/07/2021
From a catalogue of over 7000 window and door fittings, distributor Carl F Groupco ensures that all the front line needs...
19/05/2021
The FUHR autotronic 834 lock has been added to Carl F Groupco’s suite of SmartSecure electronic door locking and...
17/05/2021
Why was it important for your business to support our Installer Awards?Installers are essential to our industry: they are...
03/05/2021
As a long-standing supplier of hardware to support aluminium systems, Carl F Groupco reports significant growth in demand...
14/04/2021
"The build up to 2021 was fraught with anticipation on what the new year would bring. Would Brexit negotiations fall...
01/03/2021
John Crittenden, Managing Director of hardware distributor Carl F Groupco takes a look back at 2020 and gives some...
01/02/2021
The corona crisis has presented supply challenges across the industry. In this article for Total Fabricator, John...
27/01/2021
Carl F Groupco’s Regional Sales Team Leader Nathalie McKee and Purchasing Manager Lisa Davy have both celebrated ten...
20/01/2021
Working with established manufacturer partner FUHR, Carl F Groupco has created a bespoke stainless-steel locking package...
06/01/2021
Despite the difficulties presented by the pandemic during 2020, Carl F Groupco maintained its high level of commitment to...
04/01/2021
Carl F Groupco’s established distribution centre in Cumbernauld supplies hardware across Scotland including the...
21/12/2020
Reflecting on a year that has been dominated by the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, Carl F Groupco highlights its...
18/12/2020
With ongoing uncertainty regarding Brexit, extensive worst case scenario preparations have been made at Carl F Groupco to...
10/12/2020
Hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has supported the annual Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day, which took place...
02/12/2020
In this report for Windows Active, John Crittenden, Managing Director at Carl F Groupco details some of the supply...
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