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Carl F Groupco
John Crittenden Carl F Groupco Managing Director
1 . PRIVATE OWNERSHIP Carl F Groupco is one of the last remaining privately owned distributors , this gives the company the ability to adapt , pre-empt demands and respond quickly to changing requirements . With national field sales representation and two distribution centres in Peterborough and Cumbernauld , Carl F Groupco is a leading player in the UK hardware industry . Free from the constraints of a larger group , the company is at the forefront of new developments . For example , with the company ’ s recent launch of its SmartSecure brand , Carl F Groupco confirms its leadership in the field of advanced electronic door locking and smart access control .
SmartSecure from Carl F Groupco
3 . THE LARGEST DISTRIBUTOR WORLDWIDE OF THE PN REVERSIBLE HINGE Carl F Groupco is the official UK distributor of PN reversible hardware now manufactured by Roto and the largest individual customer worldwide . For the past 15 years , the range has been supported by the company ’ s dedicated Product Manager , Julie Warner . In recent years , new solutions have been designed specifically to suit profile systems including Combi 500 Reversible gearing for the Eurocell Modus profile and UNI Side Hung Projecting gearing for Rehau ’ s flush fit profile .
2 . ELECTRONIC LOCKING LEADERS / BIGGEST FUHR RANGE Carl F Groupco has the UK ’ s largest stock of FUHR door locks and is FUHR ’ s biggest single customer . A partnership dating back over 55 years ensures the two companies work very closely together . Carl F Groupco has in-depth knowledge of the locking systems and often works with the manufacturer to develop new products specifically for the UK market . The comprehensive range available includes high security locks , electronic systems and multitronic FUHR 881 , which is at the heart of the SmartSecure solution . Unrivalled technical support for FUHR products is provided based on comprehensive experience of the full range .
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