Carl F Groupco Limited

we provide hardware for emergency exits and fire doors?

Our selection of concealed, multipoint locking systems are suitable for single and double doors, and all compliant with the latest panic exit requirements.

The FUHR Germany 870 Type 8 emergency exit multipoint door lock is suitable for public and non-public buildings.

To comply with our British Standards, the 870 locks must be used with an approved free-movement cylinder and panic bar. This allows the door to be opened at any time from the inside.

Find out more about our panic, emergency and fire doors 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/FuhrEE

We're excited to announce our sponsorship of the GGP Installer Awards for the fifth consecutive year in 2025 🎉

Owen Coop, CEO of Carl F Groupco Limited says: “Installers are the backbone of the market. Supporting the GGP Installer Awards celebrates their vital contributions.”

🌟 Entries are open now and close on 8 November, with winners announced on 13 March 2025 at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. 🌟

during British Summer Time, ‘unforced burglaries’ spike exponentially?

It’s so tempting during the hot days and nights to leave our windows open – we understand it.

If you do not have the right window locks installed, you’re leaving yourself open to unwanted guests and potentially a battle with your home insurance.

It doesn’t matter the size of your windows or whether they’re made from aluminium, PVC-U or timber – we have an extensive range of window locks from the nation’s most recognised brands.

Keep your home secure for peace of mind through the rest of our summer. ☀️

Would you like to increase ventilation in a certain space? Unfortunately, the windows are just so difficult to reach?

If this is the case, have you considered wireless remote control technology?

With Electronic Actuator, you’ll benefit from a smart and flexible solution, enabling you to control the opening and closing of windows via remote control.

This system features an adjustable chain stroke that is set at installation – it can be programmed to up to nine positions, from 50 to 420mm – depending on how far you’d like the window to open.

It is simple to use as the remote has one, singular channel that can operate multiple windows simultaneously – perfect if you’re in a large commercial space.

It’s crucial to continue educating UK homeowners on the importance of preventative security measures.

The obvious home security additions include cameras, smart access control devices and locking systems.

But what about the other areas that may be overlooked?
Like letterplates, for example.

The ability to simply reach through a traditional letter plate could be tempting for the serial burglar.

With our TS008 letter plate, there is an inner protective housing that has a unique, concealed hinge mechanism to prevent the attack.

As the inner flap has a positive stop feature, ‘fishing’ is impossible.

https://bit.ly/CFGTS008Letterplate

TS008 Unicorn Letterplate Demonstration Video The patented TS 008 Unicorn Letterplate is designed to meet the exacting requirements of TS 008 and will fit on any PAS 24 accredited door to meet this, with...

we stock a vast range of door furniture?

If you’re approaching the start of a residential installation project – or perhaps you’re midway through one right now?

Why not add a little something extra and let your customers know about our collection of finishing touches. 💙

We’ve got door knockers and letterplates, door letters and numerals, cat flaps and viewers… Plus, so much more!

Browse our assortment of door furniture and enhance your installation 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/CFGDoorFurniture

We’ve partnered with some of Europe’s most recognised hardware manufacturers to drive the electronic door and window hardware revolution.

As a pioneer of smart solutions, we launched in 2016 to kickstart the conversation and educate the market on why technology driven systems should – and frankly, must – be embraced.

Eight years on, we’re thrilled to see so many of our customers diversifying and delivering electronic systems and access control solutions across commercial and domestic projects.

If you’re not quite there yet, please get in touch with our team to discuss the options available to you.

It’s time to prepare for an electronic, automatic touchless future.

There’s so much more to sliding doors…

The Roto Western Europe Inowa Sliding Door hardware system has an exclusive design with concealed technology that allows for narrow profiles with straight lines.

The elegant, uniform appearance also benefits from Soft functions – SoftOpen, SoftClose and SoftStop.

Because of this innovative technology, all movements remain perpendicular to the frame profile on roller bearings, which means it isn’t necessary to lift the sash.

This is a slimline, modern, Secured by Design compliant solution for any new-build or refurbishment project.

Discover more about sliding doors and the Roto range 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/CFGRotoInowa

Have you considered an automatic door in your commercial building?

The range of electromechanical door openers enhance accessibility, guarantee convenience, improve energy efficiency and minimise heat loss.

The door openers can cater for lightweight internal doors and heavier external ones – plus, the entire Gilgen range units are compatible with the multitronic 881 electronic locking system.

This is a durable, secure system that will enhance the experience of all building users.

Congratulations to Darren Gait on hitting his 4️⃣0️⃣ year anniversary with Carl F Groupco 🎉

Darren is our Scottish Depot Manager and a well-respected, recognised person in the industry.

His knowledge and experience have been invaluable to our customers across Scotland and the Highlands, and it’s been a joy to watch him flourish.

❝I started with the company when I was 17 years old… Here’s to the next 40!❞

Oh, we do hope so! 😎

Supplier Spotlight: Roto Western Europe

We are excited to celebrate our strong supplier partnership. This collaboration brings together the highest standard of hardware solutions and window technology, ensuring exceptional quality and performance for our customers.

Together, we are committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and efficient window hardware that meets the highest standards.

Explore our range of Roto Western Europe products and discover how our partnership can elevate your projects.

Many homeowners are now investing in new patio doors – particularly bifold and those that can tilt and slide.

And it’s no wonder. These types of are designed to save space and allow passage of more natural light to improve ventilation.

Roto Window & Door Technology Patio Alversa is flexible enough to accommodate different openings depending on the location - either parallel sliding or tilt & slide.

Both designs can be made of timber, PVC-U and aluminium, and up to a sash weight of 200kg.

The fabrication and installation of Roto’s patio doors require minimal effort as it has a modular design with a high proportion of common parts across all variants.

Great for you, great for the homeowner – it’s a winning system all around!

We’ve seen a significant increase in demand for acoustic vents.

Sales volumes have doubled year on year.

This highlights the very real impact of the recent changes to Document F of the Building Regulations that relate to ventilation in new and existing buildings.

At the moment, the most economical and practical solution to meet ventilation requirements is to use trickle vents – a route clearly preferred by .

If you’d like to talk to us about our tickle vent options, including acoustic and powered acoustic ventilators, please email 👉🏻 [email protected].

83% of B2B buyers prefer to buy online?

Purchasing online is second nature for us and we’ve come to expect the same ease and efficiency in our working lives.

There is a balance to be struck. Online platforms shouldn’t replace the customer service delivered by experienced professionals; it should complement it.

That’s exactly what aims to do. It enables our customers to browse, compare and order products online whenever they choose.

As all orders are linked directly to our ERP system, processing times are reduced and administrative errors eliminated – which means products are delivered right first time and on time.

We’re proud of the digital pathway we’ve built, all backed up by a team of product and technical experts.

We deliver a range of MACO hardware and gearing for any window or door.

All Secured by Design and compliant with the latest industry standards.

So, what have we got in the ESPAG line-up…?

🔹 Maco Inline – a traditional inline mushroom locking espagnolette that fits standard or shallow eurogrooves.

🔹 Maco Mach II – a reverse action shootbolt espagnolette with click fix eurogroove clips and wrap around gearing.

🔹 Maco offset – an espagnolette designed for profiles without a 16mm eurogroove.

Discover more 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/CFGMACO

Supplier spotlight on FUHR Germany 🌟

We're proud to provide a large, diverse range of hardware products.

Our collection spans door locks, restrictor t-bars, slam shut door locks, dog bolts, master locks and passive locks and stable door hardware.

We also provide FUHR solutions, too.

Whether you're after mechanical or remote door hardware and locking solutions, you've come to the right place.

Patio hardware should be thermally efficient, durable and flexible.

The SIEGENIA-Group FS Portal Lift & Slide Hardware delivers on all three.

Supplied as a complete package or individually, the lift and slide hardware is suitable for aluminium, PVC-U and timber profiles, and is available for open in or open out functionality.

So how do you go about choosing the right option?

🔹 Know your scheme,
🔹 Choose your locking option,
🔹 Select your hinge,
🔹 Pick the right handle,
🔹 Agree on whether you need a standard or low threshold.

Delve deeper into each step 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/SiegeniaHSPortal

Offering a range of remote window control options as great solutions for any window that is slightly out of reach as it enables a controlled and safe opening function.

So what are your options?

🔹 The electronic actuator with radio remote control.
🔹 FUHR Germany radio access solutions.
🔹 folding openers, which will enable secure locking and controllable opening and closing operations to help manage ventilation.

The FUHR Germany autotronic 834 hybrid door lock is a remarkable component as it combines automatic locking with an electronic motor.

This is a practical hybrid solution, suitable for multiple occupancy buildings that require security and convenience.

🔹 Automatic locking combined with motorised unlocking,
🔹 Fully concealed components for an enhanced aesthetic,
🔹 Keyless access control options,
🔹 Single and double door options.

The 834 door lock also suits any door - whether aluminium, timber or PVC-U. And it can come with or without emergency exit functionality depending on the requirements.

Discover more 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/autotronic834

We provide a range of Glazpart Ltd LinkVents - all of which benefit from aerodynamic features that direct airflow more efficiently 👏🏻.

There are two slot heights available, both 10mm and 13mm.

The design of these vents allows for enhanced airflow relative to their size, which means fewer vents are required to route and fit, making installation faster and keeping production costs low.

The vent also has one of the highest decibel ratings on the market for a non-acoustic vent. This has enhanced performance levels substantially, particularly in the closed position.

Our solutions bring immeasurable value to care home providers, retirement villages and assisted living environments.

In recent months, we've seen a 60% increase in sales across electronic and automatic door locks, highlighting the value smart systems can have in supporting residents across the entire sector.

One solution has done particularly well - the FUHR Germany Multitronic 881 electromechanical door lock.

This door lock offers versatile integration options and works well with many third-party access control or building management systems.

As our Technical Manager, John Mitchell says: ❝This versatility has been an important component in many of customers' recent projects, especially where existing solutions such as push-pad releases and intercoms are already in place and positioned away from the door.❞

The FUHR Germany MultiSafe 856 Type 3 is one of our best-selling multipoint door locks.

When security is a concern on residential doors, this Secured by Design product is the optimum choice to guarantee reliability and durability.

With 2 hook bolts and two roller cams, the FUHR 856 Type 3 has achieved a half-hour fire rating on a tested door set.

It has a reversible latch and deadbolt, profile-related locking plates, and a silver corrosion-resistant surface finish.

Discover more 👉🏻 https://www.carlfgroupco.co.uk/door-hardware/standard-residential-door-locks/fuhr-856-type-3-door-lock

We provide a range of FUHR Germany French Door Master Locks for double-opening , granting you complete flexibility and versatility.

There are numerous options for French Door locking within the FUHR range, but the 856 Type 6 is the most popular option recommended by Carl F Groupco Limited.

Did you know that almost half of burglaries occur during the day?

Whether through human complacency or sheer bad luck - both can be combatted with electromechanical locking devices to automatically lock your door when it closes.

Devices like the Multitronic 881 will also keep closing pressure consistently high, and as it has passed more than 200,000 test cycles, it's guaranteed to be reliable and versatile.

Discover how you can get .

Anti-this, anti-that… but what does it all mean?

🔹 Anti-Snap: The cylinder has a section or sections on either side of the central lock mechanism that will detach if the cylinder were to be attacked from the outside. It leaves the remainder of the cylinder mechanism intact and locked.

🔹 Anti-Pick: The top half of the pin stack inside the cylinder is designed to include a mushroom shape or indent. So if something was used to pick the cylinder it would catch on the pins and prevent the cylinder from unlocking.

🔹 Anti-Bump: Cylinders are designed to have around six pins and a shallow pin stack which means if a key knocks into the cylinder, the pins would not jump, saving the cylinder from being bumped.

🔹 Anti-Plug: The cylinder has strengthened steel circlips that hold the cylinder in place so the core cannot be extracted.

🔹 Anti-Drill: The cylinder has plates and pins built in and this prevents the cylinder core from being turned if the pin stack was attacked by a drill.

📦We're stock taking 📦

This weekend the team will be stock taking at our Peterborough depot. This is conducted over the weekend to ensure that our customers hardware orders aren't affected.

Thank you to the team who are giving up their weekend. A lot of hard work ahead and pizza to be consumed 🍕