Leading independent hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has renewed its membership of Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality, secure hardware solutions to the market.
Carl F Groupco has been a member of Secured by Design for many years and continues to recognise the value the scheme brings to both the business and its customers. By renewing its membership, the company reinforces its focus on product performance, security standards and best practice across its extensive hardware portfolio.
John King, Technical Director at Carl F Groupco, said: “Security is fundamental to everything we do. Renewing our Secured by Design membership reinforces our commitment to recognised security standards and providing reassurance to our customers that the products we supply meet the demands of today’s market.”
As an authorised supplier of Secured by Design accredited products, Carl F Groupco distributes solutions from a wide range of leading manufacturers including Cotswold, Dynamic Hardware, FUHR, GT Window Products, Hoppe, Kenrick, MACO, Roto, Siegenia and Yale.
The renewal of its Secured by Design membership is one of many ways Carl F Groupco continues to add value to its customers’ businesses. The company holds substantial stock levels across its wide portfolio and offers a next-day delivery service with a target OTIF rate of 98%. Operating nationally from distribution centres in Peterborough and Cumbernauld, the company offers a UK-wide delivery service including the Scottish Highlands and offshore islands. Carl F Groupco also provides value-added consultancy, testing support and works closely with customers and hardware partners to develop and transition new product solutions.
John concluded: “Our focus on product quality, service excellence and industry knowledge sets Carl F Groupco apart. Renewing our Secured by Design membership supports these principles and ensures we remain aligned with evolving security requirements and emerging crime trends.”
