Kit-Fab Supplies of County Limerick, Ireland, have been sourcing Roto Inowa Hardware from leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco for three years. As an approved fabricator for Aluplast’s PVC-U Smart-Slide Door, only the best hardware will do. Barclay Costello, Managing Director at Kit-Fab Supplies, says the Roto hardware more than fits the bill, while the partnership with Carl F Groupco has added even more value. He said: “This partnership has been the key to success with this fantastic product. Trade customers are delighted with the weather tightness, ease of operation and installation.”
Justin Costello, Promotion Manager at Kit-Fab Supplies, said: “There are many considerations when you choose a supplier to support your business. Quality and reliability are two immediate factors, but you also need access to the best range of products that present a tangible high-quality difference to your offering and we get that from the Inowa hardware range supplied by Carl F Groupco.“
The popular Smart-Slide Door design allows the door sash to slide smoothly and freely. Once the handles are engaged, the sash moves out from the frame and slides free from all seals. The Roto Inowa sliding door hardware wraps the sash with rollers top and bottom and has locking on both the verticals, delivering superior security and weathertightness as the door sash is locked and compressed against gasket seals on all sides.
Justin commented: “We have had nothing but great reviews for the Smart-Slide Door since we started manufacturing it three years ago. The high-quality credentials of the Roto Inowa sliding door hardware is part of that success.”
Carl F Groupco is a major stockist of Roto hardware, and Julie Warner, Carl F Groupco’s Roto product manager, said: “The Roto Patio Inowa range is a prevalent choice for customers looking to differentiate their offer. It meets the stringent requirements of the BS EN 13126-17 rain and air impermeability tests and can achieve PAS 24 compliance with its secure locking points in the mullion, V-locking cams and its lockable handle with drilling protection. Every element of the hardware range is of the highest quality, something that’s appreciated by Kit-Fab Supplies.”
Founded in 1979, the Costello family-run business is committed to the highest standards by offering the best-in-class products. It operates from a 13-acre factory located in Glin, County Limerick, and employs 60 skilled staff.
It’s ambitious for growth, and through Kit-Fab Supplies it offers a dependable trade supply service based on years of experience and expertise.
Carl F Groupco provides an extensive range of premium quality window and door hardware and has long-standing relationships with Europe’s most innovative manufacturers. It prides itself on exceptional customer service, offering short lead times and an OTIF target of 98%. The company also offers a value-added consultancy service, testing and working with its customers’ fabrication teams and manufacturer partners to scope new hardware solutions and ensure smooth transitions to new ranges.
It’s a service that will prove invaluable to Kit-Fab Supplies because it’s about to start using Roto NT Tilt and Turn Hardware on its products. It’s proof that the recently-formed partnership with Carl F Groupco is set to get even stronger.
