Carl F Celebrates 20th Anniversary

27th Apr 2009

Carl F Petersen Ltd has celebrated two decades supplying hardware to the UK's fenestration industry. Over the last twenty years, the company has quadrupled its Corby based distribution facility from 5,000 to 20,000 square feet to support growth in Carl F's product portfolio and nationwide demand.

Key achievements for Carl F in the UK have included establishing a comprehensive hardware catalogue with over 10,000 premium quality products. The company also successfully launched Carl F direct - an online tools and accessory shop which operates as a sister company to the fittings supply operation.

Commenting, John Crittenden, who was appointed MD for Carl F Petersen Ltd a few months after its launch in 1989, said

"People are at the heart of a good company and we have a superb team that has worked extremely hard over the years to position us as a major player in the UK window and door fittings supply industry.

One of the most significant developments over the last two decades for the
Carl F group has been acquisition by Sanistål in 2007. The £600 million organisation, which has a strong international presence, recognised the growth potential of Carl F. As a result, Carl F has benefited from the expertise and resource of the multi-national operation. But, as we assured our customers at the time of the acquisition, we have maintained Carl F's brand identity which is based on combining product quality with high service levels."

Carl F’s Danish companies have been merged into Sanistål and all overseas trading companies, including Carl F Petersen Ltd, have become part of Carl F International. John Crittenden has been promoted to Managing Director of Carl F’s UK and Irish operations, including the d line hardware range.