Sterling PVCu Ltd, one of the North West’s largest window and door fabricators, has worked in partnership with independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco for over 25 years.
Dave Mulholland, general manager at Sterling PVCu, said: “Strong supplier relationships are the cornerstone of our business. We truly value the quality of the partnership with Carl F Groupco and the benefits it delivers.”
Dave highlighted the synergy between the two businesses: “The collaboration between Sterling PVCu and Carl F Groupco is all about delivering quality. We have built our business by offering quality windows and doors, while Carl F Groupco provides superior hardware solutions. Together the partnership adds value to our products and benefits our customers.”
He noted that the strength of the relationship also extends to the level of support Carl F Groupco offers, saying: “We also benefit from the high level of added value service they offer, in particular their testing assistance. The experienced team supports us throughout the entire testing process, from hardware selection advice to onsite fit-ups and pre-test preparations. It’s an end-to-end testing package that is invaluable.”
John King, sales director at Carl F Groupco, said: “Sterling PVCu has grown to become one of our largest customers and are a great example of how a fabricator can leverage maximum benefit from a partnership with us by making full use of the resources we offer. We are proud of the strength of our relationship and the mutual value it brings to both businesses.”
Sterling PVCu was established in 1993 and is dedicated to delivering high-quality windows, doors and conservatories in PVC-U, aluminium and composite profiles. The company operates three dedicated factories in Warrington, manufacturing and installing high-quality products for the trade and domestic markets.
Dave concluded: “Over the years, we’ve grown to manufacturing over 2,000 frames a week. Carl F Groupco has supported us throughout this growth and remain integral to our ongoing success.”