Carl F reports buoyant market for bi-fold fittings
Hardware distributor Carl F Petersen Ltd reports that, in the wake of a widespread housing market slump, the folding sliding door market is holding ground.
In partnership with SIEGENIA-AUBI, Carl F Petersen Ltd launched a total hardware solution for folding sliding doors. The 'FS Portal' range enables customisation of the finished product with locking, hinge and handle options to ensure that systems are supported with an appropriate and effective hardware solution.
Commenting on the growing trend towards home improvement, and the positive impact on the folding sliding door market, Carl F Petersen's Business Development Manager Bruce Bradshaw said:
"Refurbishment is the cheaper alternative to moving and home owners are looking at creative solutions to enhance their living space. Folding sliding doors maximise the space within the property, allow more natural light/ventilation into the home and there is no need to compromise style for cost.
There is a growing consumer trend away from French and sliding patio doors to folding sliding doors and we are experiencing strong demand for the FS Portal. The industry also appreciates the benefits of folding sliding doors as they are straightforward to fabricate and install."
The FS Portal hardware package is designed, manufactured and supplied by SIEGENIA-AUBI and features in Carl F Petersen's comprehensive hardware range.
To reduce stockholding, the FS Portal can be supplied by Carl F Petersen as a complete package, or in boxed quantities for large scale manufacturing.
