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CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware

 CROFT, a British manufacturer of fine Architectural Hardware, is a new and exciting addition to our vendor roster.  One of the things that initially grabbed our attention, besides their unrivaled reputation for excellence, is that CROFT is still a family run business after 150 years.

CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware

Plus the addition of The Quality Lock Company, which CROFT added to their family in 2013.

CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware

CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware

CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware

THE HERITAGE

CROFT, as we know it today, was established in 1972 and have a long and distinguished family heritage. Their founder’s grandfather first started manufacturing architectural hardware in 1868.  Five generations later, they’re still based in the historic heart of the British lock and hardware industry.

CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware
1868 – R. Clifford and Sons, manufacturers of Builders Hardware and Ships Brassfoundry, begin trading in Wolverhampton Street, Willenhall.
CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware
1908 – Home of Clifford Brothers on Villiers Street, Willenhall.
CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware
An original letter to Reubens wife Sarah, dated 1910, regarding the future career of Albert Clifford.
CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware
1991 – Croft purchase E. Whitehouse and Co, originally formed by Arthur and Charlie Clifford, who move in to the Lower Lichfield Street premises.
CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware
2013 – The purchase of The Quality Lock Co. of Leve Lane, Willenhall is complete and is now operating from the Lower Lichfield Street premises.

 

THE PRODUCTS

CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware

 

CROFT offers a comprehensive range of products, by combining traditional skills with modern state of the art CNC manufacturing techniques. All of their finishes use time-honored techniques and are guaranteed to last.  Did we mention how stunning they are?!

The newest collection CROFT has introduced is The Elements Collection.  Hosting a wonderful collection of contemporary designs, suitable for high-end residential and commercial projects.

CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware, Elements Collection

Along with their extensive lines of high end fittings, they also have an in-house design team who are constantly inspired by the vast collection of original patterns and dies that have been kept within our founder’s family for generations. So, if their is a finish or style you are in love with, but it’s not quite right… CROFT has the ability to manufacture and design exactly what you are looking for.

CROFT: A Long Lasting Tradition of Fine Architectural Hardware

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