Hoppe UK celebrated a major milestone after having delivered its 200 millionth Atlanta door handle. The handle is one of the business’ longest standing and bestselling products. The 200 millionth Atlanta handle was purchased by hardware distributor Carl F Groupco, which has been selling window and door hardware components to the UK fenestration industry since the 1950s from its distribution centres in Peterborough and Cumbernauld.
Hoppe handles are named after cities with international airports. If all of the Atlanta handles sold in the UK to date were laid end to end, the line of handles would extend to the same distance as the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s longest runway almost 13,000 times, and would even circumnavigate the globe 122 times.
John Crittenden (pictured), Carl F Groupco’s managing director, said: “We’ve worked with Hoppe UK for as long as I’ve been in the industry, and it has always been one of our leading handle brands within our hardware range. The design of the Atlanta handle, as well as the consistent quality, is what makes it so appealing. The finer details like the finger grips and shaped lever are elements that you just don’t get with other brands. Once our customers have used the Atlanta handle for a project, they will come back to ask for it again on their next project.
“We have a very good working relationship with Hoppe UK. I know exactly who to call if there’re any queries, and they are always knowledgeable and friendly.” Hoppe launched the Atlanta handle in 2005. Designed as a brass security handle set on narrow backplate with cylinder cover for profile doors, it’s available with twin handles or a pad/handle set combination in a range of finishes including polished chrome.
As part of a full range of finishes, the Resista finish has been designed to ensure that the handle can withstand the effects of weathering, so is ideal for use in coastal areas. As part of Hoppe’s commitment to high-quality products, Resista handles have a 10-year surface guarantee. This is in addition to the 10-year mechanical operation guarantee that applies to all HoppeE door and window handles. The Atlanta handle has been tested to standards recommended by Secured by Design – Annex A if PAS24:2016 and TS007.
