Carl F Groupco has announced that Technical Manager John Mitchell has retired at the end of March 2025, bringing to a close an impressive career spanning more than four decades in the fenestration industry.
Owen Coop, CEO at Carl F Groupco, said: “John’s background in the fenestration industry speaks for itself: 40+ years’ experience as a fabricator, production manager, quality and technical manager. Due to his impressive product knowledge, he has always been the first point of call for both staff and customers. We’re incredibly grateful for his contribution and wish him all the best in this next chapter.”
Reflecting on his career, John said: “I believe that if you don’t enjoy your job, it’s time to move on, so the fact I’ve been with Carl F Groupco for nearly 20 years says a lot. It’s a great company to work for, and the owners and management deserve great credit. I’ll miss the people I work with but am looking forward to spending more time with my family, not least my 14-month-old tornado of a granddaughter!”
John started his career at an aluminium window manufacturer in 1983 and held a variety of roles across the sector before joining Carl F Groupco, (then Carl F Petersen), in January 2006. As the company evolved, so did John’s role — from supporting customers and training staff to growing sales and onboarding new accounts.
While John might be retiring from full-time work in the window industry, he still intends to use his experience. He explains: “I plan to use the knowledge I’ve gained over the years, working a couple of days a week to help people who need minor repairs to their doors and windows.”
Carl F Groupco prides itself on delivering outstanding hardware solutions backed by expert support. The company’s strength lies in the deep experience of its team — with two-thirds of staff having been with the business for over ten years. John’s contribution is a shining example of the value long-serving employees bring to both the company and its customers.
