Fastec Handrail Systems, has immediately become Q-railings largest distributor in Europe. Fastec Handrail Systems specialises in the supply and delivery of the Q-railing modular handrail systems, has launched as an autonomous company to meet the needs of architects and designers that require design solutions that are aesthetically appealing, functionally practical and visually dramatic.
The Q-railing range extends from posts to cross bars, tube connectors to glass clamps and many more products in between, as well as stainless steel balustrade fittings and specialised systems which include structural glass systems, cable systems and timber handrails. This comprehensive offering promises to offer the architectural specifier a wider and more flexible choice when designing for high profile developments such as luxury residential apartment blocks, shopping malls, nightclubs, sports venues, shops, bars and restaurants.
Most of Fastec Handrail Systems fittings are either bolted or inserted and glued, making installation quick and clean and, above all, averting the need to rework.
Ian Auty, General Manager of Fastec Handrail Systems, explains: “Recent years have seen the start of a new era in architectural design, with a huge rise in demand for stainless steel fittings, especially in the area of balustrading.
“To meet the demands of this market for contemporary, sleek and minimalist design, Barrett Steel has partnered Q-railing which offers a fully comprehensive off-the-shelf modular handrail system that is easy to install, flexible and competitively priced.
“As a stand-alone company within the Barrett Steel Group, Fastec Handrail System will be in an ideal position to serve this growing market with quality products that are functional, design-led and aesthetically pleasing.”
Previously an internal supplier to the Barrett Steel group, Fastec Handrail System will be in an excellent position to offer products and services to a wider customer base and, as the company will remain part of the Barrett Steel Group, customers will continue to benefit from the financial and service support of the UK’s largest independent steel stockholder.
Operating from a purpose-designed 3,100ft2 warehouse and sales facilities, Fastec Handrail System holds extensive stocks within the UK, ensuring rapid next-day turnaround. In-house specialists provide assistance at every stage of a project from initial consultation through to delivery.