Cotswolds Architectural Products is a company synonymous with the integral component on any outward opening window – the friction stay. In 1976 we became the first company in the UK to manufacture friction stays and since then we have grown into a world leader in our field.

Operating from a purpose built purpose built 30,000 sq ft premises in Cheltenham; our 50 strong manufacturing team produce 250,000 pairs of friction stays every month and supply clients in no less than 56 countries including China, Thailand, Peru and New Zealand and of course the UK.

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Cotswold are recognised for setting the standard in window hardware across the globe ...

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Cotswold were the first company to manufacture friction stays in the UK.

They have been supplying window manufacturers for 38 years from their purpose built 30,000 sq.ft premises in Cheltenham.