Our Story
Family. It's at the heart of our story.
“The RT Handle means a lot to me. The idea was inspired by my daughters, who often broke our blinds at home by catching them on the window handles.
Traditional window handles are one of the few designs that have not evolved over the years, despite the need to cater for the close-fitting blinds and shutters of today.
After a period of intensive research and development, our experienced designers and engineers began working on the idea of a flush fitting, contemporary handle, which locks into its own base to create a stylish look.
Designed and manufactured entirely by J Banks in the UK, I'm extremely proud to introduce this first product in our new Verselo range."
~ John Wellman, MD
Two families... Over 170 years of history
Our humble beginnings in 1846 means that some of J Banks' manufactured products have been found in shipwrecks or, like our WWI protective vest, are now on display in museums.
Our catalogue has grown from one simple padlock to a vast range of architectural (and even packaging) products, spanning from patented restrictors to bifold door hardware.
Thanks to the experience gained from all these years in business, we remain as strong and family-run today as we did all those generations ago.
Modern-Age of Manufacturing
Based in the heart of the West Midlands, we boast a state-of-the-art facility for designing and manufacturing products entirely in-house.
Our best-kept secret is our white-label, bespoke products for well-known brands. (Sshh... you didn't hear that from us!)
We are well-established as one of the UK's leading manufacturers of door and window hardware solutions, thanks to our heavy investment in advanced automation and robotics.
While we are proud of our past, we are always looking to the future, and are patent holders to numerous innovative products.