As the company celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month, we spoke to Beth Wright, Managing Director of Ram Hardware Products.
Ram Hardware Products (RHP) was established in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand a decade ago and established a distribution centre in Lawnton, Queensland seven years ago. It’s best known for its hero products – a stunning range of library ladders but it has also established a reputation for supplying distinctive hardware solutions for the home.
“Our goal is to find and supply hardware that solves unique problems and helps designers maximise every centimetre of space in the home,” explains Beth.
RHP started as the exclusive distributor of a range of American library ladders which quickly grew in popularity because of their customisable nature and wide range of applications. “We see them used regularly in kitchens and butler’s pantries,” says Beth. “But, also, in home libraries and home offices, and they are particularly popular for mezzanines”. Beth says she is seeing an increase in the creativity with which designers are utilising the ladders in their projects.
The library ladders can be specified with rollers or with hooks that can be stored flat against the wall. All rollers come with weight-braked wheels for added safety – the only ladder system to do so. The ladders are particularly popular for commercial projects as they meet all compliance for safety regulations.
The Quiet Glide ladder system is available in five finishes including Black, oil-rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel, Satin Brass and Chrome. It can also be purchased as individual components or as a kit for those who prefer to customise the ladder for their needs. “We find the level of customisation is what impresses our customers the most,” says Beth. “The designer or builder can literally have anything they want to suit the project requirements”.
Beth says the system is often perceived as being overly complicated but the team has worked hard to undo this preconception by adding a full-service element to the product. Specialist team members are on hand to answer questions, work through the specifications of the project and provide expert advice on what is needed.
The beauty of the system is that the designer or builder can personalise all hardware components of the ladders including wheels and end rail caps. All Quiet Glide ladders are supplied unassembled and unfinished to allow for further customisation. Two standard ladder heights are kept in stock with two widths available – standard and wide – in American Oak and Maple. But a wide range of custom ladders are also available.
RHP has established a reputation for responsiveness and high levels of customer service, working alongside architects, builders and interior designers to create stunning interior spaces for residential and commercial projects. In addition to the library ladder collection, RHP stocks a range of hardware for internal organisation and access, sliding door systems, pivot hinge systems, bi-fold door systems, and corner solutions.
For more information visit https://www.ramhardware.com.au/
