:root{
    --ink:#0E2238;
    --steel:#17324C;
    --steel-2:#1F435F;
    --paper:#F5F4EF;
    --paper-dim:#E9E7DE;
    --amber:#E39B34;
    --amber-dim:#c98726;
    --teal:#1C7A6E;
    --graphite:#2B333B;
    --line:#D8D5C8;
    --white:#ffffff;
    --radius:2px;
    --maxw:1240px;
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--graphite);
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.55;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
  h1,h2,h3,h4{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.02em;
    margin:0;
    color:var(--ink);
    font-weight:700;
  }
  .mono{ font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; }
  a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
  img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
  .wrap{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px; }
  ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
  button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }

  /* focus visibility */
  a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible{
    outline:2px solid var(--amber);
    outline-offset:2px;
  }

  /* ---------- utility topbar ---------- */
  .topbar{
    background:var(--ink);
    color:#B9C4CE;
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';
    font-size:12.5px;
  }
  .topbar .wrap{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
    padding-top:8px; padding-bottom:8px;
    gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .topbar a{ color:#DCE4EA; }
  .topbar a:hover{ color:var(--amber); }
  .topbar-left{ display:flex; gap:22px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .topbar-left span{ opacity:0.7; margin-right:6px;}

  /* ---------- header ---------- */
  header.site{
    background:var(--paper);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
  }
  .nav-row{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:16px 0;
  }
  .logo{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:1px;
  }
  .logo .mark{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';
    font-weight:800; font-size:24px; letter-spacing:0.005em; line-height:1;
    color:var(--ink); white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .logo .mark span{ color:var(--amber); }
  .logo .tag{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';
    font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:#7C8894;
  }
  nav.primary ul{ display:flex; gap:30px; align-items:center; }
  nav.primary a{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';
    font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--steel); padding:6px 2px; border-bottom:2px solid transparent;
  }
  nav.primary a:hover{ border-bottom-color:var(--amber); color:var(--ink); }
  .nav-cta{
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--white)!important;
    padding:10px 18px; font-size:12.5px!important;
    border:1px solid var(--ink);
  }

  /* ---------- nav dropdowns ---------- */
  li.has-dropdown{ position:relative; }
  .dropdown-toggle{
    background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px;
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';
    font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--steel); padding:6px 2px; border-bottom:2px solid transparent;
  }
  .dropdown-toggle:hover{ border-bottom-color:var(--amber); color:var(--ink); }
  .dropdown-toggle .chev{ font-size:10px; font-style:normal; transition:transform .15s ease; }
  .dropdown-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .chev{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
  .dropdown-menu{
    display:none; position:absolute; top:100%; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
    background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    padding:18px 20px; z-index:60; margin-top:10px;
  }
  .dropdown-menu.open{ display:block; }
  .dropdown-menu.dropdown-locations{ width:560px; }
  .dropdown-menu.dropdown-brands{ width:220px; }
  .dropdown-menu.dropdown-manufacturer-grid{ width:520px; }
  .dropdown-menu.dropdown-manufacturer-grid .dd-grid-3col{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:4px 20px;
  }
  .dropdown-menu a{
    display:block; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; text-transform:none;
    font-size:13.5px; letter-spacing:normal; color:var(--graphite); padding:5px 0; border-bottom:none;
  }
  .dropdown-menu a:hover{ color:var(--amber-dim); border-bottom:none; }
  .dropdown-menu.dropdown-locations .dd-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:2px 18px;
  }
  .dropdown-menu .dd-label{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:#8996A2; margin-bottom:10px; display:block;
  }
  .dropdown-menu .dd-all{
    margin-top:12px; padding-top:12px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'!important; font-size:11.5px!important;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-dim)!important;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{ background:var(--amber); border-color:var(--amber); color:var(--ink)!important; }
  .burger{ display:none; background:none; border:1px solid var(--steel); padding:8px 10px; }
  .burger span{ display:block; width:20px; height:2px; background:var(--ink); margin:4px 0; }

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  .hero{
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    background:var(--ink);
    color:var(--white);
  }
  .hero::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(232,190,120,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(232,190,120,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:38px 38px;
    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, black 10%, transparent 70%);
  }
  .hero-inner{
    position:relative;
    padding:76px 0 64px;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr 0.85fr; gap:48px; align-items:center;
  }
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';
    font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--amber); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:26px; height:1px; background:var(--amber); display:inline-block; }
  .hero h1{
    color:var(--white); font-size:56px; line-height:1.02; font-weight:800;
    max-width:640px;
  }
  .hero h1 em{ color:var(--amber); font-style:normal; }
  .hero p.lead{
    margin-top:20px; font-size:17px; color:#C3CDD6; max-width:520px;
  }

  .finder{
    margin-top:34px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
    padding:18px;
    max-width:560px;
  }
  .finder-label{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.1em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:#93A2AF; margin-bottom:10px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  }
  .finder-label .dot{ width:6px; height:6px; background:var(--teal); border-radius:50%; box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(28,122,110,0.25); }
  .finder-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; }
  .finder-row input{
    flex:1; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
    color:var(--white); padding:13px 14px; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:14px;
  }
  .finder-row input::placeholder{ color:#7C8894; }
  .finder-row button{
    background:var(--amber); border:1px solid var(--amber); color:var(--ink);
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-weight:600; font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:0 20px;
  }
  .finder-row button:hover{ background:#f0ac47; }
  .finder-note{ margin-top:10px; font-size:12.5px; color:#8996A2; }

  .badges{ display:flex; gap:28px; margin-top:38px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .badge{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
  .badge .ico{
    width:34px; height:34px; border:1px solid rgba(232,155,52,0.5); display:flex;
    align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--amber); flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .badge .txt{ font-size:12.5px; color:#C3CDD6; line-height:1.3; }
  .badge .txt b{ display:block; color:var(--white); font-size:13.5px; }

  /* hero side panel: ladder rungs */
  .rungs{ position:relative; height:100%; min-height:340px; }
  .rungs svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }

  /* ---------- ladder divider ---------- */
  .ladder-divider{ background:var(--paper); }
  .ladder-divider svg{ display:block; width:100%; height:26px; }

  /* ---------- section shells ---------- */
  section{ padding:70px 0; }
  .section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:40px; }
  .section-head .eyebrow{ color:var(--amber-dim); }
  .section-head .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--amber-dim); }
  .section-head h2{ font-size:38px; color:var(--ink); }
  .section-head p{ margin-top:14px; color:#5B6670; font-size:15.5px; max-width:560px; }
  .section-head.on-dark h2, .section-head.on-dark p{ color:var(--white); }
  .section-head.on-dark p{ color:#C3CDD6; }

  /* ---------- brand marquee ---------- */
  .marquee-wrap{
    background:var(--white); border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:22px 0; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .marquee-track{ display:flex; gap:56px; width:max-content; animation:scroll 32s linear infinite; }
  .marquee-track span{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-weight:700; font-size:21px;
    color:#9AA3AB; letter-spacing:0.02em; white-space:nowrap; text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  @keyframes scroll{ from{ transform:translateX(0);} to{ transform:translateX(-50%);} }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .marquee-track{ animation:none; } }

  /* ---------- stats ---------- */
  .stats{ background:var(--steel); color:var(--white); }
  .stats-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:0;
  }
  .stat{
    padding:36px 28px; border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  }
  .stat:first-child{ border-left:none; padding-left:0; }
  .stat .num{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-weight:800; font-size:44px; color:var(--amber);
    display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:4px;
  }
  .stat .num sup{ font-size:20px; color:#C3CDD6; }
  .stat .lbl{ margin-top:6px; font-size:13px; color:#C3CDD6; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; letter-spacing:0.03em; }

  /* ---------- categories ---------- */
  .cat-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:2px; background:var(--line); }
  .cat-card{
    background:var(--paper); padding:30px 28px 28px; position:relative;
    transition:background .15s ease;
  }
  .cat-card:hover{ background:var(--white); }
  .cat-index{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:12px; color:var(--amber-dim);
    letter-spacing:0.08em;
  }
  .cat-card h3{ margin-top:10px; font-size:24px; color:var(--ink); min-height:58px; }
  .cat-card .brands{ margin-top:16px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:7px; }
  .cat-card .brands li{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--steel-2);
    background:var(--paper-dim); padding:5px 9px; border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .cat-card .more{
    margin-top:18px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:12px; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.05em; color:var(--ink); border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink); padding-bottom:2px;
  }
  .cat-card .more:hover{ color:var(--amber-dim); border-color:var(--amber-dim); }

  /* ---------- stock search ---------- */
  .stock-bar{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .stock-bar input[type="text"]{
    flex:1 1 380px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--white);
    padding:14px 16px; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--graphite);
  }
  .stock-bar select{
    flex:0 0 240px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--white);
    padding:14px 16px; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--graphite);
  }
  .stock-meta{
    margin-top:14px; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:12.5px; color:#7C8894;
  }
  .stock-table-wrap{
    margin-top:16px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line);
    max-height:560px; overflow-y:auto;
  }
  table#stockTable{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; }
  table#stockTable thead th{
    position:sticky; top:0; background:var(--ink); color:var(--white);
    text-align:left; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.06em;
    text-transform:uppercase; padding:12px 16px; z-index:2;
  }
  table#stockTable tbody td{
    padding:11px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); font-size:14px; vertical-align:middle;
  }
  table#stockTable tbody tr:hover{ background:var(--paper); }
  table#stockTable td.t-make{ font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); white-space:nowrap; }
  table#stockTable td.t-part{ font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--steel-2); }
  table#stockTable td.t-action{ text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; }
  .row-btn{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.04em;
    color:var(--amber-dim); border:1px solid var(--amber-dim); background:none; padding:5px 10px; margin-left:6px;
  }
  .row-btn:hover{ background:var(--amber-dim); color:var(--white); }
  .stock-empty{ padding:30px 16px; text-align:center; color:#8996A2; font-size:14px; }
  .stock-loadmore{ margin-top:18px; text-align:center; }

  /* ---------- brands section ---------- */
  .brand-subhead{
    font-size:20px; color:var(--ink); margin:44px 0 20px;
    padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .brand-subhead:first-of-type{ margin-top:0; }
  .brand-feature-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .brand-feature-card{ background:var(--white); padding:24px 22px; }
  .brand-feature-card h4{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-weight:700; font-size:22px; color:var(--ink);
    text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.01em; margin-bottom:14px;
    padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--amber);
  }
  .brand-feature-card .cat{ margin-top:12px; }
  .brand-feature-card .cat:first-of-type{ margin-top:0; }
  .cat-label{
    display:block; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.06em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:#8996A2; margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  ul.series{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; }
  ul.series li{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:11px; color:var(--steel-2);
    background:var(--paper-dim); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:4px 8px;
  }
  .brand-cloud-note{ color:#5B6670; font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:18px; max-width:640px; }
  .brand-cloud{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
  .brand-cloud span{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-weight:600; font-size:15px;
    color:var(--steel-2); background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:8px 14px;
  }
  .brand-cloud-cta{
    margin-top:26px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:500;
  }
  .brand-cloud-cta a{ color:var(--amber-dim); border-bottom:1px solid var(--amber-dim); }
  .brand-cloud-cta a:hover{ color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ink); }

  /* ---------- why us / services ---------- */
  .why{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--white); }
  .why-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12); margin-top:6px; }
  .why-card{ background:var(--ink); padding:34px 30px; }
  .why-card .n{ font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; color:var(--amber); font-size:13px; }
  .why-card h3{ color:var(--white); font-size:23px; margin-top:14px; }
  .why-card p{ margin-top:10px; font-size:14.5px; color:#B9C4CE; }

  /* ---------- founder ---------- */
  .founder-quote{
    margin:20px 0 0; padding:4px 0 4px 22px; border-left:3px solid var(--amber);
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-weight:600; font-size:22px;
    color:var(--ink); font-style:italic; line-height:1.35;
  }
  .founder-quote cite{
    display:block; margin-top:12px; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';
    font-size:11.5px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.05em; color:#8996A2;
  }
  .founder-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
  .founder-copy p{ color:#4B555E; font-size:15.5px; margin-top:14px; }
  .founder-visual{ position:relative; max-width:320px; margin:0 auto; }
  .founder-visual img{
    width:100%; aspect-ratio:1/1; object-fit:cover; display:block;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .founder-visual::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; right:-14px; bottom:-14px;
    border:2px solid var(--amber); z-index:-1;
  }
  .founder-caption{
    margin-top:20px; text-align:center; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';
  }
  .founder-caption strong{
    display:block; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:20px;
    font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.02em;
  }
  .founder-caption span{
    display:block; font-size:11.5px; color:#8996A2; margin-top:2px;
    text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.05em;
  }

  /* ---------- about ---------- */
  .about{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; }
  .about-visual{
    background:var(--steel); aspect-ratio:4/3; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .about-visual img{
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:50% 60%; display:block;
  }
  .about-visual::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,34,56,0) 55%, rgba(14,34,56,0.85) 100%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .about-visual-caption{
    position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:14px 18px;
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:#DCE4EA; z-index:2;
  }
  .about-copy p{ color:#4B555E; font-size:15.5px; margin-top:14px; }
  .about-copy .stat-line{
    margin-top:26px; display:flex; gap:34px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .about-copy .stat-line div b{ display:block; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:30px; color:var(--ink); }
  .about-copy .stat-line div span{ font-size:12px; color:#7C8894; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; }

  /* ---------- CTA ---------- */
  .cta-band{
    background:var(--amber); color:var(--ink);
  }
  .cta-inner{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:44px 0; }
  .cta-inner h2{ color:var(--ink); font-size:32px; }
  .cta-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .btn{
    padding:14px 24px; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:13px;
    text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.04em; border:1px solid var(--ink);
  }
  .btn-solid{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--white); }
  .btn-solid:hover{ background:var(--steel); }
  .btn-outline{ background:transparent; color:var(--ink); }
  .btn-outline:hover{ background:rgba(14,34,56,0.08); }

  /* ---------- contact ---------- */
  .contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; }
  .contact-info dl{ display:grid; gap:22px; margin-top:26px; }
  .contact-info dt{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--amber-dim);
    text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em;
  }
  .contact-info dd{ margin:4px 0 0; font-size:15.5px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; }
  form.quote{ display:grid; gap:14px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:28px; }
  form.quote label{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.06em; color:#7C8894; display:block; margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  form.quote input, form.quote textarea{
    width:100%; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--paper); padding:11px 12px;
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--graphite);
  }
  form.quote textarea{ min-height:90px; resize:vertical; }
  form.quote .row2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; }
  form.quote button{
    justify-self:start; background:var(--ink); color:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--ink);
    padding:13px 26px; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:13px;
    text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.04em; margin-top:4px;
  }
  form.quote button:hover{ background:var(--amber); border-color:var(--amber); color:var(--ink); }
  .form-note{ font-size:12px; color:#8996A2; margin-top:2px; }

  /* ---------- locations ---------- */
  .loc-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); }
  .loc-grid a{
    background:var(--paper); padding:20px 22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-weight:700; font-size:20px; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .loc-grid a span{ font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:11px; color:#8996A2; font-weight:400; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.05em; }
  .loc-grid a:hover{ background:var(--white); color:var(--amber-dim); }

  /* ---------- product detail image ---------- */
  .product-detail-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr; gap:40px; align-items:start; }
  .product-detail-image{ position:sticky; top:100px; }
  .product-detail-image img{ width:100%; height:auto; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--white); }
  .product-image-note{ margin-top:8px; font-size:11px; color:#8996A2; font-style:italic; }

  /* ---------- product image carousel ---------- */
  .p-carousel{ position:relative; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--white); overflow:hidden; }
  .p-carousel-track{ display:flex; transition:transform .3s ease; }
  .p-carousel-track img{ width:100%; flex:0 0 100%; height:auto; display:block; border:none; }
  .p-carousel-btn{
    position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); z-index:2;
    width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92); color:var(--ink); cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:16px;
  }
  .p-carousel-btn:hover{ background:var(--amber); border-color:var(--amber); }
  .p-carousel-prev{ left:10px; }
  .p-carousel-next{ right:10px; }
  .p-carousel-dots{ position:absolute; bottom:10px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); display:flex; gap:6px; z-index:2; }
  .p-carousel-dot{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); border:1px solid var(--line); cursor:pointer; padding:0; }
  .p-carousel-dot.active{ background:var(--amber); border-color:var(--amber); }

  /* ---------- product catalogue table ---------- */
  .pc-table-wrap{ margin-top:8px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); max-height:640px; overflow-y:auto; }
  table.pc-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; }
  table.pc-table thead th{
    position:sticky; top:0; background:var(--ink); color:var(--white); text-align:left;
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:12px 16px; z-index:2;
  }
  table.pc-table tbody td{ padding:11px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); font-size:14px; vertical-align:middle; }
  table.pc-table tbody tr:hover{ background:var(--paper); }
  td.pc-id a{ font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }
  td.pc-desc{ color:#4B555E; font-size:13.5px; }
  .pc-badge{ font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:10.5px; text-transform:uppercase; padding:4px 9px; white-space:nowrap; }
  .pc-instock{ background:#E8F3EF; color:#1C7A6E; border:1px solid #1C7A6E; }
  .pc-contact{ background:#F5F4EF; color:#5B6670; border:1px solid #D8D5C8; }
  td.pc-action{ text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; }

  /* ---------- track shipment ---------- */
  .track-bar{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; max-width:720px; }
  .track-bar input[type="text"]{
    flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--white);
    padding:14px 16px; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--graphite);
  }
  .track-bar select{
    flex:0 0 200px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--white);
    padding:14px 16px; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--graphite);
  }
  .track-bar .btn{ flex:0 0 auto; }
  .track-note{ margin-top:12px; font-size:12.5px; color:#8996A2; max-width:640px; }
  .track-result{ margin-top:20px; max-width:820px; }
  .track-result:empty{ display:none; }
  .track-loading{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    gap:16px; padding:56px 20px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .track-spinner{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
    border:3px solid var(--line); border-top-color:var(--amber);
    animation:track-spin 0.8s linear infinite;
  }
  .track-loading-text{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:13px; color:#8996A2;
    letter-spacing:0.03em;
  }
  @keyframes track-spin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }

  /* ---------- faq ---------- */
  .faq-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); max-width:820px; }
  .faq-list details{ background:var(--white); padding:18px 22px; }
  .faq-list summary{
    font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-weight:600; font-size:18px; color:var(--ink);
    cursor:pointer; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  }
  .faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
  .faq-list summary::after{ content:"+"; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size:20px; color:var(--amber-dim); flex-shrink:0; }
  .faq-list details[open] summary::after{ content:"–"; }
  .faq-list p{ margin-top:12px; font-size:14.5px; color:#4B555E; line-height:1.6; }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer.site{ background:var(--ink); color:#93A2AF; padding-top:56px; }
  .foot-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:40px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .foot-brand .logo .mark{ color:var(--white); }
  .foot-brand p{ margin-top:14px; font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.6; max-width:280px; }
  footer h4{ color:#DCE4EA; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.08em; margin-bottom:16px; font-family:Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; }
  footer li{ margin-bottom:10px; font-size:13.5px; }
  footer a:hover{ color:var(--amber); }
  .foot-bottom{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:22px 0; font-size:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
  .foot-bottom .disclaimer{ max-width:640px; color:#5F6C77; font-size:11.5px; }

  /* ---------- request quote tab ---------- */
  .request-quote-tab{
    position:fixed; top:50%; right:0; z-index:65;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--white); text-decoration:none;
    padding:18px 11px; border-radius:8px 0 0 8px;
    box-shadow:-4px 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    writing-mode:vertical-rl; transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
    font-weight:600; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
    transition:transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  }
  .request-quote-tab:hover{
    transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg) translateX(-6px);
    background:var(--amber); color:var(--ink);
  }
  .request-quote-tab svg{ transform:rotate(180deg); flex-shrink:0; }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .request-quote-tab{ padding:14px 8px; font-size:11px; }
  }

  /* ---------- whatsapp inline icon ---------- */
  .wa-icon{ display:inline-block; vertical-align:-3px; margin-right:6px; flex-shrink:0; }

  /* ---------- whatsapp fab ---------- */
  .whatsapp-fab{
    position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:80;
    width:58px; height:58px; border-radius:50%;
    background:#25D366; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
    transition:transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
  }
  .whatsapp-fab:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.04); box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.32); }
  @media (max-width:560px){ .whatsapp-fab{ width:52px; height:52px; right:16px; bottom:16px; } }

  /* ---------- responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width:980px){
    nav.primary, .topbar-left{ display:none; }
    .burger{ display:block; }
    .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .rungs{ display:none; }
    .hero h1{ font-size:40px; }
    .stats-grid, .why-grid, .cat-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .brand-feature-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .about{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .founder-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .founder-grid .founder-visual{ order:-1; }
    .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .stat:nth-child(3){ border-left:none; }
    .loc-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .product-detail-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .product-detail-image{ position:static; }
    li.has-dropdown{ position:static; width:100%; }
    .dropdown-toggle{ width:100%; justify-content:space-between; padding:8px 0; }
    .dropdown-menu{
      position:static; transform:none; width:100%!important; margin-top:6px;
      box-shadow:none; border:none; background:var(--paper-dim); padding:14px 16px;
    }
    .dropdown-menu.dropdown-locations .dd-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .dropdown-menu.dropdown-manufacturer-grid .dd-grid-3col{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .wrap{ padding:0 18px; }
    .hero h1{ font-size:32px; }
    .stats-grid, .why-grid, .cat-grid, .brand-feature-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .cta-inner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
    form.quote .row2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .finder-row{ flex-direction:column; }
    .stock-bar select{ flex-basis:100%; }
    .track-bar select{ flex-basis:100%; }
    table#stockTable td, table#stockTable th{ padding:9px 10px; font-size:12.5px; }
    .loc-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  }