UAP celebrates a landmark year of growth and innovation
UAP Group Limited (UAP), the Bury-based door hardware specialist, is marking a transformative year defined by strategic growth, product innovation and industry recognition, following its acquisition in August by leading global security products and solutions provider Allegion plc.
The acquisition represents a significant milestone in UAP’s journey. UAP will report into the Allegion International segment, strengthening Allegion’s presence in the region, complementing Allegion UK’s non-residential portfolio there and expanding solutions offered to the companies’ combined customers.
Alongside this, UAP continued to invest in product innovation throughout 2025, launching several new products, including a door closer range for residential, commercial and public environments, the Bullet Door Chain, and Kinetica Freezeguard 3-star euro cylinder range, the industry’s first to achieve BSI Kitemark TS007 1:2024 certification and PAS24:2022+A1:2024 and Secured by Design accreditation.
UAP’s commitment to innovation, culture and performance was recognised across the industry in 2025, including a double win at the National Fenestration Awards for Best Use of Video and New Product of the Year for Kinetica Freezeguard. The business also picked up a double win at the Locksmith Awards, where the company was named Hardware Company of the Year and Marketing Director Kamila Kasperowicz received Director of the Year.
Throughout the year, UAP also strengthened its team across the board, with a focus on strengthening its senior leadership, technical functions as well as sales team positions.
David Jennings, CEO of UAP Ltd, said: “2025 has been a defining year for UAP and our people's dedication and expertise have been central to this success. Joining Allegion gives us the scale to accelerate growth, but our focus remains the same - investing in our people, developing game-changing products and driving progress for our customers and the industry.”
Founded in 1996, UAP holds nearly 200 patents, trademarks and registered designs and continues to invest heavily in research, development and innovation. As part of Allegion, the business enters 2026 with a strengthened platform to continue delivering high-quality door hardware solutions that improve safety, security and performance across the built environment.
