UAP is a door hardware specialist. We design solutions around our customers’ needs, equipping them to navigate the ever-changing fire and security landscape.
We have been driving progress since 1996. Our fire and security solutions - combined with our continual innovation - ensure that our customers are always one step ahead.
Our headquarters and R&D hub are in Manchester - a region synonymous with innovation - and we are proud to serve customers in all corners of the UK.
To be the UK leader in fire and security door hardware, creating a safer, more resilient built environment
To exceed customer expectations in every interaction
1996
Our company was founded under the name ‘Universal Imports’, importing door knockers to the UK
1999
We built our first head office in Bury – Bank House
2000
Our company name changed from Universal Imports to UAP Ltd
2003
We passed ISO9001 and also secured our first BSi Kitemark accreditation
2007
UAP partnered with the Development of Women and Children Centre Nepal. The charity enabled us to build five schools and a hospital in the country
2013
We bought our first product testing machines, which has since evolved into our industry-leading R&D hub, enabling us to stay at the bleeding edge of innovative developments
2016
We acquired City Safe UK and Fullex Locks, two well established distributors of door and security products.
2018
UAP completes a £20m management buy-out with Maven
2019
We became a co-operative, with every employee benefiting from our future success. We also acquired Intelligent Hardware, accelerating our journey to become the UK’s foremost supplier of door hardware.
2020
UAP became the first in the industry to join the Good Business Charter: raising the bar on business practices for employees, tax, the environment, customers, and suppliers.
2021
Our team celebrated our 25th anniversary.
2022
We acquired Security Hardware, our fourth acquisition to date, helping us to expand our offering, add new products to our range and strengthen our geographical reach
2023
We won the NFA23 Hardware Company of the Year Award and GGP Installer Award
2024
We won the GAI Community Award for Company Innovation
We've always cared about driving progress in the world around us, from supporting the communities on our doorstep to minimising our impact on the planet.
Learn moreOur team drives progress and delivers exceptional value to our customers by propelling us to innovate constantly. Their passion, expertise, and unrivalled market knowledge is the cornerstone of our constant momentum and success, enabling us to exceed customer expectations at every stage.
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