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Hardware & Security

UAP Celebrates 25 Years with Secured by Design

» GREATER MANCHESTER-BASED UAP Ltd , a leading manufacturer of door and window hardware , is proud to celebrate 25 years as a member of Secured by Design ( SBD ), the official police security initiative .
As one of SBD ’ s inaugural members since 1999 , UAP has consistently championed innovation and quality , helping to shape safer communities across the UK . Its products , built to rigorous Police Preferred Specification standards , have made secure living and working environments a reality for millions .
Founded in 1996 , UAP began as a door hardware import company and has since transformed into an industry leader with a diverse portfolio of over 6,000 products . These include high-security 3-star cylinders , window restrictors , and letterplates , serving sectors from construction and social housing to maintenance and DIY .
UAP ’ s commitment to quality has been unwavering , with over 30 SBD Police Preferred Specification accreditations earned across door hardware , locks , and mail delivery categories . Its dedication was recognised this year by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers , awarding UAP the Community Award for Company Innovation .
Hazel Goss MBE , Development Officer at Secured by Design , said : “ I was very proud to award UAP their 25-year member ’ s award . They are an amazing company with whom I have worked for many years now ; they have a fantastic range of
products and the team are very friendly , always making me feel welcome when I visit . It is such a joy to work with them . Congratulations on your award !”
Steve Cox , Managing Director at UAP said : “ From the very beginning , we ’ ve been dedicated to developing products that are designed around customer needs , setting new benchmarks for quality and security . This milestone reflects the hard work , vision , and commitment of our entire team , and we ’ re excited to continue partnering with SBD to tackle the challenges of modern security and make a meaningful impact on people ’ s lives .”
As one of SBD ’ s longest-standing members , UAP has contributed to over one million homes being built to SBD standards , significantly reducing crime and fostering safer communities . Looking ahead , UAP remains focused on developing innovative solutions that push the boundaries of security and innovation .
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DHF helps shape the future for installation and maintenance in the Door , Gate & Shutter Industry

» THE INDUSTRY Competence Steering Group ( ICSG ) identified 15 Sector Led Groups ( SLG ) for the construction industry in response to the Grenfell Tower Fire and the subsequent independent review by Dame Judith Hackitt .
SLG 10 - Installation and Maintenance , was established to address competence issues in the installation and maintenance sector ; organised SLG 10 into five distinct categories : Envelope , Engineering Services , Interiors , Civils and Structures .
In August 2023 , DHF , together with Automatic Doors Suppliers Association ( ADSA ) and the British Wood Working Federation ( BWF ) was invited
to sit on the “ Envelope Super Sector Scheme ” for installation , formed from Working Group 2 and is now known as SLG10.1 . The Doors and Shutters segment of the ‘ Envelope ’ Super Sector is headed up by Ken Price , Managing Director of ADSA and also includes DHF ’ s Commercial Director , Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens , as well as Helen Hewitt , CEO of the BWF .
“ For the past 12 months , the CITB has facilitated weekly meetings with us and ADSA ,” explains Patricia . “ As this is an industry strategy statement and not one solely for the aforementioned trade associations , CITB has approached other trade associations to have input into the strategy statement .”
CITB is presently inviting the industry to have input into the NOS review ( scheduled to take place in January 2025 ), and to help shape what competency means . This collaboration will form part of the competency framework , and help identify training gaps to ensure the sector meets the evolving demands of the Building Safety Act 2023 .
The review will focus on updating NOS standards , for example , COSVR 676 : Install door and gate systems ; COSVR 677 : Install shutter systems ; COSVR 678 : Service and maintain door , gate , or shutter systems , and COSVR 679 : Dismantle and repair door , gate , or shutter systems . It will also explore enhanced
standards for the installation , servicing , maintenance , repair , and dismantling of fire doors and shutters .
If any DHF members would
like to get involved in the NOS
Review , please complete this
form : https :// forms . office .
com / e / FmRD7cuWU1
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