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20 | DECEMBER 2024
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UAP RECORDS 15TH SUCCESSIVE YEAR OF REVENUE GROWTH
UAP Ltd , a Manchester-based door hardware specialist , has announced revenue of £ 28.4 million for its latest financial year , marking its 15th consecutive year of revenue growth .
UAP Ltd revenues grew by more than a third in the year to April 2024 , driven by both the acquisitions of Security Hardware in December 2022 and Maher London in January 2023 , and by organic growth which included the launch of a new business line , Fire Door Maintenance ( FDM ).
FDM is a specialist business that offers fire door inspection , maintenance services , and fire door safety training that ensures component maintenance and application always meet safety standards . In 2023 , FDM established the UK ’ s first practical training centre for the fire door industry , a 3,000 sq ft collaborative setting for fire door inspectors , installers , and maintainers , that blends theory with hands-on experience .
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Each client , each market , and every single interaction is of paramount importance to us . Our drive to excel fuels everything we do .
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UAP Ltd also licensed Armadillo Metal Coatings ’ s Armasmart technology earlier this year which resulted in the launch of the industry ’ s first door hardware range to eliminate 99.98 % of viruses , including COVID-19 . The revolutionary patented anti-viral and anti-microbial technology addresses the limitations of traditional stainless steel by reducing the risk of germ transmission – preventing tarnishing and corrosion – and promotes a safer , cleaner environment which is vital in health , care , commercial and residential settings . The success of Armasmart is a direct reflection of UAP Ltd ’ s constant drive to innovate to ensure it is always one step ahead of customers ’ needs – using technology and deep research to develop game-changing products that drive progress in the industry .
From starting in its founder ' s spare room to moving to two separate sites across the UK , UAP Ltd ’ s period of rapid growth saw the business make the strategic decision to consolidate its operations , following a £ 750,000 investment , into a single 120,000 sq ft headquarters in Bury , Greater Manchester . The new facility has significantly improved operational efficiency , enabling streamlined order fulfilment with stockholding capacity increased by more than double , facilitating improved customer satisfaction and service delivery . The business has in turn strengthened its resilience by expanding its supply chain team in India and maximising economies of scale with suppliers .
Stephen Cox , Group Commercial Director at UAP Ltd , said : “ We ’ ve had an incredible year at UAP . While our scale has grown dramatically , our core values have remained constant . We are committed to delivering innovative door hardware solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our customers , equipping them to navigate the ever-changing fire and security landscape . Each client , each market , and every single interaction is of paramount importance to us . Our drive to excel fuels everything we do .”
UAP Ltd are enjoying continued awards success , including at the 2024 National Fenestration Awards . FDM ’ s practical training centre won “ Training Centre of the Year ”, and UAP also won the “ Hardware Company of the Year ” award . UAP Ltd was also recently named “ Supplier of the Year ” at the 2024 London Construction Awards and was nominated for “ Outstanding Business of the Year ” at the upcoming This is Manchester Awards .
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