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MARCH 2024 | 27
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UAP EXPANDS INTO NEW 120,000FT ² HQ
UAP , the specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows , has expanded into a new 120,000ft ² headquarter building in Bury , Greater Manchester . The £ 750,000 investment has seen UAP relocate from sites in Radcliffe and Whitefield , bringing all its processes under one roof .
As well as improving efficiency and connectivity between departments , the Orbital 60 building in Dumers Lane has more than doubled UAP ’ s stockholding capacity . Order fulfilment for all seven UAP brands has been streamlined through specialised racking as well as new picking systems and software . The building also houses the company ’ s production lines , testing centres , and training facilities .
A total of 80 employees are based at Orbital 60 with teams at Security Hardware and Locking Systems remaining at their existing locations in the West Midlands and Tyne & Wear respectively .
David Jennings , CEO of UAP , said : “ With significantly more storage and streamlined processes , we can also hold extra stock for our UK customers and are working with our suppliers to maximise economies of scale for every product we buy .
“ Another benefit of our new site is that it can better accommodate our growing workforce . Our acquisitions , diversification and new headquarters will count for nothing without significant
investment in our people . At all levels , we have added depth and strength to our teams . This includes the arrival of highly experienced and knowledgeable people from across the industry thanks to our targeted acquisition strategy .”
www . uapcorporate . com
ATLAS 2024 conference and exhibition welcomes record number of exhibitors
The 2024 Secured by Design ( SBD ) ATLAS conference and exhibition saw the largest number of SBD member company exhibitors ever highlighting their security products at this prominent policing event .
66 exhibitors joined over 200 Designing Out Crime Officers ( DOCO ), Crime Prevention Officers ( CPO ), senior police officers from across the UK and a range of guest speakers to exhibit their products .
Every year since the mid-1990s SBD has hosted a CPD training conference for the DOCOs and CPOs based in police forces around the country who deliver SBD at a local level , the ATLAS conference and exhibition . This event sees these specialist officers coming together to stay up to date with the ever-changing landscape of new standards , statutory requirements and technical developments . With delegates attending from all over the UK and Republic of Ireland .
This year ’ s conference had an introduction from Chris Philp , Minister of State for Crime , Police and Fire , with keynote addresses from The National Protective Security Authority – the UK government ’ s National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security – as well as from Chief Constable Lauren Poultney , the National Police Chiefs ’ Council lead for Problem Solving , a portfolio that incorporates Designing Out Crime Officers .
Delegates also attended five workshops over the two-day event , which included focuses on Certification , SBD Technical updates , an update on behalf of BRE regarding LPS1175 and internationally renowned Architect Alan Marten conducting a workshop focused on urban design issues from the Architects perspective .
www . securedbydesign . com
EXTENDED SUPPORT FROM CONNAUGHT
Teaming hup ! with Connaught Conservatories and Ultraframe means installers can get the best of both worlds , when it comes to support such as such as technical advice and assistance , surveying and specification , marketing and sales .
Connaught Conservatories took on the hup ! system at the end of 2022 to offer a ‘ modern method of construction ’ to their customers in the extension and conservatories sector . And , for any installer that thinks they aren ’ t ready to move into the extension market , Ryan Hulme from Connaught Conservatories says all the support is available to help you get set up , sell and most importantly install the system .
He says : “ I think there ’ s two barriers for installers taking on a new system – such as hup ! – firstly understanding the product itself but also not appreciating the opportunities associated with it , and what it can add to their business beyond the product .
“ When it comes to the system , help is at hand from ourselves and Ultraframe from the outset . From practical guidance and hands-on help on site to marketing materials and sales aids , every aspect is covered . “ Then when it comes to the scope of the product as a business opportunity , the market for homeowners wanting to extend their living space matches up perfectly with installers looking to grow their businesses .
“ First feedback and enquiries coming in about it shows us that many are already giving it the thumbs hup !, and we ’ re here to help any installers who haven ’ t tried it yet .”
you with technical advice , www . connaughtconservatories . co . uk quotations and samples .
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