GOING FORWARD IN 2026
UAP celebrates a landmark year of growth and innovation
» GROUP LIMITED( UAP), THE BURYbased 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.
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PUTTING PARTNERSHIPS FIRST IN 2026
» BEYOND INNOVATIVE AND AWARD winning hardware, Winkhaus is helping UK installers and fabricators achieve faster routes to market, more efficient production, and stronger sales through a comprehensive range of customer focused services.
For Winkhaus UK, success isn’ t just about producing high performance locking systems, it’ s about ensuring every customer thrives. From technical support and marketing collaboration to operational accuracy and training, the company’ s entire approach is built around one principle: guaranteeing customer success.
Technical expertise that delivers confidence
The Technical Services team plays a vital role in supporting customers as they adopt new products. From specifying and setting up production lines to ensuring precision in door and lock alignment, to in house training, Winkhaus’ s experts provide handson assistance that reduces errors and boosts efficiency. In critical areas such as fire doorset testing, multiple Winkhaus team members often attend tests to ensure customers achieve the best possible outcomes and supporting their compliance journey.
Marketing and communication that go further
Winkhaus also invests heavily in customer specific marketing, helping customers not only understand products but promote them. The company regularly creates adaptable marketing materials, technical content, and educational resources that fabricators can re-use across their own networks, and their target customers.
“ We don’ t just tell our own product story,” Winkhaus said.“ We help our customers tell theirs, to their installer networks and even to end users. That shared approach adds real value.”
With industry standards evolving, Winkhaus also produces content that helps customers explain regulatory changes to their audiences. This keeps sales teams, installers, and consumers informed while strengthening trust and brand reputation throughout the supply chain.
Technology that delivers real benefits
A prefect example is the launch of the Winkhaus Portal, a revolutionary digital plat forma that provides direct access to our systems, putting everything you need at your fingertips 24 / 7.
One place for all your transactions, payment information and invoicing, ready to use media assets, and the full product catalogue, means you get to run your business your way.
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