SECTOR INSIGHT
LATEST AWARD SHOWS INNOVATION IS ‘ CORE ETHOS ’
» UAP LTD TAKES HOME GAI Community Award for ‘ major growth drive ’ in company innovation
This year ’ s Guild of Architectural Ironmongery Member ’ s Day proved successful for UAP as the team took home the coveted Company Innovation trophy at the event ’ s Community Awards .
The accolade is reserved for companies that can demonstrate innovation through improvement in processes , which will in turn improve the company , its customers or the wider society . Speaking of UAP ’ s validation of this , the award judges said the hardware manufacturer was a “ great entry that demonstrates innovation being a core ethos for the company ; certainly on a major growth drive and putting it in the infrastructure , products and real estate to deliver it .”
UAP National Sales Director , Barry Halpin who collected the award said : ” It ’ s great to be recognised for our innovations as a business . I ’ m so proud of everyone at UAP , and another amazing achievement and recognition for the hard work the whole team put in .”
News of the award came shortly after UAP – and sister company FDM – were shortlisted for eight NFAs later this year , marking a grand start to 2024 ’ s awards season .
www . uapcorporate . com
NIGEL TAYLOR APPOINTED AS MUL-T-LOCK DIRECTOR & HEAD OF LOCKSMITHS UKI – COMMERCIAL GROUP
» NIGEL ’ S CAREER JOURNEY includes his tenure as Sales Director at Exidor , where he played a pivotal role in driving sales and expanding market presence following the acquisition of Exidor by ASSA ABLOY . Nigel brings a wealth of experience from the industry , particularly within the locksmith channel , having held prominent roles at leading companies such as Chubb , Marcus ( ISEO ), and HOPPE .
Nigel Taylor said : “ With the backing of ASSA ABLOY ’ s extensive portfolio , we are well-positioned to continue to deliver comprehensive solutions and service excellence to our customers .
I look forward to working closely with our team and partners to drive success and growth in the locksmith industry .” In his new role , Nigel will continue to uphold Mul-T-Lock ’ s commitment to innovation in mechanical , electromechanical and access control solutions . Nigel will oversee operations to ensure customers have access to not only Mul-T-Lock ’ s renowned products but also to a broader range of brands and product lines offered by ASSA ABLOY . This strategic alignment aims to enhance customer experience and support continued business development .
www . mul-t-lock . com
Briton Unveils New 2024 Exit Hardware Catalagoue
» BRITON HAS LAUNCHED A NEW EXIT hardware catalogue , showcasing its range of trusted panic and emergency exit hardware systems , and providing specifiers and trade professionals with a user-friendly guide and product selection resource .
The new 28-page catalogue showcases a flagship range of Briton products and accessories , with product specifications , EN classifications and certified application information listed for each of Briton ’ s panic and emergency exit hardware devices . The new catalogue also includes a first look at the recently updated and highly popular Briton 370 Series , a set of high performance , Certifire-approved exit hardware devices designed to provide immediate escape without compromising building security .
To further support customers throughout the specification process , Briton has compiled a comprehensive set of technical details , product illustrations , spare parts and fixing kits into one concise catalogue . Briton ’ s new panic and emergency exit hardware catalogue
features valuable pages of advice and tools , including detailed safety and compliance information and a practical three-step product selector guide designed to simplify product selection and improve fire door safety standards across the built environment .
www . briton . co . uk
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