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COVETED AWARD FOR BEST TECHNICAL INNOVATION
UAP ’ s TS008 Soterian Slim Letter plate has been crowned the Best Technical Innovation at the GGP Installer Awards 2023 last Thursday .
» RUN BY GLASS AND GLAZING Products ( GGP ) magazine , the awards recognise the hard work and professionalism of the UK ’ s window , door and conservatory installers , and the products and businesses that support them .
The award was presented to UAP ’ s former Technical Services Director , John McLoughlin , at a ceremony at The Midland Hotel in Manchester on 16 March 2023 by comedian Nina Wadia OBE . John designed the TS008 Soterian Slim and following his retirement last year , is still involved in UAPs product development as a consultant .
Designed in-house , the Soterian Slim Certifire letterplate is unique to the UK market and the most compact TS008-compliant letterplate ever made . Manufactured for 44mm – 70mm composite , timber and uPVC doors , the product is fast and easy to install , and provides a safer , more secure and convenient solution for the end user .
Speaking about the award , John said : “ I studied Industrial and Product Design at Manchester Polytechnic and ironically , one of my first projects was to design a letterplate . That was more than 50 years ago and it ’ s safe to say , my knowledge and technology have developed significantly since then !
“ Thanks to UAP ’ s continued investment in new product development and the skills of its in-house team , we ’ ve been able
to create a truly innovative letterplate . The TS008 Soterian Slim offers installers and end users a vast range of benefits , and it ’ s incredibly rewarding that these qualities have been recognised with this top award .
“ It was an honour to receive the trophy on UAP ’ s behalf . The whole team should be very proud of this achievement .”
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MUL-T-LOCK CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE
» MUL-T-LOCK IS CONTINUING ITS 50th anniversary celebrations with a number of product launches and events planned to showcase its unrivalled commitment to premium mechanical and smart security .
Says Claire Blakemore , Managing Director Mul-T-Lock UK : “ Since its founding in 1973 , Mul-T-Lock has been dedicated to designing , developing and manufacturing products , which are presented via a distribution network in 80 countries .”
“ These products include cylinders , locks , key cutting machines , electromechanical products , vehicle protection products and various related accessories , all of which adhere to strict international standards and help keep more than 300 million people safe worldwide .”
“ As an aspiring company , it has also evolved to embrace smart manufacturing transformation and move to greener energy . Mul-T- Lock has reduced energy consumption by 55 % and use of renewable energy has increased by 62 %. The factory was turned into a modern , high performing space , reduced in size by 50 %, but kept 100 % of its productivity .”
Shmuel Shterenshus , CEO of the Mul-T-Lock Group adds : “ The significant improvement in the work environment , in the physical appearance of the factory , the improvement of the infrastructure in terms of sustainability and use of innovative technologies , give us the opportunity to provide better service to our customers around the world . We will continue to invest in the development of innovative products , using advanced technologies to provide our customers the world over with security solutions at the highest level .”
Mul-T-Lock UK is celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary year , with a special edition logo launch and merchandise for its partners . There are also a number of events planned , culminating in the Diamond sponsorship of the MLA Expo , standing as the UK and Europe ’ s largest locksmith exhibition .
Claire concludes : “ This year is a huge year for us , and we ’ re looking forward to a fantastic array of events and product launches to highlight our continuing growth and success . It all comes together to show how we remain a security specialist , dedicated to our customers to whom we deliver quality protection products and excellent customer service .”
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