UAP Group Limited (UAP), a door hardware specialist, has been acquired by Allegion plc, a global security products and solutions provider, through one of its subsidiaries for an undisclosed sum.
Following the acquisition, UAP will report into the Allegion International segment. This will strengthen Allegion’s presence in the region and complement its UK’s non-residential portfolio. David Jennings, CEO of UAP, will join Allegion to facilitate a smooth transition and support accelerated growth for the combined organisations.
Founded in 1996, and headquartered in Manchester, UAP holds nearly 200 patents, trademarks, and registered designs. Its strong reputation for innovation is closely aligned with Allegion’s values and strategic goals.
Another testament to its innovation, UAP has won several industry awards recently, including winning “Hardware Company of the Year” in 2023 and 2024 at the National Fenestration Awards and the 2024 Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ Community Award for Company Innovation.
For more than a century, Allegion, through brands such as Briton, has been producing mechanical hardware solutions, offering everything from door closers and exit devices to door furniture, and residential and commercial locks, as well as software and services that support them.
Jennings commented: “Bringing together UAP and Allegion adds great value for our joint distribution and customer base. We’re broadening our high-quality portfolios and creating meaningful opportunities toinnovate together.”
Tim Eckersley, Allegion senior vice president and president of Allegion International, added: “This is a natural extension of Allegion’s core mechanical portfolio with highly specifiable products that will leverage our existing solutions offerings and capabilities.
“Through our go-to-market alignment, complementary channels and sales expertise, we’ll fuel additional growth for both UAP and Allegion.”
