Door hardware innovator takes on trio with decades of experience.

UAP, the leading door hardware specialist, is expanding its sales team with three senior appointments.

Andy Kay joins UAP as Business Development Manager for the North West, David Brackpool comes on board as Business Development Manager for the North East, and Dan Powell becomes UAP’s new National Account Manager.

Having started in telesales before working as an Area Manager for several businesses, Kay brings more than 30 years’ experience of window and door hardware to UAP. His new role involves forging relationships with distributors and fabricators, as well as increasing product uptake internally and externally throughout the North West.

Kay said: “UAP has such an exciting product portfolio that’s driving the hardware industry forward. I’m really enjoying working with the wider UAP team, and I’m looking forward to building the business in the North West even further.”

Brackpool joins UAP with a wealth of knowledge of the timber and PVCu fabrication industries. He started his career at John Carr Joinery and has held roles at other national companies including Premdor, Masonite, and Caldwell. His work in retail product management has allowed him to supply products to household names including B&Q and Wickes.

Brackpool said: “I’m thrilled to be joining UAP, whose commitment to innovation places it at the forefront of a very competitive market. I’m excited at the prospect of bringing its industry-leading products to current and future customers all over the North East.”

Powell has more than 20 years’ experience in the fenestration industry. He has held key leadership roles at VBH GB, where he served most recently as Head of Sales and then Head of Brand. His appointment as National Account Manager further strengthens UAP’s senior management team.

Powell said: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining UAP, one of the UK’s leading door hardware suppliers. I look forward to using my skills and experience to support the business’s continued growth and help develop an already impressive customer base across the country.”