Saturday, 6 September 2025

Door hardware innovator expands sales team with three senior appointments


UAP, the leading door hardware specialist, is announcing the expansion of 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, Andy brings more than thirty 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.

On his appointment, Andy Kay, Business Development Manager for the North West at UAP, 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.”

David 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.

David Brackpool, Business Development Manager for the North East at UAP, noted: “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.”


Dan Powell, UAP’s new National Account Manager, 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.

Dan Powell, National Account Manager at UAP, commented on his new role: “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.”

UAP Limited, established in 1996, has become a leading UK door hardware supplier; its products range from fire-rated hardware to locking systems and door and window security. It designs door hardware solutions around customer needs, equipping them to navigate the ever-changing fire and security landscape. UAP earned £28.4 million in revenue in its latest financial year, marking its 15th consecutive year of revenue growth. Revenues grew by more than a third in the year to April 2024 thanks to acquisitions and new business launches.

Steve Cox, Managing Director at UAP, said: “Andy, David, and Dan are incredible additions to the UAP team, with extensive industry knowledge, sharp strategic insight, and a great ability to exceed customer expectations in every interaction. Their contributions will be vital as we work towards our vision of becoming the UK leader in fire and security door hardware.”

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