Jan/Feb 2022

HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES
UAP has invested in packaging
equipment to be more sustainable
As a result, our focus on safety and security
innovation, with products like the recently
launched Kinetica+ K4 3* cylinder from our
Fullex range, has been more important than ever,
and is driving our R&D investment for 2022 and
beyond too.
The Kinetica+ K4 not only combines an array of
security features to make it virtually impossible to
break-in, it also comes with a Bio+ key, which is
impregnated with an anti-viral and anti-bacterial
agent to safeguard against infection.
It seems likely that the new consciousness
about health and wellbeing will prompt further
innovation.
Another key feature of Kinetica+ K4 which we
see as an example of a continuing trend in 2022
is ease of installation.
Time pressures, squeezed margins and rising
labour costs all mean that the market needs
products that are faster and simpler to install.
Escalating trends
Some of the trends we have seen emerge over
the past year have been escalated rather than
prompted by the pandemic.
The use of technology is one of those trends,
thanks to the way tech-resistant consumers
have been forced to embrace the use of apps and
online systems during lockdowns.
There is now a much wider and more enthusiastic
acceptance that tech can enhance lifestyles.
It’s a trend that has led to the development of
the smart door hardware from our Intelligent
Hardware brand and our new range of electronic
locks.
Looking ahead, we can see real opportunities
to tap into tech-enabled products and address
operational challenges with digital systems.
Finally, a look at what we’ve learned and where
the market will go next would not be complete
without noting the growing importance of
environmental considerations.
It is clear that both public awareness and
increased compliance will drive more ecoconscious
purchasing decisions.
For companies like UAP, that means considering
how we package products to minimise waste.
We’ve invested in packaging equipment
that enables us to use marine reclaim and
biodegradable materials, enabling us to be virginplastics
free.
Looking ahead, we are continuing to examine
how we can reduce our emissions, as well as
offsetting with our tree planting programme –
50,000 at the last count!
Embracing opportunities
The fenestration sector ended 2020 with the hope
that the turmoil of the pandemic would all be a
distant memory by the end of 2021, and here we
are, as 2022 begins, still braced for uncertainty.
But what we’ve learned is an important part of
our toolkit and top of the list is that embracing
opportunities is just as important as responding
to the challenges.
Contact UAP:
0161 796 7268
uapcorporate.com
@UAP_Limited
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