May June 2023

Locking Systems
A FLEXIBLE OPTION
David Jennings, CEO of UAP, discusses his company’s new addition to its
range of locking systems with the launch of Flexi Lock.
Established in 1996, UAP is a hardware and
locking systems manufacturer for doors and
fenestration, providing products for installation
in both domestic and commercial environments.
The company has continued to expand its product
range with the launch of Flexi Lock.
Thanks to its design, the multi-point lock can be
paired with a vast range of rose handles, offering
fabricators, installers, and consumers more
choice and flexibility.
“The popularity of rose handles is growing rapidly,
especially in the new build market,” explained
David Jennings, CEO of UAP.
“From our own research, we know that more
customers want to use these handles on front
doors to match interiors and provide a more
contemporary appearance throughout a property.
“In response, we wanted to develop a multi-point
lock with more design freedom. The Flexi Lock
is compatible with lever handles on rose as well
as traditional handles on a backplate, providing
a highly flexible solution which also maximises
security and reliability.”
Keeping it simple
Launched under UAP’s Fullex brand, the Flexi
Lock is suitable for timber, composite and
aluminium doors with a 45mm lock backset.
Ideal with 1* or 3* cylinder, it has a non-handed
easily reversible latch. Quick and easy to install,
the Flexi Lock is prepared in the same way as the
Fullex XL Crimebeater lock.
UAP’s high security escutcheon is also available
with the Flexi Lock. Designed to colour match the
door handle, this further enhances aesthetics.
Security features include a bevelled edge, making
it a lot more difficult to grip the escutcheon with
pliers to pull it off, and high tensile strength fixing
bolts, which secure the escutcheon to the door.
Creating options
In line with the latest design trends, UAP has
bolstered its range of door handles with several
new additions, which can all be paired with the
Flexi Lock.
Introduced by UAP’s Intelligent Hardware brand,
the new products include the ‘Calla’, ‘Fern’ and
‘Lyra’ lever handles on round rose as well as the
‘Ava’ lever handles on square rose.
Designed in-house and following customer
feedback on shapes and styles, the range is
targeted at the high-end residential sector. Each
handle features a contemporary design and is
available in a variety of finishes, including a new
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