Up, Up & Away For UAP

Allegion has acquired UAP Group Limited which has been providing security solutions provider in the UK since 1996 The business has nearly 200 patents, trademarks and registered designs.

“This is a natural extension of Allegion’s core mechanical portfolio with highly specifiable products that will leverage our existing solutions offerings and capabilities,” said Tim Eckersley, Allegion’s senior vice president and president of Allegion International. “Through complementary channels and sales expertise, we’ll fuel additional growth for both UAP and Allegion.”

 

Safe-hands Jennings

David Jennings, the CEO of UAP, will join Allegion to facilitate a smooth transition. He says: “Bringing together UAP and Allegion adds great value for our joint distribution and customer base. We’re broadening our portfolios and creating meaningful opportunities to innovate together.”

 

About Allegion

Allegion is listed on the NYSE ALLE. Its share price has risen in line with its recent acquisitions. The company designs and manufactures security and access and owns brands such as CISA, Interflex, LCN, Schlage, SimonsVoss and Von Duprin. Its comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software and electronic solutions is sold around the world and spans residential and commercial locks, door closer and exit devices, steel doors and frames, access control and workforce productivity systems. Allegion had $3.8 billion in revenue in 2024.

 

Picture: Allegion has acquired UAP.

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Article written by Cathryn Ellis
17th August 2025

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