Fire Door Maintenance by UAP Ltd named Training Company of the Year

Launched in February this year, FDM duly established the UK’s first practical Training Centre, in turn rapidly positioning itself as a leader in training fire door inspectors, installers, building managers and maintainers to both meet and exceed the UK’s fire door-focused regulations.

Established to address a critical gap in fire door safety, the Training Centre provides hands-on and practical learning experiences that are in full compliance with legislation and Best Practice. The GQA Qualifications-accredited training programmes equip professionals with the essential skills needed to enhance fire safety and reduce risk in public and private sector buildings across the UK.

Nicola John (pictured), managing director at FDM by UAP Ltd, said: “This award is testament to our dedication to improving fire safety in the UK through quality-based and practical training. Our team has worked tirelessly to create a training experience that not only educates, but also empowers individuals to uphold the highest standards in fire door safety.”

FDM by UAP Ltd’s expert team provides trusted and independent guidance and training with a view towards ensuring that installed fire doors are reliable, effective and compliant with current legislation.

Revenue growth

In tandem, Manchester-based UAP Ltd has announced revenues of £28.4 million for its latest financial year, marking the organisation’s fifteenth consecutive year of revenue growth.

UAP Ltd revenues grew by more than a third in the year to April 2024, driven by both the acquisitions of Security Hardware in December 2022 and Maher London in January 2023, and by organic growth which included the launch the business line that is Fire Door Maintenance (FDM).

UAP Ltd also licensed Armadillo Metal Coatings’s Armasmart technology earlier this year, which resulted in the launch of the industry’s first door hardware range to eliminate 99.98% of viruses, including COVID-19.

UAP Ltd’s period of rapid growth has witnessed the business make the strategic decision to consolidate its operations (following a £750,000 investment) into a single headquarters in Bury, Greater Manchester. The facility has significantly improved operational efficiency, enabling streamlined order fulfilment with stockholding capacity increased by more than double.

The business has strengthened its resilience by expanding its supply chain team in India and maximising economies of scale with suppliers.

Incredible 12 months

Stephen Cox, Group commercial director at UAP Ltd, commented: “We’ve had an incredible year at UAP. While our scale has grown dramatically, our core values have remained constant. We are committed to delivering innovative door hardware solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our customers, equipping them to navigate the ever-changing fire and security landscapes. Each client, each market and every single interaction is of paramount importance to us. Our drive to excel fuels everything that we do.” 

*Additional information is available online at www.fdmltd.co.uk