Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # UP Ultimate Products ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://upplc.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://upplc.com/) - Ultimate Products (UPPLC) is a leading UK brand house behind heritage brands like Salter and Beldray, specialising in quality kitchen & cleaning goods. - [About UP](https://upplc.com/about/) - Discover our story, heritage, and values. Ultimate Products (UPPLC) manages leading consumer brands like Salter & Beldray with ethical sourcing across Europe. - [Careers](https://upplc.com/careers/) - Explore careers at UP Ultimate Products. Discover our inclusive culture, diverse departments, and opportunities to grow your career with heritage brands. - [Cookie Consent](https://upplc.com/cookie-consent/) - [Portfolio](https://upplc.com/our-brands/) - [Investors](https://upplc.com/investors/) - Official investors information for Ultimate Products (UP PLC). Explore financial data, annual reports, and corporate leadership in our dedicated Investor Hub. - [Early Careers](https://upplc.com/early-careers/) - [Our Values](https://upplc.com/our-values/) - [Life at UP](https://upplc.com/life-at-up/) - Discover life at UP (Ultimate Products). Explore our inclusive company culture, employee benefits, work-life balance perks, and career development opportunities - [Leadership](https://upplc.com/leadership/) - Discover the executive leadership team at Ultimate Products (UPPLC), guiding the company’s strategy, performance and long-term growth. - [ESC](https://upplc.com/esc/) - [Get In Touch](https://upplc.com/contact/) - Get in touch with our team for enquiries, support, or feedback. We’re here to help and will respond as quickly as possible. - [Instruction Manuals](https://upplc.com/instruction-manuals/) - [Guarantee Information](https://upplc.com/guarantee/) - [Modern Slavery](https://upplc.com/modern-slavery-act/) - [Privacy Notice](https://upplc.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms](https://upplc.com/terms/) - [Whistleblowing Policy & Hotline](https://upplc.com/whistleblowing-policy-hotline/) - [Vulnerability Disclosure Policy](https://upplc.com/vulnerability-disclosure-policy/) - [Company Documents](https://upplc.com/company-documents/) - [Apply Jobs](https://upplc.com/jobs/) - [Ethical and Social Compliance](https://upplc.com/ethical-and-social-compliance/) - [Committees](https://upplc.com/committees/) - [Our Mission](https://upplc.com/our-mission/) ## Brands - [American Originals](https://upplc.com/brand/american-originals/) - Combining great, all-American style with down-to-earth, feel-good living, American Originals design funky, exciting kitchen products with a retro feel. Bring an American diner to life in your own home, create tasty treats for your family and friends and experience endless hours of fun with American Originals’ ever-growing range of fun-loving appliances. - [Petra](https://upplc.com/brand/petra/) - [Beldray](https://upplc.com/brand/beldray/) - Beldray, originally Bradley and Co Ltd., has become a household word for quality. The first manufacturer of steel ironing tables in the UK and inventor of the adjustable ironing board, Beldray now offers a wide range of affordable and durable products for the home, including vacuum cleaners, food prep products, storage solutions and airers as - [Salter](https://upplc.com/brand/salter/) - The oldest housewares brand in the UK, Salter has proudly created and manufactured lifestyle-enhancing products for over 260 years. A brand synonymous with history, precision and quality, Salter is a well-known household name with a proud heritage that continues to develop and innovate to this day, providing the very best in stylish and reliable products - [George Wilkinson](https://upplc.com/brand/george-wilkinson/) - Designed in the UK since 1931, George Wilkinson’s professional ranges of cookware, bakeware and textiles are designed to perform and built to last. The George Wilkinson brand is synonymous not only with superior quality but also with the proud and continuing heritage of great British manufacturing. Developing products with a romantic, country feel to stay - [Kleeneze](https://upplc.com/brand/kleeneze/) - [Giles Posner](https://upplc.com/brand/giles-posner/) - Specialising in innovative party and kitchen products, Giles & Posner execute high-quality, eye-catching designs that are world-renowned, consistently producing and rapidly growing a stylish range of reliable appliances. Whether you’re a cooking novice or an experienced chef, Giles & Posner help you to create memorable events, cook unique meals and excel at home entertainment. - [Constellation](https://upplc.com/brand/constellation/) - It all began in 1962, a time of innovation and when international air travel really started to take off. British-based brand Constellation introduced unique and colourful luggage, with a hint of personality. Over fifty years later, Constellation still identifies and interprets the needs of the consumer, with a passionate team of British designers, providing eye-catching - [Z-Frame](https://upplc.com/brand/zframe/) - With practicality in mind, ZFrame develops an array of super lightweight, super strong suitcases on a completely different level to their competitors. With a desire to create a lightweight collection of travel cases without compromising on strength, ZFrame’s unique structure was brought to life. Achieving the perfect balance, ZFrame’s cases are elegant yet extremely strong - [Progress](https://upplc.com/brand/progress/) - [Intempo](https://upplc.com/brand/intempo/) - [Russell Hobbs](https://upplc.com/brand/russell-hobbs/) - [Dreamtime](https://upplc.com/brand/dreamtime/) - Dreamtime focuses on providing maximum consumer comfort and support to relieve the pressures and stress that fatigue can bring. From pillows and duvets to mattress protectors and toppers, Dreamtime’s products are the perfect remedy for a better, more relaxing night’s sleep. With an ever-expanding memory foam range that responds to body temperature and moulds to - [PROlectrix](https://upplc.com/brand/prolectrix/) - Designed for everyday living, Prolectix endeavours to lighten the load of routine chores and tasks. Today’s busy schedule can be long and difficult, and so Prolectrix offers a range of products to suit all budgets and make life that little bit easier. Placing high value on affordability, Prolectrix are constantly evolving and adding to their - [Maxim](https://upplc.com/brand/maxim/) ## Jobs - [PR and Social Media Lead](https://upplc.com/job/pr-and-social-media-lead/) - If you have experience working in PR, social media or digital marketing, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for a brand-centric PR and Social Media Lead (3+ years experience) looking to join our growing Marketing team, playing a pivotal role in delivering integrated campaigns across digital, social and PR channels, driving new product launches and - [Videographer & Content Creator](https://upplc.com/job/videographer-content-creator/) - Are you ready to take the next step in your creative career? Be part of something big. Join Ultimate Products in our Brand team, where your work will directly shape how our products are seen by customers across the UK and Europe. From product launches and trade shows to e-commerce platforms and social media, you’ll ## Staffs - [Charles](https://upplc.com/staff/charles/) - I love the energy and atmosphere in the office; it’s always so vibrant, high energy, engaging and exciting. There’s never a dull day - it’s super fast paced, but you’ll never get bored working at UP! Seeing people come in at graduate level and work their way up makes me really proud. - [Patrick](https://upplc.com/staff/patrick/) - I’ve always enjoyed learning new things. UP gives me the opportunity to seek out different third parties and emerging technology, and implement these new platforms or solutions into my day-to-day role. I am proud of the fact that I’ve progressed so quickly here at UP. I’ve been given the opportunity to develop myself through the - [Katie Maxwell](https://upplc.com/staff/katie-maxwell/) - Having joined UP’s Graduate Development Scheme in 2013, Katie previously lead the Group’s Housewares function, and is the first person to progress from graduate to the Operating Board and now the C-suite. Katie is also Deputy Chair of the ESG Committee and has championed Ultimate Products’ ESC strategy, with a particular focus on driving environmental - [Emma](https://upplc.com/staff/emma/) - The people are what makes UP so brilliant – I have a fantastic team, many of whom joined through our Grad Scheme and have now grown into confident, passionate advocates for our products and brands. I love supporting their progression, helping them build commercial awareness and seeing them succeed; it’s so rewarding and a real - [Andrew Gossage](https://upplc.com/staff/andrew-gossage/) - Andrew is a chartered accountant and started his career with Arthur Andersen where he held positions in audit and transaction support. In 1998, he transferred into industry, taking on the role of Finance Director & General Manager of Mersey Television, an independent television producer of continuing drama including Hollyoaks, Brookside and Grange Hill. He was - [Liora Bean](https://upplc.com/staff/liora-bean/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et - [Nick Mellor](https://upplc.com/staff/nick-mellor/) - [Simon Showman](https://upplc.com/staff/simon-showman/) - Simon began his career working for an auctioneer before founding Ultimate Products in 1997. Initially a clearance business buying discontinued and excess stock, with investment from Barry Franks who became the majority shareholder, Simon was able to grow the business into the full service sourcing and importing operation we see today. During the early 2000s, - [Robbie Bell](https://upplc.com/staff/robbie-bell/) - Robbie is Chief Financial Officer of Highbourne Group whose brand portfolio includes some of the biggest names in the sector, including City Plumbing, The Bathroom Showroom, PTS, DHS, The Underfloor Heating Store, Plumbworld and PlumbNation. He was formerly CFO of Holland & Barrett, Europe’s largest health and wellness retailer and convenience retailer McColl’s Retail Group, - [Andrew Milne](https://upplc.com/staff/andrew-milne/) - Andrew has been CEO of AIM-listed Nichols plc, a diversified soft drinks business, since 2021 having joined Nichols as Commercial Director in 2013. He was previously a Sales Director for Coca Cola Enterprises, prior to which he held a variety of commercial roles at GSK, after having started his career at Marks & Spencer. He - [José Carlos González-Hurtado](https://upplc.com/staff/jose-carlos-gonzalez-hurtado/) - José Carlos is Senior Advisor to private equity firm Advent International and to Roland Berger, a management consultancy. He is a member of the Advisory Board of Dichter & Neira, a data and market research company, and until recently was an advisor to Mintec Ltd, a provider of commodity price data and market intelligence. He - [Tracy Carroll](https://upplc.com/staff/tracy-carroll/) - Tracy joined Ultimate Products in December 2022 as the company’s first Brand Director, which sees her lead the brand, design and marketing strategy, and communications function. Tracy has since become a key proponent of Ultimate Products’ brand strategy, highlights of which include the successful rebrands of both Salter and Beldray. “Leading marketing and design across our portfolio of leading homeware - [David Bloomfield](https://upplc.com/staff/david-bloomfield/) - David has been with UP’s Supply Chain division since 2007 and has extensive expertise in Far East factory management. In 2008, he was appointed to the Main Board and leads the logistics function that underpins our excellent operational capability and retail partnerships. “Our supply chain at Ultimate Products is first-class and I’m excited to lead this incredible team as we continue to - [Duncan Singleton](https://upplc.com/staff/duncan-singleton/) - Duncan has been with Ultimate Products for 20 years, and has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the Salter and Beldray brands, helping to elevate their market presence and performance in the UK and Europe. “I’ve been on amazing 20-year journey at UP, and I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of our - [Craig Holden](https://upplc.com/staff/craig-holden/) - In almost two decades at UP, Craig has contributed to some incredible milestones including launching the Group’s European showroom and rolling out one of the North-West’s largest graduate schemes, both of which are central to UP’s future operations. “It’s an honour to be part of UP’s operating board and I’m looking forward to building on our strong foundation - [Emma Rawley](https://upplc.com/staff/emma-rawley/) - Emma’s diverse experience across multiple product categories and her strategic approach to product and brand evolution continue to shape the success of Ultimate Products’ portfolio, where she has been a key contributor for over 17 years. Emma has played a vital commercial role in major brand acquisitions, Constellation Luggage in 2010 and Salter Scales in - [Christine Adshead](https://upplc.com/staff/christine-adshead/) - Christine is a former Partner at PwC, where she spent nearly 20 years providing transaction advisory services across a range of corporate activities and a variety of sectors, including retail and consumer goods. She was PwC’s London region private equity leader, as well as being a national leader for mid-tier private equity. Christine was also - [Chris Dent](https://upplc.com/staff/chris-dent/) - Chris has substantial accounting and financial experience from his time in the profession and as a Finance Director of private and publicly quoted companies. Chris began his career at Deloitte LLP where he spent ten years within audit, corporate finance and transactional accounting services. From 2017 to 2022 he was the Chief Financial Officer of ## Job Categories - [Creative](https://upplc.com/job-category/creative/) - [Videographer](https://upplc.com/job-category/videographer/) ## Job Locations - [UK](https://upplc.com/location/uk/) - OL9 0DD, Manchester ## Job Types - [Full Time](https://upplc.com/job-type/full-time/) ## Titles - [Director](https://upplc.com/job-title/director/) - [Member](https://upplc.com/job-title/member/)