This year, Aico celebrates 35 years of innovative technology, and quality alarms and sensors, which has led them to become the European market leader in home life safety.
Founded in 1990, Aico has experienced remarkable growth and development, consistently adapting to the ever-evolving market landscape.
Since the beginning, Aico has cultivated a reputation for innovation, quality and excellent customer service, resulting in a portfolio of cutting-edge products and solutions that have set industry standards.
Over the past 35 years, Aico has achieved so much. Their pioneering technology offers a variety of alarms and sensor types to guarantee full-circle protection for every home.
In addition to products, education is a key part of home life safety and therefore is at the core of everything Aico does. This is reflected in its multiple award-winning CPD-accredited training courses which ensure quality at every stage of the supply chain.
Aico designs products to simplify the creation of safer homes, this is demonstrated by the HomeLINK Connected Home Solution, which has grown to connect over 451,000 devices across the UK and 74,496 live gateway systems. These systems aim to support landlords and protect residents.
It is also important that landlords keep informed about changing legislation to ensure they continue to stay compliant. Aico has supported and empowered landlords to network, develop and learn through the development of the Social Housing Professionals Network (SHPN), as well as the SHPN roadshow.
As well as educating the supply chain, Aico has seen the value of developing the knowledge of the future. With the introduction of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme in 2018, Aico has accumulated 249 educational visits, including visits to schools and colleges, and students coming to Aico’s headquarters for the day.
These visits are there to inspire students and get them thinking about their future careers.
This initiative has supported over 16,400 students, and most recently in 2024 over 3,259. Additionally, the CSR team organised the volunteering programme which has accumulated 7,547 employee volunteering hours for 247 causes. This support is set to continue and grow along with everything Aico does.
Neal Hooper, Managing Director, commented on Aico’s longstanding success, said: “It has been an incredible 35 years of growth.
“We have doubled our turnover approximately every five years whilst providing life safety solutions to millions of homes. Our market leading technology is being developed into new areas, further establishing our position as the dominant European manufacturer.
The fact that we have colleagues who have been with Aico for the whole of its history, as well as a senior team wholly promoted from within, demonstrates the quality and loyalty that we are blessed with.
We would like to thank all our clients for the support since 1990, without which we would not be celebrating such a milestone following another record year. It is massively appreciated.
And finally, to the millions upon millions of households protected by Aico, thank you for choosing the very best solutions, it makes us very proud.
“We will continue to strive to provide world-class quality, innovation, service, and education for the next 35 years and beyond.”
Aico’s success is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire team, in addition to the unwavering support of its valued customers and partners.
Commercial & Finance Director, Matt Small, has been with Aico for almost 26 years and added: “I joined Aico as a warehouse apprentice back in 1999.
“Over the past 25 years, my role has evolved significantly, and my warehouse days are well behind me – thankfully, as I don’t think I could keep up these days!
“I’ve had the privilege of watching the company grow and transform over the last two and a half decades. Looking back, it’s incredible to see how far we’ve come.
“The technology behind our products has advanced dramatically, with innovations like RF connectivity, launched in the mid-2000s, now commonplace.
“Today, 1 in 3 installations use RF interconnection, revolutionising how our systems operate. Similarly, multi-sensor technology has seen remarkable growth, with 1 in 3 alarms sold now being multi-sensors.
“Both innovations have paved the way for the development and expansion of more connected sensors in the home.
“While Aico has long been the market leader in fire and gas detection, our vision has expanded to position Aico as the leader in home life safety.
“Beyond the products, it’s our people who have driven Aico’s growth. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found such a supportive employer 25 years ago and to have seen my career evolve within the company.
“I’m proud to be part of Aico’s management team, where I can continue to contribute to Aico’s success.
“It’s truly rewarding to watch the next generation of colleagues begin their Aico careers, be given opportunities to develop themselves, and witness the phenomenal progress we’ve achieved in recent years.
“I’m excited to see what the next 25 years will bring as Aico continues to innovate and grow.”
As Aico enters its next chapter, the company remains committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainability growth.
Housing Digital Stakeholder Aico are the European leader in home life safety, pioneering new technologies and offering high quality alarms, developed and manufactured in Ireland. Learn about Aico’s incredible 35 years here.
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