Aico is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
According to a statement, Aico has experienced “remarkable growth and development, consistently adapting to the ever-evolving market landscape” since it was founded in 1990.
Neal Hooper, Aico’s managing director, 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.”
Matt Small, Aico’s commercial and finance director, 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, one in three installations use RF interconnection, revolutionising how our systems operate.
“Similarly, multi-sensor technology has seen remarkable growth, with one in three 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.”