About Aico

The European market leader in home life safety

Pioneering new technologies and offering high quality alarms designed, developed and manufactured at our factory.

Aico, an Ei Company, are the European Market Leader in Home Life Safety. All Aico alarms meet UK standards and offer a variety of sensor types to guarantee protection for every home, the cornerstone of which is delivering education, quality, service and innovation. In 2020, Aico expanded their Connected Home offering with the acquisition of leading Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, HomeLINK. HomeLINK leverages cutting edge smart home integration and analytics technologies, providing a complementary platform to present a synergistic approach to IoT.

Aico offer unparalleled support, from the 32 Relationship Managers covering the whole of the UK and the expert in-house technical support team to their free of charge, Fire Industry Association accredited training scheme, Expert Installer. Expert Installer provides Electrical Contractors with all of the information that they require to select, site, install and maintain Aico alarms to the highest quality. It also ensures that attendees are up to date with the latest legislation and requirements.

34 Years Of Product Innovation.

We constantly search for ways we can develop our systems to offer improved protection, even greater reliability and easier installation and maintenance.

1990

1990 – Aico is founded

Aico, an Ei Company, was founded in 1990 by Ken Ainsworth with our name originating from Ainsworth Company. By 1993 we had launched three new alarms, including the Ei150 mains powered smoke and heat alarms, the battery powered Ei103C heat alarm and Ei105C optical alarm.

1995

1995 – the first Carbon Monoxide alarm is manufactured

In 1995, we improved our home life safety offering, with the first Carbon Monoxide alarm being manufactured.

In 1997 we achieved our first accreditation, becoming ISO9001 certified to ensure that our customers get consistent, good-quality products and services.

In 1999, we launched our new, circular Ei140 and Ei160 Series of mains powered easi-fit Smoke and Heat Alarms.

2000

2000 – Aico turns 10 years old

We celebrated our 10th anniversary in 2000, and we introduced a number of product innovations in the years to follow, including RadioLINK technology with the launch of our first RadioLINK Base, Ei168RC.

2005

2005 – Support for Installers begins

Between 2005 and 2010, we launched remote control (RC) functionality for the Ei160 Series mains powered easi-fit smoke and heat alarms. We also introduced our dedicated support for fire product installers, with our Contractor Handybook in 2008 and AFPTIS training scheme in 2009; both are designed to ensure installers have the information they need to fit our products correctly and efficiently.

2010

2010 – Aico achieves more ISO accreditations

In 2011, the first Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm was manufactured, the Ei2110.

2014 was a busy year for innovation, with the launch of our first AudioLINK data extraction product for the Ei208 Carbon Monoxide Alarm.

Meanwhile, work began on our Centre of Excellence – a purpose-built home for training, development and innovation.

2015

2015 – Aico celebrates 25 years of business

In 2015, Aico celebrated 25 years of business and opened its very first Centre of Excellence – a purpose-built home for training, development and innovation. It also saw the launch of our Expert Installer training scheme.

2017 saw the release of our technologically advanced 3000 Series with Multi-Sensor intelligent detection, including Optical / Heat Fire alarm and Heat / Carbon Monoxide alarm.

In 2018, we also launched our Corporate Social Responsibility programme, Aico in the Community, focusing on four core areas, Volunteering, Charity, Business Enterprise and Education. In November 2019, we moved into to our new purpose-built headquarters including a brand-new Centre of Excellence.

2020

2020 – The Connected Home

In 2020, we launched our innovative SmartLINK Gateway, providing real-time remote monitoring of alarm systems via the SmartLINK cloud portal. We also acquired HomeLINK, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, to expand our Connected Home.

We also lauched our brand-new eco-fit range, designed to contribute to our environmentally friendly ethos.

“Education, quality, service and innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We are extremely proud of our high standards both in our products and our company. When working with all our customers, or within the community, we always follow the same philosophy. Our reputation is built not only on producing the highest quality alarms, but also through passionate people, continued innovation, exceptional service, and unrivalled support.”

Neal Hooper, Managing Director, Aico

Aico is a BS EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018 accredited company and as such operates strict quality, environmental and health and safety procedures relating to the stockholding and supply of electrical equipment. The philosophy of quality is extended to all of our operations.

Products to suit contractors, specifiers, special needs and special applications
Sales and technical support
Comprehensive product information
National availability
Regional support throughout the UK
Responsive sales office
Dedicated technical department
Expert Installer training scheme covering all aspects of domestic Fire and CO alarm installation available to installers

Standards Compliance

All alarms carry the Kitemark to indicate third party testing by BSI (British Standards Institution) or VdS mark to indicate third party testing by VdS.

In addition, all products are manufactured and distributed to:

ISO 9001:2016 quality management standards
ISO 14001:2015 environmental management standards
ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety management standards

Why Should You Choose Aico?

As with our alarms, you can always count on Aico.

Our reputation is built on not only producing the highest quality alarms, but also through passionate people, continued innovation, exceptional service and unrivalled support.

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Mission Statement

The leader in home life safety, promoting best practice, engaging with our communities and delivering safer homes.

Passion

Be enthusiastic, innovative, driven. Always embrace change and take pride.

Share Genius

By collaborating and sharing knowledge. Being open minded, learning from mistakes and speaking up when you need help.

Teamwork

Through supporting each other, communicating and embracing equality. Having a positive attitude, being respectful and kind.

Accountability

Through taking responsibility, delivering on promises and leading by example. Being accurate, providing quality services and being focused on results.