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A century aflame
Learn how Hochiki Europe is crowning the fire detection industry and breaking new ground with intelligent innovation
For over 100 years , Hochiki Corporation has prevailed as a renowned world leader in commercial and industrial fire detection and emergency lighting solutions . Pledging to ‘ protect people with high quality life safety products ’, Hochiki has actualized its vision to manufacture and supply reliable , high-quality products to a variety of sectors utilizing its comprehensive background of innovation and expertise . Turning over in excess of £ 400 million annually , the corporation is now an independent , publicly listed company with over 1700 employees worldwide dispersed across 13 subsidiaries , six manufacturing facilities and 36 sales offices . It has become a trusted supplier to companies across the globe , working closely with major approval bodies to ensure all its products are compliant with industry standards and regulations .
Hochiki ’ s journey began in Japan back in 1918 . Following several years of rapid growth , the company expanded into America in 1972 to respond to an increasing demand in the
US market . Again , Hochiki continued to see exponential growth and success , extending its California facility in the late 1980s and eyeing further international expansion .
In 1993 , Hochiki opened its European headquarters in the UK , broadening its client base across the UK , Europe , Middle East , Africa , and India , skyrocketing the corporation to the full intercontinental influence it holds today .
Upholding its stellar reputation , Hochiki operates under four primary pillars – growth , efficiency , value-add , and employee management . These principles govern all
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