Aico launches Platinum Partner Initiative in bid to elevate standards

The inaugural Platinum Partner will be announced at the prestigious Housing 2025 event in Manchester, which is to be held on 24-26 June.

Building upon the foundation of the Gold Standard Installer requirements, Platinum Partner status will be awarded to elite organisations who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to professional development, safety compliance and collaborative Best Practice.

Key requirements

In order to achieve Platinum Partner status with Aico, companies must fulfil the following criteria:

*Gold Standard Compliance: Meet all of Aico’s Gold Standard Installer requirements

*City & Guilds Training: Employ a verified number of City & Guilds 2426-01 trained installers, including representation within the senior leadership team

*Site visits: Facilitate an agreed number of joint site visits to Aico installations with Aico representatives and end clients alike, duly ensuring transparency and continued quality assurance

*Factory visits: Ensure senior team participation in factory visits

*Quality management: ISO 9001 accreditation reflecting robust quality management systems

*Corporate Social Responsibility: Demonstrate a commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility in collaboration with Aico

*Sustainability commitment: Agree to participate in an annual Sustainability Review process

*Standards compliance: Possess an up-to-date copy of BS 5839 Part 6, thereby ensuring full compliance with installation standards

Raising the bar

Steve Trafford (sales director at Aico) commented: “Introducing the Platinum Partner Initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to raising the bar. By recognising and supporting organisations that go ‘above and beyond’ in terms of training and quality, we’re not only promoting excellence, but also enhancing safety standards right across the industry. This is about building long-term partnerships that deliver real value for communities.”

The Platinum Partner Initiative strengthens Aico’s dedication to innovation, customer assurance and raising standards across the housing and fire safety industries. Partners who achieve this prestigious status will be supported by the delivery of exclusive resources, enhanced visibility and ongoing opportunities for strategic collaboration.

*Further information concerning Aico’s Platinum Partner Initiative is available online at www.aico.co.uk/contact/