Hochiki's activities in Europe started in the late 1960's. In the first ten years, business was conducted through a trading company, but fierce competition in Europe, both on price and after-sales service, highlighted the need for a direct presence closer to the market.  

In 1986 Hochiki established a representative office in London, then in 1992 a freehold on 2.7 acres in Gillingham, Kent was purchased.  

Investment in this purpose-built production facility and technical support centre demonstrates Hochiki's strong commitment to serve the needs of its European customers directly.

Hochiki Europe now sells its products directly in the UK and promotes and supports its fire detection products through many long established European agencies.  The Company has over 350 active UK customers and works closely with all major European standards organisations to ensure its range of detection products complies fully with the latest regulations.  With over 80 employees Hochiki Europe at present builds in excess of 500,000 conventional and intelligent detectors and ancillaries per year. By employing the latest manufacturing techniques and rigorous quality control to ISO 9001, Hochiki Europe ensures every product installed will continue to enhance Hochiki's name for long-term reliable fire detection.