The accolade recognises the ACD Multi Sensor with CO for its advanced detection capabilities and its ability to respond effectively to real world fire conditions while minimising false alarms. By combining optical smoke sensing with carbon monoxide detection in a single device, the sensor represents a next generation approach to life safety design.

Subin Suhas, Senior Sales Manager at Hochiki, commented “This award is a proud moment for the Hochiki team. The ACD Multi Sensor with CO has been developed to address real challenges faced by building operators and designers. Recognition from the industry reflects the value of reliable, intelligent detection that performs where it matters most.”

Shinsuke Kubo, Managing Director, added “Winning this award is a significant milestone for Hochiki. It demonstrates the strength of our technology and our long-term commitment to innovation, quality engineering and customer trust. We are proud to see our solutions recognised on a global stage.”

For education environments across the UK and Europe, the ACD Multi Sensor with CO is particularly well suited. Schools, colleges and universities often include areas where standard smoke detectors can be prone to nuisance alarms, including kitchens, food technology classrooms, science laboratories, workshops and theatres. These false alarms can be disruptive to learning and place additional strain on facilities teams.

By incorporating carbon monoxide sensing alongside optical smoke detection, the ACD Multi Sensor with CO can better differentiate between everyday activity and genuine fire conditions. This helps to reduce unwanted alarms while maintaining a fast and reliable response to developing incidents, improving safety for students, staff and visitors without unnecessary disruption to teaching and learning.

The sensor’s versatility makes it ideal for modern education buildings that combine traditional classrooms with specialist spaces for catering, technology, science and performance. It supports safer operation across mixed use environments while offering designers and specifiers greater confidence in overall system performance.

Hochiki Europe continues to support education design and build projects with robust fire detection solutions that prioritise reliability, flexibility and long-term value. The ACD Multi Sensor with CO forms part of a wider portfolio designed to meet the evolving needs of educational estates.

To find out more about multisensors from Hochiki for your education setting, visit Hochiki Europe or speak to your local Hochiki representative.