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Aico, an employment insurance company, has named Sureserve compliance and energy services, as its first-ever Platinum Partner, announcing the partnership live at Housing 2025.
The recently launched Platinum Partner initiative is the latest part of Aico’s drive to raising industry standards. Platinum status is given for organisations that meet a set of criteria including technical skill, quality management, sustainability, and commitment to training.
These required standards include:
• Aico Gold Standard installer criteria
• Leadership-level participation in Aico’s City & Guilds training
• Participation in joint site visits with Aico and clients
• Executive factory engagement at Aico’s manufacturing facility
• Verified ISO 9001 accreditation
• Active CSR and sustainability participation
• Ongoing compliance with BS 5839-6
Steve Trafford, sales director at Aico, commented: “Sureserve’s achievement as our first Platinum Partner represents the very best of what the initiative stands for – dedication to high standards, continual professional development, and true partnership. Sureserve have a longstanding relationship with the UK social housing sector and an enviable reputation and are helping set a new benchmark in the sector, not just through technical ability but through leadership and vision. We are delighted to announce them as our first Platinum Partner.”
