C-TEC
C-TEC (Computionics Limited) is a privately held UK manufacturer of life safety electronic systems, headquartered in Wigan. It designs and produces fire alarm, evacuation alert, call, disabled refuge, lockdown, and hearing loop systems for installers, specifiers, healthcare facilities, and high-rise residential buildings under its proprietary CAST protocol.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersWigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What C-TEC does
C-TEC (legal entity: Computionics Limited) is a privately held UK manufacturer of life safety electronic systems, headquartered and operating a manufacturing facility in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Founded in 1981 and employing 129 people, the company designs, develops, and produces fire alarm systems, addressable call systems, evacuation alert systems, disabled refuge systems, lockdown systems, hearing loop systems, accessible WC alarms, and EN54-4 compliant power supplies. Its technology platform spans conventional zone-based panels, two-wire systems (AlarmSense), and three addressable protocol variants — its proprietary CAST protocol, plus Apollo XP95/Discovery and Hochiki ESP — supported by ENVISION remote monitoring software and FastConvert retrofit converters.
The company's commercial proposition centers on certified, regulation-grade hardware and a vertically integrated UK manufacturing base. C-TEC sells via a B2B sales-led motion targeting fire alarm installers, designers, specifiers, and service technicians through a dedicated trade pricing channel (c-tec.store), direct sales and technical support lines, CPD-certified training, and industry event presence. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales, with secondary contributions from software licensing (ENVISION), technical support services, and professional training. The customer base is fragmented across healthcare facilities, residential multi-occupancy buildings, high-rise residential developments (where EVAC-ALERT is now a legal requirement), educational and institutional facilities (lockdown demand under Martyn's Law), and commercial premises — all anchored in the UK market.
C-TEC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- C-TEC
- Legal name
- Computionics Limited
- Website
- https://c-tec.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- C-TEC (Computionics Limited) is a privately held UK manufacturer of life safety electronic systems, headquartered in Wigan. It designs and produces fire alarm, evacuation alert, call, disabled refuge, lockdown, and hearing loop systems for installers, specifiers, healthcare facilities, and high-rise residential buildings under its proprietary CAST protocol.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
C-TEC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Safety Systems
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)
- SIC
- Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG)
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Where C-TEC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wigan, Greater Manchester
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
C-TEC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Life Safety Equipment Sales: B2B sales of fire alarm systems, call systems, hearing loop systems, evacuation alert systems, and related ancillaries to installers, specifiers, and building contractors.
- Software Licensing: ENVISION software and configuration tools available for download with registration, programming tools, loop calculators, and system software.
- Technical Support Services: Dedicated technical support services provided to customers with dedicated technical contact lines.
- Product Training: Training and seminars for installers, designers, and service technicians on fire alarm systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Other | Trade/Professional Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
C-TEC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
C-TEC designs, manufactures, and sells life safety electronic systems to UK trade customers, including fire alarm systems (conventional, two-wire, and addressable variants across proprietary CAST, Apollo XP95/Discovery, and Hochiki ESP protocols), EVAC-ALERT evacuation alert systems for high-rise residential buildings, addressable call systems for healthcare (Quantec-Pro), SigTEL disabled refuge systems, hearing loop/induction loop systems, EN54-4 power supplies, and ENVISION remote monitoring software. Products are sold through trade pricing to fire alarm installers, designers, specifiers, and service technicians.
Product overview
C-TEC is a leading UK independent manufacturer of quality life safety electronic systems. The company operates a platform-plus-modules architecture with multiple product lines: Conventional and Two-Wire Fire Systems serving standard commercial applications; Addressable Fire Systems available in three protocol variants (proprietary C-TEC CAST with advanced features including CAST-PRO devices, Apollo XP95/Discovery, and Hochiki ESP) for larger installations; Domestic Fire Systems under the HUSH PRO brand for residential multi-occupancy buildings; Evacuation Alert Systems (EVAC-ALERT) mandated for high-rise residential buildings; Lockdown Systems for security applications; Power Supplies with EN54-4 certification; Disabled Refuge Systems (SigTEL) for accessibility compliance; Accessible WC Alarms; and comprehensive Hearing Loop Systems for assistive listening. Supporting software includes ENVISION for remote monitoring and FastConvert for conventional-to-addressable conversions. The company also offers Addressable and Conventional Call Systems for healthcare (QUANTEC-PRO and QUANTEC) and general communication applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CAST: Proprietary addressable fire system protocol developed by C-TEC
- QUANTEC-PRO
- HUSH PRO
- EVAC-ALERT
- QUANTEC
- AlarmSense
- EN54-4
- ENVISION
Products and services
- Conventional Fire Systems Traditional fire alarm systems using conventional zone-based detection, including CFP 2-8 Zone Fire Panels, FP/MFP 1-28 Zone Fire Panels, EP203 Automatic Extinguisher Panels, ActiV Fire Detectors, Specialist Detectors, Manual Call Points, Sounders & VADs, Voice Sounders & VADs, Intrinsically Safe Devices, Power Supplies, Ancillaries, Installation Aids, and Batteries. Sold to UK fire alarm installers and specifiers for commercial and residential projects.
- Two-Wire Fire Systems Addressable fire alarm systems using two-wire AlarmSense technology for simplified installation, including CFP 2-8 Zone AlarmSense Panels, AlarmSense Fire Detectors, Manual Call Points, Sounders & Visual Indicators, Ancillaries, Power Supplies, Installation Aids, and Batteries. Targeted at UK installers requiring faster installation with reduced wiring.
- HUSH PRO Domestic Fire Systems Networkable domestic fire alarm controllers and associated detectors, sounders, VADs, and interface units designed for residential and multi-occupancy dwellings and apartment blocks. EN54 compliant. Includes Hush-Pro Networkable Domestic Fire Alarm Controllers, Domestic Detectors, Sounders & VADs, Interface Units, Landlord System Interfaces, and ENVISION Software.
- C-TEC CAST Addressable Fire Systems Proprietary CAST protocol addressable fire alarm systems with advanced features and proven false alarm reduction. Includes XFP 1-2 Loop Fire Panels, ZFP 1-8 Loop Fire Panels, Sprinkler Monitoring Panels, Invacuation/Lockdown Panels, ENVISION Software, CAST Fire Detectors, CAST-PRO Devices, Manual Call Points, Sounders & VADS, Voice Sounders & VADs, Interfaces, Device Programmer, Hush Buttons, Power Supplies, Ancillaries, Installation Aids, and Batteries.
- APOLLO XP95/Discovery Addressable Fire Systems Addressable fire alarm systems compatible with Apollo XP95 and Discovery protocols, including XFP 1-2 Loop Fire Panels, ZFP 1-8 Loop Fire Panels, ENVISION Software, XP95/Discovery Fire Detectors, Call Points, Sounders & VADs, Voice Sounders & VADs, Isolators, Interfaces, Hush Buttons, Power Supplies, Ancillaries, Installation Aids, and Batteries. Targeted at installers specifying Apollo-protocol systems.
- HOCHIKI ESP Addressable Fire Systems Addressable fire alarm systems using Hochiki ESP protocol, including XFP 1-2 Loop Fire Panels, ESP Fire Detectors, Manual Call Points, ESP Sounders & VADs, ESP Hush Buttons, ESP Interfaces, Power Supplies, Ancillaries, and Batteries. For installers specifying Hochiki-protocol systems.
- EVAC-ALERT Evacuation Alert Systems Evacuation alert systems legally required in all new high-rise residential buildings in the UK (post-Grenfell Building Safety Act framework). Includes EVAC-ALERT Evacuation Panels, Flat Interfaces, Evacuation Alert Devices, and ENVISION Software. Targeted at building owners, property managers, and developers of high-rise residential buildings.
- Lockdown Systems Security lockdown systems for educational and institutional facilities, addressing requirements under Martyn's Law for enhanced security measures. Integrated with C-TEC CAST addressable platform via Invacuation/Lockdown Panels.
- Power Supplies EN54-4 compliant power supplies and 24V/12V power supply units for fire alarm and life safety systems, including EN54-4 Power Supplies, Other 24V & 12V Power Supply Units, and Batteries. Used as supporting infrastructure for fire alarm installations.
- SigTEL Disabled Refuge Systems Disabled refuge call systems for accessibility compliance in buildings. Includes SigTEL 4-224 Line Controllers, Disabled Refuge (Type B) Outstations, Fire Telephone (Type A) Outstations, Roaming Handsets & Jack Plates, SigTEL Line Tester, 12V Strobes, and Installation Aids. Used by installers and specifiers for buildings requiring accessibility communication.
- Accessible WC Alarms Accessible toilet alarm kits for disability compliance in public facilities. Includes NC951 Accessible Toilet Alarm Kit, QT951 Accessible Toilet Alarm Kit, and Installation Aids. Sold to installers and facilities managers.
- QUANTEC-PRO Addressable Call Systems Advanced addressable call systems for healthcare and institutional use. Includes Quantec-Pro Core Controllers, Displays, Call Points, Cardiac Points, Monitoring Points, Overdoor Lights & Sounders, Ceiling/Wall Pulls, Infrared & Radio Devices, Accessible Toilet Alarms, Dementia Care Solutions, System Expansion Devices, Ancillary Calling Devices, Stainless Steel Devices, Installation Aids, and Quantec Surveyor 2. Targeted at hospitals, care homes, and specialist care facilities.
- QUANTEC Addressable Call Systems Addressable call systems for healthcare facilities, including Quantec Controllers, Corridor Displays, Overdoor Lights & Sounders, Ceiling/Wall Pulls, Addressable Call Points, Accessible Toilet Alarm Kits, Monitoring Points, Infrared & Radio Devices, Dementia Care Solutions, System Expansion Devices, Ancillary Calling Devices, Stainless Steel Devices, Installation Aids, and Quantec Surveyor2. Targeted at healthcare facilities.
- Conventional Call Systems Traditional nurse call and communication systems for general institutional use, including NC951 Accessible Toilet Alarm Kit, Indicator Panels & Call Controllers, Overdoor Lights & Sounders, Ceiling/Wall Pulls, Call Points, Monitoring Points, Infrared Devices, Reset Points, System Expansion Devices, Ancillary Calling Devices, and Installation Aids.
- Hearing Loop Systems Induction loop and assistive listening systems for hearing-impaired individuals. Includes PL1 Portable Hearing Loop Systems, Counter Hearing Loop Systems, Loop Systems for Refuge/Door Entry/Intercom Points, Small Room/Domestic Hearing Loop Systems, PDA200E Hearing Loop Systems (AK range), Professional Hearing Loop Amplifiers, Phased-Array Hearing Loop Amplifiers, Specialist Hearing Loop Systems, Outreach Audio Input Extension System, Microphones, Test Equipment, Loop Cable & Ancillaries, Installation Aids, Infrared Listening Systems, and Onpoint Speech Transfer System. Sold to installers for accessibility compliance.
- ENVISION Software Remote monitoring and management software for fire alarm and evacuation systems, enabling system control, configuration, and monitoring from central locations. Compatible with C-TEC CAST, Apollo XP95/Discovery, EVAC-ALERT, and HUSH PRO systems. Available for download with registration.
- FastConvert CA740 Zone converter technology enabling conversion from conventional to addressable fire alarm systems without full replacement, supporting retrofit upgrades in existing buildings. Awarded at FSM Awards 2026.
Quantifiable outcome
- Proven false alarm reduction with CAST technology
Companies that use C-TEC
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
C-TEC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
C-TEC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
C-TEC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kentec Electronics: UK-based independent manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire alarm control panels, headquartered in Dartford. Direct competitor to C-TEC in the UK fire alarm panel market with overlapping installer/specifier channels and similar EN54/LPCB positioning.
- Hochiki Europe: UK arm of Japanese fire detection manufacturer; supplier of ESP-protocol detectors integrated into C-TEC panels and direct competitor in fire detection devices. Overlaps with C-TEC's addressable fire product line and UK specifier relationships.
- Zeta Alarms: UK-based fire alarm systems manufacturer offering conventional, addressable and BS-5839-compliant solutions. Directly comparable to C-TEC as a domestic independent manufacturer serving the UK installer channel.
- Advanced Electronics: UK manufacturer of fire alarm control panels (MxPro, ExGo) and emergency lighting systems. Competes head-to-head with C-TEC in the UK addressable fire panel segment and shares similar B2B installer/specifier GTM.
- Apollo Fire Detectors: UK manufacturer of fire detection devices (XP95, Discovery, AlarmSense) supplying C-TEC's addressable detector lines and competing in the wider fire systems stack. Strong overlap with C-TEC's UK installer channel and EN54 product range.
Broad incumbents
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Cerberus PRO): Global incumbent in fire safety (Cerberus PRO) and building technologies with major UK install base. Competes with C-TEC on enterprise and high-rise fire systems as part of broader BMS/security portfolio.
- Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Global fire alarm (AVENAR, FPA-5000) and security systems provider with strong UK presence. Competes with C-TEC on commercial fire alarm projects and offers integrated security/fire/evacuation suites.
- Honeywell Notifier: Global fire alarm and life safety incumbent (Notifier, Fire-Lite, EST) with broad UK presence. Competes with C-TEC on larger commercial and high-rise projects but offers a much wider portfolio including suppression, detection and integrated building management.
- Eaton (Fire Systems / Cooper): Global power-management company with fire alarm systems (CF3000, BiWire) through its Cooper Fire heritage in the UK. Competes broadly with C-TEC's conventional and addressable offerings and has scale advantages in distribution.
Regional players
- Fike Safety Technology: US-based fire alarm and explosion protection manufacturer with established UK distribution. Comparable product breadth (panels, detection, suppression) to C-TEC but primarily serves markets outside the UK as primary territory, making it a regional rather than head-to-head peer.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
C-TEC social profiles
Digital presenceC-TEC compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
C-TEC financial estimates
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C-TEC funding detail
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about C-TEC
What does C-TEC do?
C-TEC designs, manufactures, and sells life safety electronic systems to UK trade customers, including fire alarm systems (conventional, two-wire, and addressable variants across proprietary CAST, Apollo XP95/Discovery, and Hochiki ESP protocols), EVAC-ALERT evacuation alert systems for high-rise residential buildings, addressable call systems for healthcare (Quantec-Pro), SigTEL disabled refuge systems, hearing loop/induction loop systems, EN54-4 power supplies, and ENVISION remote monitoring software. Products are sold through trade pricing to fire alarm installers, designers, specifiers, and service technicians.
Is C-TEC a public or private company?
C-TEC is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was C-TEC founded?
C-TEC was founded in 1981. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is C-TEC based?
C-TEC is headquartered in Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does C-TEC make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Life Safety Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Licensing, technical Support Services and product Training.
Who are C-TEC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kentec Electronics, Hochiki Europe, Zeta Alarms, Advanced Electronics and Apollo Fire Detectors. Broad incumbents are Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Cerberus PRO), Bosch Security and Safety Systems, Honeywell Notifier and Eaton (Fire Systems / Cooper). Fike Safety Technology is listed as a regional player.
Does C-TEC have an API?
No public API is recorded for C-TEC.
What industry is C-TEC in?
C-TEC's product category is Fire Safety Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAHAA, Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring), with a secondary code of BPAKAGAF, Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration. Its NAICS code is 561621 and its SIC code is 3829.