THE CIQURIX JOURNEY
Our journey began over a decade ago with the vision of our founder, the late Alan Boyd. Alan was an innovator who first began experimenting with the possibility of detecting flames using video technologies back in 2007. The concept was still in its infancy at that time, with most fire detection systems relying heavily on smoke alarms and heat sensors. Alan, however, foresaw the potential for a new kind of detection method – one that focused on identifying the flames themselves rather than waiting for secondary signs of fire.
By 2012, Alan had founded Spotfire as a side project with his good friend Cao Lin, but it wasn’t until 2017 that the first working prototype of the FCam was created. Sadly Alan passed away before he could see the full realisation of his vision, but his legacy lives on through his son James who took up the baton with his friend, our CEO Paul Seligman. Together, they re-launched the business as Ciqurix, continuing Alan’s work and developing the system into the groundbreaking product it is today.
Turning the initial prototype into a fully operational fire detection system was no small feat. The technology needed to be refined and integrated into a comprehensive fire response solution. A few key people were recruited, and they still form the basis of the team we have today. Over the next few years, we focused on perfecting the backend technology that allows the Ciqurix system to function not as standalone cctv, but instead as a crucial part of an interconnected fire safety system.
Our CORE System now interacts seamlessly with fire panels, works as targeting hardware for automatic fire suppression systems, and integrates with existing fire response technologies to create a unified solution for any environment.
GROWING SUCCESS & GLOBAL REACH
It didn’t take long for our innovation to capture the attention of major players in various industries. With early sales rolling in and large clients adopting the technology, Ciqurix was quickly on the map as a developer of new fire detection technology. As of 2024, we are proud to say that the Ciqurix CORE System is poised to become the UK’s first regulatorily compliant video flame detection system. Almost 150 sites worldwide are now protected by our cutting-edge technology, and we’ve made our mark across a wide range of industries.
While we initially found success in the waste management sector, our technology has proven invaluable in many other fields. Today, Ciqurix systems can be found in hotels, power stations, tourist attractions, car parks, steel mills, timber yards, warehouses, and many more industries besides. Each of these environments presents its own unique fire safety challenges, but our versatile and highly reliable detection system is up to the task. The demand for our flame detection technology continues to grow as more industries recognize the need for faster, more accurate fire detection solutions.
Although we have grown, we remain a close-knit and dedicated team. We are a UK company making UK products for a global market. All of our software is developed in-house, and we have strong tech support and sales functions. We outsource much of our component production locally, but every single item is assembled, tested, and configured by us in our own factory in Paignton on the South Devon coast in the UK.