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i-PRO to make Saga site core factory to expand global supply of Made-in-Japan security cameras

i-PRO to make Saga site core factory to expand global supply of Made-in-Japan security cameras
i-PRO, a global leader in professional security and public safety solutions, last week announces that from October 1, 2025, its Saga factory (Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan) will be positioned and operated as our core factory, starting with the production of security cameras.
i-PRO, a global leader in professional security and public safety solutions, last week announces that from October 1, 2025, its Saga factory (Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan) will be positioned and operated as our core factory, starting with the production of security cameras.
 
The company, formerly known as Panasonic Security, will expand its system to supply high-quality Made-in-Japan products from Japan to the world.
 

Ramping up production

The monthly production volume will start at approximately 14,000 units, and the company aims to reach about 40,000 units by FY 2028, by promoting rationalization and automation. It is planning to gradually increase the production of security cameras and implement integrated production from component mounting to assembly and inspection starting in August next year.
 
Furthermore, i-PRO will promote digitalization to realize operations that deliver products within two weeks of ordering.
 
"In addition to Japan's technological expertise and quality, we will make this a core factory that can compete globally in terms of cost and delivery time," i-PRO Chief Manufacturing Officer Keizo Yamaguchi stated.
 

Integrated showroom

Additionally, Tosu City in Saga Prefecture is geographically convenient for transportation, so i-PRO  will aim to turn the entire factory into a showroom, inviting customers from Japan and abroad to convey its manufacturing philosophy and uniqueness.
 
The Saga Factory was established in 1964 as a production base for Kyushu Matsushita Electric, which now operates as Panasonic Connect. Since 2022, i-PRO has outsourced the assembly production of security cameras for North America. Last October, when Panasonic Connect announced the closure of the Saga Factory, i-PRO continued to consider future production at the factory with CBRE, a leading commercial real-estate service provider.
 
Through a scheme formed by CBRE, i-PRO agreed to sign a lease agreement with Tosu Industrial Facility by the end of September 2025 and decided to conduct its own production at the factory.
 

Overview of the i-PRO Saga factory

Location: 1484-1 Murata-cho, Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan

Floor area: About 29,293 m²

Number of employees: About 140 (including temporary staff) as of October 1, 2025), about 240 planned for FY 2028

Products manufactured: Security camera products (approximately 300 varieties)

Production volume: Approximately 14,000 units/month in FY 2025 (planned)
Approximately 40,000 units/month in FY 2028 (target)

 

About i-PRO

i-PRO is a leading global manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security, safety, and medical applications. With over 60 years of expertise in high-quality and reliable hardware, the company now pioneers the transformation of video data into practical applications. i-PRO products are designed for flexible customization and integration to meet the specific needs of any use case.
 
i-PRO is committed to the ethical and responsible use of AI and cybersecurity for data integrity, and provides its partners, customers and users with innovative and sustainable technologies. i-PRO joined the United Nations Global Compact in 2023.
 

For more information, please contact:

i-PRO, Corporate Communications
Akiko Masumi
E-Mail: Akiko.Masumi@ce.i-pro.com
 
 


Product Adopted:
Surveillance Cameras
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