i-PRO begins operations at new Saga Factory in Japan
New facility begins shipping made-in-Japan security cameras to customers worldwide
Tokyo, Japan, October 1, 2025 – i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly a division of Panasonic), a global leader in professional security and public safety solutions, today announced the start of operations at its new manufacturing facility in Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan. The Saga Factory will serve as a core production hub, enabling i-PRO to manufacture a wide range of security camera products, reduce delivery times, and increase production flexibility.
This investment strengthens i-PRO’s ability to meet global demand with highly reliable products while preserving the quality and innovation long associated with Japanese manufacturing.
At the opening ceremony, held with local officials and employees, Keizo Yamaguchi, Chief Manufacturing Officer at i-PRO, said: “Watching the first shipment leave Saga is a powerful moment for our team. This facility underscores our commitment to producing high-performance, high-quality products in Japan for customers worldwide. Together, we are building a world-class factory that reflects both our heritage and our future ambitions.”
The Saga Factory employs approximately 140 staff and will initially produce about 14,000 units per month, with plans to scale to 40,000 units per month by fiscal year 2028.
Overview of the i-PRO Saga Factory
- Opening Date: October 1, 2025
- Location: 1484 Murata-cho, Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan
- Site Area: 40,121 m²
- Building Area: 29,293 m²
- Number of Employees: Approx. 140 (as of October 1, 2025)
- Products Manufactured: Security camera products (approx. 300 models)
- Production Volume: FY2025: Approx. 14,000 units/month (planned)
FY2028: Approx. 40,000 units/month (target)
i-PRO Saga Factory First Shipment Ceremony
(From left) Mr. Yasushi Kawahara, Director of the Manufacturing Industry Division of Saga Prefecture; Mayor Yoshihito Mukaikado of Tosu City; Masato Nakao, Representative Director and President of i-PRO Co., Ltd. ＆ Chief Executive Officer; Yasuhiro Noguchi, Chairman of the Labor Union Executive Committee; Hiroo Okamoto, Director, Corporate Head & Chief Financial Officer
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i-PRO Co., Ltd., formerly a division of Panasonic, 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.
We are committed to the ethical and responsible use of AI and cybersecurity for data integrity, and provide our partners, customers and users with innovative and sustainable technologies. i-PRO joined the United Nations Global Compact in 2023.
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