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Oct 30, 2026 09:15 📍 Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (founded 2001; SZSE listed 2010) IP cameras, NVRs and storage, PTZ and thermal cameras, access control, ANPR and traffic hardware, machine vision

Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (海康威视)

Company Overview

Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (海康威视) was founded in Hangzhou in 2001 and has been listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2010. It is one of the largest manufacturers of video surveillance equipment in the world, with a product range that runs from entry-level 2MP indoor cameras up to multi-sensor PTZ units, thermal cameras, ANPR systems, access control and industrial machine vision. The company is majority-controlled through China Electronics Technology HIK Group, a subsidiary of the state-owned China Electronics Technology Group, which has been the largest shareholder since the early years.

For international buyers, Hikvision is mainly relevant as a reference point and as a supplier for markets where its products are permitted. Buyers should note that the brand has been subject to procurement restrictions in a number of countries and by several public-sector buyers in Europe, North America and India over the past several years on national-security grounds rather than quality grounds. Where those rules apply, buyers typically source from the same industrial base through other brands or through OEM/ODM production instead.

Main Products

  • IP cameras — turret, bullet, dome, fisheye and multi-sensor, from 2MP to 8MP and above
  • Analog/HD-TVI cameras and recorders for retrofit and cost-sensitive projects
  • PTZ cameras with optical zoom and laser or IR illumination for perimeter work
  • Thermal and bi-spectrum cameras for fire detection and perimeter intrusion
  • NVRs, DVRs and storage, including RAID-capable units for larger sites
  • Access control, intercom, intrusion alarm and video intercom systems
  • ANPR/LPR cameras and traffic management hardware
  • Machine vision and industrial cameras (separate business line)

Certifications and Compliance

Product certifications vary by model and market — CE, FCC, UL, RoHS and ONVIF conformance are typical for exported models, with local certifications added per destination. Because certificates differ model by model and the compliance landscape around Chinese video surveillance brands changes frequently, buyers should request the certificate and test report for the exact model number and destination market, and verify the current procurement rules for their country before committing to a rollout.

Key Facts

  • Founded: 2001, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
  • Listed: Shenzhen Stock Exchange, 2010
  • Ownership: controlled via CETC HIK Group, part of state-owned China Electronics Technology Group
  • Scale: one of the largest global manufacturers in video surveillance by volume and revenue
  • Business lines: video surveillance, access control and alarms, machine vision, automotive electronics and robotics under related group entities
  • Firmware support: regular security patch releases; buyers should verify the version and patch policy for their specific model

Contact

Official website: www.hikvision.com — regional contact details and authorised distributor lists are published there and should be treated as authoritative. Contact information and availability of specific models differ by region; verify with the official regional office before ordering.

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