Lorex


Lorex Technology Inc., a is a Canadian operated video surveillance company that distributes video security systems through retail and online channels. Headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada, Lorex manufactures security cameras and accessories for consumer and small business markets primarily in North America.

History

Lorex Technology, Inc. was founded in 1991 and purchased by Strategic Vista International in 1996. A subsidiary of Lorex, Digimerge, was launched in 2003 to gain access to the commercial professional security marketplace. On December 20, 2012, FLIR Systems. Inc, an American provider of thermal imaging cameras and systems, successfully completed the acquisition of Lorex Technology Inc., which was rebranded as "Lorex by FLIR" for $59 million CAD. On February 5, 2018 Lorex was acquired by Dahua Technology, Inc. and currently operates as a subsidiary of Dahua Technology, Inc.

Products

Lorex sells surveillance camera systems and equipment for residential home and business properties.

Media Coverage

Santa Clara Jail

The company received notable media coverage when their security cameras captured an inmate brawl at a jail in California. After county officials told Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith that installing additional security cameras would take over two years and $20 million, she went out-of-pocket and purchased a Lorex security camera system, and was able to have it installed the night prior to the disturbance at the jail.

Patents

Security Alarm System