Flock Once Touted Its Cameras as ‘Made in the USA.’ Now It’s Not So Clear
WIRED investigation finds Flock Safety stopped marketing cameras as Made in USA, with imports from Taiwan's Primax Electronics facilities in Thailand.
WIRED reviewed US import records showing Flock has increasingly imported commodity cameras and radar components from Primax Electronics in Thailand. Earlier marketing claimed cameras were manufactured in the United States, with assembly in Atlanta and later contract facilities run by East West Manufacturing and Plexus. Flock says its products are National Defense Authorization Act compliant amid activist backlash, local government pullouts, and possible congressional legislation on license plate readers.
- ImportGenius records show growing shipments from Primax Electronics facilities in Thailand.
- Earlier marketing claimed US manufacture with assembly in Atlanta, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.
- Flock states all products are National Defense Authorization Act compliant.
- Dozens of local governments have stopped using Flock cameras amid a protest movement.
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Flock reveals little about where its license plate readers are assembled, but the answer could have geopolitical and cybersecurity implications.
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