Hochiki Corporation was founded in Japan in 1918 and has grown into a global leader in fire protection equipment, with 18 subsidiaries worldwide and manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States through Hochiki America Corporation.

Since 1972, Hochiki America has proudly manufactured in Southern California, operating from its advanced facility in Buena Park. For over 50 years, the company has been a trusted supplier of high-quality smoke detectors to the fire alarm industry. Longstanding partnerships with well-known brands such as Simplex, Silent Knight, Radionics, Bosch, Potter, Napco, and Fike—many spanning over two decades—are a testament to Hochiki’s commitment to excellence. These relationships thrive because Hochiki consistently delivers superior workmanship at competitive prices, using only the best raw materials and state-of-the-art automated testing and manufacturing technology.

Hochiki America operates under ISO 9001, the industry’s most recognized quality standard. Its products also carry listings and approvals from respected agencies, including Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Factory Mutual (FM), ensuring compliance with U.S. and international requirements.
At a time when many manufacturers shifted production overseas, Hochiki America chose to reinvest locally. Between 2007 and 2008, it doubled its Southern California manufacturing capacity, expanded its workforce by more than 150%, and added multiple automated surface-mount circuit assembly lines. This dedication to in-house production underscores Hochiki’s philosophy: reliability comes from controlling every stage of the process—testing and retesting at every step.

Every Hochiki America device is powered up and thoroughly tested before leaving the factory, ensuring the highest levels of performance. Beyond manufacturing, the company provides expert technical support, after-market service, and hands-on training to help customers deploy products effectively and responsibly.

Why choose Hochiki America? Because they deliver the most reliable, innovative, and competitively priced commercial fire alarm products available today.