To meet the Global demand they Have to UPSCALE the Production facility, Nikon is investing ¥25 billion ($160M) to EXTEND HIGH-END lens Manufacturing unit in Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The High-End Lenses and cameras: Primarily produced in Japan (Sendai and Tochigi) due to the need for high precision and advanced technology. And Most of the Consumer Lenses: (DX ones and Some variable aperture-based FX Lenses) are mainly produced in Thailand, leveraging cost-effective production processes to cater to a broader market.
NIKON CAMERA AND LENS MANUFACTURING UNIT LOCATION
- Sendai Nikon Corporation
- Location: Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
- Specialization: High-end camera lenses and flagship camera bodies. Nikon’s higher-end cameras made here since 1971.
- Tochigi Nikon Corporation
- Location: Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
- Specialization: High-precision optical components, including various NIKKOR lenses.
- Production: Focuses on producing High Grade Z Mount Lenses. The facility is integral to the production of both DSLR and mirrorless lenses.
- Nikon (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Location: Ayutthaya, Thailand
- Specialization: Mass production of consumer and mid-range lenses, along with some camera bodies.
Nikon Was also having a Lens and compact camera manufacturing unit in Wuxi, China. On October 2017, Nikon announced they are closing their Chinese manufacutring unit.
Nikon Imaging (China) Co., Ltd. CLOSED NOW
- Location: Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
- Specialization: Consumer-grade lenses and some assembly processes.
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