What Clinton Electronics does

Clinton Electronics is a US-based private manufacturer of CCTV and video surveillance equipment, founded in 1963 and headquartered at 6701 Clinton Road, Loves Park, Illinois. The company produces a comprehensive hardware portfolio covering cameras (vandal dome, indoor dome, box, bullet, PTZ, specialty, EX-SDI, analog, and IP models), digital video recorders (DVRs) in EX-SDI, analog, and hybrid configurations, public view monitors (PVMs) sized from 7 to 55 inches, dedicated CCTV monitors, mounting solutions, power supplies, and a broad accessories catalog (cables, lenses, signal converters, BNC tools). More recently, it has extended into AI-powered video analytics via the CE-AIH08 8-channel AI Hub and refreshed its PVM line with the Connect PVM family.

Underlying technology spans multiple video standards — HD-SDI, the company's proprietary EX-SDI for extended-distance HD transmission over coax, analog (CVBS, HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD), and IP — supported by a signal converter ecosystem (baluns, fiber kits, HDMI converters) that enables interoperability across installed bases. Clinton Electronics distributes exclusively through an authorized dealer network with non-public pricing, and is affiliated with PSA Security Network, NetOne International, the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), and the Electronic Security Association (ESA). The company is led by Tom Clinton Sr. as President.

The customer base consists of professional security installers and integrators purchasing through authorized dealers, with end-user applications concentrated in retail loss prevention, commercial security, and public-safety monitoring. With 11-50 employees and six decades of continuous operation, Clinton Electronics operates as a small, established North American specialist manufacturer whose revenue mechanics depend on dealer-channel velocity, multi-standard product breadth, and recurring warranty and accessory replenishment rather than direct enterprise sales.

Name

Clinton Electronics

Legal name

Clinton Electronics

Website

https://clintonelectronics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clinton Electronics, founded in 1963, is a US-based private manufacturer of CCTV cameras, DVRs, public view monitors, and AI-powered video analytics, sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network to security installers serving retail and commercial loss-prevention markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Loves Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Clinton Electronics is a US manufacturer of CCTV and video surveillance hardware sold through an authorized dealer channel. Its product portfolio spans cameras across HD-SDI, EX-SDI, analog, and IP standards, digital video recorders, public view monitors, LCD monitors, mounts, power supplies, signal converters, cables, lenses, and an AI-powered video analytics hub. The company emphasizes multi-standard interoperability and Made-in-USA manufacturing.

Product overview

Clinton Electronics is a manufacturer of CCTV surveillance equipment and related products. Their product portfolio includes cameras (Vandal Dome, Indoor Dome, Box, Bullet, PTZ, Specialty, EX-SDI, Analog, and IP models), Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) in EX-SDI, Analog, and Hybrid configurations, Public View Monitors (PVMs) ranging from 7 to 55 inches, CCTV monitors, mounting solutions, power supplies, and accessories such as cables, lenses, signal converters, and installation tools. The company also offers an AI Hub (CE-AIH08) for video analytics applications. Products support multiple video technologies including HD-SDI, EX-SDI, Analog, and IP-based systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cameras Full line of CCTV security cameras including vandal dome, indoor dome, box, bullet, PTZ, specialty, EX-SDI, analog, and IP models for professional security installation applications.
• Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) Video recording hardware offered in EX-SDI, Analog, and Hybrid configurations supporting multiple video standards for mixed-camera installations.
• Public View Monitors (PVMs) Display monitors with integrated cameras for retail loss-prevention and deterrence applications, available in sizes from 7 to 55 inches, including the Connect PVM next-generation series.
• Monitors CCTV monitors offered in sizes from 5 to 55 inches plus dedicated CCTV test monitors, used by installers and surveillance operators.
• Mounting Solutions Camera and monitor mounting hardware including ceiling, wall, and pipe/pole mounts plus VESA adapters, for installing surveillance equipment.
• Power Supplies Power supply solutions for cameras and monitors including Power-over-Ethernet options, used by professional CCTV system installers.
• AI Hub (CE-AIH08) 8-channel AI-powered hub providing video analytics and artificial-intelligence-driven surveillance capabilities for security installations.
• UTP Video Baluns (CE-VB2) Passive video baluns that transmit analog, HD analog, or EX-SDI video over UTP cable with 60dB crosstalk and noise immunity and no power required, for CCTV system installers.
• RG59 Coax Cable (CE-RG59-1000) 1000-foot spool of RG59 coaxial cable with 95% shielding and solid copper core for CCTV installation wiring.
• 12 Volt Pigtail (CE-12VCBL) DC12V power pigtail with 2.1mm male barrel plug, approximately 1 foot long with 20 gauge wire for powering CCTV cameras.
• Clamp-On 3-Axis Small Pole Mount (CE-1100B) Pole mount for PVM or LCD displays up to 11 lbs, with 3-axis adjustment and VESA 75 and 100 compatibility.
• EX-SDI to HD-SDI Receiver (CE-EXSDI-R) Signal converter that accepts an EX-SDI input and outputs HD-SDI for compatibility with HD-SDI DVRs.
• BNC Compression Pliers (CE-CONPLI) Pliers designed for securely fastening BNC compression connectors with adjustable throw and compression, used during CCTV installations.
• Coax Cable Stripper (CE-COSTR) Stripper for quickly and accurately cutting RG59 coax cable during CCTV system installation.
• Signal Converters Signal conversion equipment including HD Analog to HDMI converters, EX-SDI and HD-SDI over fiber optic kits, video baluns, and protocol converters, enabling interoperability between CCTV video standards.
• Lenses Camera lenses including Fujinon-branded varifocal options for various resolution CCTV cameras.
• Cables Power and video cables including pigtails, DVI, HDMI, and RG59 coax cable in various lengths for CCTV system installation.
• Encoders Video encoders that convert analog video signals to digital formats for IP-based video management systems.
• NVD16 Network Video Recorder Network Video Recorder released in the NVD series for IP-based surveillance recording applications.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• LPRC (Loss Prevention Research Council)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Loss Prevention Research Council, an organization focused on research and development for loss prevention solutions in the retail industry. Logo displayed on Clinton Electronics website indicating collaborative relationship in the loss prevention sector.
• PSA Security NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with PSA Security Network, a major security integrator network. Logo displayed on Clinton Electronics website indicating membership or partnership status in this security industry buying group and integrator network.
• NetOne InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with NetOne International, a security industry buying group and distribution network. Logo displayed on Clinton Electronics website indicating collaborative relationship.
• Electronic Security Association (ESA)minorOthersAffiliation with the Electronic Security Association, the largest professional trade association for the electronic life safety, security, and integrated systems industry. Logo displayed on Clinton Electronics website indicating industry membership and adherence to industry standards.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pelco (Motorola Solutions): Legacy American CCTV brand (now part of Motorola Solutions) producing IP and analog cameras for security dealers and integrators. Directly comparable US-centric heritage, dealer channel, and product line.
• Digital Watchdog (DW): US manufacturer of surveillance cameras, recorders, and VMS software serving commercial security dealers. Comparable product mix, US manufacturing/assembly positioning, and dealer-channel model.
• Speco Technologies: US-based manufacturer of CCTV cameras, DVRs, and accessories sold through dealer channels. Closely comparable in scale, product breadth (analog, HD over coax, IP), and dealer-only GTM motion to Clinton Electronics.
• Hanwha Vision (Wisenet): Major global manufacturer of IP cameras, recorders, and surveillance software. Directly competitive on cameras and recorders across commercial and retail use cases Clinton Electronics serves.
• VIVOTEK: Taiwanese IP surveillance manufacturer with deep coverage in cameras, NVRs, and AI analytics. Comparable dealer-channel distribution and product-category overlap with Clinton Electronics.
• IDIS: Korean end-to-end video surveillance manufacturer offering cameras, recorders, and VMS. Comparable full-stack product offering to installers in commercial and retail verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Dahua Technology: Global surveillance manufacturer offering cameras, recorders, and AI analytics. Competes on essentially the same product categories and on price — a key competitive pressure point for Clinton Electronics.
• Hikvision: World's largest video-surveillance manufacturer with a full analog-to-AI portfolio across cameras, DVRs/NVRs, and analytics. Comparable product lines across almost every category Clinton Electronics offers.
• Axis Communications: Global IP-camera and network-video pioneer (owned by Canon). Larger scale but competes directly in the same end-customer segment (security installers and integrators) with overlapping product categories.

Others

• Bosch Security Systems:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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