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Petzl: French (Crolles); makes products in France and Malaysia.
The NU25 UL is often compared with the Petzl Bindi and Tikkina
Brand of Guangzhou-based SYSMAX Innovations Co., Ltd. since 2007, making flashlights, headlamps, chargers and batteries. Independent reviewers recommend its lights, and its NU25 headlamp is a common alternative to Petzl and Black Diamond.
Fenix HP-series headlamps show up in the same headlamp tests as Petzl
Fenixlight Limited, founded in Shenzhen in 2001, designs and makes its own flashlights and headlamps (PD, TK, HM and HP series). Reviewers describe solid build quality as typical of the brand, comparable to Streamlight and other mainstream US brands.