Unique Equipments, headquartered in Chicalim, Goa, India, is a reputed manufacturer and exporter of industrial metal detection, weighing, inspection, and security systems. Since its inception, the company has emerged as a reliable and innovation-driven player in contamination detection and quality assurance systems for food, pharmaceutical, and security industries globally.
Company Overview
Founded by Mr. Pravin P. Parker, Unique Equipments specializes in manufacturing precision inspection machinery that meets international quality and safety standards. With over two decades of experience, the company has developed an expansive portfolio of technologically advanced systems for detecting, validating, weighing, and inspecting products with precision and consistency.
Core Business
Unique Equipments focuses on the design, engineering, and manufacturing of:
- Metal Detection Systems for industrial and food processing applications
- Dynamic Check Weighing Systems for in-process weight verification
- Inspection and Dedusting Systems for pharmaceutical operations
- Security Search Equipment for defense and civil infrastructure
Its systems serve a wide range of industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, packaging, spices, dairy, nutraceuticals, confectionery, and border security.
Products and Services
Unique Equipments delivers a wide-ranging portfolio categorized into:
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Metal Detection Systems:
- Tablet Metal Detector
- Gravity Feed Metal Detector
- Micro Scan Metal Detector
- Pipeline and Liquid Metal Detectors
- Auto Validate Metal Detector
- Food Grade and Pork-Specific Detectors
- Handheld and Door Frame Detectors
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Inspection Systems:
- Capsule Inspection Machines
- Tablet Inspection Belts
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Weighing Systems:
- Dynamic Check Weigher Machines for continuous packaging lines
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Dedusting Equipment:
- Tablet Dedusting Machines
- Elevating Dedusters for compact integration
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Security Systems:
- Under Vehicle Search Mirrors
- Portable High-Intensity Search Lights
Each product is designed to comply with stringent pharmaceutical and food industry guidelines, with high sensitivity, fast processing speeds, and compact design for efficient line integration.
Specialization and USP
Unique Equipments is particularly known for its metal detection systems with multi-point sensitivity and auto-validation capabilities. Their machines support both ferrous and non-ferrous metal detection in tablets, powders, liquids, and packaged goods.
Core USPs include:
- High-frequency detection for pharmaceutical applications
- GMP and CE-compliant machine designs
- Custom-built detectors for specific industry needs (e.g., pork detection)
- Smart diagnostics with auto-calibration features
The company also offers low-maintenance, easy-to-clean construction suitable for hygienic industries like dairy and food processing.
Financials and Business Performance
Though privately held, Unique Equipments is considered a mid-sized enterprise with strong domestic market presence and growing export operations. Based on equipment pricing and shipment volume:
- Estimated annual turnover: INR 10–15 crore
- Average product pricing: INR 1.5–6 lakh per unit
- Over 1,500+ metal detection systems installed across India and abroad
- Export growth CAGR: ~12% over the past 5 years
The company maintains a lean manufacturing setup with dedicated R&D and testing labs.
Shipment and Export Performance
Unique Equipments has established export links with multiple countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Their metal detection systems are deployed in:
- Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal for pharmaceutical production lines
- UAE and Oman in food processing and meat packing
- East African countries in spices and grain export units
Shipment volumes indicate over 300 export installations with active post-sales support and training.
Target Market
Unique Equipments targets:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers and exporters
- Food processing and dairy plants
- Spice and nut exporters
- Confectionery and beverage companies
- Airports and government security agencies
Their client portfolio includes multinational brands and government-certified facilities requiring stringent quality controls.
Capabilities
- In-house machine design and fabrication
- Custom sensitivity and frequency calibration
- Turnkey project deployment with training
- On-site and remote diagnostics support
- Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and spare parts inventory
Certifications and Compliance
- CE Certification for European standard compliance
- GMP-ready designs for pharmaceutical and food operations
- IP-rated housing for dust and water resistance
- BIS registration for domestic compliance
- ISO-aligned internal processes
Customer Testimonials
“Their tablet metal detector integrated flawlessly with our production line and helped us pass export-level audits with ease.”
— QA Head, Pharmaceutical Exporter, Mumbai
“We rely on Unique Equipments’ pipeline detector for our dairy line—extremely accurate and robust, with low maintenance.”
— Operations Manager, Dairy Processor, Pune
Major Achievements
- Installed over 1,500+ detection systems across India and abroad
- Exclusive metal detector supplier to leading Ayurvedic exporters
- Developed auto-validation system for tablet lines, reducing manual recalibration
- Featured in pharma expos and food processing shows across India
- Partnered with over 20 pharmaceutical OEMs as a preferred inspection equipment vendor
Unique Equipments continues to enhance quality assurance and safety in critical manufacturing sectors by combining engineering expertise with compliance-driven innovation.
