Garrett Electronics

What Garrett Electronics does

Garrett Electronics, Inc. (doing business as Garrett Metal Detectors) is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of metal detection equipment founded in 1964 by Charles and Eleanor Garrett in Garland, Texas. The company designs, manufactures, tests, and ships its entire product line from a single Garland facility and serves customers in more than 100 countries through an authorized dealer network spanning 120 countries, direct e-commerce, and U.S. government sales via the GSA Advantage contract. Its offering is organized into three divisions: Security (walk-through detectors including the Paragon, PD 6500i, and Multi Zone, plus handhelds such as the Guide, Super Scanner V, SuperWand, and THD, and the SecureFlow Kiosk accessory), Sport (consumer detectors across the ACE/Apex, All-Terrain, Vortex, and PRO-Pointer lines, plus Axiom and Goldmaster gold-prospecting detectors), and Countermine/CSI (AML-1000 and AML-750 mine and unexploded-ordnance locators and the Vortex CSI forensics system).

The underlying technology is built on electromagnetic metal detection spanning multiple architectures — multi-frequency, pulse induction, and single-frequency — combined with proprietary AI capabilities including the Clarity deep learning development platform and machine-learning-driven multi-target alarm indication and precision zone indication on the Paragon. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications and the Paragon holds ECAC Standard 2.1 certification for EU aviation security. Hardware is protected across design patents, trademarks, and registered industrial designs. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time hardware sales (metal detectors, accessories, replacement parts) and accessories across consumer, enterprise, and government buyer segments at price points ranging from sub-$600 consumer units to enterprise-priced walk-through systems and government contract pricing.

Name

Garrett Electronics

Legal name

Garrett Electronics, Inc.

Website

https://garrett.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Garrett Electronics is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of metal detectors founded in 1964, serving security (airports, courthouses, schools, government), sport/hobby treasure hunting, and countermine/CSI markets across more than 100 countries from its Garland, Texas facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Detection Equipment (Security, Sport, Countermine & CSI)

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ)

Keywords

• Metal detection equipment
• Security screening detectors
• Walk-through metal detectors
• Treasure hunting detectors
• Countermine detection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Garland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Detector Hardware Sales: One-time purchase model for metal detectors including walk-through detectors, handheld detectors, sport/hobby detectors, and specialized detectors for countermine and crime scene investigation
2. Accessories and Parts: Sales of accessories including search coils, headphones, coil covers, bags, recovery tools, and replacement parts
3. Government/Enterprise Sales: Direct sales to government agencies through GSA Advantage contract including federal, state, and local purchasers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Garrett Electronics (dba Garrett Metal Detectors) designs, manufactures, and sells metal detection equipment across four divisions: Security (walk-through and hand-held detectors for airports, schools, courthouses, and government buildings), Sport (ground search detectors and pinpointers for hobbyists/treasure hunters), Gold Prospecting (pulse induction and single-frequency detectors plus pans), and Countermine & CSI (rugged locators for buried threats and metallic evidence recovery). All products are manufactured at the company's Garland, Texas facility and sold through authorized dealers in 120 countries, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and government sales channels.

Product overview

Garrett Electronics (dba Garrett Metal Detectors) is a hardware manufacturer producing specialized metal detection equipment across three main divisions: Security, Sport, and Countermine & CSI. The Security division offers walk-through metal detectors (Paragon, PD 6500i, Multi Zone) and hand-held detectors (Guide, Super Scanner V, SuperWand, THD) for airports, courthouses, schools, stadiums, hospitals, events, industrial facilities, and government buildings, along with the SecureFlow Kiosk accessory for Paragon. The Sport division provides ground search metal detectors organized by series: ACE/Apex (Apex, ACE 400/300/250/200) for skill levels from beginner to advanced, All-Terrain (AT Max, AT Pro, AT Gold) for rugged outdoor use, and Vortex (VX5, VX7, VX9) as a newer advanced platform. Gold prospecting is served by the Axiom and Axiom Lite (pulse induction for highly mineralized ground) and Goldmaster 24k (single frequency for mild mineralized soil). The Countermine & CSI division supplies locators (AML-1000, AML-750) for military mine detection and the Vortex CSI system for crime scene evidence recovery. All products are designed, manufactured, tested, and shipped from Garrett's Garland, Texas facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paragon Walk-Through Metal Detector Premium walk-through metal detector for high-security applications including airports, courthouses, government buildings, and large venues; features AI-driven multi-target alarm indication and ECAC 2.1 certification for European aviation security.
• PD 6500i Walk-Through Metal Detector

Quantifiable outcome

• ECAC 2.1 certification for Paragon walk-through metal detector enabling eligibility for EU aviation security approval
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rohde & SchwarzcoreTechnology or IntegrationGarrett and Rohde & Schwarz developed an integrated solution for high security screening applications. This partnership combines Garrett's metal detection technology with Rohde & Schwarz's security screening capabilities for enhanced airport and high-security applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Minelab (Codan Limited): Minelab is a direct competitor to Garrett across both sport/hobby and gold-prospecting metal detectors (Vortex series competitors), with multi-frequency technology and comparable global distribution. Garrett's MD-MF and Axiom pulse induction directly address Minelab's core categories.
• Nokta Detectors: Nokta is a direct competitor in consumer/sport metal detectors (e.g., Nokta Legend vs. Garrett Apex/AT Pro), and offers comparable multifrequency technology at aggressive price points. Garrett's pricing data cites Nokta as a direct benchmark.
• Fisher Research Labs: Fisher Research Labs competes directly with Garrett in the sport metal detector market across beginner to advanced models. A long-established US-based competitor with similar end-users and dealer-channel GTM, comparable to Garrett's ACE/Apex product positioning.
• White's Electronics: White's Electronics competes with Garrett in the all-terrain and gold prospecting categories, with comparable single-frequency and VLF detectors. Shares target buyers (hobby treasure hunters and prospectors) and authorized-dealer distribution model.
• CEIA: CEIA is a direct competitor in walk-through and hand-held metal detectors for security, with strong ECAC certification history and presence in European aviation security. Competes head-to-head with Garrett Paragon for airport and high-security facility contracts.
• Teknetics (First Texas Products): Teknetics is a direct competitor in entry-to-mid-level sport metal detectors, sharing the authorized US hobby dealer channel. Garrett's ACE 200/250/300 series overlap with Teknetics' product positioning and price bands.
• Bounty Hunter (First Texas Products): Bounty Hunter competes with Garrett at the beginner end of the metal detecting market. Same US hobby dealer GTM, overlapping entry-level buyers with Garrett's ACE 200.

Broad incumbents

• Rapiscan Systems (OSI Systems): Rapiscan is a broad incumbent security screening provider offering walk-through metal detectors alongside X-ray, CT, and trace detection. Competes with Garrett's Paragon in aviation and government RFPs but operates in a much broader multimodal product portfolio.
• Smiths Detection: Smiths Detection is a broad incumbent in aviation and high-security checkpoint screening with walk-through metal detectors in addition to X-ray, computed tomography, and chemical detection solutions. Competes for the same enterprise security buyer as Garrett Paragon.
• Nuctech: Nuctech is a broad incumbent security screening vendor with walk-through metal detectors plus X-ray and CT imaging portfolios. Strong footprint in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets; competes in airport/high-security facility procurements against Garrett.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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