What Inspection Systems does

Inspection Systems Pty Ltd, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Thomastown, Victoria, is a privately held distributor and exclusive agent that supplies product inspection and quality control equipment to food and pharmaceutical manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand. The company operates a direct sales and service model with offices in Thomastown (Australian headquarters at 273 Holt Parade) and Hornby Christchurch (New Zealand operations), maintaining freecall numbers in both markets and 24/7 service availability.

The company does not manufacture its own core technology; instead it aggregates the product lines of leading international OEMs into an integrated portfolio covering metal detection (LOMA IQ4/IQ4M), X-ray inspection (LOMA X5 family including Pack, Spacesaver, Bulk Flow, Pipeline, X5c, X5DE, XL800), checkweighing (LOMA CW3), vision systems (EyePro, KPM, TheiaVu, Qcify AI), temperature measurement (Celsius microwave thermometry), seal integrity (SealScope, HyperScope, SEAL-CHECK), product handling (Consol), and detectable consumables (IS Detectables/Detectamet). Notable technical capabilities embedded in partner products include LOMA's Adaptive Array Technology (AAT) with up to 25% improved detection performance, multi-spectrum variable frequency metal detection, dual-energy X-ray, and AI-driven nut quality control via the Qcify platform.

Revenue is generated through two streams: equipment sales (hardware from international partners) and after-sales services (installations, training, calibration, spare parts, repairs, equipment leasing on multi-year contracts, and extended warranties). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is consultative direct sales supported by product demonstrations and trade show presence (Foodtech Packtech NZ, Australian Nut Conference, PPMA), complemented by LinkedIn, YouTube, and the company website. No institutional funding, M&A activity, or parent company ownership is recorded; the firm appears founder/owner-operated.

Name

Inspection Systems

Legal name

Inspection Systems Pty Ltd

Website

https://inspectionsystems.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inspection Systems Pty Ltd, founded 1997 in Thomastown, Victoria, is the exclusive ANZ distributor of LOMA, Qcify, Food Radar, EyePro/KPM, SEAL-CHECK, Celsius, and Consol product inspection and quality control equipment for food and pharmaceutical manufacturers, with direct offices and 24/7 service in Australia and New Zealand.

Ownership category

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Product category

Product Inspection Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sorting, Grading & Optical Inspection Systems (Size/Color Sorters) (AFAAAJAC), Metrology, Inspection & Process Control Equipment (HDAHAEAH)

Keywords

• Product inspection equipment
• Metal detection systems
• X-ray inspection systems
• Checkweighing equipment
• Vision inspection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Thomastown

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Inspection Systems generates revenue through the sale of product inspection and quality control equipment including metal detectors, X-ray systems, checkweighers, vision systems, and related solutions sourced from international manufacturing partners.
2. After-Sales Services: Comprehensive service offerings including repairs and maintenance (24/7), spare parts sales, calibration and testing, training, equipment leasing, and extended warranty plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inspection Systems is a manufacturer and exclusive distributor of product inspection and quality control equipment for the food and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries in Australia and New Zealand. The company supplies metal detection systems, X-ray inspection systems, checkweighers, vision and sorting systems, non-invasive temperature measurement, seal integrity testers, and product handling solutions sourced from international partners including LOMA, Food Radar, EyePro, KPM, Qcify, Celsius, NDC, and Consol. It complements equipment sales with 24/7 after-sales service, installation, training, calibration, spare parts, equipment leasing, and extended warranty support.

Product overview

Inspection Systems is a provider of product inspection and quality control solutions for the food and pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in Australia and New Zealand, established in 1997. The company offers an integrated portfolio of inspection technologies organized across five main categories: (1) Inspection & Detection - LOMA metal detection systems (IQ4M, conveyor, pipeline, vertical fall, wafer-thin, pharmaceutical models) and LOMA X5 X-ray inspection systems (Pack, Spacesaver, Bulk Flow, Pipeline, X5c compact, X5DE dual energy, XL800); (2) Sorting & Vision - EyePro vision systems (EyePro Vision, EyePro Multi-Eye hyperspectral imaging), KPM vision systems (In-Line Vision & Rejection, Over-Line Vision), TheiaVu benchtop vision, and Qcify AI-powered nut quality control (360, Eye, Ray, Hub); (3) Checkweighing - LOMA CW3 checkweighers with AQS compliance for average quantity system; (4) Product Integrity - Celsius non-invasive temperature measurement (20, Midi, Meso), SealScope/HyperScope seal inspection, SEAL-CHECK integrity testing, NDC web gauging, MOCON headspace analysers; (5) Package Handling - Consol systems (Pack Integrator 3, Pack Stacker, Integrator Synchroniser) and Food Radar microwave inspection. The company also distributes Detectamet detectable products through its IS Detectables division. All systems are backed by comprehensive service including installation, training, calibration, spare parts, and equipment leasing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IS Detectables: Business division marketing the Detectamet range of metal and x-ray detectable products
• SealScope
• Qcify

Products and services

• LOMA IQ4M Metal Detector Most advanced metal detector in the LOMA IQ4 range combining Multi-spectrum and Variable Frequency technologies for superior accuracy. Features 7-inch color touchscreen, automatically selects ideal frequency for precise detection across Ferrous, Non-Ferrous, and Stainless Steel contaminants.
• LOMA X5 Pack X-ray Inspection System Best-in-class X-ray inspection system with Adaptive Array Technology offering market-leading detection performance. Features 18W Eco Mode generator, quick belt release mechanism, and intuitive full color icon-driven touchscreen.
• LOMA X5 Spacesaver X-Ray System Compact X-ray system for facilities where space is at premium. Features Adaptive Array Technology, rounded surfaces for hygiene, up to 75 m/min belt speeds, and heavy-duty conveyor components built for 24/7 operation.
• LOMA X5 Bulk Flow X-ray System Designed for inspection of free-flowing and loose products including cereals, grains, and frozen foods. Features 0.4mm detector array with AAT technology for unrivalled detection of bone, metals, glass, stone, and dense plastics in loose flowing products.
• LOMA X5 Pipeline X-Ray System X-ray system for pumped and free-flowing products such as meats, soups, sauces, and slurries. Features IP69K rating for high-pressure washing, 2.5-4 inch pipe diameters, and superior contaminant detection including metals, bone, ceramic, glass, and dense plastics.
• LOMA X5c X-ray Inspection System Compact, cost-effective X-ray system up to 50% shorter than standard X5. Designed for smaller production lines and food manufacturers upgrading from metal detection. Detects ferrous, non-ferrous, stainless steel, glass, ceramic, calcified bone, stone, and dense plastic.
• LOMA X5DE Space Saver X-Ray Inspection Advanced detection performance in compact design using Dual Energy Technology to identify contaminants with exceptional accuracy. Features OPC-UA and RFID for secure, traceable data exchange; 19-inch full color touchscreen; minimizes false rejects.
• LOMA X5 XL800 X-Ray Inspection Designed for large products including meat in Euro crates and cheese in bulk boxes (25-100kg). Features modular belt for easy washdown, up to 100kg weight capacity, and AAT technology for detecting metal, bone, glass, and dense plastics.
• LOMA Combination Systems (X-ray + Checkweigher) Integrated systems combining X-ray inspection with checkweighing capabilities. Available as X5c+CW3 and X5 Spacesaver+CW3 combinations, offering 25% space savings with linked color touchscreens for easy operation.
• Food Radar Inspection System Foreign body detection system for low and high viscosity pumpable food products using microwave technology. Inspection Systems appointed as exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand.
• EyePro Vision System Italian-made vision inspection systems for baking, snacks, and meat industry. Analyzes color, 2D shape, 3D height; inspects top and bottom of products for defects or foreign objects. Available as online (full inspection and rejection) or offline (sampling) systems.
• KPM In-Line Vision & Rejection System Turn-key solution for 100% vision inspection at speeds up to 100 objects/second. Features 3D full color 360-degree inspection, proprietary measura software, variable speed conveyor, and multiple rejection mechanism choices.
• KPM Over-Line Vision Inspection System Compact sensor head mounted over production line for continuous scanning. Supports any belt speed up to 100 objects/second, generates QA data for size, shape, color attributes, and production metrics. IP67 stainless steel construction.
• TheiaVu Benchtop Vision System Compact vision inspection system with over 100 built-in measurement algorithms. Suitable for lab or production use, measures products up to 91cm, supports up to 10 objects/second with optional washdown version.
• Qcify Nut Quality Control Systems AI-powered integrated quality control system for nut processors. Platform includes Qcify 360 (360-degree imaging), Qcify Eye (AI sorter), Qcify Ray (inline FM detection), and Qcify Hub (centralized data). Reduces labor costs and enhances product quality.
• Celsius Temperature Measurement Systems Non-invasive temperature measurement using microwave thermometry technology. Measures equilibrium temperature of chilled, frozen, and warm products (-30C to +30C) without destroying packaging or product. Includes Celsius 20, Celsius Midi, and Celsius Meso models.
• SealScope In-Line Seal Inspection In-line seal inspection and process monitoring technology for packaging. Provides fast, accurate inline seal inspection for rigid plastic packaging.
• SEAL-CHECK Seal Integrity Tester Exclusive distribution product - easy-to-use leak detection system for precision seal integrity testing. Distributed exclusively by Inspection Systems in Australia and New Zealand.
• HyperScope Hyperspectral In-Line Inspection System Fast, accurate inline seal inspection system for rigid plastic packaging using hyperspectral imaging technology.
• Consol Product Handling Solutions Product handling systems from Converging Solutions for food industry. Includes integrator orientator, pack integrator, synchroniser, and pack stacker for pack reorientation, stacking, and integration.
• LOMA CW3 Checkweighing Systems Complete range of checkweighers including draglink, super heavy weight, and combination systems. Features brushless motors, automatic mean weight correction for AQS compliance, up to 500 product calibration storage, and BRC/IFS/Retail compliance options.
• Detectamet Detectable Products Metal and x-ray detectable products distributed through IS Detectables business division. Includes detectable pens, brushes, and equipment designed to be detected if accidentally contaminating products.
• Optimum Sorting Systems Optical sorting machines from Optimum Sorting for innovative food sorting applications. Emerging global manufacturer of optical sorting solutions.
• After-Sales Service and Support Comprehensive service offerings including 24/7 repairs and maintenance, spare parts sales, calibration and testing, training, equipment leasing, and extended warranty plans for inspection and quality control equipment installed at customer sites across Australia and New Zealand.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14% improvement to giveaway achieved by pet food company using AQS-compliant checkweigher
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• SEAL-CHECKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2025Inspection Systems is the exclusive distributor of the SEAL-CHECK Seal Integrity Tester in Australia and New Zealand. This easy-to-use leak detection system provides precision seal integrity testing for packaging.
• Food RadarcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 October 2024Inspection Systems appointed as the distributor for Food Radar, a cutting-edge detection system designed to identify foreign bodies in low and high viscosity pumpable food products. This partnership expands the company's capability in microwave inspection technology for pumped food applications.
• QcifycoreTechnology or Integration · 30 July 2024Qcify offers fully integrated quality control systems for nut processors using cutting-edge AI and machine learning technology. The partnership includes Qcify 360, Qcify Eye, Qcify Ray, and Qcify Hub products providing 360-degree imaging, AI-powered sorting, inline quality assessment, and centralised data management.
• EyePro SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 September 2017Inspection Systems appointed as exclusive agent for EyePro Systems in Australia and New Zealand. EyePro manufactures world-leading vision systems for the baking, snacks and meat industry capable of analysing colour, 2D shape, 3D height and inspecting products for defects or foreign objects.
• LOMA SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationLOMA is a world-leading manufacturer of metal detection, X-ray inspection, and checkweighing systems. Inspection Systems distributes LOMA's complete product range including the IQ4 metal detectors, X5 X-ray systems, and CW3 checkweighers. LOMA's systems comply with BRC Global Standards and are a BRC Global Partner.
• NDCcoreTechnology or IntegrationNDC provides web gauging systems including infrared, beta, x-ray, laser, gamma and optical measurement technologies. Inspection Systems is the distributor for NDC's Web Gauging Systems range in Australia and New Zealand.
• DetectametcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInspection Systems distributes the Detectamet range of metal and x-ray detectable products through its business division called IS Detectables. These products help manufacturers detect and prevent foreign body contamination.
• Consol (Converging Solutions)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationConsol (Converging Solutions) provides efficient and customizable product handling systems for the food industry enabling product re-orientation on packaging lines. Products include Integrator Orientator, Pack Integrator 3, Integrator Synchroniser, and Pack Stacker.
• Celsius Instruments (Cerulean)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationCelsius Instruments offers non-invasive thermometry systems for measuring average temperature of chilled, frozen and warm food products using microwave thermometry technology. Inspection Systems distributes Celsius Midi, Celsius Meso, and Celsius 20 systems.
• KPM Vision SystemssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationKPM Vision Systems provides vision inspection solutions including EyePro, EyePro Multi-Eye, TheiaVu Benchtop Vision, In-Line Vision & Rejection, and Over-Line Vision Inspection systems for comprehensive product quality monitoring.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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