Unipas

What Unipas does

Unipas (legal name UNIPAS, spol. s r.o.) is a privately held Slovak industrial manufacturer founded in 1992 and headquartered at Železničná 285/12, Koš, Slovakia, operating from a dedicated production site in the Koš industrial zone to which it relocated from Ráztočno. The company designs and manufactures foldable steel Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) systems under a worldwide-patented self-locking architecture, complemented by gitterboxes, galvanized steel pallets in EU/GB/USA/AUS dimensions, big-bag racks, filling bridges, and ancillary metal products such as the Lea 3-in-1 folding table/bench and a children's carousel. Manufacturing capability is anchored by a specialized equipment stack including the only TRUMPF TruLaser Tube 7000 3D 4kW tube laser in Slovakia, a TRUMPF TruLaser 3030 2D 3.2kW sheet laser, a TRUMPF TruBend 5130 CNC press brake, ABB IRB 1600 and OTC Daihen FD-B6L robotic welding cells, and flow-drill technology that reduces material thickness by roughly 50%. Beyond physical products, the company sells metalworking services — laser cutting, robotic welding, CNC edge bending, laser welding, and R&D / 3D prototyping — directly to external customers.

The business model is a hybrid of branded industrial hardware and contract metalworking services, with approximately 90% of production exported to 20 countries and the remainder absorbed through a direct European e-commerce storefront and a wholesale partnership program. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; wholesale pricing is competitive and pegged to volume and frequency, while enterprise relationships operate on multi-year contracts with individually negotiated payment terms. The company holds ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) certifications issued by SGS, plus UN Standard certification for hazardous-materials IBCs, which together act as gating credentials for the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive, and cosmetics verticals it serves.

The customer base is enterprise-led and logo-rich, with a 25+ year co-development and supply partnership with CHEP — the global pooling-IBC leader — as the structural anchor, supported by named relationships with Tosca, Sencor, Simona, and Ebeco and a wider partners page spanning Kellogg's, Kikkoman, Shiseido, Chanel, Kraft Heinz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, McDonald's, Tesco, Continental, Volkswagen, Peters Ice Cream, Lavera, and SGL Carbon. The company employs 60 specialized team members across production, R&D, and customer service, with sales-led, direct-to-consumer, and event-driven go-to-market motions. Ownership is not disclosed; no parent company, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or external funding rounds are present in the data, consistent with a family-owned Slovak s.r.o. (private limited company).

Name

Unipas

Legal name

UNIPAS, spol. s r.o.

Website

https://unipas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unipas is a privately held Slovak metalworking manufacturer founded in 1992 that designs and produces patented foldable steel IBC containers, gitterboxes, steel pallets, and contract laser-cutting, robotic-welding, and CNC-bending services, exporting 90% of output to enterprise customers across food, chemicals, cosmetics, and automotive in 20 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Containers & Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing (33243)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro primary industry

Stainless Steel & Metal IBCs (IMALAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH), Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers) (IMALAGAI), IBC Accessories & Components (Valves, Caps, Pallets, Liners) (IMALAGAF)

Keywords

• Foldable IBC containers
• Metal pallets manufacturing
• Custom metalworking services
• Industrial laser cutting
• Robotic welding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kos

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IBC Container Sales: Sale of foldable steel IBC containers for liquid, loose and solid materials. Major product line exported globally (90% of production).
2. Metalworking Services: Laser cutting, robotic welding, CNC edge bending, and laser welding services for various materials including steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
3. Logistics Equipment Products: Gitterboxes, steel pallets, folding tables and benches, Big Bag racks, and other metal products for transport and storage.
4. Wholesale Partnership: Wholesale/dealership arrangements with competitive pricing, efficient logistics, and favorable payment terms for high-volume partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Unipas designs, manufactures, and globally exports foldable steel IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) containers with a patented worldwide self-locking system, alongside gitterboxes, galvanized steel pallets, big bag racks, and related metal logistics products. The company also operates an in-house metalworking services division offering 2D/3D laser cutting, robotic welding, CNC edge bending, and laser welding, supported by an internal R&D department that develops prototypes and optimizes production processes for industrial customers.

Product overview

Unipas is a Slovak manufacturer specializing in custom metalworking and engineering production. The company operates as a single-brand portfolio offering both physical products and manufacturing services. The core product line centers on foldable steel IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) containers available in multiple models (Universal, MK8, DMC1, MX2, SBD, FRUGGIE, UN Standard) with 500L and 1000L capacities for transporting liquid, loose, solid, and hazardous materials. Supporting logistics products include gitterboxes (800L-1300L), steel pallets (EU/GB/USA/AUS standards), big bag racks, filling bridges, and industrial pallet breakers. A consumer product line features the Folding Table and Bench Lea 3-in-1 and children's carousel. Manufacturing services complement the product portfolio: laser cutting (2D sheet and 3D tube), robotic welding (ABB IRB 1600 and OTC Daihen), CNC edge bending (TruBend 5130), and laser welding. The company also offers custom R&D services for prototype development and process optimization. Products are sold through an e-commerce platform with global export (90% of production).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UNIPAS Universal - IBC Container 1000L Foldable steel IBC container with 1000L capacity for transport and storage of liquid, loose, and solid materials.
• UNIPAS Universal - IBC Container 500L Foldable steel IBC container with 500L capacity for transport and storage of liquid, loose, and solid materials.
• UNIPAS MK8 - IBC Container 1000L Foldable steel IBC container with 1000L capacity, specifically suitable for REEFERS (refrigerated containers).
• UNIPAS DMC1 - IBC Container 1000L Foldable steel IBC container with 1000L capacity designed for solid and loose materials.
• UNIPAS MX2 - IBC Container 1000L Foldable steel IBC container with 1000L capacity made of stainless steel for enhanced corrosion resistance.
• UNIPAS SBD - IBC Container 1000L Foldable steel IBC container with 1000L capacity for transport and storage of various materials.
• UNIPAS FRUGGIE - IBC Container 1000L Foldable steel IBC container with 1000L capacity targeted at fruit and agricultural material transport.
• UNIPAS UN Standard - IBC Container 1000L Foldable steel IBC container with 1000L capacity designed for the transport of hazardous materials and meeting UN certification standards.
• UNIPAS Gitterbox 1300L with Lid Fenced steel gitterbox container with 1300L capacity and lid for transport and storage of bulky goods and materials.
• UNIPAS Gitterbox 800L with Lid Fenced steel gitterbox container with 800L capacity and lid for transport and storage of bulky goods and materials.
• UNIPAS Gitterbox 800L Fenced steel gitterbox container with 800L capacity for transport and storage of bulky goods and materials.
• UNIPAS Steel Pallet EU Galvanized steel pallet conforming to EU dimensions for material handling across industries.
• UNIPAS Steel Pallet GB Galvanized steel pallet conforming to GB (UK) dimensions for material handling.
• UNIPAS Steel Pallet USA Galvanized steel pallet conforming to US dimensions for material handling.
• UNIPAS Steel Pallet AUS Galvanized steel pallet conforming to Australian dimensions for material handling.
• UNIPAS Folding Table and Bench Lea 3 in 1 Portable folding furniture combining table and bench functionality in a single unit for outdoor use, picnics, gardens, and events.
• UNIPAS Big Bag Rack 1000L Steel rack designed to hold big bags (FIBC) with 1000L capacity for storage and transport of bulk materials.
• UNIPAS Filling Bridge UNI Filling bridge equipment for filling operations in industrial and logistics applications.
• UNIPAS Children's Carousel Lucky Children's playground carousel for outdoor recreational use.
• UNIPAS Super Pallet Buster - Industrial Pallet Breaker Industrial tool for breaking down wooden pallets for recycling or disposal purposes.
• Laser Cutting Service Precision laser cutting services using TRUMPF TruLaser 3030 2D (3.2kW) for sheet metal and TRUMPF TruLaser Tube 7000 3D (4kW) for tube and profile cutting; processes steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and brass.
• Robotic Welding Service Automated welding services using ABB IRB 1600 and OTC Daihen FD-B6L robotic systems for aluminum, stainless steel, arc welding, and hybrid welding applications.
• CNC Edge Bending Service Precision CNC bending services using TRUMPF TruBend 5130 press brake for die shaping, tilt shaping, and processing of simple and complicated parts.
• Laser Welding Service Laser welding technology for connecting thin-walled materials, welding exact parts, soldering, and combining with other welding methods.
• Research and Development Service In-house R&D service for production of prototypes, optimization of processes, and testing of new systems and designs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Foldable containers save more than two-thirds of storage space, reducing return logistics costs significantly
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CHEPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner25+ year partnership for development and supply of IBC containers. CHEP has the widest range of Intermediate Bulk Containers in the industry. Containers made by Unipas are used in Food, Cosmetic, and Chemical markets across every continent in the world. Unipas provides high-level experience in design, prototyping, and manufacturing.
• ToscaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTosca looks for partnership and a 'no problems always a solution' path. Unipas mirrors their approach to satisfy customers. Relationship based on准时 delivery and innovative design thinking.
• SencorminorOthersCzech electronics manufacturer. Testimonial praising good communication, functioning services, and ability to consent even in unexpected situations.
• SimonaminorOthersLong-term reliable partnership focused on innovative solutions.
• EbecominorOthersTwo-year partnership. Recommended as reliable firm with long tradition and high technological equipment. Praised for professionalism, communication, flexibility, and competence.
• ContinentalminorOthersAutomotive company logo displayed on partners page.
• VolkswagenminorOthersAutomotive company logo displayed on partners page.
• Kellogg'sminorOthersFood company logo displayed on partners page.
• KikkomanminorOthersJapanese food company logo displayed on partners page.
• ShiseidominorOthersJapanese cosmetics company logo displayed on partners page.
• NestléminorOthersFood and beverage company logo displayed on partners page.
• McDonald'sminorOthersFast food company logo displayed on partners page.
• TescominorOthersRetail company logo displayed on partners page.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schoeller Allibert: Schoeller Allibert is a European leader in returnable plastic packaging and pooling solutions, including reusable containers and pallet systems. It competes with Unipas's gitterboxes, steel pallets, and reusable-container offering for similar logistics customers.
• SSI Schaefer: SSI Schaefer is a large intralogistics and storage-systems provider whose container, pallet, and bulk-handling product lines overlap with Unipas's gitterboxes, steel pallets, and filling-bridge offerings.
• Greif: Greif is a diversified global industrial-packaging producer with steel, plastic, and fibre containers including IBCs. Its much broader portfolio positions it as a broad incumbent competitor in the same metal-IBC category Unipas serves.

Direct peers

• Schütz: Schütz is one of the world's largest manufacturers of IBCs and industrial packaging, including composite IBCs and steel containers. It is the most direct global comparable to Unipas's foldable steel IBC business and competes for the same food, chemicals, and cosmetics customers.
• WERIT Kunststoffwerke: WERIT is a European IBC and industrial-packaging manufacturer offering both composite and steel IBCs. It is a direct competitor in metal IBCs serving chemicals, food, and pharmaceutical end-markets.
• Bekuplast: Bekuplast is a German manufacturer of reusable plastic containers, pallet boxes, and bulk packaging. It overlaps with Unipas in returnable bulk containers and pallet-based logistics products.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Mauser is a global industrial-packaging manufacturer offering steel and composite IBCs, drums, and reconditioning services. It overlaps directly with Unipas in steel IBCs and the hazardous-materials/chemicals vertical.

Regional players

• ZET Logistic Solutions: ZET is a European (France-based) supplier of metal bulk containers, gitterboxes, and stackable stillages. It is a regional peer serving similar Western European industrial and logistics customers as Unipas.

Others

• Brambles (CHEP parent): Brambles is the parent of CHEP, Unipas's largest customer. It is included as an ecosystem participant because its pooling strategy directly shapes Unipas's order book and growth runway, rather than as a direct manufacturing competitor.
• Cromwell Tools (Folding Furniture / Pallets overlap): Cromwell is a UK industrial distributor with broad metal-handling and workshop-equipment offerings. It is an adjacent channel/distributor relevant to Unipas's non-core folding-furniture and pallet-breaker products rather than a direct IBC competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Unipas.spol.sro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unipas-spol-s-r-o

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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