Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Garland, Texas
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Since 1964
Garrett Metal Detectors manufactures metal detection equipment, including walk-through and hand-held detectors, along with ground-search and archaeological survey tools. The company is headquartered in Garland, Texas, was founded in 1964, and has an estimated 50-100 employees with an estimated annual revenue of $50-100 million. It is privately held and serves the security, hobby and sport, and countermine markets. In April 2026, it introduced its Guide hand-held metal detector to the U.S. General Services Administration, and in September 2026 its Paragon weapons detector completed NPSA testing.
Garrett Metal Detectors at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
50-100
Founded
1964
Headquarters
Garland, Texas
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
196
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
196
Named foreign suppliers
18
Top origins
Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · China · India
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Garrett Metal Detectors.
What this tells a buyer
The company's most recent public development was the completion of NPSA testing for its Paragon weapons detector in September 2026, as reported by PR Newswire.
Garrett holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and offers products including the PD 6500i walk-through detector and the SuperScanner hand-held detector.
The company was reported to have won a second Red Dot Design Award in May 2026 for its Guide hand-held metal detector.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
62 years in operation (founded 1964).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Garrett Metal Detectors manufactures metal detection equipment, including walk-through and hand-held detectors, along with ground-search and archaeological survey tools. The company is headquartered in Garland, Texas, was founded in 1964, and has an estimated 50-100 employees with an estimated annual revenue of $50-100 million. It is privately held and serves the security, hobby and sport, and countermine markets. In April 2026, it introduced its Guide hand-held metal detector to the U.S. General Services Administration, and in September 2026 its Paragon weapons detector completed NPSA testing.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1964 |
Headquarters | Garland, Texas |
Employees | 50-100 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Garrett Metal Detectors makes
Garrett holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and offers products including the PD 6500i walk-through detector and the SuperScanner hand-held detector.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Steel, Lighting, Seal, Electronics (source: garrett.com).
Certifications
Garrett Metal Detectors is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — garrett.com
ISO 45001 — garrett.com
ISO 9001 — garrett.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company's most recent public development was the completion of NPSA testing for its Paragon weapons detector in September 2026, as reported by PR Newswire. US customs bill-of-lading records list 196 inbound shipments across 18 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · China · India.
Latest developments
2026-09-09 — Garrett Metal Detectors' Paragon Weapons Detector Completes NPSA Testing Process (prnewswire.com)
2026-05-06 — Garrett Metal Detectors Wins Second Red Dot Design Award with Guide Hand-Held Metal Detector (prnewswire.com)
2026-04-27 — Garrett Metal Detectors: Securing Mexico's 2026 FIFA World Cup Stadiums - Garrett Direct (garrett.com)
2026-04-07 — Garrett Metal Detectors Introduces Guide Hand-Held Metal Detector to GSA - Garrett Direct (garrett.com)
2026-01-20 — Metal Detector Company Announces New Technology Development Platform (prnewswire.com)
2025-07-29 — Garrett Releases Checkpoint Kiosk for Enhanced Security Screening (prnewswire.com)
Facilities
Garrett Metal Detectors is headquartered in Garland, Texas. Public sources also reference these locations:
Garland, Texas — garrett.com
Company details
The company was reported to have won a second Red Dot Design Award in May 2026 for its Guide hand-held metal detector. Garrett Metal Detectors was founded in 1964, has an estimated 50-100 employees, and is headquartered in Garland, Texas. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 62 years in operation (founded 1964). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Garrett Metal Detectors make?
Garrett Metal Detectors manufactures metal detection equipment, including walk-through and hand-held detectors, along with ground-search and archaeological survey tools. The company is headquartered in Garland, Texas, was founded in 1964, and has an estimated 50-100 employees with an estimated annual revenue of $50-100 million. It is privately held and serves the security, hobby and sport, and countermine markets. In April 2026, it introduced its Guide hand-held metal detector to the U.S. General Services Administration, and in September 2026 its Paragon weapons detector completed NPSA testing.
Where is Garrett Metal Detectors headquartered?
Garrett Metal Detectors is headquartered in Garland, Texas (1881 West State Street, Garland, Texas, 75042).
When was Garrett Metal Detectors founded?
Garrett Metal Detectors was founded in 1964.
How big is Garrett Metal Detectors?
Garrett Metal Detectors has an estimated 50-100 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
What certifications does Garrett Metal Detectors hold?
Garrett Metal Detectors lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Garrett Metal Detectors import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 196 inbound shipments for Garrett Metal Detectors, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · China · India.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 972-494-6151
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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