About Us

About UniPlate
Uniplate is a South African company that has branches across all major provinces of South Africa and services international markets such as the UK, France and most of Africa from its head office in Gauteng. Uniplate has a state of the art manufacturing site situated in Silverton Pretoria which is one of the automotive Hubs of South Africa. Uniplate has over 60 years of expertise in the design and manufacturing of plastic injection moulding & aluminium products. Uniplate is registered as a fully accredited manufacturer under the ISO 90001:2015 scheme for quality management. Additionally, the company is certified to manufacture both Plastic and Aluminium blanks under the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). All the number plates supplied are fully compliant with SANS 111 part 1 & 3. We are proudly a Level 2 B-BBEE contributor, we’ve worked tirelessly to enable diversity and inclusion in the workplace and to be the preferred supplier to customers and partners. Uniplate is the technological leader in the South African market and has immediate access to the latest European technology.

1957

Uniplate was established in 1957 and has been the market leader for the past 60 years offering our customers customized solutions & quality products. We pride ourselves on being innovative and offering the industry a professional service.

2003

In 2003 Uniplate invested in a new modern factory in Pretoria that enables us to build up the infrastructure becoming a world class manufacturing facility capable of producing Acrylic, PET and Aluminum blanks for use in assembling a completed license plate. The production techniques used by Uniplate SA are innovative and industry leading. The Aluminum blanking lines were designed and built specifically for the demanding SA market ensuring all plates produced conforms to SANS 1116 at a speed of 35 blanks per minute.

2009

In 2009 Uniplate merged with Toennjes International Group (TI), this partnership enables Uniplate to continue to be the leader in industry leading high tech security licence plates. The partnership also enabled new business segments such as vehicle registration services and identification solutions.

2024

The Local Imbani Conglomorate acquires the majority share in UniPlate resulting greater access to local market.

Driving Innovation Through Strong Partnerships
Uniplate collaborates with industry-leading partners to deliver high-quality, innovative, and reliable solutions in license plate manufacturing and security. This extends to injection moulded plastics and aluminium manufacturing and related technologies. Our partnerships enable us to enhance efficiency, compliance, and sustainability while providing cutting-edge technology to our clients.
Key Sections
1. Technology & Manufacturing Partners
  • Companies providing raw materials, manufacturing technology, and smart plate innovations.
  • Emphasis on collaboration in research and development for improved manufacturing effeciencies, product durability and security.
2. Government & Regulatory Partnerships
  • Engagement with transport departments, licensing authorities, and law enforcement agencies.
  • Support for compliance with local and international regulations for manufactured products and advanced vehicle identification.
3. Industry Collaborations
  • Work with global organizations on manufacturing technology and product development.
  • Partnerships with software providers for digital transformation in the vehicle identification industries.
Ensuring Industry Standards & Legal Compliance
Uniplate is committed to meeting and exceeding all regulatory requirements in the license plate manufacturing and distribution industry. Our compliance framework ensures that our products adhere to the highest security, quality, and environmental standards.
Key Sections
1. Regulatory Compliance
  • Compliance with national and international road transport vehicle identification and licensing regulations.
  • Certifications and accreditations (e.g., ISO standards, SABS approval, or relevant legal frameworks).
2. Data Security & Privacy
  • Protection of customer and vehicle data in line with POPIA, GDPR and country specific requirements.
  • Advanced measures to safeguard sensitive information used in smart plate technology.
3. Quality Assurance & Product Standards
  • Strict testing and quality control processes ensure durability and readability.
  • Use of advanced techniques to prevent fraud, counterfeiting, and tampering.
4. Environmental Compliance
  • Sustainability efforts in manufacturing (eco-friendly materials, waste reduction, recycling).
  • Compliance with environmental impact regulations.
5. Ethical Business Practices
  • Commitment to transparency, fair labor practices, and anti-corruption policies.
  • Supplier and manufacturing ethics in line with industry best practices.