AWS

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Advanced Weighing Systems (AWS) is a private US software and hardware vendor founded in 1996 and headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Valstone Corporation Inc. since its 2021 acquisition. The company develops and sells high-end data collection products and services for the bulk materials industry, with its core product being the Interact platform — both as a cloud-native subscription (Interact Cloud) and on-premise tiers (Interact LE, SE, PRO) — for truck scale ticketing, unattended weigh-ins, material and inventory management, multi-site scale management, and reporting.

AWS's technology stack centers on a cloud-based ticketing platform integrated with its own unattended hardware (K-2 and K-4 kiosks with offline-capable onboard databases), TransCore RFID readers and tags for automated vehicle identification (AWS is an authorized TransCore distributor), thermal printers, IP cameras for audit verification, and accounting software integrations (QuickBooks Online and Desktop). The Device Hub layer unifies hardware connectivity into a single automated workflow that the company reports eliminates manual ticketing and supports 24/7 unattended scale operation with 99.9% data accuracy and up to 80% ticketing time reduction. Sister Valstone subsidiary Creative Information Systems (CIS) co-developed the cloud-native evolution of the platform, contributing SMSTurbo Fulcrum.

The business model combines recurring software subscriptions (Interact Cloud and the Annual Support Plan), one-time perpetual licenses for on-premise editions, hardware sales (kiosks, RFID equipment, printers, cameras), and professional services for implementation and training. AWS sells exclusively through direct enterprise sales (website "Book a Demo," phone, on-site demos) with no public pricing; it targets aggregates, quarry, mining, scrap metal and recycling, waste management, asphalt and paving, concrete and construction operators in North America, with adjacent grain and forestry verticals accessed through Valstone sister companies (Vertical Software and ALDATA Software). Named enterprise customers include Milestone Materials, Michels Materials, and Gerke & Sons, with deployments of 30+ K-2 systems at single customers.

Name

AWS

Legal name

Advanced Weighing Systems (AWS), operated by Valstone Corporation Inc.

Website

https://awsys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced Weighing Systems (AWS), a Valstone subsidiary based in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, develops cloud-based truck scale ticketing software (Interact Cloud) and supporting kiosks and RFID hardware for North American aggregates, mining, waste, and recycling operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truck Scale Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed Weigh Stations (Static Scales) Operations (TLAJAKAA)

Keywords

• Truck scale software
• Scale ticketing systems
• Bulk material management
• Unattended weighbridge systems
• Industrial automation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Chippewa Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Annual Support Plan (ASP) program providing software licenses, updates, and technical support. Cloud-based Interact Cloud subscription with tiered functionality. On-premise Interact software (LE/SE/PRO variants) with perpetual licensing options.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of physical equipment including K-2 and K-4 unattended kiosks, TransCore RFID readers and tags, thermal printers, IP cameras, and peripheral devices. Hardware provides initial revenue with potential for replacement parts and upgrades.
3. Implementation and Training Services: On-site and telephone training services for Interact software and data collection terminal systems. Implementation services for system deployment and configuration.
4. Annual Support and Maintenance: Unlimited phone and email technical support through Annual Support Plan. Software updates and compatibility maintenance for current and prior versions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Advanced Weighing Systems (AWS) develops and sells cloud-based truck scale ticketing software (Interact Cloud) and supporting unattended kiosk hardware (K-2, K-4) for the bulk materials industry. The platform automates weighbridge transactions, captures real-time weight data, integrates with accounting software and payment processors, and enables multi-site management for aggregates, mining, recycling, waste, asphalt, and concrete operations. AWS also distributes TransCore RFID readers and tags as an authorized reseller for automated vehicle identification at truck scales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Interact Cloud: Cloud-based truck scale ticketing platform for bulk material operations
• Interact
• SMSTurbo Fulcrum
• ValPay
• K4 Kiosk
• K-2 Kiosk
• Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
• Amazon Bedrock
• Amazon Connect Health
• Row Zero
• Amazon Connect Decisions
• Talent on AWS
• Amazon Quick
• Kiro
• AWS Security Agent
• Amazon Nova
• Nova Forge
• Amazon ECS
• Amazon Trainium
• AI Studio
• Graviton
• AWS Elemental Inference
• AWS Management Console
• AWS IoT Core
• Amazon DynamoDB
• Amazon QuickSight
• AWS Outposts
• AWS Supply Chain
• AWS Transform
• Amazon Q

Products and services

• Interact Cloud Cloud-native truck scale ticketing software enabling real-time weight capture, ticket generation, multi-site management, and inventory tracking for bulk material operations. Supports unlimited transactions, 24/7 access from any device, and secure cloud storage. Designed for sand and gravel producers, quarries, mining operations, recycling facilities, landfills, asphalt plants, and concrete batch plants.
• Interact On-Premise Software (LE/SE/PRO) On-premise truck scale data collection software offered in three tiers (LE, SE, PRO) with progressively richer functionality. Available via one-time perpetual license fee with optional Annual Support Plan (ASP) subscription for updates and ongoing support. Targeted at bulk material producers and recyclers preferring locally installed software.
• K-4 Unattended Kiosk Self-contained unattended touchscreen kiosk enabling 24/7 driver self-service for weigh-ins and ticket generation. Features onboard database for offline operation during network outages with automatic data sync upon reconnection, achieving 99.9% data accuracy. Designed for unattended scale operations at quarries, mines, landfills, and aggregate sites.
• K-2 Unattended Data Collection System Compact unattended kiosk data collection system for truck scale operations. Supports cellular network interface enabling deployment at remote sites without phone line infrastructure. Used at aggregate pits, quarries, and remote frac-sand operations for 24/7 data collection with central office synchronization.
• TransCore RFID Readers TransCore RFID readers (SmartPass 4, Encompass 4, Encompass 1i Handheld) distributed by AWS as an authorized TransCore reseller. Enables automated vehicle identification and authentication at truck scales for secure, hands-free scale transactions. Used by bulk material producers to identify haul trucks automatically.
• TransCore RFID Tags TransCore RFID tags distributed by AWS for vehicle identification at truck scales. Product line includes eGo Plus Micro Mini Sticker Tags, eGo License Plate Tags, AT5402 and AT5406 Access Control Tags, and AT5412 and AT5414 Transportation Tags. Used in combination with TransCore readers to authenticate haul vehicles automatically.
• Remote Printer Thermal printer peripheral for unattended truck scale kiosks. Enables drivers to receive printed weight tickets automatically at the scale as part of the automated ticketing workflow.
• Implementation and Installation Services On-site and telephone-based training, system deployment, and configuration services for Interact software and data collection terminal systems. Covers new customer onboarding, system integration, and operational setup for bulk material producers deploying AWS solutions.
• Annual Support Plan (ASP) Recurring annual subscription service providing unlimited phone and email technical support, software updates, and compatibility maintenance for current and prior versions of Interact software. Required for continued support and updates beyond the initial purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% reduction in ticketing time
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability13 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Creative Information Systems (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellow Valstone subsidiary that co-developed the cloud-native evolution of Interact and SMSTurbo platforms. CIS developed SMSTurbo Fulcrum, bringing 60+ years of combined industry expertise. Deep technical collaboration on next-generation scale management software.
• Vertical SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for grain industry scale automation. Vertical Software provides ScaleTrac and GrainTrac solutions while AWS provides integration capabilities for agricultural operations including grain elevators, co-ops, and farm operators.
• ALDATA SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for timber and forestry scale management. ALDATA provides fiber management software while AWS enables integrated truck scale operations and real-time weight data capture for log yards and processing facilities.
• K4 KioskcoreTechnology or IntegrationK4 is a self-contained unattended kiosk that integrates with Interact Cloud. Enables 24/7 driver self-service for weigh-ins, ticket generation, and credit card payments. Onboard database supports offline operation with automatic sync.
• ValPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated payment processor for credit and debit card transactions at truck scales. Works with both Interact 7 (on-prem) and Interact Cloud. Reduces bad debt and improves cash flow through on-the-spot payment collection.
• QuickBooks (Intuit)coreTechnology or IntegrationDirect integration with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop for automatic ticket-to-invoice synchronization. Eliminates manual data entry and streamlines financial reconciliation.
• TransCorecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAWS is an authorized distributor of TransCore RFID readers (SmartPass 4, Encompass 4, Encompass 1i Handheld) and tags. TransCore provides the underlying RFID technology for automated vehicle identification at truck scales.
• Valstone Corporation InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company that acquired AWS in 2021. Valstone is a connected ecosystem of software and technology companies serving scale-dependent and process-driven industries. Provides strategic investment and cross-company collaboration opportunities.
• Other Valstone Sister CompaniesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorData Stor Systems (UK process control), DSL Systems (UK feed/grain), WEM Automation (feed/asphalt/concrete), Matrix Controls (food manufacturing), Henning Software (manufacturing ERP), Shop Data Systems (sheet metal/HVAC). Provide referral network and integrated solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo: Global leader in precision industrial scales and weighing instruments with vehicle/tank scales and associated data management software. Serves many of the same heavy industrial and bulk material customers as AWS, though at a much larger scale.
• Fairbanks Scales: US industrial scale manufacturer and software provider with truck scale systems and ticketing software for bulk material and waste customers. Comparable to AWS as a full-stack scale hardware and software supplier.
• Trimble Transportation: Major construction and transportation technology vendor with weighbridge and load management capabilities within its broader portfolio. Represents a potential encroachment risk into AWS's core truck scale ticketing market.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: Long-standing US industrial scale manufacturer offering truck scales, indicators, and ticketing software to aggregates, agriculture, and waste customers. Competes with AWS in the same truck scale automation software niche.
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems: Established US manufacturer of industrial scales and weighing systems with a software/automation portfolio serving bulk materials, aggregates, and waste. Comparable to AWS as a scale hardware + software solutions provider to the same vertical customer base.
• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Global industrial scale and software solutions provider with truck scale products and data management software for bulk material handlers. Overlaps with AWS in unattended truck weighing and ticketing workflows for the aggregates and waste industries.

Direct peers

• Walz Scale: Provider of industrial weighing systems and truck scale software for mining, aggregate, and waste operations. Direct competitor to AWS in portable and fixed truck scale ticketing automation.
• CompuWeigh: Software specialist for truck scale automation, ticketing, and inventory management in the bulk material industry. Closely comparable to AWS in product scope, target verticals, and direct-to-customer go-to-market.
• JWS Corporation: Truck scale software and automation provider that integrates with AWS at customers such as Michels Materials. Competes in the same scale ticketing and material management software category.

Emerging players

• ScaleTrac (Vertical Software): Scale and grain management software for elevators and ag operations, partnered with AWS for agricultural customers. Adjacent peer in unattended truck scale ticketing for the grain vertical.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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