B-Tek Scales

What B-Tek Scales does

B-Tek Scales, LLC is a privately held U.S. industrial weighing scale manufacturer headquartered in Canton, Ohio, operating as a subsidiary of Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. (founded 1929). The company designs and produces truck scales (Centurion, Off-Road Vehicle, Rail, Axle), platform scales (Clydesdale floor scales, AquaShield/AquaShield Max bench scales), weighing indicators (DD Series, T400 Series), digital load cells (CPD-M), and accessory and test equipment, with TruDigital as the proprietary digital load cell technology and 200,000+ CPD-M units deployed worldwide.

The product architecture combines hardware with a software stack—ScaleSoft for truck-scale management, Nexia for live monitoring, ScaleSight for remote monitoring, and SKYNET 2050 self-service kiosks for unattended operations—integrating with major ERPs (SAP, Dynamics 365, Epicor), CRMs (Salesforce, Hubspot, Pipedrive), accounting (Quickbooks), RFID, and license plate recognition. Pricing spans one-time hardware purchases from roughly $665 for an AquaShield bench scale to $100,000–$125,000 for a fully installed 70ft x 11ft Centurion truck scale, supplemented by recurring ScaleSoft and ASP.NET software subscriptions ($3,150–$3,400 annually) and technician training programs.

B-Tek distributes through 120+ authorized North American distributors complemented by a direct field sales team, serving primary verticals including waste management and recycling (500+ Centurion installations; 150 with anchor customer Republic Services), aggregates and mining, agriculture, food and beverage, manufacturing, and steel, with secondary exposure to chemicals, energy, aviation, forestry, logistics, and sports. The company markets itself on domestic manufacturing, NTEP legal-for-trade certification, exclusive California certification status, and 3- to 10-year product warranties, and has been recognized as Large Business of the Year by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2025.

Name

B-Tek Scales

Legal name

B-TEK Scales, LLC.

Website

https://b-tek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

B-Tek Scales is a privately held Canton, Ohio-based industrial weighing scale manufacturer (subsidiary of Brechbuhler Scales) producing truck, platform, and bench scales, digital load cells, and integrated ScaleSoft/Nexia software, distributed through 120+ North American resellers to waste, mining, agriculture, food, and manufacturing customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Weighing Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Weighing Systems / Onboard Scales Calibration & Certification (TLAKANAN), Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)

Keywords

• Industrial weighing equipment
• Truck scale manufacturing
• Digital load cells
• Scale management software
• Weighing solutions distributor

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truck and Vehicle Scales: Heavy-duty truck scales including Centurion, Off-Road Vehicle, Rail Scales, and Axle Scales. Core product line with pricing ranging from $81,900 for Centurion truck scale base model.
2. Platform Scales: Floor scales (Clydesdale, WorldWEIGH), bench scales (AquaShield), and counting/check weighing scales sold with various capacity options.
3. Software Solutions: ScaleSoft software including Unattended Terminal Software ($3,150), ASP.NET Add-on ($3,400), and various monitoring solutions for truck scale operations.
4. Parts and Accessories: Load cells, weighing indicators, intercom systems, traffic control equipment, printers, and electronic components for existing scale systems.
5. Technical Support and Service: In-house technical and software support, installation, calibration, and maintenance services through distributor network.
6. Technician Training Classes: Level 1: Apprentice Technician Mentorship and Level 2: Certified Scale Technician Training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

B-Tek Scales designs, manufactures, and sells industrial weighing equipment — including truck scales, off-road vehicle scales, rail scales, axle scales, floor scales, washdown bench scales, and counting/check-weighing scales — together with proprietary digital load cells (CPD-M), weighing indicators, the SKYNET 2050 self-service kiosk, and the ScaleSoft/Nexia scale-management and live-monitoring software suite for industrial, agricultural, food-processing, waste, and aerospace customers.

Product overview

B-TEK Scales offers a comprehensive industrial weighing solutions portfolio built around truck scales, platform scales, software, and weighing components. The core products include the Centurion Truck Scale (flagship digital truck scale with TruDigital technology), Clydesdale Floor Scales (carbon and stainless steel variants), and AquaShield Washdown Bench Scales (IP65/IP69K rated for food and chemical environments). Software solutions center on ScaleSoft (truck scale management with billing, invoicing, and ERP/CRM integration) and Nexia Live Monitoring (real-time scale health monitoring). Key technology platforms include TruDigital (patented digital load cell system with self-diagnostic and predictive maintenance capabilities) and SKYNET 2050 Self-Service Kiosk (unattended weighing automation). The product ecosystem also includes weighing indicators (DD Series, T400 Series), load cells (CPD-M Digital Compression), remote displays, intercom systems, and test equipment. B-TEK operates as part of Brechbuhler Scales, founded in 1929, with manufacturing in Canton, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TruDigital: Digital truck scale technology powered by B-TEK NEXIA, featuring fully-digital components, live monitoring systems and cloud-based software.
• ScaleSoft
• Nexia
• ScaleSuite
• SKYNET
• Clydesdale
• Centurion
• AquaShield

Products and services

• Centurion Truck Scale Premium NTEP-certified digital truck scale with modular design, 3/8-inch tread plate decking (20% thicker than competitors), hermetically sealed IP68/69K stainless steel load cells, 10 lb graduations, and dual calibration storage; base price starts at $81,900 for a 70ft x 11ft steel-deck Centurion scale with DD700 indicator and Epson ticket printer.
• Off Road Vehicle Scale Heavy-duty vehicle scale engineered for rugged outdoor environments; accurately weighs large off-road vehicles (e.g., Caterpillar off-road trucks and semi-trucks) under extreme loads and uneven terrain for mining, aggregate, steel, and heavy industrial operations.
• Clydesdale Floor Scale Heavy-duty industrial floor scale in carbon steel and stainless steel variants with formed channel weighbridge substructure, IP67-protected precision load cells, and NTEP approval; available in sizes 2ft x 2ft to 10ft x 10ft and capacities 2,500–20,000 lb (starting at $2,120), used in manufacturing, warehousing, food/beverage, and chemical facilities.
• WorldWEIGH Floor Scale NTEP-approved ready-to-use warehouse floor scale package with a 4 ft x 4 ft platform, 5,000 lb capacity, 1 lb resolution, and BWS stainless steel indicator with RS-232 output for data transmission; priced at $1,825.
• AquaShield Washdown Bench Scale IP65 water-resistant bench scale with 304 SAE stainless steel construction, Aqueduct Drainage System, and FDA-compliant feet designed for food processing, chemical, and industrial washdown environments; available in 10x10, 12x12, and 18x18 inch sizes and 5–100 lb capacities, priced at $665.
• AquaShield Max High Pressure Washdown Bench Scale Premium IP69K-rated waterproof bench scale for extreme high-pressure washdown, with 304 SAE stainless steel hardware, Aqueduct Drainage System, and FDA-compliant feet; supports capacities of 5, 20, 50, 100, and 200 lb at a price of $1,240.
• SKYNET 2050 Self-Service Kiosk Windows-based unattended weighing kiosk with a 12.1-inch touchscreen, 1000 nit brightness for sunlight readability, weather-resistant stainless steel housing with all-weather shroud, built-in mini PC, VOIP intercom, and integration with ScaleSoft for automated vehicle weighing; priced at $12,500 with a 2-year hardware warranty and built from CE, FCC, and UL approved components.
• ScaleSoft Unattended Terminal Software Truck-management software that enables unattended transactions on SKYNET 2050 kiosks and mobile devices, integrates with DD Series scale indicators, supports RFID and license-plate recognition for automated vehicle identification, and connects to ERP, CRM, and accounting systems; annual subscription priced at $3,150 and available on Apple, Microsoft, and Google Play platforms.
• Nexia Live Monitoring Software Cloud-based live monitoring software that ingests data from CPD-M TruDigital load cells — including temperature, voltage, inclination, and other variables — and turns it into scale-health trends, event notifications, and predictive-maintenance alerts to reduce downtime.
• ASP.NET Add-on for ScaleSoft Web-application framework that lets users access and manage the ScaleSoft database through any web browser, with multiple authentication methods and centralized server updates; priced at $3,400 as an annual subscription add-on.
• CPD-M Digital Compression Load Cell Digital compression load cell with 17-4 PH stainless steel construction, IP68/69K watertight enclosure, built-in surge protection, and electronic memory storing individual calibration data for plug-and-play replacement, fault detection, and remote diagnostics; available in 44,000 lb, 77,000 lb, and 110,000 lb capacities at $1,755, with a 200,000+ unit worldwide installed base.
• SUPERBRIGHT 2 LED Remote Display High-intensity LED remote display in a NEMA 4 case for harsh environments, with auto-learn configuration, visibility up to 250 feet, and 2-, 5-, or 8-inch digit height options for outdoor scale and traffic-control applications.
• Rail Scales Vehicle scales engineered for weighing rail cars and railway transportation applications in heavy-industrial and logistics operations.
• Axle Scales Scales for weighing individual vehicle axles to ensure compliance with state and federal highway weight regulations.
• Mobile Inventory Counting Scale Portable platform scale designed for inventory counting needs in warehouse and industrial applications.
• Test Equipment (Test Carts and Test Trucks) B-Tek test carts and test trucks used by scale technicians and certification agents to test, calibrate, and certify industrial scales in the field.
• Technician Training Classes Paid training programs — Level 1 Apprentice Technician Mentorship and Level 2 Certified Scale Technician Training — delivered by B-Tek for scale-service technicians in its 120+ distributor network and customer base.

Quantifiable outcome

• Load cell and cable replacement can be completed in under 30 minutes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Republic ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026Over 15-year partnership with Republic Services providing truck scales at landfills, transfer stations and recycling centers. Celebrating 150 truck scale installations nationwide. B-Tek is Republic's preferred partner with scales supporting continuous waste management operations 24/7.
• USA BoxingflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2022Two-year partnership naming B-Tek Scales as the official scale of USA Boxing. B-Tek provides Clydesdale scales for all national tournaments for trail and official weigh-in measurements. Partnership supports USA Boxing's mission of developing champions.
• Brechbuhler Scales, Inc.coreOthersParent company founded in 1929. B-Tek Scales, LLC is a subsidiary of Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. Both companies headquartered in Canton, Ohio. Brechbuhler has branches throughout Ohio providing local scale services.
• Michelli Weighing & MeasurementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized B-Tek distributor based in Anaheim, California. Completed large installation featuring three SKYNET 2050 Self Service Kiosks for waste facility in California. Specializes in California market requiring NTEP certification.
• Nicol Scales and MeasurementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized B-Tek distributor providing sales and service support for industrial weighing solutions.
• American Scale CocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized B-Tek distributor based in Lexington, NC. Completed off-road vehicle scale installation for steel slag processing facility handling heavy-duty loads.
• Southwestern Scale CocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized B-Tek distributor providing industrial weighing solutions across their territory.
• Central Carolina ScalecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized B-Tek distributor providing sales and service for weighing equipment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo International: Global leader in precision instruments and industrial weighing, with a comprehensive portfolio of truck scales, bench scales, and software. Directly comparable product set but vastly larger scale and global reach versus B-Tek's North American focus.
• Schenck Process: Global provider of weighing and feeding solutions for process industries. Overlaps with B-Tek in industrial weighing, load cells, and bulk-material scales but as part of a much broader process-equipment portfolio.
• Siemens (Milltronics): Siemens' process instrumentation division (including former Milltronics) supplies industrial weighing and level measurement products integrated into broader automation systems. Adjacent competitor particularly in process-scale and plant-floor applications.

Direct peers

• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Manufacturer of industrial and vehicle scales, including truck scales, bench scales, and indicators, with strong North American distribution. Most direct head-to-head competitor to B-Tek in truck and floor scales.
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems: US-based manufacturer of industrial weighing equipment, load cells, indicators, and software with a similar distributor-driven GTM model. Comparable product breadth across truck scales, floor scales, and bench scales.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: Family-owned US scale manufacturer producing truck, railroad, livestock, and bench scales. Similar heritage-based positioning and product overlap with B-Tek's industrial weighing portfolio.
• Fairbanks Scales: Long-established US manufacturer of industrial and vehicle scales including truck, railroad, and floor scales. Competes directly with B-Tek in the truck scale and NTEP-certified weighing segments.
• Hardy Process Solutions: Manufacturer of industrial weighing equipment, load cells, and weight indicators with a focus on process control applications. Direct overlap in load cell and indicator products serving similar industrial customers.
• Transcell Technology: US-based manufacturer of load cells, weighing indicators, and bench/floor scales. Most directly comparable in the load cell component business where B-Tek's CPD-M competes.

Emerging players

• Detecto Scale: US manufacturer of medical, retail, and industrial scales including bench and floor scales. Partial overlap with B-Tek's bench scale and AquaShield lines, particularly in food processing applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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