What PFREUNDT does

PFREUNDT GmbH is a privately held German industrial technology company founded in 1979 in Südlohn, Germany, that designs, manufactures, and sells mobile and stationary weighing systems primarily for heavy commercial vehicles and industrial machinery. The company pioneered mobile weighing technology and was the first in the world to receive calibration approval for mobile weighing systems, an achievement that underpins its current position as a recognized German world market leader (Lexikon der deutschen Weltmarktführer) with more than 40,000 systems in operation worldwide.

The company's product architecture is centered on the WK60 weighing electronics platform, which is available in five tiers and serves as the integration point for sensors, RFID-based driver identification, GPS tracking, WLAN/LTE data transmission, and tilt compensation. This hardware layer feeds into the cloud-based PFREUNDT Web Portal, a modular SaaS platform covering fleet data transfer, reporting, order management, ERP integration (including SAP), inventory management, and waste/recycling workflows, plus the Load & Go driver application for digital order processing and signature capture. PFREUNDT sells 16 application-specific scale variants (wheel loader, excavator, forklift, telescopic loader, hooklift, roll-off skip, crane, conveyor belt, dumper, axle load, vehicle, etc.) and bundles them with on-site calibration, installation, and system integration services.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time hardware sales, recurring Web Portal and Load & Go subscriptions (monthly billed, modular add-ons), professional services for legally compliant calibration (mandatory every 2–3 years for commercial use), and customized system integration projects. In 2024 the company introduced a rental/subscription model for the WK60 Absetzkipperwaage to lower the capital barrier for customers. Distribution is via direct enterprise field sales with application consultants, a dedicated Scandinavian sales office in Sønderborg (Denmark), a nationwide German service network supported by six mobile calibration vehicles, and a parts e-commerce shop. Customers are concentrated in four end-markets: extraction/mining, disposal and recycling, general industry, and agriculture.

Name

PFREUNDT

Legal name

PFREUNDT GmbH

Website

https://pfreundt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PFREUNDT GmbH is a German industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, and services mobile and stationary weighing systems for wheel loaders, excavators, trucks, and other heavy vehicles, integrated with its WK60 electronics, cloud Web Portal, and on-site calibration services for enterprise customers in mining, recycling, industry, and agriculture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Weighing Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI), Wheel Loaders (IMAHAAAD), Weighing Systems / Onboard Scales Calibration & Certification (TLAKANAN)

Keywords

• Mobile weighing systems
• Vehicle weighing technology
• Industrial weighing solutions
• Weighing electronics platforms
• Calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Südlohn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Weighing Systems Hardware: Sale of mobile and stationary weighing systems including WK60 electronics, sensors, and mounting hardware. Manufacturer-independent products compatible with various vehicles (wheel loaders, excavators, trucks, etc.).
2. Web Portal Software: Cloud-based software platform for weighing data management with modular structure. Billed monthly with flexible module additions.
3. Calibration Services: On-site calibration services for legally compliant commercial weighing. Includes compliance testing, calibration certification, and regulatory coordination. Scales require calibration every 2-3 years for commercial use.
4. Load & Go App: Mobile application for drivers integrated with Web Portal for order processing and digital signatures.
5. System Solutions: Customized system solutions for complete process chains including need assessment, implementation, and ongoing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PFREUNDT manufactures and sells mobile and stationary weighing systems (16 vehicle-specific systems such as wheel loader, excavator, forklift, hooklift, dumper, crane, and truck scales) along with the WK60 weighing electronics platform, the cloud-based Web Portal data management software, the Load & Go driver app, and on-site calibration services. The offering is sold to enterprise customers in extraction/mining, recycling, industry, and agriculture, and integrates weighing data with ERP systems such as SAP.

Product overview

PFREUNDT offers a comprehensive mobile and stationary weighing technology portfolio organized around the WK60 central electronics platform, the cloud-based PFREUNDT Web Portal software platform, and the Load & Go driver app module. The product range includes 16 distinct weighing systems for specific vehicle types (wheel loaders, excavators, dumpers, forklifts, telescopic handlers, cranes, and various truck configurations), supplemented by stationary vehicle scales and overload prevention systems. All products integrate with the Web Portal for real-time data management, reporting, order handling, and ERP connectivity. The company also provides calibration services and customized system solutions for complete process chain digitization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PFREUNDT WK60: The core weighing electronics unit and flagship technology platform developed by PFREUNDT for mobile and stationary weighing applications.
• PFREUNDT Load & Go
• PFREUNDT Web Portal

Products and services

• PFREUNDT WK60 Central weighing electronics unit powering all PFREUNDT mobile weighing systems; manufacturer-independent technology compatible with all vehicle types; available in five base versions from WK60-XS to fully-equipped WK60; supports calibration, real-time data via Web Portal, and feature upgrades post-purchase.
• PFREUNDT Web Portal Cloud-based software platform for real-time weighing data management; modules include basic fleet cloud transfer, reporting, order management, ERP interface, Load & Go, vehicle weighing, inventory management, manual weighing registration, and waste management/recycling; accessible via browser on any device.
• PFREUNDT Load & Go Web-based smartphone app enabling drivers to select orders, track loading in real-time, confirm digitally with signatures, and generate digital delivery notes; integrates with Web Portal for complete process documentation.
• Radladerwaage (Wheel Loader Scale) Mobile weighing system for wheel loaders enabling precise weight measurement during loading operations to prevent overload and optimize material handling.
• Teleskopladerwaage (Telescopic Loader Scale) Weighing system designed for telescopic handlers providing accurate load data during lifting and loading operations.
• Staplerwaage (Forklift Scale) Mobile weighing solution for forklifts enabling load verification during material handling operations.
• Bandwaage (Conveyor Belt Scale) Stationary weighing system for conveyor belts measuring material flow during processing operations.
• Hydraulische Baggerwaage (Hydraulic Excavator Scale) Hydraulic weighing system for excavators using the machine's hydraulic pressure to determine load weights.
• Achslastwaage (Axle Load Scale) Axle load weighing system for measuring individual axle loads of vehicles to prevent road damage from overweight axles.
• Überlast-Kontrollsystem (Overload Control System) Overload prevention system protecting vehicles and equipment from dangerous overload conditions.
• Fahrzeugwaage (Vehicle Scale) Stationary vehicle weighing system for complete vehicle weight measurement at fixed locations.
• Dumperwaage (Dumper Scale) Mobile weighing system for dumpers enabling accurate load measurement during hauling operations.
• Aufbauwaage (Built-on Scale) Vehicle-mounted weighing system installed directly on trucks for continuous load monitoring.
• Absetzkipperwaage (Roll-off Skip Loader Scale) Weighing system for roll-off skip loaders with rental model available; measures container loads for waste management and recycling.
• Abrollkipperwaage (Hooklift Scale) Weighing solution for hooklift trucks measuring container weights during hook loading operations.
• Baggerwaage (Excavator Scale) Mobile weighing system for excavators providing real-time load data during digging and loading cycles; new version planned for steinexpo 2026.
• Kranwaage (Crane Scale) Crane weighing system for measuring suspended loads during lifting operations.
• Frontladerwaage (Front Loader Scale) Front loader weighing system enabling load measurement during front loading operations.
• Schüttungswaage (Bulk Material Scale) Bulk material weighing system for rear-end loaders with automatic tilt compensation up to 10% on two axes.
• PFREUNDT Eichservice (Calibration Service) Comprehensive calibration service with six calibration vehicles providing on-site verification and calibration for legally compliant commercial weighing; handles application, planning, and execution including government liaison.
• PFREUNDT Systemlösungen (System Solutions) Customized system integration services including needs assessment, implementation, and ongoing support for connected weighing data capture across entire process chains.

Quantifiable outcome

• Elimination of lost weighing data and manual data entry errors through digital processes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• University of MünsterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaborative research partnership in the 'AnGeWaNt' project (Arbeiten an geeichten Waagen für Arbeitsfunktionen mit hybridartigem Wägen in Nutzfahrzeugen / Working on calibrated scales for hybrid weighing functions in commercial vehicles). PFREUNDT researches hybrid business models for the future as part of this funded research project and implements findings into prototypes.
• Agency for Economic Development of Borken DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in the ÖKOPROFIT project (Ecological Project for Integrated Environmental Technology) - a collaboration project where the economic development agency and participating companies work closely together on environmentally relevant topics during workshops over one year.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RAVAS Europe: Dutch-headquartered manufacturer of mobile weighing solutions including forklift scales, hand-truck scales, and pallet truck scales with integrated wireless data transmission — directly comparable to PFREUNDT's Staplerwaage and mobile lifting equipment portfolio.
• VPG Onboard Weighing: UK-based supplier of onboard weighing systems and load cells for commercial vehicles and material handling equipment — competes head-to-head with PFREUNDT's truck-mounted and loader scale families.
• Loadrite (Trimble): Specialist provider of wheel loader and excavator weighing scales, now part of Trimble's construction technology stack — closest direct competitor to PFREUNDT's Radladerwaage and Baggerwaage product lines.
• Walz Scales: US-based supplier of truck scales, onboard mining and hauling scales, and loader scales — competes with PFREUNDT in the heavy-vehicle and aggregate weighing categories.
• Rinstrum: Manufacturer of industrial weighing electronics, indicators, and load cell instrumentation with strong presence in process and vehicle weighing — comparable to PFREUNDT's WK60 electronics platform.
• Hardy Process Solutions: US manufacturer of industrial weighing electronics, load cells, and process weighing instrumentation targeting batch, filling, and material handling applications — comparable electronics/measurement platform competitor to PFREUNDT.

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo: Global leader in precision industrial weighing instruments including vehicle scales, conveyor scales, and analytical balances — broader incumbent whose industrial vehicle weighing portfolio overlaps with PFREUNDT's stationary and vehicle-mounted range.
• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Manufacturer of industrial scales, vehicle weighing systems, and onboard weighing solutions for trucks and loaders — significant incumbent with overlapping end markets in transport, waste, and aggregates.
• Siemens (Milltronics / SITRANS): Siemens' industrial weighing portfolio (Milltronics belt scales, SITRANS load cells) directly competes with PFREUNDT's Bandwaage and industrial measurement products as part of a much broader industrial automation offering.
• CAS Corporation: Korean-headquartered global manufacturer of industrial scales, vehicle weighing systems, and crane scales — adjacent competitor with similar product breadth across construction, recycling, and logistics weighing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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