What Adam Equipment does

Adam Equipment is a US-headquartered (Milford, Connecticut) private manufacturer of professional weighing scales and balances, founded in 1972 with over 50 years of industry experience. The company designs and produces a comprehensive portfolio of precision weighing instruments — including analytical and precision balances (Polaris, Equinox, Solis, Luna, Highland, Nimbus), compact balances (Core, CB, CBX, Dune), moisture analyzers (PMB), bench and floor scales (CPWplus, GBK, GFK, AGB/AGF, Gladiator, Aqua), counting scales (Cruiser, GBC, GFC), label-printing and price-computing retail scales (Swift, BKT, BCT, BTT, WBZ), crane and hanging scales (SHS, LHS, IHS), pallet truck scales (PTSplus, PTT), platform scales and pallet beams, and weighing indicators (AE and GK/GC series) — supported by accessories such as anti-vibration tables and OIML/ASTM calibration weights. Technology differentiation rests on precision load-cell and digital measurement, IP67/IP68 washdown-rated enclosures, color-changing checkweighing displays, trade-approved/legal-for-trade certifications, and connectivity for data transfer; the company does not disclose AI/ML, public APIs, or software-as-a-service capabilities.

The business model is hardware sales through a global channel partner network of over 4,500 dealerships backed by six regional offices (US, UK, France, Spain, Germany, Australia, South Africa, China), supplemented by direct B2B quote-based engagement and ODM/OEM customization services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and the primary call-to-action on the website is 'Request a Quote,' consistent with multi-year B2B contracts rather than transactional e-commerce. Adam Equipment serves 11+ verticals — laboratory, industrial and commercial, retail, food and beverage, agriculture, jewelry, health and fitness, veterinary, education, botanicals/CBD, and materials testing — with named enterprise references including Jaguar Land Rover and TimberHP alongside smaller accounts such as Shepreth Wildlife Park. The company emphasizes an industry-leading 5-year warranty as a competitive differentiator, and no revenue, headcount, funding, or ownership/PE-backing data is publicly disclosed.

Name

Adam Equipment

Legal name

Adam Equipment

Website

https://adamequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Adam Equipment is a private US-headquartered manufacturer of professional weighing scales and balances, founded in 1972, selling analytical, precision, bench, floor, retail, crane, and health scales via a 4,500+ dealer network across eight countries to laboratory, industrial, retail, food, agriculture, and other B2B customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Weighing Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Weighing Scales & Integrated Scanner-Scales (HDACAKAI)

Keywords

• Industrial weighing equipment
• Precision laboratory balances
• Commercial bench scales
• Moisture analyzers
• Trade approved scales

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Weighing Equipment Hardware Sales: Adam Equipment generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical weighing equipment including analytical balances, precision balances, bench scales, floor scales, platform scales, crane scales, moisture analyzers, health scales, and related accessories. The model is primarily one-time purchase with no recurring subscription component mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Adam Equipment manufactures and sells professional weighing scales and balances, including analytical balances, precision balances, compact balances, moisture analyzers, bench and floor scales, crane scales, pallet truck scales, counting scales, checkweighing scales, retail/label printing scales, and health/medical scales. Products are sold globally through six regional branches and a network of over 4,500 dealerships, supported by an industry-leading warranty program of up to five years and ODM/OEM customization services.

Product overview

Adam Equipment is a manufacturer of professional weighing scales and balances offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision weighing solutions. The product lineup includes multiple balance series (Polaris, Equinox, Solis, Luna, Highland, Core, Nimbus) covering analytical balances, precision balances, and compact balances; moisture analyzers (PMB); mechanical balances (TBB Triple Beam); bench scales and floor scales (CPWplus, GBK, GFK, Cruiser, Gladiator, Aqua, AGB/AGF); price computing and retail scales (Swift, WBZ); counting scales (Cruiser CCT/CDT, GBC, GFC); checkweighing scales with indicators (GK-S, GK-Plus, GC); label printing scales and indicators (BTT, BKT, BCT, AE 503/504/505); crane and hanging scales (SHS, LHS, IHS); pallet truck scales (PTSplus, PTT); platform scales and pallet beams; weighing indicators; health and fitness scales (MTB, MDW, MUW); baby scales; veterinary scales; and accessories including anti-vibration tables, calibration weights (OIML and ASTM), dust covers, and communication cables. The products serve industries including laboratory, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, industrial, jewelry, health and fitness, veterinary, botanicals, education, materials testing, and warehousing. The company offers warranties up to five years and provides ODM/OEM customization services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polaris: Semi-micro and analytical balances with illuminated weighing chamber and color-changing display
• Equinox
• Solis
• Luna
• Highland
• Core
• Nimbus
• Dune
• Gladiator
• Aqua
• Swift
• Cruiser
• CB
• CBX
• Latitude
• PTSplus
• PTT
• GBK/GFK
• AGB/AGF
• BKT/BCT/BTT
• GBC/GFC
• SHS/LHS/IHS
• MTB
• MDW
• MUW
• PMB
• TBB
• PT/PTaM/PTM
• AE Indicators
• GK/GC Indicators

Products and services

• Analytical Balances (Polaris, Equinox, Solis, Luna series) High-precision analytical and semi-micro balances with sub-milligram readability for laboratory, pharmaceutical, and research applications requiring repeatable weighing. Features include illuminated weighing chambers, color-changing backlit displays, and advanced connectivity options.
• Precision Balances Precision balances including portable (Highland, Core, CB, CBX, Dune), heavy duty (Nimbus), and high capacity (Luna LBL) variants for laboratory, materials testing, and industrial weighing applications.
• PMB Moisture Analyzers Moisture analyzers using thermal weighing methods to determine moisture content in samples for laboratory, food, agricultural, and materials testing applications.
• Bench and Floor Scales (CPWplus, GBK/GFK, AGB/AGF) Multi-purpose bench and floor scales including CPWplus, GBK/GFK stainless steel platforms, and AGB/AGF systems with removable platforms for industrial, agricultural, veterinary, and warehouse applications.
• Washdown Scales (Gladiator, Aqua) IP67/IP68-rated waterproof and washdown scales (Gladiator, Aqua, WBZ) for food service, food processing, pharmaceutical, and harsh industrial environments requiring easy cleaning and hygiene compliance.
• Counting Scales (Cruiser CCT/CDT, GBC, GFC) Bench and floor counting scales for rapid parts counting and inventory management, including dual-platform variants (Cruiser CDT) for counting large and small parts simultaneously.
• Checkweighing Scales (GBK-M, GFK-M, Cruiser CKT, GBK-Plus, GFK-Plus) Bench and floor checkweighing scales, including trade-approved models, with color-changing backlit displays that indicate over, under, or within defined weight limits for industrial and food service applications.
• Price Computing Retail Scales (Swift, WBZ) Trade-approved price computing retail scales including waterproof WBZ variants, designed for grocery, deli, and food retail weighing and pricing operations.
• Label Printing Scales (BTT, BKT, BCT) Label printing scales with integrated printers for retail pricing, shipping label generation, and inventory labeling applications, including touch-screen models (BTT) and advanced variants (BCT).
• Crane and Hanging Scales (SHS, LHS, IHS) Crane scales and hanging scales for overhead suspended weighing of heavy loads in warehouses, industrial facilities, and agricultural operations.
• Health, Medical, and Veterinary Scales (MTB, MDW, MUW)

Named customers3 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 4,500+ Dealer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdam Equipment has built an extensive global dealer network of over 4,500 dealership partners across six global branches. Dealers resell Adam's weighing equipment to end customers in their respective markets. The company actively recruits new dealers through their 'Become an Adam Dealer' program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mettler Toledo: Global market leader in precision instruments, including laboratory balances, industrial scales, and retail weighing solutions. Directly comparable to Adam Equipment across analytical balances, precision balances, and industrial/retail scales, but at materially larger scale and with a much broader software/services portfolio.
• Sartorius AG: Major life science and laboratory equipment manufacturer with a strong portfolio of precision balances and weighing solutions for pharma/biotech. Highly comparable to Adam Equipment in laboratory and precision weighing, but with deeper specialization in regulated bioprocessing markets.
• CAS Corporation: South Korean manufacturer of industrial, retail, and laboratory weighing equipment with global presence. Comparable across retail price-computing scales, industrial platforms, and counting scales, often competing on similar price points to Adam.
• Shimadzu Corporation: Diversified Japanese analytical instrument manufacturer with a balances and weighing division serving laboratory and industrial markets. Overlaps with Adam's laboratory and precision balance portfolio, though Shimadzu operates at much broader scale.
• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Manufacturer of industrial weighing scales, retail scales, and vehicle weighing systems. Directly comparable on industrial bench/floor scales, retail scales, and checkweighing—markets where Adam Equipment is also active.
• Minebea Intec (Minebea Mitsumi): German manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technology, including precision balances and process weighing systems. Highly comparable in food/pharma/industrial compliance-grade weighing and in checkweighing solutions.

Direct peers

• A&D Weighing: Japanese manufacturer of precision balances, industrial scales, and retail weighing equipment with global distribution. Closest comparable peer in product breadth (analytical balances through industrial/retail scales), scale, and channel-partner-led go-to-market model.
• OHAUS Corporation: US-based manufacturer of precision balances, industrial scales, and laboratory/education weighing equipment. Direct peer across laboratory, industrial, and education segments with similar product architecture and dealer-driven distribution.
• Radwag Balances and Scales: Polish manufacturer specializing in precision and laboratory balances as well as industrial scales. Closely comparable on laboratory/precision balance portfolio depth and on multi-vertical product coverage.
• Brecknell Scales: US-based manufacturer of bench, floor, counting, and shipping scales with broad distribution. Comparable on industrial bench/floor scales, counting scales, and pallet/shipping scales—often competing for similar SMB and light-industrial accounts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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