System Scale
System Scale is an Indianapolis-based industrial weighing and ISO/IEC 17025 calibration company serving manufacturers, logistics firms, food processors, and regulated industries across the Midwest and Southern US through 26+ offices and a 100-vehicle service fleet. It is a Premier Distributor for METTLER TOLEDO and operates as a 100% employee-owned ESOP.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersIndianapolis, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What System Scale does
System Scale Corporation is an Indianapolis-based industrial weighing and precision calibration company, founded in 1979 and operated as a 100% employee-owned ESOP since 1995. The company sells and services a full spectrum of industrial scales — truck and rail scales, floor scales, bench scales, counting scales, lab/precision balances, hazardous-area scales, terminals, weigh modules, and specialty scales — alongside ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services for dimensional, electronic, force, pressure, and temperature/humidity equipment. Customers span vertical markets including aggregates, agriculture, chemical, food and beverage, manufacturing, metal/plastics, pharma/biotech, and transportation/logistics across the Midwest and Southern US, served through 26+ company-owned offices and a 100+ vehicle field service fleet. As a Premier Distributor for METTLER TOLEDO and a carrier of complementary brands (Rice Lake, Minebea-Intec, Cardinal, Ohaus, Mark-10), the company sells third-party hardware, pairs it with branded proprietary offerings such as the HarvestWeigh agricultural line and the CalVault cloud-based asset management platform, and monetizes ISO/IEC 17025 lab services plus 24/7 preventative maintenance under guaranteed response-time contracts. Following the January 2025 acquisition of Premier Scales & Systems, headcount stands at 170 across a self-described full-lifecycle weighing-and-measurement platform.
System Scale firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- System Scale
- Legal name
- System Scale Corporation
- Website
- https://system-scale.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- System Scale is an Indianapolis-based industrial weighing and ISO/IEC 17025 calibration company serving manufacturers, logistics firms, food processors, and regulated industries across the Midwest and Southern US through 26+ offices and a 100-vehicle service fleet. It is a Premier Distributor for METTLER TOLEDO and operates as a 100% employee-owned ESOP.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
System Scale industry classification
Industry- 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), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Weighing Systems / Onboard Scales Calibration & Certification (TLAKANAN), Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)
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Where System Scale is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Indianapolis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices24 records
Markets served
System Scale business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Scale Products: Sales of industrial scales including truck scales, floor scales, bench scales, rail scales, lab/precision balances, terminals, weigh modules, hazardous area scales, and specialty scales. Revenue is one-time hardware sales with varying price points based on capacity and specifications.
- Scale Service & Calibration: 24/7 scale repair, calibration, and preventative maintenance services. ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration labs in Evansville and Little Rock. Mobile calibration services. 4-hour response time guarantee.
- CalVault Asset Management: Cloud-based asset management platform included at no additional cost for service customers. Provides calibration certificates, service history, and asset records access.
- Pre-Calibrated Equipment Sales: Sale of test and measurement equipment (dimensional, electronic, force, pressure, temperature) pre-calibrated to ISO/IEC 17025 standards
- Multi-Site Calibration Programs: Consistent calibration documentation and local execution across multiple facilities for multi-state plants
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Scale Check with Calibration Summary |
| Subscription | Annual | ISO/IEC 17025 With Detailed Certification |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Calibration Services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
System Scale product offering
Product offeringCore offering
System Scale is a full-service industrial weighing and calibration company that sells, installs, services, and calibrates industrial scales (truck, rail, floor, bench, counting, lab/precision balances, weigh modules, hazardous area scales, and specialty scales) for enterprise industrial customers. The company offers ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services through regional laboratories and mobile service vehicles, plus its proprietary CalVault cloud platform for managing calibration certificates and asset records. Operating 26+ offices across the Midwest and Southern United States, System Scale is a Premier Distributor for METTLER TOLEDO and also distributes Rice Lake, Cardinal, Minebea-Intec, Ohaus, and Mark-10 product lines.
Product overview
System Scale is a full-service industrial weighing and measurement company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core product portfolio includes vehicle scales (Truck Scales and Rail Scales), industrial scales (Floor Scales, Bench Scales, Counting Scales, and Lab/Precision Balances), weighing components (Terminals/Indicators and Weigh Modules), and specialty solutions (Hazardous Area Scales, Specialty Scales, and Agricultural Scales branded as HarvestWeigh). The offering is supported by automation and data collection systems, scale conversion kits, and proprietary cloud-based asset management platform CalVault. Services include industrial scale service, ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory calibration services, and heavy capacity scale services. The company operates as a Premier Distributor for METTLER TOLEDO and carries other major brands including Rice Lake, Minebea-Intec, and Cardinal. The company is 100% employee-owned since 1995.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HarvestWeigh: Agricultural weighing, measurement, and data collection equipment product line, including bulkweighers, cotton pickers, software, and vehicle/livestock scales. Launched in 2012.
Products and services
- Truck Scales Truck scales featuring POWERCELL PDX technology with industry-leading 10-Year Warranty covering parts, labor, travel, recalibration, and StrikeShield lightning protection. Available in steel-deck and concrete-deck configurations for heavy-duty vehicle weighing.
- Rail Scales Rail scales available in static and in-motion configurations featuring PDX technology with no junction box and built-in lightning protection. Includes 10-year warranty and accommodates different axle types and railcar sizes.
- Floor Scales Heavy-duty floor scales in stainless or mild steel, available in multiple sizes and capacities up to 60,000 lbs. Options include portable, washdown, hygienic, power-assisted lift deck, and low-profile configurations for industrial environments.
- Bench Scales Compact scales for small spaces providing maximum accuracy and durability in industrial environments. Capacities from 0.6 to 600 kg with resolutions up to 60,000 divisions, available in mild steel and stainless steel with IP69k protection.
- Counting Scales Digital counting scales for fast, accurate inventory control and parts counting. Eliminates manual counting and supports kitting verification, bulk quantity management, and ERP-integrated high-resolution multi-scale counting systems.
- Lab/Precision Balances High-accuracy laboratory and precision balances for sub-milligram range measurements with maximum capacities up to 64 kg and stable readings in varying environmental conditions. Used in chemistry, research, quality control, pharmaceutical, food, and textile industries.
- Terminals and Indicators Weigh terminals and indicators serving as the primary interface between scales and operators. Ranges from basic weight displays to programmable terminals with data collection, I/O process control, and ERP/PLC connectivity.
- Weigh Modules Weigh modules that convert tanks, hoppers, vessels, and conveyors into scales. Capacities range from 1 lb to 500,000+ lbs. Includes Hygienic MultiMount, compression, tension, and high-precision configurations for industrial or laboratory use.
- Hazardous Area Scales Scales designed for explosive environments classified as Zone 1/21, Zone 2/22, Division 1, and Division 2. Includes intrinsically safe weighing equipment, balances, indicators, weigh modules, and vehicle scales for hazardous area manufacturing and chemical processing.
- Specialty Scales Specialty scales including in-motion checkweighers, dimensioning equipment, X-ray inspection systems, industrial metal detectors, food-specific scales, forklift scales, crane scales, overhead rail scales, livestock scales, wheelchair scales, and medical scales.
- Agricultural Scales (HarvestWeigh) Agricultural scales under the HarvestWeigh sub-brand. Includes livestock scales (load bar, single-animal, full-size, mobile), truck and rail scales, automated bulk weigher systems, data collection software, mobile cotton picker systems, grain probes, and automated/remote ticketing systems.
- Automation Solutions Automation solutions including counting solutions, data collection and remote kiosks, checkweighing systems, automated filling and batching machines, and automated labeling systems. Provides integration with ERP systems and IoT connectivity.
- Systems and Data Collection Custom systems and data collection software enabling configuration, integration, and transfer of weighing and measurement data. Includes integration with METTLER TOLEDO DataBridge and Collect+, AWS Interact software, and SAP/ERP connectivity.
- Test and Measurement Equipment Pre-certified, pre-calibrated test and measurement equipment including dimensional metrology (weight kits, surface plates, micrometers), electronic measurement devices (multimeters, oscilloscopes), force testing equipment, pressure testing equipment, and temperature/humidity testing equipment.
- Scale Conversions Conversion kits to upgrade existing vehicle scales to POWERCELL PDX technology, eliminating junction boxes and adding StrikeShield lightning protection. Includes 10-year warranty. Available for METTLER TOLEDO, Weightronix, Rice Lake, Cardinal, Fairbanks, and other manufacturers.
- CalVault Asset Management Platform Proprietary cloud-based asset management platform providing equipment stats viewing, calibration certificate printing, online invoice payment, certificate-related record access, and resource access on any device. Included at no additional cost for service customers.
- Industrial Scale Service Industrial scale services including calibration, emergency repair, and preventative maintenance available 24/7 with 4-hour response time. Services all makes and models with over 100 fully-equipped repair vehicles.
- Laboratory Calibration Services ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services for scales, measurement devices, and metrology standards. Fast 3-5 business day turnaround with mobile calibration labs and on-site services. Covers electronic, dimensional, force, pressure, and temperature/humidity equipment.
- Heavy Capacity Scale Services Comprehensive inspection, calibration, repair, and preventative maintenance services for all makes and models of truck and rail scales. Includes seasonal checklists, warranty maintenance, scale relocation, and certified test weights. Available 24/7 with 4-hour response time.
- Multi-Site Calibration Programs Consistent calibration documentation and local execution across multiple facilities for multi-state plants. Delivers standardized calibration programs with local service coverage and unified reporting for multi-site operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- 4-hour emergency response time guarantee
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use System Scale
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
System Scale technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
Feature6 records
System Scale partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- METTLER TOLEDOcorePremier Distributor for METTLER TOLEDO industrial weighing products including POWERCELL PDX truck scales with 10-year warranty, bench scales, floor scales, lab balances, terminals, weigh modules, and hazardous area equipment. One of the largest scale providers in the country.
- Rice Lake Weighing SystemscoreCarries Rice Lake industrial weighing products including truck scales, bench scales, floor scales, and calibration weights as part of their product portfolio.
- Minebea-InteccoreCarries Minebea-Intec products including checkweighers, X-ray inspection systems, and industrial metal detectors for food and pharmaceutical applications.
- Cardinal Scale ManufacturingcoreCarries Cardinal truck scales, bench scales, floor scales, and indicators as part of their multi-brand offering.
- OhauscoreCarries Ohaus industrial weighing products including bench scales, balances, and moisture analyzers.
- Mark-10minorCarries Mark-10 force gauges, sensors, force testers, grips and attachments for force testing equipment.
- EHEDGminorEuropean Hygienic Engineering & Design Group - certification body for hygienic design requirements that their Hygienic MultiMount products fulfill.
- NSF InternationalminorNSF International - certification body for food equipment safety and hygiene that their Hygienic MultiMount products fulfill.
- ISNetworldminorSafety contractor verification platform membership for pre-qualifying contractors and suppliers.
- AvettaminorSupply chain risk management and contractor compliance platform membership.
- BROWZminorSupply chain compliance and contractor safety verification platform membership.
- NISTcoreNational Institute for Standards and Technology - maintains master standards for measurements including pound, foot, second; all instruments calibrated to NIST for guaranteed precision.
- AWS (Advanced Weighing Solutions)coreTruck scale ticketing and data collection software partner providing Interact software, K-2/K-3 unattended systems, and customer profile management for integration with scales.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
System Scale competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Trescal: Global pure-play calibration services provider with accredited labs across multiple industries including life sciences and industrial. Comparable on ISO/IEC 17025 calibration service model and multi-site customer programs.
- Transcat: Public calibration and industrial measurement services company distributing test and measurement equipment and operating accredited calibration labs nationally. Closest direct comparability on the recurring calibration services and multi-site vendor-managed programs that System Scale sells.
Broad incumbents
- METTLER TOLEDO: Global leader in industrial weighing and precision instruments, offering truck scales, lab balances, and checkweighers directly to end users while also being System Scale's core OEM partner. Overlap is direct on product categories, but METTLER TOLEDO serves as manufacturer to System Scale's distributor model.
- Rice Lake Weighing Systems: Large US-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial weighing equipment including truck scales, bench scales, floor scales, and calibration weights—also carried by System Scale as a partner brand. Comparable product breadth and target customer base across industrial and agricultural verticals.
- Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: US manufacturer of truck scales, bench/floor scales, and indicators distributed through a national dealer network. Direct product overlap with System Scale's industrial weighing portfolio and a competitor at both OEM and dealer levels.
- Avery Weigh-Tronix: Global manufacturer of industrial weighing and force measurement equipment offering truck scales, bench/floor scales, and process weighing systems. Direct product-line overlap with System Scale's industrial scale portfolio.
- Fairbanks Scales: Long-established US manufacturer and servicer of industrial scales including truck, floor, and bench scales with a national service footprint. Comparable business model blending equipment manufacturing, distribution, and on-site service and calibration.
- Ohaus: Sartorius subsidiary manufacturing industrial and lab bench scales, balances, and moisture analyzers. Direct product overlap on bench scales and lab precision balances, also carried by System Scale as a partner.
Others
- Minebea Intec: Manufacturer of checkweighers, X-ray inspection, metal detection, and precision weighing equipment for food and pharma. Overlaps with System Scale's specialty lines and is also a partner whose products System Scale distributes.
Emerging players
- CAS (Corporation of American Scale): Manufacturer and supplier of industrial counting, bench, and floor scales targeting distribution and retail-weighing channels. Comparable product overlap on bench/counting scale lines but smaller scale than the national OEMs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
System Scale social profiles
Digital presenceSystem Scale compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
System Scale financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
System Scale leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
System Scale subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
System Scale funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
System Scale M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about System Scale
What does System Scale do?
System Scale is a full-service industrial weighing and calibration company that sells, installs, services, and calibrates industrial scales (truck, rail, floor, bench, counting, lab/precision balances, weigh modules, hazardous area scales, and specialty scales) for enterprise industrial customers. The company offers ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services through regional laboratories and mobile service vehicles, plus its proprietary CalVault cloud platform for managing calibration certificates and asset records. Operating 26+ offices across the Midwest and Southern United States, System Scale is a Premier Distributor for METTLER TOLEDO and also distributes Rice Lake, Cardinal, Minebea-Intec, Ohaus, and Mark-10 product lines.
Is System Scale a public or private company?
System Scale is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was System Scale founded?
System Scale was founded in 1979. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is System Scale based?
System Scale is headquartered in Indianapolis, United States, in the North America region.
How does System Scale make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Industrial Scale Products are the primary driver. The others are scale Service & Calibration, calVault Asset Management, pre-Calibrated Equipment Sales and multi-Site Calibration Programs.
Who are System Scale's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Trescal and Transcat. Broad incumbents are METTLER TOLEDO, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Cardinal Scale Manufacturing, Avery Weigh-Tronix, Fairbanks Scales and Ohaus. Minebea Intec is listed as an others. CAS (Corporation of American Scale) is listed as an emerging player.
Does System Scale have an API?
No public API is recorded for System Scale.
What industry is System Scale in?
System Scale's product category is Industrial Weighing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAF, Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement), with a secondary code of IMAGAFAH, Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services). Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3823.