Compuweigh
CompuWeigh is a U.S. industrial automation firm that designs, fabricates, and integrates PLC/HMI-based weighing, truck identification, and grain management systems for grain elevators, ethanol plants, agricultural cooperatives, and rail loading facilities across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersWoodbury, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Compuweigh does
Compuweigh Corporation (DBA CompuWeigh) is a privately held industrial automation firm founded in 1978 and headquartered in Woodbury, Connecticut. The company designs, fabricates, and integrates automation systems for grain handling facilities, with a product portfolio spanning bulk weigh and process hopper scales (3,500 to 120,000 bu./hr capacity), PLC/HMI-based facility control systems, RFID-enabled truck identification and traffic flow management, and a modular Grain Management System (GMS) software platform. Its technology stack is standardized on Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs and Wonderware InTouch HMI, with proprietary product lines branded under the "Smart" family (SmartTruck, SmartGate, SmartWatch, SmartLoad, SmartGrade, SmartBatch, etc.). The GMS-4000 controller and its predecessors are claimed to weigh the majority of all grain processed in the United States.
CompuWeigh serves four primary end markets: ethanol plants (corn receiving, DDG shipping, yield analysis), grain elevators and terminals (shuttle loaders, export houses, inland terminals), agricultural cooperatives, and rail loading facilities. Named customers include Cargill, Louis Dreyfus, DeBruce Grain, Aventine/Pacific Ethanol, Flint Hills Resources, and 15+ cooperatives across the U.S. Midwest. The company monetizes through a mix of one-time hardware sales (scales, control cabinets, PLC systems starting at $25,000 for entry-level rail load out), software licenses, and recurring support contracts; SmartTech provides 24/7 remote diagnostic monitoring, and SmartLink delivers bidirectional integration with major grain accounting platforms (AGRIS, Agvance, Great Plains, Grossmans). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with custom system design, full installation, and ongoing technical support, with awareness driven primarily through trade publications (Grain Journal, BioFuels Journal) and industry case studies. The company holds NTEP and UL certifications (File E218629) and operates exclusively in North America with 11-50 employees and 100+ documented installations.
Compuweigh firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Compuweigh
- Legal name
- Compuweigh Corporation
- Website
- https://compuweigh.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- CompuWeigh is a U.S. industrial automation firm that designs, fabricates, and integrates PLC/HMI-based weighing, truck identification, and grain management systems for grain elevators, ethanol plants, agricultural cooperatives, and rail loading facilities across North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Compuweigh industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Weighing and Automation Systems
- NAICS
- Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bulk Loadout Systems (Railcar/Truck/Vessel) (AFAOAAAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Weighing, Sampling & Grading Stations (Scale Houses) (AFAOAAAJ), Terminal Inventory Management & Traceability Systems (AFAOAAAL)
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Where Compuweigh is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Woodbury
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Compuweigh business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Automation Systems and Equipment: Sale of complete automation systems including PLC control cabinets, HMI systems, scale controllers, and industrial computers. Systems are custom-designed per facility requirements with pricing starting at $25,000 for rail load out automation.
- Scale Fabrication: Fabrication of bulk weigh and process hopper scales ranging from 3,500 bu./hr to 120,000 bu./hr (100 TPH to 4,000 TPH). Includes corn receiving, DDG shipping, and in-process scales.
- Grain Management System (GMS) Software: Computerized data management systems for weighing, grading, inventory, blending, reporting, and accounting integration. Modular design allows expansion. Includes Smart Options add-on modules.
- Technical Support and Installation: Full technical support including installation, testing, training, and ongoing system support. System support includes ability to dial into customer systems for remote diagnostics and problem resolution.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Rail Load Out Automation - Base System |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Compuweigh product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CompuWeigh designs, manufactures, and integrates automation systems for grain and feed handling facilities, including bulk weighing scales, process hopper scales, RFID-based truck identification systems, PLC/HMI plant automation, and the Grain Management System (GMS) data management software. The company fabricates scales with capacities from 3,500 to 120,000 bu/hr (100 to 4,000 TPH) and delivers complete custom-engineered systems with installation, training, and ongoing support to grain elevators, ethanol plants, and agricultural cooperatives.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SmartTruck
- GMS-4000 Bulk Weighing Controller
- GMS-400 Bulk Weighing Controller
- DWC-400 Process Scale Controller
- CD-4000 Weigher
- Bulk Weighing Scales
- Process Hopper Scales
- Automatic Samplers
- SmartTouch Touch-Screen Driver Interface
- SmartGate Intelligent Gate
- SmartWatch Digital Hazard Monitoring
- Control Cabinets
- Plant Automation Services
- OTP-4800 Outdoor Ticket Printer
- Smart Options Add-On Modules
Quantifiable outcome
- Truck processing time reduced from 5-6 minutes to 3 minutes at Maple River Grain
- +10 more outcomes
Companies that use Compuweigh
Customer profileNamed customers23 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Compuweigh technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
Feature20 records
Compuweigh partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- WonderwarecoreCompuWeigh uses Wonderware InTouch as the standard HMI (Human Machine Interface) software for automation systems. Wonderware is described as the world's leading HMI control system. CompuWeigh has a library of pre-tested intelligent objects for custom automation solutions.
- Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation)coreCompuWeigh standardizes on Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs for industrial control. All control cabinets are built with Allen Bradley equipment and are UL approved.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Compuweigh competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation is the supplier of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs that CompuWeigh standardizes on. While not a direct competitor, Rockwell's industrial automation portfolio could bundle grain-specific solutions and disintermediate CompuWeigh's PLC integration layer over time.
- Siemens Industrial Automation: Siemens supplies PLC, HMI/SCADA, and process instrumentation used across grain handling and ethanol plants. It is an indirect adjacent player — alternative PLC platform and adjacent weighing/scale offerings that could compete for plant automation budgets CompuWeigh currently serves.
Direct peers
- Intersystems: Intersystems designs and manufactures bulk material handling and industrial weighing equipment, including bucket elevators, conveyors, and motion grain samplers. It competes with CompuWeigh's bulk weigh scales and plant automation products for elevator and terminal automation projects.
- Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: Cardinal Scale manufactures weighing equipment including vehicle, railroad, hopper, and floor scales, plus indicators and software. It is a direct peer to CompuWeigh's truck scale and bulk weigh scale product lines within grain and ag cooperatives.
- Bühler Group: Bühler is a global supplier of grain processing, handling, and weighing equipment, including optical sorters, scales, and mill automation. Its grain value chain technology overlaps directly with CompuWeigh's scale, automation, and GMS offerings to grain elevators.
- AGI (Ag Growth International): AGI is the most comparable direct peer — a public manufacturer of grain handling, storage, and conditioning equipment including portable and stationary grain handling systems, bucket elevators, and bin monitoring. CompuWeigh's SmartTruck and bulk loadout products compete for the same elevator operator budgets.
- Rice Lake Weighing Systems: Rice Lake manufactures truck scales, railroad scales, and process weighing equipment with integrated indicators and software for industrial use. It is a direct competitor to CompuWeigh's SmartTruck, bulk weigh scales, and GMS scale controller families in grain and bulk handling applications.
Broad incumbents
- Coperion (Hillenbrand): Coperion produces bulk material handling, feeding, and weighing systems for grain, food, and industrial markets. Its gravimetric feeding and bulk weighing products compete for portions of CompuWeigh's ethanol and grain processing scale controller opportunities.
- Mettler-Toledo: Mettler-Toledo is the global leader in industrial weighing solutions, including vehicle scales, hopper scales, and process control instrumentation. Its industrial product line competes with CompuWeigh's bulk weigh scales but across a far broader set of industries and customer segments.
- GSI (AGCO): GSI, now part of AGCO, is a major manufacturer of grain storage bins, dryers, material handling equipment, and grain management software. Its GrainVue bin monitoring and broader elevator equipment portfolio competes with CompuWeigh's Enterprise Inventory System and automation suite.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Compuweigh leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Compuweigh funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Compuweigh M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Compuweigh
What does Compuweigh do?
CompuWeigh designs, manufactures, and integrates automation systems for grain and feed handling facilities, including bulk weighing scales, process hopper scales, RFID-based truck identification systems, PLC/HMI plant automation, and the Grain Management System (GMS) data management software. The company fabricates scales with capacities from 3,500 to 120,000 bu/hr (100 to 4,000 TPH) and delivers complete custom-engineered systems with installation, training, and ongoing support to grain elevators, ethanol plants, and agricultural cooperatives.
Is Compuweigh a public or private company?
Compuweigh is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Compuweigh founded?
Compuweigh was founded in 1978. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Compuweigh based?
Compuweigh is headquartered in Woodbury, United States, in the North America region.
How does Compuweigh make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Automation Systems and Equipment is the primary driver. The others are scale Fabrication, grain Management System (GMS) Software and technical Support and Installation.
Who are Compuweigh's main competitors?
Others on record are Rockwell Automation and Siemens Industrial Automation. Direct peers are Intersystems, Cardinal Scale Manufacturing, Bühler Group, AGI (Ag Growth International) and Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Broad incumbents are Coperion (Hillenbrand), Mettler-Toledo and GSI (AGCO).
Does Compuweigh have an API?
No public API is recorded for Compuweigh.
What industry is Compuweigh in?
Compuweigh's product category is Industrial Weighing and Automation Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAOAAAH, Bulk Loadout Systems (Railcar/Truck/Vessel), with a secondary code of AFAOAAAJ, Weighing, Sampling & Grading Stations (Scale Houses). Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3530.