Instituto de Metrologia e Assistência Técnica de Balanças

What Instituto de Metrologia e Assistência Técnica de Balanças does

Imateb Balanças is a privately held Brazilian weighing solutions company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, founded circa 2010. The company manufactures industrial bench and floor scales under its proprietary IMAX brand (capacities from 3kg to 3,000kg) and distributes third-party laboratory and road weighing systems from OHAUS Corporation and Saturno Smart. Its product and service portfolio spans weighing measurements from milligrams to hundreds of tons, covering industrial, laboratory, commercial, road, and agricultural use cases.

The company's core differentiator is its INMETRO-accredited calibration laboratory (RBC No. 481), which meets ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and is authorized to calibrate scales up to 100,000kg on client sites and reference weights from 1g to 500kg at its permanent facility. This accreditation is paired with Mobile Calibration Units (UMC) — purpose-built trucks each carrying more than 11,000kg of calibrated standard weights that enable on-site calibration of road, rail, and large-capacity industrial scales. Imateb also offers preventive maintenance programs, technical assistance, scale rentals, and proprietary anti-fraud road weighing software (Saturno Smart S1/S2/S3 tiers with the Smart Central interface).

Imateb generates revenue through three primary streams: (1) one-time hardware sales of proprietary IMAX industrial scales and distributed OHAUS laboratory instruments and Saturno Smart road systems, (2) recurring professional services including accredited calibration, scheduled preventive maintenance, and corrective technical assistance, and (3) equipment rentals for short- and long-term weighing needs. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by a national network of recruited commercial representatives; all pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure. The customer base spans industrial manufacturers, laboratories (pharmaceutical, food, chemical), road freight/logistics operators, agribusiness, and commercial retail.

Name

Instituto de Metrologia e Assistência Técnica de Balanças

Legal name

Instituto de Metrologia e Assistência Técnica de Balanças

Website

https://imateb.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Imateb Balanças is a privately held Brazilian weighing solutions company that manufactures IMAX industrial scales, distributes OHAUS laboratory instruments and Saturno Smart road scales, and operates an INMETRO-accredited calibration laboratory with mobile calibration units serving industrial, laboratory, logistics, and agribusiness customers across Brazil.

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), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Industrial weighing equipment
• Laboratory precision balances
• Scale calibration services
• Road weighing systems
• Weighing equipment maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Weighing Equipment Sales: Sale of manufactured proprietary IMAX-brand industrial, floor, and bench scales, as well as distribution of OHAUS laboratory scales and Saturno Smart road weighing systems. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales.
2. Scale Rental: Short- and long-term rental of weighing equipment for temporary weighing needs. All rented scales are inspected and calibrated before dispatch. Technical assistance is provided at no additional cost during the rental period.
3. Calibration Services: Accredited mass calibration laboratory (RBC/Inmetro No. 481) performing calibrations of scales up to 100,000kg at client sites and calibration of standard weights and miscellaneous parts from 1g to 500kg at permanent facilities. Mobile Calibration Units provide on-site road and rail scale calibration.
4. Technical Assistance and Maintenance: Preventive maintenance programs, scheduled adjustments, corrective maintenance, and technical support services. Programs are customized based on each client's weighing frequency, installation environment, and process criticality. Includes calibration certificate issuance within agreed timelines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Imateb manufactures industrial weighing equipment under its proprietary IMAX brand (bench and floor scales) and distributes OHAUS laboratory scales, moisture analyzers, and water quality instruments. The company represents Saturno Smart road/rail weighing systems with proprietary anti-fraud software. It also operates an INMETRO-accredited (RBC No. 481) calibration laboratory under ISO/IEC 17025, delivering on-site calibration via Mobile Calibration Units, preventive maintenance programs, technical assistance, and short/long-term scale rentals.

Product overview

Imateb is a Brazilian weighing solutions company offering a multi-brand portfolio of scales and calibration services. The company manufactures industrial scales under the IMAX brand (bench scales, floor scales) and distributes OHAUS laboratory equipment (analytical balances, precision balances, moisture analyzers, pH/conductivity meters). For heavy-duty applications, Imateb represents Saturno Smart truck scales (metallic and concrete models) with intelligent automation levels (S1, S2, S3) and anti-fraud software. The company also operates an INMETRO-accredited calibration laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025), provides mobile calibration services, technical assistance, preventive maintenance programs, and scale rental. The product portfolio spans laboratory precision (milligram measurements) to industrial and roadway weighing (hundreds of tons), unified by calibration and maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IMAX: Own brand of weighing products under the tagline 'Pesando o Futuro' (Weighing the Future). Manufacturer of industrial, floor, bench, and road scales.

Products and services

• IMAX Industrial Bench and Floor Scales Proprietary IMAX-brand industrial weighing equipment including bench scales (BSW/B5W lines, 3kg–300kg capacities) and heavy-duty floor scales (BSW Series, 300kg–3,000kg) with stainless steel or carbon steel structures, IP65/IP67-protected load cells, and digital electronic indicators. Targeted at manufacturing, industrial production, agribusiness, and packaging operations.
• OHAUS Laboratory Balances and Moisture Analyzers Distributed OHAUS analytical balances (Explorer, Adventurer, PR Series), precision balances, semi-micro balances, and moisture analyzers (MB23, MB25, MB27, MB90, MB120, MC2000). Designed for pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and agricultural laboratory environments requiring high-precision weighing.
• OHAUS Water Quality Analyzers and Electrodes Distributed OHAUS Starter Series bench pH meters, conductivity meters, multiparameter meters, and portable dissolved oxygen (DO) meters with automatic temperature compensation, RS232 interface, and IP54 housings. Targeted at laboratory and field water quality testing.
• Saturno Smart Metallic and Concrete Truck Scales Saturno Smart brand truck scales in modular metallic construction (10-year corrosion warranty, transportable design) and concrete construction (modular platform for easy relocation). Available in S1, S2, and S3 automation levels. Used by road freight, logistics, and agricultural commodity transporters for cargo verification and Contran compliance.
• Software Smart Anti-Fraud System and Central Inteligente Proprietary Saturno Smart anti-fraud management software for road weighing operations. Blocks weighing when scale is out of zero or vehicle improperly positioned, logs all crossings, sends notifications, monitors security equipment, integrates with client ERP, and generates management reports. Central Inteligente is an integrated touchscreen interface with WiFi connectivity, USB backup, ethernet networking, and RTR (Ready To Run) system eliminating the need for dedicated software installation.
• Accredited Calibration Services (RBC/Inmetro) INMETRO-accredited calibration laboratory (RBC No. 481) meeting ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. Performs on-site calibration of scales up to 100,000kg and in-lab calibration of reference weights from 1g to 500kg. Issues legally recognized, traceable calibration certificates.
• Mobile Calibration Units (UMC) Mobile Calibration Units — specially designed trucks each carrying over 11,000 kg of calibrated reference weights — that travel to client sites to perform on-site calibration of road, rail, and large-capacity scales, eliminating the need to transport heavy equipment to off-site facilities.
• Technical Assistance and Maintenance Programs Technical assistance delivered by experienced field technicians using company mobile service vehicles, with extensive spare parts inventory and continuous training. Includes preventive maintenance programs customized to client weighing frequency, installation environment, and process criticality, plus corrective maintenance and on-demand technical support.
• Calibration Management Software Proprietary calibration management software that tracks all registered scales, alerts customers to upcoming calibration deadlines before expiry, stores calibration certificates, and provides clients with login access to all issued certificates and contract information online via the Imateb client portal.
• Scale Rental Service Short- and long-term rental of weighing equipment for temporary weighing needs. All rental equipment is inspected and calibrated before dispatch. Technical assistance is provided at no additional cost during the rental period.
• Bextra On-board Weighing System Partner-distributed Bextra on-board weighing system that converts trucks into mobile scales. Features a patented bearing design and BE-7 weighing module with data control and printing capabilities, for use in agricultural commodity transport and mobile weighing applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Elimination of fines and interditions through metrology compliance
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ohaus CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImateb is an authorized distributor of Ohaus Corporation — the world's leading manufacturer of balances and analytical instruments — representing their full line of high-performance laboratory scales, precision balances, moisture analyzers, and water quality meters in Brazil.
• Saturno SmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImateb represents Saturno Smart — a brand with over 30 years of history in road and rail weighing solutions — offering Saturno Smart road scales (metallic and concrete) and the Smart management software platform with anti-fraud capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Toledo do Brasil (Mettler-Toledo Brasil): Brazilian subsidiary of Mettler-Toledo, the global leader in precision weighing instruments and industrial scales. Directly competes with Imateb across industrial, laboratory and road weighing, and offers comparable calibration services to the same enterprise customers in Brazil.
• Balanças Filizola: Long-established Brazilian manufacturer of commercial and industrial scales with in-house metrology and calibration capability. Directly competes with Imateb's IMAX and Saturno Smart hardware offerings and certified calibration services across the Brazilian market.
• Welmy Balanças: Brazilian manufacturer of industrial, commercial and laboratory weighing equipment with calibration services. Direct competitor to Imateb's IMAX industrial line and distributed OHAUS laboratory portfolio in Brazil.
• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Industrial weighing equipment manufacturer (truck scales, floor scales, checkweighers) with calibration services. Directly competes with Imateb's Saturno Smart road-scale distribution and IMAX industrial floor-scale offering in adjacent markets.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of industrial scales, truck scales and weighing systems for industrial, medical and waste-handling applications. Directly comparable to Imateb's industrial and road weighing product range, although primarily serving the North American market.

Broad incumbents

• OHAUS Corporation: Global manufacturer of laboratory and industrial balances and moisture analyzers; Imateb is an authorized Brazilian distributor of OHAUS. While they overlap in the same product category, OHAUS is a much larger, multi-geography incumbent whose portfolio competes with Imateb's IMAX and distributed lines.
• Sartorius: Global leader in laboratory balances, bioprocessing and industrial weighing. Overlaps directly with Imateb's laboratory weighing and calibration offerings as a broad international incumbent with deep R&D and global service infrastructure.
• Mettler-Toledo: Global market leader in precision instruments including industrial weighing solutions, lab balances, and pipettes. Competes with Imateb across virtually every segment (lab, industrial, road, calibration) as the dominant broad incumbent in the weighing category worldwide.

Emerging players

• RADWAG: Polish manufacturer of laboratory balances, industrial scales and moisture analyzers with global distribution. Overlaps with Imateb's laboratory and industrial weighing offerings as a focused, engineering-driven international player expanding outside Europe.
• A&D Weighing: Japanese manufacturer of precision balances, industrial scales, and weighing indicators with global distribution. Comparable to Imateb's mix of laboratory precision weighing and industrial scale offerings, with strong direct sales in Asia and growing international presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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