Brechbuhler Scales

What Brechbuhler Scales does

Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned industrial weighing company founded in 1929 and headquartered in Canton, Ohio. It sells, services, rents, and calibrates industrial scales — including vehicle, platform, precision, hanging, and in-motion scales — and integrates them with proprietary software (ScaleSoft, ScaleSoft Unattended, NEXIA LIVE, ScaleSuite) and turnkey site solutions spanning concrete foundations, civil/structural engineering, traffic controls, and ERP integrations with SAP, NetSuite, and QuickBooks. The company operates 18+ full-service branches across Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky, providing 24/7 field service, NIST-traceable ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration, and multi-brand support across more than 15 scale OEMs through its technician workforce and an in-house Hall of Fame recognizing 25-year employees.

The business serves primarily enterprise and mid-market customers in aggregate/quarry, agriculture, waste management/recycling, construction, energy/oil & gas, logistics, and food & beverage verticals, solving pain points around legal-for-trade accuracy, DOT compliance, throughput optimization, and multi-site scale operations. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of one-time equipment sales (concrete/steel deck truck scales, batching, filling, and loadout systems), recurring calibration subscriptions, recurring preventative maintenance and repair service agreements with tiered SLAs, usage-based rentals with rent-to-own options, custom software development, and turnkey project delivery. Distribution runs almost exclusively through direct enterprise field sales from branch locations, complemented by online scheduling, local SEO, content marketing, and a referral ecosystem with equipment manufacturer B-TEK Scales LLC and metrology joint venture partner Instrument Calibration Solutions (ICS).

Recent strategic activity includes the ~2023 acquisition of Advanced Weighing Systems (adding an Illinois branch), the ICS joint venture to extend calibration into full-spectrum metrology, ongoing ISO/IEC 17025 ANAB accreditation maintenance, and product launches (ScaleSoft Unattended and NEXIA LIVE digital diagnostics) that introduce connected, remotely monitored scale assets. The company has remained independent and privately held with no external equity funding disclosed.

Name

Brechbuhler Scales

Legal name

Brechbuhler Scales, Inc.

Website

https://brechbuhler.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Brechbuhler Scales is a fourth-generation family-owned industrial weighing company selling, servicing, calibrating, and renting scales and integrated software across 18+ branches in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, serving aggregate, agriculture, waste, and industrial customers since 1929.

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), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Weighing Systems / Onboard Scales Calibration & Certification (TLAKANAN)

Keywords

• Industrial weighing equipment
• Truck scale systems
• Scale calibration services
• Scale maintenance rental
• Automated weighing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scale Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial scales including truck scales, axle scales, rail scales, platform scales (bench, floor, counting, livestock), precision balances, hanging scales (crane, dynamometers, monorail), in-motion scales (batching, belt, loader, loadout), and accessories (indicators, RFID, scanners, printers). Concrete and steel deck options available with custom engineering through B-TEK partnership.
2. Scale & Balance Calibration Services: ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services for scales and instruments, covering force measurement, dimensional, electrical, mechanical, torque, temperature & humidity, pressure, and optical calibration. Includes NIST-traceable certificates, asset management, and calibration scheduling programs that lock pricing and prioritize response times.
3. Preventative Maintenance & Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance, repair, electronic repair, industrial services, and emergency/after-hours service across 18+ branch locations. Service agreements available with SLA tiers ranging from same-day to next-business-day response depending on contract level.
4. Scale Rental: Rental of portable truck scales, axle pads, floor/bench scales, counting scales, crane scales, wheel weighers, and specialty systems. Flexible terms including rent-to-own or conversion to purchase options. Delivery, setup, calibration, and optional onsite training included.
5. Custom Software Development: Custom development of truck scale management software, integrations with ERP/accounting platforms (SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks), API-based data exports, and automation solutions for industrial weighing processes.
6. Turnkey Site Solutions: Turnkey scale solutions including consultative services, concrete foundations, civil/structural engineering, custom scales, custom software, traffic controls, and excavation/site preparation. Full project lifecycle from design through commissioning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. sells, services, rents, and calibrates industrial weighing equipment, including truck scales, platform scales, precision balances, hanging scales, and in-motion scales. The company also provides proprietary scale management software (ScaleSoft, ScaleSuite, NEXIA LIVE), ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration, electronic repair, and turnkey site solutions for industrial and commercial customers across the Midwest.

Product overview

Brechbuhler Scales offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial weighing solutions organized into hardware products (vehicle scales, platform scales, precision scales, hanging scales, in-motion scales), proprietary software (ScaleSoft Truck Scale Software, ScaleSoft Unattended, NEXIA LIVE monitoring, ScaleSuite business management, Truck In/Out ticketing), services (calibration, repair, rental, custom development, automated weighing solutions), accessories (indicators, RFID/scanners, printers), and partner-engineered products (B-TEK custom scales and DD Series indicators). The company operates 18 full-service branches across Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky, providing scale service, sales, rentals, and systems integration. As an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited company, they deliver turnkey solutions from consultative services and concrete foundations to custom scales and software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ScaleSoft: Truck scale management and ticketing software developed in partnership with B-TEK Scales LLC.
• NEXIA LIVE
• ScaleSuite
• AMERICAN GRIT

Products and services

• Vehicle Scales Heavy-duty vehicle weighing systems including axle scales, rail scales, truck scales, and wheel weighers designed for industrial and commercial vehicle weighing applications.
• Platform Scales Industrial platform weighing equipment including bench scales, counting scales, floor scales, and livestock scales for commercial and industrial applications.
• Precision Scales High-accuracy weighing solutions including laboratory balances, check weighing systems, and intrinsically safe scales for hazardous environments.
• Hanging Scales Suspended weighing equipment including crane scales, dynamometers, and monorail scales for heavy-lift and overhead weighing applications.
• In-Motion Scales Continuous weighing systems for batching and filling operations, belt scales, loader scales, and loadout applications enabling real-time process control in industrial environments.
• ScaleSoft Truck Scale Software Comprehensive truck scale management software for ticketing, customer/material management, pricing, tare histories, compliance tracking, multi-site reporting, and invoicing exports, with ERP integrations to SAP, NetSuite, and QuickBooks.
• NEXIA LIVE Digital Diagnostics Remote monitoring and digital diagnostics platform for truck scales providing real-time health monitoring, alarm alerts, and cell-level fault detection to plan maintenance and minimize interruptions.
• ScaleSuite Business Management Business management software platform for scale operations integrating weighing data, reporting, and operational workflows across multiple locations.
• Scale & Balance Calibration ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services for scales and balances providing NIST-traceable calibration certificates, asset IDs, test points, and audit-ready documentation.
• Instrument Calibration Services (ICS) Joint venture with Instrument Calibration Solutions providing electrical, mechanical, dimensional, torque, temperature & humidity, pressure, and optical calibration services within a controlled laboratory environment.
• Automated Weighing Solutions Turnkey engineered automation systems including PLC/PAC controllers, RFID and barcode integration, baggers, super sackers, and in-motion check weighing conveyors for industrial processes.
• Custom Software Development Custom development of truck scale management software, integrations with ERP and accounting platforms, API-based data exports, and automation solutions for industrial weighing processes.
• Electronic Repair Repair services for scale indicators, junction boxes, wiring, cabling, terminations, and firmware for electronic weighing equipment across multiple brands.
• Rental Scales Flexible rental programs for portable truck scales, axle pads, floor/bench scales, counting scales, crane scales, wheel weighers, and specialty systems with rent-to-own options and delivery, setup, calibration, and optional onsite training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Preventive maintenance reduces unplanned downtime and extends scale lifespan by ensuring accuracy, reducing drift, and catching issues before they cause failures.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• B-TEK Scales LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB-TEK Scales LLC is a strategic partner for custom scale engineering and fabrication. Brechbuhler Scales and B-TEK Scales jointly publish job openings and offer combined hiring opportunities. B-TEK provides custom scales including heavy truck/rail, oversize platforms, multi-deck batching systems, hopper/tank scales, and OEM integrations. B-TEK's ScaleSoft, ScaleSoft Unattended, Aurora PC Software, DD Series indicators, and SKYNET kiosks are integrated into Brechbuhler's solution offerings.
• Instrument Calibration Solutions (ICS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrechbuhler Scales formed a joint venture with Instrument Calibration Solutions (ICS) to provide complete metrology solutions. ICS specializes in electrical, mechanical, and process control instrument calibration within a controlled laboratory environment. The partnership extends Brechbuhler's calibration capabilities to include dimensional, electrical, torque, pressure, temperature & humidity, and optical calibration alongside its existing scale calibration services. ICS operates its own lab and brand presence.
• Dillon (Scale Brand)minorOthersDillon is a brand of scales and force measurement equipment that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.
• A&D (Scale Brand)minorOthersA&D is a brand of weighing equipment that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.
• Health O Meter (Scale Brand)minorOthersHealth O Meter is a brand of weighing equipment that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.
• Ametek (Scale Brand)minorOthersAmetek is a brand of weighing equipment that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.
• Chatillon (Scale Brand)minorOthersChatillon is a brand of force measurement and weighing equipment that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.
• Intercomp (Scale Brand)minorOthersIntercomp is a brand of industrial scales that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.
• A&E Adam (Scale Brand)minorOthersA&E Adam is a brand of weighing equipment that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.
• Detecto (Scale Brand)minorOthersDetecto is a brand of weighing equipment that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.
• Doran (Scale Brand)minorOthersDoran is a brand of weighing equipment that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.
• seca (Scale Brand)minorOthersseca is a brand of medical and industrial weighing equipment that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.
• Mark-10 (Scale Brand)minorOthersMark-10 is a brand of force measurement and weighing equipment that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.
• Ohaus (Scale Brand)minorOthersOhaus is a brand of precision weighing and laboratory equipment that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.
• Setra (Scale Brand)minorOthersSetra is a brand of industrial weighing equipment that Brechbuhler services, calibrates, and supports as part of its multi-brand service capability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rice Lake Weighing Systems: Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of industrial scales, weighing components, and scale management software serving the same aggregate, agriculture, waste, and logistics end markets as Brechbuhler, with overlapping truck scale, batching, and ticketing offerings.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: Cardinal Scale Manufacturing designs and produces industrial scales, vehicle weighing systems, and NTEP-certified equipment for the same industrial and commercial weighing use cases Brechbuhler serves, including truck scales, batching, and load management.
• Fairbanks Scales: Fairbanks Scales is one of the oldest U.S. scale manufacturers, offering vehicle scales, floor scales, bench scales, and force measurement products directly comparable to Brechbuhler's core product lines across industrial and legal-for-trade applications.
• Arlyn Scales: Arlyn Scales manufactures industrial scales, counting scales, and weighing systems with custom-engineering capability, similar in product scope and customer base to Brechbuhler's platform scales and precision weighing offerings.
• Transcell Technology: Transcell Technology designs and manufactures load cells, weighing indicators, and platform scales that compete directly with components and finished products Brechbuhler distributes, services, and integrates through its truck and platform scale lines.
• Pennsylvania Scale Company: Pennsylvania Scale Company provides industrial weighing equipment, service, and calibration to manufacturing, food, and logistics customers in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, overlapping with Brechbuhler's regional service and sales footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo: Mettler-Toledo is a global leader in precision and industrial weighing instruments, including truck and rail scales, precision balances, and automated weighing/sorting systems; it operates at far larger scale than Brechbuhler and serves many of the same end markets (food, pharma, logistics, manufacturing).
• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Avery Weigh-Tronix (an ITW company) manufactures industrial scales, weighing equipment, and weighing software used in retail, industrial, and logistics applications, overlapping with Brechbuhler's vehicle, platform, and check-weighing lines on a global scale.

Others

• B-TEK Scales: B-TEK Scales is Brechbuhler's strategic manufacturing partner that builds custom heavy truck/rail scales, batching systems, hopper/tank scales, and OEM software (ScaleSoft, SKYNET kiosks); it is a supplier/partner rather than a direct competitor but operates in the same equipment category.

Emerging players

• CAS Scale (USA): CAS Scale supplies industrial and retail weighing equipment, indicators, and load cells with a focus on price-competitive offerings that overlap with portions of Brechbuhler's platform, counting, and crane scale product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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