Bosche

What Bosche does

Bosche (legal entity: BOSCHE GmbH & Co. KG, Damme, Lower Saxony, Germany) is a privately held German manufacturer of industrial scales, weighing systems, and weighing components founded in 2001. The company designs and produces precision weighing equipment built on strain gauge (DMS) load cell technology, with proprietary offerings spanning laser-welded stainless steel load cells (IP68-rated), 24-bit A/D measurement amplifiers, multi-fieldbus weight transmitters (Profibus, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, CANopen, among others), and automated volume measurement systems using laser distance sensors and stereo-camera technology (brands: zippcube®, 3D Silence, 4D Silence). Its product portfolio covers industrial, logistics, agricultural, medical/veterinary, and laboratory applications, including platform scales, pallet scales, pallet trucks with integrated scales, hydraulic lifting tables with scales, livestock scales with RFID, crane scales, calibration weights across OIML accuracy classes E1 through M3, and complete custom scale manufacturing.

The company sells direct to B2B customers across German-speaking Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), the Netherlands, and selected Eastern European states, primarily through its transactional e-commerce storefront on bosche.eu with publicly listed pricing for most SKUs and a quote-based motion for custom-engineered systems. Revenue streams comprise one-time hardware sales (load cells and components at €17-€282, complete scales and systems up to €18,726, calibration weights €3.80-€900) and professional services including DAkkS-accredited calibration, legal verification (Eichung), and repair/maintenance. Customer references span automotive (BMW, Volkswagen, ZF), chemicals (BASF), aerospace (Airbus), industrial technology (Siemens), building materials (VELUX), and agricultural machinery (Grimme, Kverneland), alongside a stated base of 10,000+ customers.

Bosche holds EU type approval for non-automatic weighing instruments (NAWI Module D) under EU Directive 2014/31/EU, ISO 9001:2015 certification issued by DEKRA, and multiple patents and registered utility models. It operates from a facility exceeding 3,000 m², exhibits at LogiMAT and SOLIDS trade fairs, and is structured as a family/owner-managed GmbH & Co. KG with no disclosed external institutional investors, venture capital, or private equity backing.

Name

Bosche

Legal name

BOSCHE GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://bosche.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bosche is a privately held German manufacturer of industrial scales, load cells, and automated volume measurement systems, serving B2B customers in industrial, logistics, agricultural, and medical/veterinary sectors across German-speaking Europe via direct e-commerce and bespoke engineering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Weighing Equipment

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Livestock Weighing, Sorting & Handling Facility Services (AFAEALAG), Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL), Weighing, Scales & VGM Verification Services (TLAHALAL)

Keywords

• Industrial weighing systems
• Load cell technology
• Logistics scales
• Agricultural weighing
• Calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Damme

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Complete Scales: Sale of finished weighing equipment including industrial scales, platform scales, pallet scales, logistics scales, agricultural scales, medical/veterinary scales, crane scales, and special custom-built scales. Individual product pricing displayed on website from €56 to €18,726.
2. Load Cells and Components: Sale of precision load cells (strain gauge types), weighing platforms, transmitters, displays, and accessories. Products like bending beam, shear beam, double shear beam, compression force, S-shaped, platform, and digital load cells. Pricing from €17 to €282 per unit.
3. Calibration Weights: Sale of test weights and calibration weights in various accuracy classes (E1, E2, F1, F2, M1, M2, M3) for scale verification and calibration. Prices range from €3.80 to €900.
4. Services: DAkkS calibration, scale calibration, legal verification (Eichung), repair and maintenance services. ISO calibration certificates and DAkkS calibration certificates available for purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BOSCHE Wägetechnik manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of scales and weighing systems, including industrial scales (floor, platform, pallet, counting), logistics scales with automated volume measurement, mobile scales (pallet trucks, lifting tables, crane scales with integrated weighing), laboratory balances, agricultural scales (livestock, silo), medical and veterinary scales, load cells and weighing components (transmitters, terminals, displays), calibration weights, and customized special scales. The company also provides DAkkS-accredited calibration, legal verification (Eichung), repair, and custom scale manufacturing services.

Product overview

BOSCHE Wägetechnik is a German manufacturer (Waagenhersteller & Waagenbau) offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial weighing solutions across industrial, logistics, agricultural, and medical sectors. The product portfolio includes: (1) Industrial scales - floor scales (Bodenwaagen), platform scales, pallet scales, vehicle scales; (2) Logistics scales with automated volume measurement - Volumenwaagen (3D/4D Silence, zippcube®), Palettenmesssystem, Kamerabasierte Frachtvermessung; (3) Mobile scales - pallet trucks with scales (Hubwagen mit Waage), lifting tables with scales (Hubtisch mit Waage), crane scales; (4) Laboratory scales - precision and analytical balances; (5) Agricultural scales - livestock, silo, and farm scales; (6) Medical/veterinary scales; (7) Weighing components - load cells (Wägezellen: Biegestab, Scherstab, Doppelscherstab, Druckkraft, Plattform, S-förmige, Digitale, Miniatur), transmitters (WTS, WTB with fieldbus support), indicators/terminals (MWI, GTW, MCI), displays, and software; (8) Calibration weights (Prüfgewichte) in accuracy classes E1-M3; (9) Services - DAkkS calibration, verification (Eichung), repair, and custom scale manufacturing (Sonderwaagen). The company emphasizes precision engineering 'Made in Germany' with ISO 9001:2015 certification and holds multiple patents and registered utility models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• zippcube®: Volume measurement device for master data acquisition
• 3D Silence
• 4D Silence In-Line

Products and services

• Industriewaagen (Industrial Scales) Industrial scales for weighing heavy materials and large quantities in industrial settings. Includes floor scales, platform scales, pallet scales, weighing bridges, counting scales, and checkweighers. Designed for industrial manufacturing, production plants, and quality control applications.
• Logistikwaagen (Logistics Scales) Logistics scales and smart solutions for precise volume and weight data capture in warehouse and distribution operations. Includes parcel scales, package scales, and airport scales. Designed for logistics, warehousing, and shipping applications.
• Volumenwaagen (Volume Scales) Automated volume scales that capture length, width, height, and weight for master data acquisition in logistics and shipping. Combines dimensional and weight measurement for shipping cost calculation and inventory management.
• Palettenmesssystem (Pallet Measurement System) Pallet measurement system that automatically captures volume and weight of pallets in a single pass using 3D measurement technology. Designed for logistics and inventory management applications.
• zippcube® Volume Measurement Device Registered trademark product for semi-automatic volume and weight measurement. Captures master data (HxWxL and weight) in seconds for logistics and shipping applications.
• Volumenwaage 4D Silence In-Line Inline volume and weight measurement system with contact-free dimension capture using laser distance sensors and integrated roller conveyor. Designed for warehouse and shipping line integration.
• Kamerabasierte Frachtvermessung (Stereo Camera Freight Measurement) Camera-based freight measurement system using stereo camera technology for contact-free volume and weight capture. Designed for logistics and freight dimensioning.
• Volumenwaage 3D Silence 3D Silence volume scale for precise package measurement in warehouse and shipping. Contact-free volume measurement with master data capture (HxWxL) and weight.
• Mobile Waagen (Mobile Scales) Mobile weighing solutions including pallet trucks with integrated scales (Hubwagen mit Waage), hydraulic lifting tables with scales (Hubtisch mit Waage), crane scales (Kranwaagen), wheel load scales (Radlastwaagen), and mobile platform scales. Designed for logistics, material handling, and mobile applications.
• Laborwaagen (Laboratory Scales) Laboratory scales including precision balances (Präzisionswaagen) and analytical balances (Feinwaagen) for high-accuracy weighing applications. Designed for laboratory, research, and quality assurance use.
• Agrarwaagen (Agricultural Scales) Agricultural scales including livestock scales, silo scales, agricultural platform scales, weighing beams, and potato scales. Designed for farming operations, agricultural cooperatives, and livestock management.
• Medizinwaagen (Medical Scales) Medical and veterinary scales including person scales, force meters, and veterinary scales for animals. Designed for medical practices, veterinary clinics, and animal care facilities.
• Veterinärwaage VWS (Veterinary Scale) Mobile veterinary scale for weighing animals up to 300kg with stainless steel platform, animal weighing program with HOLD function for movement compensation, and LCD display. Suitable for cats, dogs, sheep, and other animals in veterinary practices.
• Kälberwaage 1-2-3 (Calf Scale with RFID) Mobile calf scale with integrated RFID recognition system for livestock weighing and individual animal tracking. Designed for livestock management and farming operations.
• Pferdewaage PW 1000 (Horse Scale) Equine scale for weighing horses and foals with 1000kg capacity and 1kg readability. Designed for equestrian facilities, veterinary practices, and stud farms.
• SHELF-i Smart Shelf Module Smart shelf module for weighing cells and vending machines with weighing ranges of 10, 15, 30 kg. Designed for retail automation, vending, and inventory management.
• Hubwagen mit Waage HLS-GW 2500 (Pallet Truck Scale) Forklift pallet truck with integrated high-quality scale for mobile weighing up to 2500 kg. Designed for warehouse logistics and material handling.
• Hubwagen mit Zählwaage HLS-GC 2500 (Counting Pallet Truck Scale) Forklift pallet truck with integrated counting scale for inventory counting and piece-counting applications. Mobile weighing capacity up to 2500 kg.
• Kommissioniertisch mit integrierter Waage (Counting/Weighing Table) Counting and weighing table with PC-based counting system and ERP connectivity for order picking operations in warehouses and distribution centers.
• Mobiles Kommissioniersystem (Mobile Order Picking System) Mobile order picking system with height-adjustable platform and integrated PC counting software for warehouse order picking operations.
• Hydraulischer Hubtisch mit Waage HTWH (Hydraulic Lifting Table Scale) Hydraulic lifting table with integrated scale for ergonomic work at adjustable heights. Features Flexlift flat hydraulic lift mechanism and weighing range up to 2000 kg. Designed for ergonomic material handling workstations.
• Palettenwaage ASP W (Trade-Certified Pallet Scale) Trade-certified pallet scale with multi-function display and numeric keypad. Weighing ranges of 600, 1500, or 3000 kg. Designed for industrial pallet weighing with legal-for-trade certification.
• Wägezellen (Load Cells) Strain gauge load cells in multiple types (bending beam, shear beam, double shear beam, compression force, platform, S-shaped, digital, miniature) and materials (alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum), with nominal loads from a few kg to 10 tonnes. IP65-IP68 protection ratings available. Used as OEM components in scale manufacturing.
• Wägetransmitter WTB (Digital Weight Transmitter) Trade-certifiable digital strain gauge (DMS) measurement amplifier with 24-bit A/D converter, up to 300 measurements per second, analog output, Ethernet, and support for 10+ industrial fieldbus protocols. DIN rail mounting. Used for industrial scale integration with PLC/SCADA systems.
• Waagenanzeigen und Wägeterminals (Scale Indicators and Terminals) Multi-function scale displays and terminals (MWI, GTW, MWI-D) with numeric keypad in aluminum or stainless steel housing, plus remote numerical displays (Großanzeige RD 095 Indoor, Fernanzeige RD 840) with high-visibility LEDs for indoor and outdoor weight display up to 50m viewing distance.
• Industrie-PC AL-logic (Industrial PC) Freely programmable, network-capable industrial weighing PCs with 10, 12, and 15 inch touch displays. Designed for industrial weighing system integration and operator interfaces.
• Prüfgewichte (Calibration and Test Weights) Calibration and test weights in various materials (stainless steel, cast iron, brass) and accuracy classes (E1, E2, F1, F2, M1, M2, M3) for verification and calibration of scales. Price range €3.80 to €900.
• Sonderwaagen / Waagenbau (Custom Scale Manufacturing) Custom scale manufacturing and special machine construction service. From individual weighing technology components to complete custom systems, including custom platform sizes, special materials (stainless steel, alloyed steel), ATEX/explosion-proof scales, and filling systems. Designed for companies with unique weighing requirements.
• DAkkS Kalibrierung (DAkkS Calibration Service) DAkkS-accredited calibration service for scales and weighing systems with traceable calibration certificates, backed by Bosche's in-house calibration laboratory.
• Eichung von Waagen (Legal Verification Service) Legal verification (Eichung) and recertification services for trade-certified scales under EU regulations (EU Directive 2014/31/EU). Bosche is authorized as a manufacturer with EU NAWI Module D type approval.
• Reparatur, Wartung & Instandsetzung (Repair and Maintenance Service) Repair, maintenance, and restoration services for scales and weighing systems, performed by trained technicians. Includes service hotline support and spare parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scales deployed worldwide with largest markets in Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FlexliftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partnership for integrated weighing solutions. BOSCHE integrates Flexlift hydraulic lift tables with built-in scales for ergonomic material handling workstations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CAS Corporation: Korean manufacturer of industrial scales, load cells, and weighing systems with strong export presence; comparable in product range (industrial scales and load cells) and distribution model.
• A&D Weighing (A&D Company): Japan-based manufacturer of precision balances, industrial scales, and load cells with growing presence in Europe and the US; overlap in product categories (precision balances, load cells, counting scales).

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo: Global market leader in precision industrial and laboratory weighing instruments with a comprehensive portfolio of scales, load cells, and software; directly comparable as a full-line weighing manufacturer, though much larger and more global than Bosche.
• Sartorius AG: German-based manufacturer of laboratory balances, industrial scales, and process weighing technology serving pharma, biotech, and industrial customers; overlaps with Bosche's laboratory and industrial weighing product lines.
• Bizerba SE & Co. KG: German family-owned weighing and slicing specialist offering industrial scales, checkweighers, retail scales, and software — overlapping across Bosche's industrial, logistics, and food/agriculture segments.

Direct peers

• Minebea Intec (Minebea Mitsumi): German-headquartered industrial weighing specialist offering load cells, platform scales, checkweighers, and process weighing solutions for food, pharma, and manufacturing; comparable in target markets, technology (strain gauge load cells), and product portfolio focus.
• Kern & Sohn GmbH: Family-owned German manufacturer of precision balances, industrial scales, and load cells with a strong DACH B2B focus; highly comparable to Bosche in scale, product breadth, and Mittelstand positioning.
• WBA Waagen-Bau-Augsburg: Smaller German specialist in legal-for-trade industrial weighing and calibration services; closest comparable on DACH regional focus, customization, and trade-certified weighing offerings.
• RADWAG Wagi Elektroniczne: Polish manufacturer of laboratory balances, industrial scales, and load cells serving European and global markets; comparable mid-tier player with a similar catalog model spanning precision and industrial weighing.

Regional players

• Precia Molen: French manufacturer of industrial weighing equipment, load cells, and continuous weighing solutions serving European industry; comparable as a European mid-market scale specialist with regulated/certified products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bosche.waagen
• Facebookfacebook.com/bosche.eu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bosche

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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