What GIP does

GIP GmbH Waagen- und Maschinenbau KG is a family-owned German Mittelstand industrial scale manufacturer founded in 1968 in Wilnsdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, currently managed by Susanne Irle-Mülln and Uwe Mülln with approximately 15 employees. The company designs, manufactures, and services a full range of legally calibrated industrial weighing equipment: Straßenfahrzeugwaagen (vehicle/truck scales in above-ground, shallow-pit, deep-pit, mobile, and heavy-duty steel 'Typ Atlas' variants up to 60 t), Plattformwaagen (platform scales 100 kg–60,000 kg), Kranwaagen (crane scales up to 100,000 kg), Gleiswaagen and Kombi-Gleiswaagen (rail scales and combined road/rail scales up to 120 t), and On-Board-Wiegesysteme for refuse collection, container, and silo vehicles. GIP also develops the proprietary modular GIP-Wägedatenerfassungssoftware (weighing data acquisition software), integrating self-service terminals, license plate recognition, RFID/transponder identification, PDF delivery notes with digital signature, and multi-company/multi-workstation capabilities.

The business model combines capital equipment sales (custom-engineered, quote-based, configuration-driven pricing with no public list prices), one-time software module licensing, and recurring professional services including Waageneichung (initial and re-calibration), Reparatur und Wartung (preventive maintenance and repair for all manufacturers' scales), Fernwartung (remote maintenance), and Modernisierungen und Umbauten (conversions of mechanical to hybrid or fully electronic systems). GIP holds regulatory authorizations as Instandsetzer under §54 Mess- und Eichverordnung (since 2003) and Hersteller-Ersteichung / Konformitätsbewertungsverfahren (since 2005, valid throughout Europe), backed by DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and CE-045-2024 certifications, with nationwide field service deployment across Germany.

The go-to-market is sales-led with enterprise field sales via dedicated Vertriebsingenieure, web-based product inquiry forms, Google Ads, and IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) referrals. Target customer segments span heavy industry (steel, scrap, recycling), logistics and shipping, construction and quarrying, agriculture, waste management and municipal services, and railway/freight. The combination of in-house manufacturing, regulatory authorizations, modular proprietary software, recurring calibration/service revenue, and full-lifecycle service capability underpins a vertically integrated industrial weighing offering.

Name

GIP

Legal name

GIP GmbH Waagen- und Maschinenbau KG

Website

https://gip-waagen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GIP GmbH is a German Mittelstand industrial scale manufacturer founded in 1968, designing and servicing legally calibrated vehicle, platform, crane, rail, and on-board weighing systems for heavy industry, logistics, construction, agriculture, waste management, and railway customers across Germany.

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), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Weighing Systems / Onboard Scales Calibration & Certification (TLAKANAN), Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) Systems & Virtual Weigh Stations (TLAJAKAB), Fixed Weigh Stations (Static Scales) Operations (TLAJAKAA)

Keywords

• Industrial weighing equipment
• Truck vehicle scales
• Platform scales
• Crane scales
• Weighing software

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilnsdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Weighing Equipment Manufacturing & Sales: Design, construction, and sale of industrial weighing equipment including Straßenfahrzeugwaagen (road vehicle/LKW scales), Plattformwaagen (platform scales), Kranwaagen (crane scales), Gleiswaagen (rail scales), and On-Board-Wiegesysteme (on-board weighing systems). Products are sold as capital equipment with one-time purchase prices, including calibration-certified commercial scales.
2. Waagenreparatur (Scale Repair): Repair services for all scale types from various manufacturers across Germany. Standard spare parts are kept in stock and qualified service technicians are dispatched for rapid on-site repair.
3. Eichung & Nacheichung (Calibration Services): Official calibration (Eichung) and re-calibration (Nacheichung) of scales. GIP manages the entire process including filing the calibration application, providing calibrated weights, and presenting the scale to the calibration authority. Digital records are kept for all managed scales with proactive re-calibration reminders.
4. Wartung & Instandhaltung (Maintenance Services): Preventive maintenance services for vehicle scales, including inspection of wear parts and replacement before failure. Maintenance is typically combined with scheduled calibration. Flexible maintenance contracts are offered tailored to customer facility needs.
5. Fernwartung (Remote Maintenance): Remote maintenance and software support via a downloadable remote maintenance program. Service technicians can connect remotely to diagnose and resolve issues, reducing on-site visit requirements.
6. Wiegesoftware & Automation (Weighing Software & Automation): Sale of proprietary GIP weighing data acquisition software modules, hardware components (touch PCs, printers, sign pads, RFID card readers, license plate cameras, ultrasound sensors, intercoms), and self-service terminals. Software modules are sold with optional maintenance contracts.
7. Modernisierungen & Umbauten (Modernization & Retrofitting): Modernization and conversion services including mechanical to hybrid conversion, full electronic conversion, replacement of load cells, and integration of new components (displays, terminals, self-service units). Also includes conversion from mechanical lever systems to electronic systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GIP GmbH designs, manufactures, and services industrial weighing equipment including truck/vehicle scales, platform scales, crane scales, rail scales, and on-board weighing systems, complemented by proprietary weighing data acquisition software. The company also provides full lifecycle services including calibration, repair, maintenance, remote support, and modernization from mechanical to electronic systems.

Product overview

GIP GmbH is a German industrial scale manufacturer with over 50 years of experience in the weighing industry. The product portfolio centers on a range of heavy-duty industrial scales: Straßenfahrzeugwaagen (vehicle/truck scales, including Überflur above-ground, Einbau-Flach shallow-pit, Einbau-Tief deep-pit, mobile, and the steel 'Typ Atlas' variants), Plattformwaagen (platform scales, 100 kg to 60,000 kg, including GIP PL1/PL2 standard models and Sonderfertigungen such as foundry and long-material scales), Kranwaagen (crane scales, 100 kg to 100,000 kg with LED displays), Gleiswaagen & Kombi-Gleiswaagen (rail scales and combo rail/road scales up to 120 t), and On-Board-Wiegesysteme (vehicle-mounted on-board weighing systems including Aufbauwaage, Frontlader, and custom Sonderbau). These hardware products are complemented and extended by the proprietary GIP-Wägedatenerfassungssoftware (weighing data acquisition software), which provides modules for self-service operation, license plate recognition, RFID identification, network cameras, PDF delivery notes with digital signatures, and multi-company/multi-workstation management. Related hardware includes Großanzeige LED displays, Selbstbedienterminal self-service terminals, Kennzeichen-Kamera license plate cameras, and Ultraschallsensoren ultrasonic sensors. GIP also offers a full suite of services: Waageneichung (calibration and legal verification, including Hersteller-Ersteichung), Modernisierungen und Umbauten (modernization from mechanical to electronic), Reparatur und Wartung (repair and maintenance), and Fernwartung (remote maintenance). The company also manufactures Verbundwaagen zur Siloabfüllung (combined scales for silo filling operations). Together, these form a vertically integrated offering from scale manufacturing and custom engineering through to software, automation, and ongoing calibration services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Straßenfahrzeugwaage (Truck/Vehicle Scale) Industrial vehicle and truck weighing scales available in multiple configurations, all eichfähig (legally calibrated for trade). Bridge lengths up to 24 m, weighing capacity up to 60 t.
• Plattformwaage (Platform Scale) Heavy-duty platform scales ranging from 100 kg to 60,000 kg with integrated heat protection, available in standard and custom configurations for industrial environments.
• Kranwaage (Crane Scale) High-precision crane scales with LED display, capacity from 100 kg to 100,000 kg, available in legally calibrated versions with 3-year warranty on accuracy and load cell function.
• Gleiswaage & Kombi-Gleiswaage (Rail Scale & Combo Rail/Road Scale) Railway scales for weighing rail vehicles, available as static or dynamic models for individual wagons or entire trains. Combo versions also accommodate road vehicles.
• On-Board-Wiegesysteme (On-Board Weighing Systems) Vehicle-mounted on-board weighing systems including Aufbauwaage (up to 15,000 kg), Frontlader (1,500/3,500 kg), and custom Sonderbau variants for waste collection, container, and silo vehicles.
• GIP-Wägedatenerfassungssoftware (GIP Weighing Data Acquisition Software) Proprietary modular weighing data acquisition software with modules for self-service operation, license plate recognition, RFID identification, network cameras, PDF delivery notes with digital signatures, multi-company and multi-workstation management.
• Stahlwaage 'Typ Atlas' (Steel Scale 'Type Atlas') Heavy-duty steel vehicle scale designed for rugged industrial environments such as steel industry, scrap disposal, and recycling facilities. Constructed in-house for maximum durability.
• Modernisierungen und Umbauten (Modernization and Conversion) Upgrade and conversion services including conversion from mechanical to hybrid or fully electronic weighing systems, replacement of load cells, and integration of new components.
• Reparatur und Wartung (Repair and Maintenance) Preventive maintenance and emergency repair services for all scale types and manufacturers across Germany. Standard spare parts kept in stock with qualified service technicians dispatched for rapid response.
• Waageneichung (Scale Calibration and Verification) Full calibration and legal verification services including initial manufacturer verification (Hersteller-Ersteichung/Konformitätsbewertung), re-verification scheduling, on-site calibration with certified weights, and digital record keeping with reminder notifications.
• Fernwartung (Remote Maintenance) Remote maintenance and diagnostics via downloadable remote access program, enabling software updates and troubleshooting without on-site visits.
• Verbundwaagen zur Siloabfüllung (Combined Scales for Silo Filling) Multi-scale combined systems for silo or asphalt plant filling operations, enabling individual weighing at multiple loading points with up to 4 bridge segments and 3 scales of 50 t each.

Quantifiable outcome

• Preventive maintenance reduces vehicle scale downtime to a minimum
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LucaTransminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner company for organizing vehicle transfer (Überführung) for calibration appointments. LucaTrans handles vehicle logistics to align with calibration appointments booked at www.eichtermine.de. The partnership also includes arranging hotel accommodation for drivers during calibration visits.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Minebea Intec (formerly Sartorius Intec): Minebea Intec is a leading European manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies (platform scales, vehicle scales, checkweighers) serving food, pharmaceutical, logistics, and industrial customers. Direct overlap with GIP in vehicle and platform scales, but at significantly larger scale and with global reach.
• Mettler-Toledo: Mettler-Toledo is the global market leader in precision industrial weighing instruments, with a broad portfolio covering vehicle scales, platform scales, rail scales, and on-board weighing. Comparable product breadth to GIP but at much larger scale, with global service infrastructure and integrated software.
• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Avery Weigh-Tronix manufactures vehicle, floor, and rail scales for industrial and transportation applications, with strong presence in Europe and North America. Overlaps with GIP's truck and rail scale product lines, but operates at a larger scale with broader geographic reach.
• Bizerba: Bizerba is a German Mittelstand company offering weighing, slicing, and labeling solutions primarily for retail, food, and logistics. Overlaps with GIP in industrial vehicle and platform scales, but with a much broader focus on food processing/retail and integrated software/hardware solutions.
• Schenck Process (Hillenbrand): Schenck Process (part of Hillenbrand) manufactures industrial weighing and feeding equipment for bulk material handling, including vehicle, rail, and conveyor scales for mining, cement, and heavy industry. Strong overlap with GIP's heavy-industry customer base (steel, scrap, recycling) at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Pfister Waagen: Pfister Waagen is a German Mittelstand manufacturer of industrial weighing systems including vehicle, platform, and rail scales, with similar direct sales and nationwide service model. Closely comparable mid-sized German competitor with overlapping product portfolio and customer base.
• WPT (Waagen- und Pr\u00fcftechnik): WPT is a German manufacturer and service provider of industrial weighing technology, including vehicle and rail scales, with nationwide service operations. Closely comparable mid-sized German competitor with similar product mix, service model, and regulatory certifications.

Others

• Rice Lake Weighing Systems: Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a US-based manufacturer of industrial weighing equipment including vehicle scales, floor scales, railroad scales, and on-board weighing systems. Comparable product range to GIP across truck, rail, and on-board categories, with significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: Cardinal Scale is a US manufacturer of industrial scales including vehicle, floor, and railroad scales, as well as on-board weighing systems. Comparable mid-market competitor with similar product portfolio, though primarily serving the North American market.
• Kistler Group: Kistler manufactures precision sensors and measurement systems including force/load measurement and weighing technology for industrial and automotive applications. Adjacent peer with overlapping load cell/force measurement technology, though focused on dynamic measurement rather than static trade-certified scales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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