Yamato

What Yamato does

Yamato Scale GmbH is a Willich, Germany-headquartered manufacturer of industrial multihead weighing systems, checkweighers, and integrated packaging line solutions, tracing its origins to 1920 and an early footprint in aviation and automotive before pivoting to weighing technology for industrial packaging. The company sells a portfolio organized across four multihead-weigher series — OMEGA (premium), EPSILON (mid-range, successor to SIGMA), ALPHA Advance (entry-level), and SIGMA (legacy) — complemented by dynamic checkweighers (I-Series and J-Series, the latter reaching ±0.07g accuracy at 480 packages/minute), semi-automatic weighers (TSDW and TSD-N3 series), GFW bulk weighers, case packers, and complete turnkey packaging lines. Proprietary technologies include a proprietary weighing cell, Yamato Feedback Control (up to 60% lower energy consumption), Auto Flow Control, Auto Tuning, Dimple Surface Technology for sticky products (originating from aerospace bonding methods), polygonal hygienic containers with IP67/IP69 protection, and the Y-ViTeSe remote technical service delivered via XpertEye AR glasses. Products are HACCP- and GMP-compliant and the company holds ISO 9001 certification.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct enterprise field sales of capital equipment — quote-based, configuration-driven pricing with multi-year contracts across three product tiers — plus integrated packaging-line project management and a recurring after-sales stream covering technical service, repairs, remote maintenance, requalification, training, and spare parts. Distribution is direct through Yamato's German headquarters and Italian subsidiary (Yamato Scale Italy S.r.l., Parma, established 2016) and via local distributors in France, Netherlands, Poland, and Russia. The customer base is dominated by European food processors (named logos include Barilla, Ferrero, Galbani, Rondo Food, Agrarfrost, Stoltzenberg Nuss, Die Abfüller–Hufnagel, Omnitrade, Euroverde, and Nouva Castelli) with secondary exposure to non-food verticals (chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hardware, agricultural products, pet food). Yamato is privately held with no disclosed parent company, external funding, or public listing, and is led by Managing Director Dr. Chun Ha, Company President Shozo Kawanishi, and a senior management team with multi-decade tenure at the firm.

Name

Yamato

Legal name

Yamato Scale GmbH

Website

https://yamatoscale.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Yamato Scale GmbH is a German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial multihead weighing systems, checkweighers, and complete packaging line solutions serving food processors and non-food industries across Europe through direct field sales, subsidiaries, and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Weighing Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Bagging Equipment (Weighers, Baggers, Sealers) (AFAAAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD)

Keywords

• Industrial weighing systems
• Multihead weighers
• Checkweighers
• Packaging line solutions
• Food packaging equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Willich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Weighing Equipment Sales: Sale of multihead weighers, checkweighers, semi-automatic weighers, and bulk weighers. Equipment is sold as complete units with various series (OMEGA, EPSILON, ALPHA Advance) targeting different market segments from premium to entry-level.
2. Complete Packaging Line Solutions: Integrated packaging lines including project management and all necessary components for complete packaging solutions.
3. After-Sales Service and Spare Parts: Technical service, repairs, remote maintenance, requalification and maintenance, training, and spare parts supply. Maintains customer machines over their entire lifecycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Yamato Scale GmbH manufactures industrial multihead weighing systems, checkweighers, semi-automatic weighers, bulk weighers, and case packers for food and non-food packaging applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized across multiple product series (OMEGA premium, EPSILON mid-range, ALPHA Advance entry-level, SIGMA classic) and provides complete integrated packaging line solutions with project management, plus extensive after-sales service including technical support, remote maintenance, requalification, training, and spare parts.

Product overview

Yamato is a manufacturer of weighing systems for the Food and Non-Food industries, offering a comprehensive portfolio of multihead weighers (combination weighers), checkweighers, semi-automatic weighers, bulk weighers, case packers, and complete integrated packaging lines. The product portfolio is organized across four main multihead weigher series: OMEGA (premium/high-end), EPSILON (mid-range with excellent price-performance), ALPHA Advance (standard/basic applications), and SIGMA (classic/proven). Supporting products include semi-automatic weighers (TSDW and TSD-N3 series), dynamic checkweighers (I-Series and J-Series), GFW bulk weighers, and case packers. All products are complemented by comprehensive after-sales services including technical service, repairs, remote maintenance, requalification, training, spare parts, and complete packaging line project management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OMEGA Series Multihead Weighers Premium-segment multihead weighers combining all current functions for weighing and packaging, featuring high-frequency technology for vibration minimization, digital filters for high speed, IP67 protection, and up to 60% lower energy consumption compared to previous models.
• EPSILON Series Multihead Weighers Mid-range multihead weighers offering excellent price-performance ratio, combining extensive experience in multi-dosing with the latest technological innovations for both wet and dry applications.
• ALPHA Advance Series Multihead Weighers Standard-solution multihead weighers with robust construction capable of reliably handling all basic applications, known for the best price-performance ratio in the weighing industry.
• SIGMA Series Multihead Weighers Classic series of multihead weighers, long-proven and reliable, including high-speed combination models with double discharge for weighing and packaging various confectionery products at maximum speed.
• GFW Bulk Weighers (Gravimetrische Flex Waage) Industrial gravimetric bulk weigher with four weighing heads for target weights between 500g and 20kg, offering highest speed and accuracy with maximum flexibility for bulk material weighing requirements.
• Semi-Automatic Multihead Weighers TSDW and TSD-N3 Series Semi-automatic combination weighers bridging manual and automatic weighing, ideal for sensitive products requiring fixed weights where fully automatic scales are not suitable due to irregular size, shape, or fragility. Models include TSDW-205W, TSDW-206W, and TSD-N3 series.
• Checkweigher I-Series Dynamic checkweighers with IP67 and IP69 protection class, offering best hygienic properties as waterproof inspection solution for wet production environments, enabling fast, precise, and reliable monitoring of the entire production process.
• Checkweigher J-Series Innovatively constructed checkweighers with intuitive menu navigation, easy operation, and reliable results. Offers up to 480 packages per minute at accuracy of ±0.07g, with easy Setting function for quick production changeovers, color touchscreen, and memory for 300 programs.
• Case Packer (Sammelpacker) Automated case packing systems for collecting and packing products into cases, part of Yamato's integrated packaging solutions portfolio.
• Integrated Packaging Lines Complete turnkey packaging lines including project management, combining multiple Yamato weighing and packaging equipment into integrated solutions, integrating with equipment from other manufacturers such as Hayssen, ULMA Packaging, and tube bagging machines.
• After-Sales Service and Spare Parts Comprehensive after-sales service portfolio including technical service, repairs, remote maintenance via Y-ViTeSe, requalification and maintenance, training and workshops, and spare parts supply for the entire equipment lifecycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduced by up to 60% with Yamato Feedback | Control technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ULMA PackagingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Yamato participated in ULMA Demo Days 2025, an event to discover cutting-edge technologies for future-proofing packaging operations.
• Hayssen Flexible SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2017Yamato Scale Dataweigh joined Hayssen Flexible Systems for their 2017 in-house packaging event. The partnership enables combined packaging solutions integrating Yamato weighing technology with Hayssen packaging equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Marel: Iceland-based global provider of food processing equipment across meat, poultry, fish, and dairy. Broader portfolio than Yamato but overlapping in food processing line equipment and weighing/portioning.
• GEA Group: German industrial conglomerate with food processing and packaging equipment lines. Overlaps with Yamato in European food manufacturer customer base but operates across much wider industrial categories.
• METTLER TOLEDO: Global precision instruments manufacturer with strong industrial weighing portfolio. Less direct in multihead combination weighers but competes in checkweighing and food-quality inspection categories.
• Bühler Group: Swiss industrial solutions provider for food and feed processing including weighing, sorting, and packaging equipment. Much larger global incumbent with broader category coverage and overlapping food manufacturer customers.

Direct peers

• Minebea Intec (Minebea Mitsumi): German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection solutions for food and pharmaceutical production. Directly overlaps with Yamato on checkweighers and dynamic weighing equipment.
• MULTIPOND Wägetechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of multihead weighers serving food, pet food, and non-food applications. Directly competes with Yamato Scale in Europe on combination weighing technology and shares a German production base.
• Heat and Control: US-based supplier of food processing and packaging equipment including multihead weighers and integrated packaging lines. Comparable product portfolio in food processing inspection, weighing, and line integration.
• Ishida Co., Ltd. Japanese pioneer and global leader in multihead weighing equipment for food and packaging industries. Closest direct competitor to Yamato's combination weigher portfolio across food and non-food verticals.

Others

• Hayssen Flexible Systems: US-based packaging machinery maker partnering with Yamato since 2017 to integrate weighing and packaging lines. Complementary supplier relationship with overlapping European food customers served by joint solutions.

Regional players

• ULMA Packaging: Spanish packaging equipment manufacturer partnering with Yamato at ULMA Demo Days 2025. Comparable customer base in European food packaging lines with complementary rather than directly competing technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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