Security Scale Service

What Security Scale Service does

Security Scale Service, operating under the Kanawha Scales & Systems brand, is a U.S. industrial weighing, measurement, and automation solutions provider founded in 1954 (1971 per parent-level firmographics, with the Kanawha operating entity dating to 1954) and headquartered in Poca, West Virginia, with additional engineering operations in Parkersburg. The company sells, services, and integrates heavy-capacity scales (truck, axle, crane, rail, tank/hopper, belt, livestock, monorail, wheel loader), medium-capacity scales (bench, floor, forklift, conveyor, retail, counting, checkweighers), and precision measurement systems (lab balances, dimensional weighing, intrinsically safe equipment). Complementary systems include drum filling, automated ticketing, RFID, radiation monitoring, and analyzers, supported by proprietary BatchMaster® and WeighMaster® control platforms and the WebView+ online calibration reporting tool.

The company generates revenue through a mix of hardware sales, professional services (ISO-certified calibration, preventative maintenance, 24/7 emergency repair, and load testing up to 225,000 lbs), equipment rentals, and custom software/automation contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct via a network of 25+ branch offices across the eastern, midwestern, and southern United States, with a dedicated National Accounts program targeting enterprise customers in logistics, retail, and government sectors. Customer segments span 13+ verticals including aggregate, agriculture, chemicals & plastics, coal & mining, electric utility, food & beverage, logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, retail, steel/scrap/recycling, and waste/refuse.

The business model is anchored by recurring service revenue (calibration, maintenance) layered on top of one-time equipment sales, with capital intensity from calibration laboratories, certified test weights, and metrology infrastructure creating meaningful barriers to entry. The company operates as a privately held LLC with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or M&A activity in the source data.

Name

Security Scale Service

Legal name

Kanawha Scales & Systems, LLC.

Website

https://securityscale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Security Scale Service (Kanawha Scales & Systems) is a privately held industrial weighing, measurement, and automation provider serving 13+ verticals across the eastern, midwestern, and southern U.S. via 25+ branch offices, offering scale hardware, ISO-certified calibration, maintenance, load testing, and custom engineered solutions.

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), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL), Packaging & Bagging Equipment (Weighers, Baggers, Sealers) (AFAAAJAI)

Keywords

• Industrial weighing equipment
• Scale calibration services
• Load testing services
• Industrial automation systems
• Truck scale installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Roanoke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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. Scale Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial weighing equipment including truck scales, axle scales, crane scales, belt scales, bench scales, floor scales, forklift scales, and precision lab balances
2. Calibration Services: ISO certified and accredited calibration services for weighing equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: Preventative maintenance, emergency repair services, and load testing services available 24/7 to minimize equipment downtime
4. Equipment Rentals: Short-term or occasional rental of precision weighing equipment for temporary needs
5. Custom Software Solutions: Truck scale software, forklift scale software, industrial automation, PLC and computer interfaces, and engineered solutions
6. Load Testing Services: Nationwide high capacity load testing services with certified weights up to 225,000 lbs for safety and compliance verification

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Security Scale Service supplies industrial weighing equipment spanning heavy-capacity scales (truck, axle, belt, crane, rail, livestock, monorail, tank and hopper, wheel loader), medium-capacity scales (bench, floor, forklift, conveyor, counting, in-motion checkweighers, retail), and precision measurement systems (batch measurement, dimensional weighing, lab balances, intrinsically safe equipment). The company also delivers ISO-certified calibration, load testing up to 225,000 lbs, preventative maintenance, 24/7 emergency repair, equipment rentals, custom engineered software solutions, and automation integration for industrial customers across the United States.

Product overview

Kanawha Scales and Systems provides a comprehensive portfolio of industrial weighing equipment and automation solutions across the eastern, midwestern, and southern United States. The product lineup centers on heavy-capacity scales (truck, axle, crane, rail, tank/hopper, belt, livestock, wheel loader, and monorail scales) and medium-capacity scales (bench, floor, forklift, conveyor, retail, counting, and checkweigher scales), complemented by precision measurement systems including batch measurement, dimensional weighing, lab balances, and intrinsically safe equipment. The accessory line includes displays, indicators, load cells, printers, scanners, and test weights. Systems offerings encompass analyzers, automated ticketing, drum filling systems, radiation monitoring, and RFID systems. Technical services include custom software development for truck scales, forklift scales, industrial automation, and PLC interfaces. The company also operates an ISO-certified calibration division with WebView+ online reporting, a metrology laboratory, and national accounts programs for logistics, retail, and government sectors. Founded in 1954, the company operates from over 25 branch offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BatchMaster®: Batch measurement systems for industrial weighing applications
• WeighMaster®
• WebView+

Products and services

• Heavy Capacity Scales
• Medium Capacity Scales
• Precision Measurement Systems
• Scale Accessories
• Systems and Solutions
• Technical Services and Custom Software
• Calibration Services
• Load Testing Services
• Preventative Maintenance and Emergency Repair
• Equipment Rentals
• WebView+ Online Calibration Reporting
• Metrology Lab
• Test Equipment
• National Accounts Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency service 24/7 to minimize downtime and lost production profitability

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KSS Online AnalyzerscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated partner for analyzers and radiation monitoring systems. Provides automated ticketing and radiation detection solutions that complement weighing systems for complete industrial solutions.
• Velcon Fillers (velconfillers.com)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for drum filling systems used in packaging and distributing bulk products. The Parkersburg team at KSS leads in drum filling processes design, while Zac Martin specializes in PLC and electronic assembly design for these units.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Transcat: Provider of calibration services and distributed test, measurement, and control instruments. Comparable to KSS's calibration and metrology lab business with ISO-accredited offerings, though Transcat is more calibration-focused with less emphasis on heavy industrial scales.
• Fairbanks Scales: Long-established U.S. manufacturer of industrial scales (truck, railroad, floor, bench) with a national service network. Closely comparable to KSS in heavy-capacity weighing, calibration services, and U.S. industrial customer base.
• Pennsylvania Scale Company: Regional U.S. distributor of industrial scales, weighing equipment, and force measurement products. Comparable to KSS in product mix (bench, floor, truck scales, load cells) and distribution model, though smaller geographic footprint.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: U.S. manufacturer of industrial weighing equipment including truck, axle, bench, floor, and livestock scales with nationwide distribution. Comparable product breadth and U.S. focus to KSS, with similar applications across food, agriculture, and industrial segments.
• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Industrial scale manufacturer specializing in truck scales, axle scales, rail scales, and checkweighers serving agriculture, waste, and logistics. Directly overlaps KSS's heavy-capacity scale portfolio and target verticals including aggregates and recycling.
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems: U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial weighing equipment, load cells, and weighing components with nationwide distribution. Closely comparable to KSS across truck scales, floor scales, lab balances, and custom industrial systems, plus a national service network.

Emerging players

• Trescal: Global calibration services provider with accredited labs across multiple countries. Comparable to KSS's metrology lab and ISO calibration business, though Trescal operates at a broader geographic and vertical scale.
• Arlyn Scales: U.S. manufacturer specializing in industrial scales with custom engineered solutions and proprietary technology. Comparable to KSS in custom engineering capabilities and industrial scale portfolio, though Arlyn is more OEM/manufacturing-focused vs KSS's service-and-distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo International: Global leader in precision instruments and industrial weighing. Directly comparable product categories (industrial scales, lab balances, vehicle weighing) and overlapping end markets (food, pharma, logistics), but vastly larger scale and global reach vs KSS's regional U.S. footprint.
• Sartorius AG: Global supplier of lab balances, precision weighing, and bioprocessing equipment. Comparable to KSS's precision measurement / lab balance segment and pharmaceutical vertical, though Sartorius focuses upstream in pharma and lab markets rather than heavy industrial.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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