What Grupo EPELSA does

Grupo EPELSA is a privately held Spanish company founded in 1979 that designs, manufactures, and distributes electronic weighing equipment and associated software for retail and industrial customers. The company operates two principal divisions — Retail and Industrial — serving sectors that include retail grocery, food, meat, chemical processing, industrial manufacturing, logistics, and (more recently) waste management and healthcare. Headquartered in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid) with additional offices in Barcelona, Sevilla, and Berga, EPELSA also operates a French subsidiary in Gradignan and reaches 30+ countries through a network of 800+ distributors.

The company's product portfolio spans certified weighing hardware — including the MARTE EVO IC retail scale, the TouchScale XS self-service terminal, and the BPWIN PLUS V8 industrial/circular-economy terminal — together with the EpelSoft Nautilus cloud software platform. Nautilus is the operational backbone for label management, tax compliance (Verifactu, TicketBAI, Portuguese invoicing), POS and ERP integration, and the Zero Waste reporting workflow. EPELSA holds ENAC metrological accreditation and runs three manufacturing facilities in Spain plus one in France, supporting both hardware production and regulated calibration services. EU grant funding under the NEXTWEIGHT-IN and Retail 4.0 programs is funding R&D into connected weighing and Industry 4.0 retail applications.

EPELSA's revenue model combines hardware sales, recurring software subscriptions on the Nautilus platform, and metrological calibration, installation, and after-sales services delivered through its direct offices and distributor channel. Named enterprise customers include CORREOS España (multi-decade relationship, with a recent tender consolidation) and Alcampo, alongside a long tail of SMB and mid-market accounts served via distributors. Geographic expansion priorities include the Iberian Peninsula (deepening Portuguese presence through compliance localization and partnerships such as JÁJÁ) and Asia-Pacific (evidenced by participation in InterWeighing2024 in China).

Name

Grupo EPELSA

Legal name

Grupo Epelsa S.L.U.

Website

https://grupoepelsa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grupo EPELSA is a Spanish electronic weighing equipment manufacturer founded in 1979, serving retail and industrial customers across 30+ countries via 800+ distributors, with three manufacturing facilities in Spain and direct operations in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alcalá De Henares

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Weighing Equipment: Sale of electronic scales for retail environments including Saturno, TouchScale XS, EuroScale, Jupiter, Marte EVO IC, Basic, and Neptuno product families. Includes accessories and complementary products.
2. Industrial Weighing Equipment: Industrial scales, assemblies, bridge scales (básculas puente), load cells, indicators, repeaters, and specialized equipment for manufacturing, logistics, construction, and waste management applications.
3. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Annual renewable licenses per store for cloud-based platforms such as EpelSoft Nautilus SHOP. Fiscal plugin activation (free for XS range, paid for PC/EVO range).
4. Calibration and Certification Services: ENAC-accredited calibration laboratory services for weighing instruments. ENAC accreditation expanded to include in-factory calibration of weighing instruments.
5. Professional Services: Training programs through Epelsa Learning initiative, technical support, maintenance services, and consulting for weighing solutions implementation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grupo EPELSA develops, manufactures, and distributes electronic weighing equipment for the retail and industrial sectors. Its Retail portfolio includes PC-based scale families (Saturno/K-Scale/OpenScale, TouchScale, TouchScale XS, EuroScale, Jupiter, Marte EVO IC, Basic, Neptuno), labeling solutions, and accessories; its Industrial portfolio includes assemblies, monocell and 4-cell platforms, load cells, weighbridges (BP-series), industrial indicators, and custom equipment. The company also provides the EpelSoft Nautilus cloud platform for remote scale management and ENAC-accredited calibration services.

Product overview

Grupo EPELSA offers a comprehensive portfolio of electronic weighing solutions spanning two main divisions: Retail and Industrial. The Retail division features multiple PC-based and traditional scale families — Saturno (with K-Scale and OpenScale sub-families), TouchScale, TouchScale XS, EuroScale, Jupiter, Marte EVO IC, Basic, and Neptuno — along with labeling solutions and accessories. The Industrial division includes assemblies and industrial scales, specific/custom scales, indicators and repeaters (Tigris, Dini Argeo, CT-12), monocell platforms, 4-cell platforms, load cells, weighbridges (multiple BP models), BP Pay-Terminal, and special equipment. The software portfolio is anchored by the cloud-based EpelSoft Nautilus Shop platform for remote multi-store scale management, supplemented by EpelSoft Connector for EuroScale/Jupiter fiscal compliance, BPWIN PLUS for vehicle weighing and waste management, Zero Waste for waste tracking, and a Verifactu fiscal compliance system integrated across scale families. All products are backed by the company's three manufacturing facilities in Spain (Madrid, Barcelona/Berga) and one in France (Gradignan).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EpelSoft Nautilus: Cloud-based platform for remote management and control of PC-based scales (TouchScale and K-Scale families). Provides multi-store management, price updates, staff management, waste control, and dynamic advertising capabilities.
• TouchScale
• K-Scale
• TouchScale XS
• Saturno
• EuroScale
• Jupiter
• Marte
• Neptuno
• Basic
• Zero Waste
• BPWIN PLUS
• EpelSoft Connector

Products and services

• EpelSoft Nautilus Shop Cloud-based web platform for remote management and control of TouchScale and K-Scale PC-scale families. Enables multi-store management, price updates, store cloning, staff management, real-time scale monitoring, dynamic advertising, and waste control from any browser with internet connection, sold on annual per-store subscription.
• MARTE EVO IC Retail counter scale with simplified firmware, available with or without column. Supports multi-seller mode (up to 3 simultaneous operators) and ticket-on-hold mode (up to 3 concurrent tickets), with thermal printer (150 mm/s), 20-hour battery life, Ethernet, USB, and RS232 connectivity.
• TouchScale XS Compact retail scale with version 8.0 software, designed for street trading and mobile retail with battery-powered operation, available in standard and e-Power (external battery) variants.
• TouchScale PC-based touchscreen retail scale family with 15-inch display, Linux OS, and EVO variant, supporting K-Scale and OpenScale families and integrating with the EpelSoft Nautilus cloud platform for remote management.
• Saturno Range Full-range PC-scale family for retail environments, including K-Scale and OpenScale sub-families, supporting ERP integration and Verifactu fiscal compliance.
• EuroScale Range Retail weighing scale range, compatible with EpelSoft Connector for Verifactu fiscal compliance without hardware replacement.
• Jupiter Range Retail weighing scale range designed for professional retail environments, compatible with EpelSoft Connector for fiscal compliance.
• Basic Range Entry-level retail weighing scale range for small businesses.
• Neptuno Range Retail scale range for specialized weighing applications.
• Assemblies and Industrial Scales Industrial scale assemblies including LM/LMI-Tigris and LMA-40 platforms for manufacturing and heavy-duty weighing applications.
• Specific Scales Custom and application-specific industrial weighing solutions for specialized sector requirements.
• Indicators and Repeaters Industrial weight indicators and repeaters including Tigris and Dini Argeo models for displaying and transmitting weight data.
• CT-12 Industrial Multifunction Indicator Industrial multifunction indicator offering four display modes and multiple functions in a single device, available in floor-standing, countertop, and wall-mounted variants.
• Monocell Platforms Industrial weighing platforms using single load cell technology, including LM/LMI and MC-40/MCN-40 models.
• 4-Cells Platforms Industrial weighing platforms using four load cells for enhanced accuracy and capacity, including PAH models.
• Load Cells Industrial load cells manufactured at the EPEL Industrial (Barcelona) facility for use in industrial weighing systems.
• Weighbridges (Básculas Puente) Vehicle weighbridge solutions including BP-S, BP-CR360, BP-CR500, BP-CR Omni, BP-HG, BP-H, BP-HE, PER, BPS-A, and special models for heavy vehicle weighing; the BP-H model features concrete construction for robust industrial weighing.
• BP Pay-Terminal Unattended weighbridge terminal with integrated cashless payment for self-service weighing operations, eliminating cash handling risks.
• BPWIN PLUS Weighing software for vehicle weighing, circular economy, and waste management; Version 8 supports LER traceability, ERP integration, and waste tracking for recycling plants.
• Zero Waste System Waste management and monitoring system available in floor, countertop, and wall-mounted variants. Tracks and categorizes waste by reason (expiry, breakage, non-usable parts) with reports by article or reason, targeting food service, supermarkets, factories, construction, retail, and healthcare sectors.
• EpelSoft Connector Software connector enabling EuroScale and Jupiter scale ranges to adapt to Verifactu fiscal regulations without hardware replacement.
• Special Industrial Equipment Custom-designed and special-manufactured industrial weighing equipment for unique applications, produced at the Berga (Barcelona) facility.
• Verifactu Fiscal Compliance System Fiscal compliance system integrated into Epelsa scales (TouchScale/K-Scale version 3.0+ and TouchScale XS version 7.7+) for Spanish tax authority (AEAT) requirements; supports both Verifactu (real-time submission) and non-Verifactu (local storage) modes, requiring a digital certificate and optional fiscal plugin license.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20 hours battery life enabling full market day operation without power
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• JÁJÁcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 November 2021Portuguese business partner and distributor of Epelsa products. Joint training sessions held in Porto and Lisbon in November 2021. Epelsa Business Partner program success in Portugal with excellent distributor reception.
• DIGITONUBAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner for deploying PC scale systems in Cash Lepe (El Jamón) retail chain stores. Collaboration on integrated weighing solutions combining Epelsa hardware with DIGITONUBA systems.
• CORREOS EspañacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partnership spanning 30+ years providing postal logistics weighing equipment. Recent new tender win. Epelsa provides comprehensive support reducing costs while maintaining service quality for Spanish postal operations.
• AlcampocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Spanish hypermarket chain customer. Multiple scale renewal programs across Spain including stores in Albacete, Murcia, and Cuenca. Ongoing partnership for weighing equipment in bakery and fresh food sections.
• JÁJÁ PortugalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese distributor partner. Training sessions conducted in Porto and Lisbon with strong distributor attendance. Business partner program success.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Detecto Scale Company: US manufacturer of medical, industrial, and commercial scales including retail price-computing scales. Comparable in commercial weighing equipment, though primarily serving the North American market via a different go-to-market model.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company: US-based manufacturer of industrial scales, vehicle scales (weighbridges), and load cells. Comparable in industrial weighing and weighbridge products, with overlap in heavy-capacity industrial applications though primarily serving the North American market.

Direct peers

• CAS Corporation: Korean manufacturer of industrial and retail weighing equipment, load cells, and indicators. Comparable in mid-market retail scales, price-computing scales, and industrial platforms sold through distributor networks.
• Dini Argeo: Italian manufacturer of electronic weighing systems, load cells, and industrial scales. Direct peer in industrial weighing and load cells, with products that resell alongside EPELSA's industrial portfolio and overlapping distribution channels.
• Bizerba SE & Co. KG: German family-owned manufacturer of weighing, slicing, and labeling solutions for food retail, food service, and industry. Closely comparable in retail PC scales, price labeling, and industrial weighing, with a similar heritage-driven European focus.
• Ishida Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of weighing, packaging, and quality inspection equipment for the food retail and industrial sectors. Direct peer in PC-based retail scales, checkweighers, and multi-head weighers, competing in the same European retail accounts as EPELSA.
• Yamato Scale Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of commercial and industrial weighing equipment, including price-computing retail scales and checkweighers. Comparable in retail and industrial scales with global distribution, particularly in food retail and packaging lines.

Broad incumbents

• Avery Berkel (Avery Dennison): Long-established retail scale brand now within Avery Dennison's retail branding and labeling business. Historically a direct competitor in retail weighing with a comparable installed base, now positioned within a much larger labeling-focused parent.
• Mettler-Toledo International: Global leader in precision weighing instruments serving retail, industrial, and laboratory markets. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of electronic retail scales, industrial scales, and load cells, but with much broader product breadth, global service network, and R&D scale.

Others

• Hobart (ITW Food Equipment Group): US-based manufacturer of food equipment including weighing and labeling systems for food retail and processing. Adjacent peer with overlap in food retail weighing, though broader food equipment focus and primarily serves North American accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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