Load Monitoring Systems

What Load Monitoring Systems does

Load Monitoring Systems (LMS), founded in 2016 and headquartered at Aberdeen Energy Park in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, designs, manufactures, supplies, and rents load monitoring equipment for lifting, tensioning, and weighing applications. The company serves a diverse set of industrial verticals — oil & gas, renewables (offshore wind), subsea, decommissioning, aquaculture, entertainment/stage rigging, construction, and marine — where safety-critical load measurement and regulatory compliance (e.g. LOLER) are required. LMS operates as a subsidiary of pewag levo UK Ltd within the broader pewag Group, and works alongside sister brands pewag UK and Modulift under a unified "Stronger Together" sales strategy.

The core product line comprises load pin shackles, load links, load pins, running line tensiometers, compressive load cells, digital pad eye testers, and air skates, engineered in-house with custom capacities from 3.25te to 2000te and accuracy of 0.5–1% of applied load. Hardware is complemented by the LMS-LOG100 browser-based data logging software, which monitors up to 100 load cell devices simultaneously, exports JSON/CSV, and includes a Centre of Gravity calculation feature, plus the T24-HK-S wireless handheld display offering up to 800m range and 35 hours battery life. Products feature wireless connectivity, ATEX variants for hazardous zones, IP67 enclosures, and subsea variants — including a wireless subsea load sensing shackle co-developed with Aquatec Group featuring ROV-readable displays and acoustic transmission.

LMS monetizes through equipment sales (custom, quote-based, one-time), a rental fleet (3 days to longer-term hire, usage-based), and professional services including repair and calibration (with a 24-hour FAST-TRACK option, up to 55te), load testing (up to 2000Te), and technical support/training. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales from Aberdeen with a global distributor network (e.g. Westcon Løfteteknikk in Norway) and calibration service centres in the UK, Norway, Netherlands, and Singapore. Overseas trade represents a substantial share of revenue (cited between 38% and roughly 50% across sources), with global support to 45–50+ countries. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, is a LEEA member, and received the King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade in 2023.

Name

Load Monitoring Systems

Legal name

pewag levo UK Ltd

Website

https://loadmonitoringsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UK-based designer, manufacturer, and renter of load monitoring equipment — load cells, shackles, pins, and tensiometers with data-logging software — serving oil & gas, renewables, subsea, construction, aquaculture, and entertainment sectors globally for safety-critical lifting and tensioning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Load Monitoring Equipment

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Crane & Hoist Safety & Monitoring Systems (Limiters, Anti-collision, Load Monitoring) (IMAHAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Load monitoring equipment
• Load cells
• Force measurement
• Lifting safety equipment
• Tension monitoring systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Aberdeen

HQ country

United Kingdom

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. Load Monitoring Equipment Sales: Sale of load monitoring equipment including load links, load pin shackles, compressive load cells, running line tensiometers, wireless displays, and digital pad eye testers. Products are designed and manufactured in-house with custom design capabilities from 3.25te to 2000te capacity.
2. Equipment Rental: Flexible rental periods from single day to longer-term hire. Rental items are fully maintained, checked and certified before dispatch. Wide range of products available for rental including the full product portfolio.
3. Repair and Calibration Services: In-house repair and calibration services for load monitoring equipment. FAST-TRACK 24-hour priority service available for urgent needs. Services available for both LMS products and third-party load cells, load pins, and load links.
4. Load Testing Services: Comprehensive tensile and compression load testing services with capacities from 25kg up to 2000Te. Includes Load Calibrations, Certification, Proof load testing, Dynamic load monitoring, and Fatigue testing with precise stress analysis.
5. Technical Support and Training: Onsite technical support and product training services delivered by technicians with over 50 years of collective industry experience. Collaborative approach integrating with customer teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Load Monitoring Systems (LMS) designs, manufactures, supplies, and rents load monitoring equipment for lifting, tensioning, and weighing applications. Core product lines include load links, load pin shackles, running line tensiometers, compressive load cells, load pins, digital pad eye testers, and air skates, supported by the LMS-LOG100 browser-based data logging software and the T24-HK-S wireless handheld display. The company also provides repair, calibration, load testing, and technical support services for both its own equipment and third-party load cells, load pins, and load links.

Product overview

Load Monitoring Systems (LMS) offers a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent load monitoring hardware and software solutions. The core product line includes Load Pin Shackles, Load Links, Running Line Tensiometers, Compressive Load Cells, Digital Pad Eye Testers, and Air Skates—all available for sale, rental, or custom design. These products integrate with the LMS-LOG100 software platform for advanced data logging, real-time monitoring, and Centre of Gravity calculation, while the T24-HK-S Wireless Handheld Display provides unified connectivity across the wireless product range. The portfolio serves marine, offshore, subsea, construction, renewables, aquaculture, entertainment, and decommissioning industries with equipment ranging from 3.25Te to 2000Te capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Load Pin Shackle High-strength steel shackle with an integrated load-sensing pin that measures tensile force directly through the connection, combining standard shackle functionality with real-time load monitoring. Available in capacities from 2Te to 2000Te with a 5:1 safety factor, for marine, offshore, onshore, and subsea applications.
• Load Pins Load-sensing pins designed to replace standard pins in lifting and rigging equipment, enabling real-time load monitoring without changing the rigging configuration. Available in custom capacities and configurations for lifting and rigging applications.
• Load Links Portable tensile load monitoring devices for lifting applications, constructed from high tensile aluminium with accuracy better than 0.5% of applied load. Available in cabled and wireless options with capacities from 6.5Ton to 500Ton and ATEX versions for zones 0, 1, and 2.
• Running Line Tensiometer Device for monitoring tension on moving lines during winching, crane, towing, laying, and tensioning applications. Measures speed and payout for wire rope, synthetic rope, dyneema, fibre optic, and cable systems. Line capacities up to 250Te across 20 different designs, with a marinised design for offshore environments and ATEX variants available.
• Compressive Load Cell Stainless-steel load cell for monitoring compressive loads in indoor, outdoor, and underwater applications. Standard capacities from 2Te to 1000Te with accuracy better than 1%, IP67 enclosure, 5:1 safety factor, and LOLER compliance. Output options include mV, mA, V, and RS232, with subsea variants available.
• LMS-LOG100 Load Cell Data Logging Software Advanced software for real-time monitoring of up to 100 load cell devices simultaneously. Browser-based access via computer, tablet, or smartphone, supporting JSON and CSV export formats with customisable reporting, visual and audible alarm indicators, and a Centre of Gravity (CoG) calculation feature.
• Wireless Handheld Display (T24-HK-S) All-in-one wireless handheld display compatible with LMS wireless load links, load pin shackles, running line monitors, and compressive load cells. Features a rugged IP-67 rated dust-proof and waterproof enclosure, LED backlit screen, up to 800m wireless range, and up to 35 hours of continuous battery operation.
• Digital Pad Eye Tester Lightweight, portable hydraulic device for testing pad eye strength. Provides real-time wireless readings on a built-in digital display with multiple units (tonnes, US tons, pounds, kilograms), and supports Bluetooth connectivity for data transmission to mobile devices or laptops. Available in 10te and 30te capacities.
• Air Skates Air-powered load moving systems for transporting heavy equipment, brought into the LMS product range through the 2022 acquisitions of Load Moving Systems Ltd and AeroGo UK Ltd. Provide ultra-low friction movement for heavy loads using air film technology, available for sale or rental.
• Combo-Kit Rental Bundle Combination kit bundling multiple load monitoring products and accessories for comprehensive load monitoring needs, available for rental alongside the wider LMS product portfolio.
• Design and Testing (Custom Engineering) Custom engineering service offering bespoke design of load monitoring solutions from 3.25te to 2000te capacity, covering cabled and wireless load monitoring configurations for specific project requirements.
• Repair and Calibration In-house repair and calibration services for load monitoring equipment with a FAST-TRACK 24-hour priority service available for urgent needs. Services are available for both LMS products and third-party load cells, load pins, and load links, with calibration capacity up to 55te.
• Load Testing Comprehensive tensile and compression load testing services with capacities from 25kg up to 2000Te. Includes Load Calibrations, Certification, Proof Load Testing, Dynamic Load Monitoring, and Fatigue Testing with precise stress analysis, using the 2000Te test bed and additional 55Te, 150Te, and 500Te test beds.
• Technical Support and Training Onsite technical support and product training delivered by technicians with over 50 years of collective industry experience, using a collaborative approach that integrates LMS personnel with customer teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accuracy better than 0.5% for load links
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• International Calibration PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 November 2025Expansion of global calibration network with 55te calibration machines installed at distributors in Norway and Netherlands. Singapore centre launching in due course. Enables local calibration services reducing transport costs and downtime for international customers.
• Westcon Løfteteknikk (WCL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 July 2025Official distributor in Norway for LMS and Modulift products. Stocking 6.5t-55t load cells and MOD 6, MOD 12, MOD 24, MOD 34, MOD 50 spreader beams for immediate rental or purchase. Investing in LMS 55te calibration machine for in-house calibration services in Norway. Supports Norwegian clients with innovative products, fast delivery, and local expertise.
• pewag UK Group (including Modulift)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2025LMS is part of pewag UK group unified under 'Stronger Together' strategy alongside pewag UK (lifting, lashing, traction chain) and Modulift (spreader beams, custom lifting solutions). Shared services sales strategy providing comprehensive one-stop solution for all lifting and load monitoring needs. Single point of contact for combined product portfolio.
• Aquatec GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2022Joint venture between LMS and Aquatec Group for subsea load monitoring solutions. Collaboration designed to reduce cost of subsea installation, maintenance, and decommissioning in offshore wind and oil & gas. Aquatec provides subsea communications expertise; LMS provides load monitoring technology. Developed wireless subsea load sensing shackle with ROV-readable LED displays and acoustic transmission capabilities.
• LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership supporting Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD). Association works to establish, acquire, preserve, and disseminate technical information and encourages development of safety standards and programs.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Straightpoint (Crosby Group): UK-based load monitoring specialist (load cells, dynamometers, force measurement, software), acquired by The Crosby Group. Closest direct competitor to LMS in wireless load links, shackles, and tensiometers across lifting and rigging applications.
• Tractel: Global manufacturer of load-measurement and lifting/rigging safety equipment including load cells, dynamometers, and Tirfor hoists. Direct competitor in load monitoring hardware for lifting and tensioning applications across oil & gas, construction, and entertainment.
• Modulift (pewag Group): Sister company under the pewag UK group, manufacturing modular spreader beams and custom lifting solutions. Sits alongside LMS in the unified 'Stronger Together' sales strategy; comparable buyer audience but adjacent product category.
• Tensitron: US-based specialist in load cells, force sensors, and cable tensiometers for aerospace, marine, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in running line tensiometers and pin-style load sensing products.
• Dillon (Apex Tool Group): Manufacturer of mechanical and electronic force measurement equipment including dynamometers, crane scales, and load monitoring systems. Direct peer in industrial load measurement, particularly for overhead weighing and tension applications.

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo: Global leader in precision industrial scales, load cells, and force measurement instrumentation. Overlaps with LMS in load cell manufacturing, but operates at much larger scale across laboratory, industrial, and process weighing.
• Crosby Group: Global leader in rigging, lifting, and material handling hardware; owner of Straightpoint and Crosby subsidiaries. A broader incumbent with overlapping load monitoring capabilities as part of a much larger portfolio serving oil & gas, marine, and construction.
• Kistler Group: Swiss manufacturer of dynamic measurement technology for pressure, force, acceleration, and torque. Comparable in precision sensing and instrumentation for industrial test/measurement; broader portfolio beyond LMS's lifting focus.
• HBM (HBK / Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global supplier of test and measurement equipment including load cells, force sensors, and data acquisition systems. Overlaps with LMS in compressive load cells and strain/force measurement for industrial test beds.

Emerging players

• Imetrum: UK-based specialist in non-contact video-based and structural monitoring solutions for civil engineering and structural testing. Emerging adjacent player offering instrumentation for load and deflection monitoring in structural applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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