What Massa-K does

Massa-K (АО "МАССА-К") is a Russian manufacturer of electronic weighing scales, founded in 1991 and headquartered at the Pirogovskaya embankment in Saint Petersburg. The company operates a vertically integrated, closed-cycle production model spanning R&D, in-house manufacturing of proprietary digital weighing sensors (тензодатчики), final assembly of scales, and after-sales service through a national network of authorized service centers. It produces more than 900 scale models across multiple product lines — countertop/portioning (MK), compact retail (HC), trade/floor (ТВ/4D), precision laboratory (ВК), medical (ВЭМ-150), infant (В1-15 "SASHA"), and crane (ЕК/ЕКМ) — with load capacities ranging from 150g to 12,000kg and platforms from 336x240mm to 2000x1500mm.

The core technology is a modular architecture that separates the weighing module (load-cell platform) from interchangeable terminals (RA basic, RP/R2P label printing, RL/R2L advanced label printing), allowing configuration for retail, industrial, logistics, or medical deployments. All scales are factory-calibrated for deployment latitude, support RS-232/Ethernet/Wi-Fi/USB interfaces, and integrate natively with 1C accounting, Frontol/Evotor/Dalion POS systems, and the Russian Chestny Znak (Честный знак) product marking system. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 quality certifications, type approval certificates across Russia and six CIS jurisdictions (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan), and an EAEU declaration of conformity.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales priced in rubles (entry-level units from approximately RUB 11,200; advanced label-printing units from RUB 64,000–90,000+), with secondary streams from after-sales service, calibration, spare parts (ordered via the СТЭП partner portal), and optional software solutions. Volume discounts of 5–15% apply for orders of 3–15+ units. Go-to-market combines a direct sales department ([email protected]) with a wide authorized dealer and service-center network across all Russian federal regions and selected international markets (CIS, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Tunisia). The company reports more than 2 million scales currently in operation across retail, healthcare, logistics, food production, agriculture, and laboratory customers.

Name

Massa-K

Legal name

Акционерное общество «МАССА-К»

Website

https://massa.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Massa-K is a Saint Petersburg-based Russian manufacturer founded in 1991 that produces over 900 models of electronic scales — including trade, medical, industrial, laboratory, and crane variants — using in-house digital weighing sensors, selling through a national dealer network across Russia and the CIS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Weighing Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Weighing Scales & Integrated Scanner-Scales (HDACAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF), Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)

Keywords

• Electronic weighing scales
• Industrial scales manufacturing
• Label printing scales
• Crane weighing equipment
• Medical weighing devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Pirogovskiy

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Scale Sales: One-time hardware sales of electronic scales. Products include trading scales, medical scales, industrial/platform scales, crane scales, laboratory scales, and counting scales. Prices range from approximately 11,200 RUB (basic models) to 90,000+ RUB (advanced label-printing models). Revenue is generated through direct sales and dealer network.
2. Service and Technical Support: Technical maintenance, calibration, and repair services through certified service centers (ЦТО) across Russia. Factory warranty of 3 years on products.
3. Software Licenses: Some specialized software tools provided free of charge (ScalesView ВК, driver libraries, protocol documentation). Professional software solutions may have associated costs.
4. Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of spare parts, replacement components (print heads, cables, adapters), and accessories through СТЭП partner ordering system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Massa-K manufactures electronic weighing scales across nine product series (MK, HC, TV/TB, 4D, VK, V1-15 SASHA, EKM, EK, VEM-150) covering retail, warehouse, medical, laboratory, crane, and industrial applications. The company designs and builds its own digital weighing sensors in-house, supports 1C accounting integration, label printing with multiple barcode formats, and provides proprietary exchange protocols for ERP/POS connectivity.

Product overview

MASSA-K is a Russian electronic scales manufacturer operating since 1991 with a full-cycle production from development to manufacturing and service. The company offers over 900 scale models across multiple series: MK (countertop/portioning), HC (compact trade), TV/TB (trade/floor in stainless steel with 520x395mm to 800x600mm platforms), 4D (industrial with four load cells, 1000x1000mm to 2000x1500mm platforms), VK (precision lab), V1-15 SASHA (infant), EKM/EK (crane), and VEM-150 (medical). The product architecture combines weighing modules (platforms with load cells) with interchangeable terminals: RA (basic), RP/R2P (label printing), RL/R2L (advanced label printing). Modules and terminals can be mixed and matched, enabling customization for trade, industry, healthcare, or logistics. The company also provides USB adapters, weighing terminals, load cells, and calibration weights as separate products. Software offerings include exchange protocols (1C, Protocol 100, Protocol 2, SL, R series), ScalesView BK (weight transfer to accounting), Android app for crane scales, and Chestnyy Znak marking integration. The STStep portal provides partner ordering for certified service centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Весы МК: Core product line of general-purpose electronic scales (MK series) covering trade, warehouse, and industrial applications.
• Весы HC
• Весы ТВ
• Весы 4D
• Весы ВК
• Весы В1-15 «САША»
• Весы ВЭМ-150
• Весы ЕКМ
• Весы ЕК

Products and services

• MK Series Electronic Scales General-purpose countertop, portioning, and packaging electronic scales with 336x240mm platforms and max loads from 1.5kg to 32kg. Includes LED/LCD indicators, battery support, and RS-232/USB/Ethernet/Wi-Fi interfaces. For retail and trade operators.
• TV/TB Series Trade and Floor Scales Trade and floor scales with platforms from 520x395mm to 800x600mm and max loads from 15kg to 600kg, including stainless steel models for food industry. Available with various terminals for simple weighing, registration, or label printing.
• 4D Series Industrial Floor Scales Industrial floor scales with four load cells for non-central loading compensation. Platforms from 1000x1000mm to 2000x1500mm with max loads 500kg to 3000kg. Includes platform, low-profile, pallet, rod, and recessed models with IP68 protection.
• VK Series Laboratory Precision Scales Precision laboratory scales with round (D120mm) or rectangular (136x162mm) platforms. Max loads 150-3000g with accuracy from 0.005g to 0.05g. RS-232 interface, battery support, counting and percentage modes. For scientific laboratories, pharmacies, and jewelry stores.
• V1-15 SASHA Infant Scales Certified infant scales for newborn weighing in hospitals, clinics, and home use. LCD with backlight, 2-second measurement time, 15-second result hold, tare subtraction for diapers/blankets. ISO 13485:2017 compliant.
• EKM Crane Scales Crane and hoist scales for heavy cargo weighing with capacities 1500kg to 12000kg. IP66 protection, remote control (20m range), Wi-Fi interface, and Android app for mobile monitoring. Frost-resistant models (-30C to +50C) available.
• VEM-150 Medical Scales Medical scales for adults with max 200kg capacity. Available without stand, with rotating or vertical stand. LCD with backlight, built-in battery (56-94 hours), 3-year warranty. ISO 13485:2017 certified.
• RP Label Printing Terminal Label printing terminal for trade and industrial scales supporting 10 barcode formats (EAN13-EAN128, GS1 DataBar, DataMatrix). Memory for 20,000 products. Ethernet/RS-232 interfaces. Prints labels and receipts, supports Chestnyy Znak marking.
• R2L Advanced Label Printing Terminal Dual-side advanced label printing terminal with matrix LCD display (192x64 dots). Supports 10 barcode formats, 35 dynamic label parameters, memory for 20,000 products/300 operators/60 warehouses. Wall mount included. Speed 60mm/s, 150km printhead life.
• USB Weighing Adapter USB adapter enabling direct connection of MK, TV, and 4D weighing modules to a computer, laptop, or cash register without a terminal. Includes free 'Weighing Terminal 100' virtual terminal software for keyboard emulation.
• STStep Partner Ordering System Web-based partner ordering system for spare parts and finished product ordering via company website. Features visual catalog of products and spare parts with order tracking. Available for certified service centers (CTO) only.
• Digital Load Cells (Weighing Sensors) Digital weighing sensors manufactured in-house, increasing reliability during long-term operation. Core component for all Massa-K scale models, sold as replacement components.
• Calibration Weights Calibration weights for scale verification and calibration, sold through Massa-K dealer network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-year standard warranty on all products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 1C (1С:Предприятие)coreTechnology or IntegrationNative integration with 1C accounting software products (Retail, Trade Management, ERP). Scales support 1C data exchange protocols for seamless inventory and sales data synchronization. Integration through Библиотека подключаемого оборудования (БПО 1С).
• Dealer Network (ЦТО - Centers of Technical Maintenance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service centers (ЦТО) and dealers across all Russian regions. Partners use СТЭП online system for ordering spare parts and finished products. Regional managers provide partner support and training.
• честный знак (Honest Mark System)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Russian mandatory product marking system ( Честный знак ). Software solutions for loading marking codes into label-printing scales, supporting compliance with Russian product traceability requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CAS Corporation: Korean manufacturer of electronic scales and weighing equipment with broad retail, industrial, and laboratory portfolios. Comparable to Massa-K in product breadth and price-point positioning across trade, crane, and platform scales.
• A&D Company: Japanese manufacturer of weighing and measurement equipment with strong industrial and laboratory scale lines. Comparable to Massa-K's precision and industrial offerings, with similar emphasis on integration with accounting/ERP systems.
• RADWAG Balances and Scales: Polish manufacturer of laboratory and industrial balances with strong Eastern European distribution. Comparable to Massa-K's VK laboratory scales and industrial platforms, and operates in overlapping CIS/Eastern European geographies.
• Soehnle Industrial Solutions: German professional scales manufacturer serving retail, food service, and industrial applications. Comparable to Massa-K's trade, portioning, and food-industry stainless steel scale lines, with similar focus on POS and ERP integration.
• Bizerba: German manufacturer of industrial weighing, slicing, and labeling solutions with strong presence in retail and food processing. Directly comparable to Massa-K's label-printing trade scales and food-industry stainless steel platforms, serving overlapping customer use cases.

Emerging players

• Sartorius AG: German precision instruments company with laboratory and industrial weighing solutions, particularly strong in pharmaceutical/biotech applications. Comparable to Massa-K's VK laboratory scales for pharmacy and precision measurement use cases.
• Brecknell (Avery Berkel): UK/US manufacturer of industrial and retail scales. Comparable to Massa-K's industrial and retail platform offerings, though with smaller product breadth and a primarily Western market focus.
• Shimadzu Corporation: Japanese precision instruments manufacturer with a balance and scales business covering laboratory and industrial applications. Comparable to Massa-K's VK laboratory scale series and high-precision industrial offerings, though primarily focused on analytical instruments.
• Tanita Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of medical and consumer weighing scales. Comparable to Massa-K's VEM-150 medical scales and V1-15 SASHA baby scales in the medical/healthcare category.

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo International: Global leader in precision instruments and industrial scales with extensive retail, laboratory, and industrial weighing product lines. Directly competes with Massa-K across multiple scale categories but operates as a diversified multinational with far broader product breadth and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

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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