Express Scale Parts

Name

Express Scale Parts

Legal name

Express Scale Parts, Inc.

Website

https://espmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAOAH

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Packaging Machinery (Automated & Semi-automated)

SECONDARYIMALAOAJ

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Machines

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Packaging Machinery and Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAOAF

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Packaging Machinery (Automated & Semi-automated)

SECONDARYIMAHAOAG

Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Packaging Machinery (Automated & Semi-automated)

SECONDARYIMAHABAH

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Material Handling & Logistics Equipment

Keywords

• Industrial bagging scales
• Gross weigh systems
• Net weigh systems
• Portable bagging equipment
• Bag closing conveyors

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Bagging and Weighing Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of industrial bagging scales, conveyors, and packaging equipment. Products include gross weigh, net weigh, bag closing conveyors, portable bagging systems, and accessories.
2. Technical Services and Support: Technical start-up services, labor rates for U.S., Canada, and international service, and start-up training services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Express Scale Parts manufactures industrial bagging and weighing systems for dry products, including gross weigh and net weigh scales (JM, GB, GBAO, CM, 5GV series), bag closing and preparation conveyors, portable bagging systems such as the patented EBS and EBS Jr. for mobile sandbagging, MCRS series for lawn and garden products, and automated packaging lines. The company sells these systems plus technical start-up, service, and training directly to industrial producers and through a reseller network in the US and over 60 countries.

Product overview

Express Scale Parts is a manufacturer of industrial bagging and weighing systems for dry products, founded in 1978. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of bagging scales (both gross weigh and net weigh models), portable bagging systems (EBS, EBS Jr., MCRS), bag closing and preparation equipment (500/600/800/900 V Series conveyors, Bag Flattener), and automated packaging systems. The core products are the JM, GB, GBAO, CM-780D-II, and 5GV series bagging scales, which handle various packaging needs from 1/4 pound to over 1000 pounds. These are complemented by the Environmental Bagging System (EBS) line for mobile sandbagging operations used by the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the MCRS series for mulch/compost/rock/soil applications. Bag closing conveyors and bag flatteners serve as ancillary equipment for complete production lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EBS (Environmental Bagging System): Complete mobile bagging unit for emergency flooding and water control. Can bag 25-30 bags of sand per minute. Self-contained with generator, conveyor, and trailer.
• EBS Jr.
• MCRS Series

Products and services

• JM Series Gross Weigh Bagging Scale Gross weigh bagging scale designed for free-flowing dusty products; adjustable flow control gravity gate; accuracy within 2-3 oz of target weight; 8-9 bags per minute throughput; for industrial packagers of dust-prone dry products.
• GB Series Gross Weigh Bagging System Gross weigh bagging system that weighs free-flowing materials into paper, cloth, polywoven, or plastic bags with guaranteed accuracies; minimum moving parts for efficiency and low maintenance; for industrial producers of free-flowing dry products.
• GBAO Series Gross Weigh Bagging Scale Gross weigh bagging scale designed to deliver maximum value in the bagging industry, with pre-calibrated units ready for immediate installation; for industrial packagers of dry free-flowing products.
• CM-780D-II Series Net Weigh Bagging System Net weigh bagging system for free-flowing products into open mouth bags; weight range 10-110 lbs; simplex throughput 13 bags/min (50 lb) or 11 bags/min (100 lb); ±2-3 oz accuracy; available in Simplex and Duplex configurations; for industrial packagers.
• 5GV Series Net Weigh Bagging System Net weigh bagging system with digital programmable controller delivering better speed and accuracy than gross weigh systems; multiple feeder options to suit different product specifications; for industrial packagers needing high-precision weighing.
• Environmental Bagging System (EBS) Patented self-contained mobile sandbagging system producing 25-30 sand bags per minute of consistent size and shape; custom hydraulic system, 2-yard hopper with FED high torque agitator, heavy duty chevron belt, Flow Enhancement System; towable by 3/4 ton truck with integrated power and air; for emergency response and government buyers.
• EBS Jr. Portable Sandbagging System Smaller, budget-friendly version of the EBS series with standard gravity roller table discharge for bag closing; hand or foot switch activation; for efficient sandbagging operations where mobility and lower cost matter.
• MCRS Series Bagging System Bagging system designed for mulch, compost, rocks, sand and various lawn and garden products; custom hydro-electric power unit; bag closing conveyor; impulse heat sealer or portable sewing head; handles rubber mulch, wood mulch, rock up to 3/4 inch, topsoil, compost, sand loam, and sand; for lawn and garden / landscaping operators.
• Portable Bagging Systems (line) Line of portable bag plants for export businesses, container loading, and bag filling for transport, including the EBS and EBS Jr. for sand and the MCRS for lawn and garden products; designed to be hauled by pickup trucks.
• 500 Series Bag Closing Conveyor Industrial bag closing conveyor with AC-variable speed drive package, bag rails, and adjustable legs; mild steel construction with industrial powder coat finish; for production lines needing downstream bag closing.
• 600 Series Bag Closing Conveyor Industrial bag closing conveyor with custom options including all stainless steel construction, mechanical or electric/hydraulic lift system, casters, washdown motors, and corrosive-resistant components; for harsher production environments.
• 800 Series Bag Closing Conveyor Industrial bag closing conveyor suited to small bags, boxes, or plastic containers up to bulk packaging applications; for packagers needing flexible downstream handling.
• 900 V Series Bag Closing Conveyor Bag closing conveyor available in lengths of 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 feet; mild steel construction standard with stainless steel and corrosive-resistant options; sewing pedestal and bag closing equipment sold separately; for packaging lines needing flexible length options.
• Bag Flattener Conveyor Standard bag flattener conveyors 10 feet in length with 15-degree incline, opposed 5-1/2 ft conveyor with parallel linkage and adjustable spacing for various bag thicknesses; custom lengths available in 2-ft increments from 10 to 24 feet; for preparing filled bags for palletizing or closing.
• Automated Packaging Systems Automated bagging options from conveying to palletizing with specialty line options delivering consistent speed and accuracy plus quality check opportunities; for customers seeking turn-key packaging automation rather than standalone equipment.
• Technical Start-Up, Service, and Training Technical start-up services, labor-based field service in the US, Canada, and internationally, and start-up training for ESP equipment; for industrial customers needing commissioning and ongoing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-30 sand bags per minute with EBS system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Lenexa Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber membership providing networking and business development opportunities in the company's home city.
• AFIA (American Feed Industry Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association membership connecting ESP with feed industry customers and industry events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FLSmidth: Danish supplier of equipment for cement, mining, and bulk material handling with bagging/packaging systems for industrial minerals. Overlaps with ESP's materials-handling and bulk-bagging applications at larger project scales.
• Barry-Wehmiller Companies: US-based packaging machinery conglomerate with bagging, filling, and conveying platforms (e.g., Hayssen, Thiele). Competes in overlapping end markets with a much broader product portfolio and global service footprint.
• Bühler Group: Swiss global leader in food and feed processing and packaging equipment. Overlaps with ESP in grain, feed, and food-bagging applications but operates at a much larger scale with broader process-line integration.

Emerging players

• Paxiom Group: Canadian manufacturer of bagging, weighing, and end-of-line packaging equipment. Mid-market competitor with comparable gross-weigh and net-weigh product lines for similar dry-bulk applications.
• Mespack: Spanish flexible packaging machinery manufacturer (Coesia group) producing vertical and horizontal bagging systems. Adjacent competitor in the broader industrial bagging machinery space with stronger scale and parent backing.

Direct peers

• Concetti: Italian manufacturer of bagging and palletizing systems for open-mouth bags, serving fertilizer, feed, chemicals, and food industries. Directly comparable product portfolio and end-market overlap.
• Haver & Boecker: German-founded global manufacturer of industrial bagging, filling, and packaging machinery for dry bulk products. Direct competitor in gross-weigh and net-weigh bagging systems serving cement, minerals, food, and feed end markets.
• Inpak Systems: US integrator and manufacturer of bag filling, conveying, and palletizing systems. Comparable mid-market positioning in dry-bulk bagging equipment with a similar consultative sales model.
• Fischbein Company: US-headquartered (Durham, NC) manufacturer of bag closing, sealing, and conveying equipment. Direct overlap with ESP's 500/600/800/900-V series bag closing conveyors and ancillary packaging equipment.
• Payper: Spanish manufacturer of bagging, weighing, and palletizing equipment for granular and powder products. Closely matched gross-weigh and net-weigh product lines serving similar agricultural and industrial dry-bulk customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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