Precia-Molen (UK) Ltd.

What Precia-Molen (UK) Ltd. does

PRECIA MOLEN UK Ltd. is the United Kingdom operating subsidiary of PRECIA SA, a publicly listed French industrial weighing group headquartered in Privas, Ardèche, founded in 1951 and listed on the Lyon stock exchange since 1985. The UK entity, established in 1987 and based in Dunfermline, designs, manufactures, distributes, and services precision industrial weighing systems — including weighbridges, hopper scales, belt scales, load cells, weighing indicators, and tank/silo weighing platforms — alongside a proprietary software suite comprising TruckFlow, DATABULK, WINMIX, SQC, and WEIGH2CONTROL. Its products are sold into eight vertical sectors: agriculture, mining and construction, agro-industry, process industries, manufacturing, logistics and transport, waste management, and energy, with the Shering and CAPI brand identities retained for legacy UK product lines.

The business combines one-time hardware sales, software licensing, multi-year service contracts (calibration, verification, maintenance, repair), and a rental fleet of weighing instruments, priced on a custom quote basis for enterprise projects. Technical differentiation rests on the patented IDE Restraint Post System for weighbridge load-cell mounting (limiting deck movement to 1mm), the PSL stainless-steel digital compression load cell (IP68/IP69K, 6,000 weighing increments), and the TruckFlow software platform, which integrates with the UK Environment Agency's DEFRA Receipt of Waste API to support Digital Waste Tracking compliance from October 2026. Distribution is via direct field teams and partner networks, supported by group-level infrastructure of 24 wholly-owned subsidiaries, 5 production sites, 7 assembly sites, 40+ local representations, and 500+ service technicians across 20+ countries.

The Escharavil family retains 43.5% economic ownership and 59.1% voting rights in PRECIA SA, providing long-term control continuity. Customer engagement is structured around regulated industrial use cases (Legal-for-Trade, ATEX/IECEx, OIML, WELMEC 8, ISO 17025), creating a compliance-anchored sales motion that ties hardware revenue to recurring calibration and verification service contracts. Recent strategic activity centres on regulatory-aligned software (DEFRA TruckFlow module) and a co-engineering partnership with Samson Materials Handling for ports and bulk-handling customers, signalling continued investment in software and channel extension rather than aggressive M&A or market expansion.

Name

Precia-Molen (UK) Ltd.

Legal name

PRECIA MOLEN UK Ltd.

Website

https://uk.preciamolen.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PRECIA MOLEN UK is the British subsidiary of French industrial weighing group PRECIA SA, designing, manufacturing, and servicing precision weighbridges, load cells, hopper scales, and proprietary software for industrial customers across eight sectors including agriculture, mining, manufacturing, logistics, and waste management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Redditch

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Weighing Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial weighing equipment including weighbridges, load cells, indicators, and weighing platforms. Revenue from one-time hardware sales with long sales cycles targeting industrial customers.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Software solutions including TruckFlow, DATABULK, WINMIX, and other weighing management software. Revenue from software licensing and updates.
3. Service and Maintenance: Maintenance, repair, calibration, verification, and technical support services. Revenue from service contracts and on-demand technical support across 20+ offices worldwide with 500+ service technicians.
4. Rental Solutions: Short and long-term rental of weighing instruments including industrial platforms, bench scales, pallet scales, truck weighbridges, and precision equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Precia-Molen (UK) Ltd. manufactures, sells, and services industrial weighing equipment for vehicle, bulk, tank, batch, check, scale/platform, and logistics applications, together with proprietary management software (TruckFlow, DATABULK, WINMIX, SQC, MRC) that connects weighing hardware to enterprise IT systems and regulatory platforms such as DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking. Products are designed and manufactured in France and distributed through direct enterprise sales, certified partner networks, and a 500-technician global service organization serving industries including agriculture, mining, construction, agro-industry, process industries, manufacturing, logistics, waste management, and energy.

Product overview

Precia-Molen (UK) Ltd. offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial weighing solutions designed and manufactured in France since 1951. The product range spans vehicle weighing (weighbridges, terminals, load cells, and TruckFlow software), bulk weighing (hopper scales, continuous weighing systems), scale and platform weighing (indicators, load receptors, specialty scales), batch weighing (WINMIX recipe software, dosing controllers), check weighing (dynamic checkweighers, SQC applications), and logistics weighing solutions. The portfolio includes both hardware products (mechanical weighbridges, load cells, indicators) and software products (TruckFlow, DATABULK, WINMIX, SQC). The company provides a full lifecycle service offering including installation, calibration, maintenance, repair, online technical support, and training through the PRECIA MOLEN Academy. Products are designed for industries including agriculture, mining, construction, agro-industry, process industries, manufacturing, logistics, waste management, and energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TruckFlow Weighbridge Management Software Multi-bridge and multi-site weighbridge management software that controls peripherals and manages incoming and outgoing vehicle flows for industrial sites; available as a mobile app and integrates with site IT systems.
• Hopper scale ABS Ex Automatic in-line weighing system for free-flowing, dry granular products such as grains, functioning as a discontinuous totalizer with the I410 ABS terminal. Simple and robust design for easy installation and maintenance in demanding industrial environments.
• Hopper scale ABS-X Ex In-line weighbridge available in 10 and 300 m³/h capacities for automatic in-circuit weighing of dry granular products in demanding industrial environments; available in stainless steel version.
• Hopper scale ABS-XF Circuit scale designed for milling applications, providing automatic weighing of flour for internal or legal metrology uses such as equipping a loading station.
• I410 ABS Automatic Bulk Scale Controller Measurement and control device for PRECIA MOLEN hopper scales; can control and operate any type of circuit weighbridge with high performance up to 500 cycles per hour.
• DATABULK ABS Automatic Bulk Scale Software PC application providing supervision of automated operations on hopper scales controlled by I400 and I410 ABS range indicators, supporting one to eight load cells and sharing data with company IT systems.
• Modular Concrete ROC Weighbridge Concrete weighbridge constructed from five standard factory-poured elements designed and manufactured in Ardèche, France; modular design enables customized dimensions with simplified installation and 24-hour operational capability.
• VS4020/9020 Steel Surface-Mounted Weighbridge Steel surface-mounted weighbridge featuring the patented IDE Restraint Post System that limits deck movement to 1mm, enabling faster vehicle throughput and longer load cell life.
• VS5020 S Steel Pit and Surface-Mounted Weighbridge Steel pit and surface-mounted weighbridge with the Shering patented IDE Restraint Post System, high-performance industrial coatings for harsh environments, and a 10–15 year structural guarantee.
• Transportable VS4020/9020 Weighbridge System Transportable weighbridge with load cells and patented IDE Restraint Post System on three robust subframes; includes an extended 10–15 year structural guarantee.
• Rail Weighbridge Rail and road loader for precise weighing of railcars and trucks; SNCF-certified and UIC standard compliant, with welded steel frame and concrete ballast for truck traffic.
• DOT 10 and DOT 15 Weighing Terminals Driver-focused cabinet terminals providing 24/7 operational availability without an operator; feature 10 or 15 inch color touchscreens, digital intercom, and compatibility with TruckFlow software for connected weighing environments.
• Weighing Indicator i55 Touch Weighing and traffic management terminal for road vehicles with 7-inch touchscreen, automated data transfer, and multiple vehicle identification methods including license plate recognition.
• Weighing Indicator i35 Weighbridge weighing electronics for autonomous weighing with user-friendly application software; controls up to 18 analog or digital load cells. Available in i35 Ex 2-21 version for explosive atmospheres.
• Weighing Indicator i30 Weighbridge weighing electronics for autonomous weighing with simple, user-friendly interface; integrates with TruckFlow weight and traffic management software.
• PSL Digital Compression Load Cell Stainless steel digital compression load cell for weighbridge equipment, approved for up to 6,000 weighing increments; IP68/IP69K rated with lightning and rodent protection and real-time self-diagnostics.
• SCL Compression Load Cell Compression sensor using strain gauge measurement in Wheatstone bridge configuration; designed to be insensitive to load eccentricities while maintaining compact size.
• Access Control AC425 Dedicated access control terminal and software for waste disposal sites and industrial facilities; supports license plate reading, RFID badge, and NFC identification methods.
• Multi-Protocol Remote Display D570 Weight display repeater with 6 LED digits (57mm high each) for industrial applications requiring high readability up to 60m distance; resistant to harsh weather conditions.
• Weighbridge Accessories and Peripherals Complete range of accessories including automatic barriers, guardrails, video and photo cameras, traffic lights, and speed bumps for turnkey vehicle weighing and access management solutions.
• DATABULK BS Continuous Weighing Supervision Software Supervisory software that centralizes data and enables remote control of belt scales, connecting up to 16 scales with real-time production monitoring and inventory management.
• WINMIX Industrial Batch Production Software Batch production software for executing and managing complex recipes; integrates with ERP systems and manages multiple production orders manually, semi-automatically, or automatically.
• SQC Statistical Quality Control Application Statistical control solution for prepackaged products, assisting from production planning with sampling plans to accessing comprehensive end-of-production statistics; available on PC, terminal, or tablet.
• Manual Recipe Control (MRC) Application Tool for non-automated production of multi-ingredient formulas or recipes, providing operator interface, flexible workstation configuration, network integration, and batch production control.
• WEIGH2CONTROL Mobile Connected Weighing Mobile application providing remote access to scale features via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection; available on Google Play and App Store.
• PRECIA MOLEN Service Global service network with 20+ offices and 500+ service technicians providing maintenance, verification, and technical support for industrial weighing systems worldwide.
• Maintenance and Repair Services Preventive maintenance and corrective repair services for industrial weighing systems, including selected third-party brands, aimed at reducing unplanned downtime.
• Calibration and Verification Services On-site calibration and verification services ensuring accuracy, stability, and compliance of weighing instruments using traceable test weights and certified procedures.
• Online Technical Support Remote technical assistance providing fast diagnostics, troubleshooting, and guidance for weighing systems; handled 4,130 calls, 6,000+ emails, and 559 repairs in 2025.
• Consulting and Training (PRECIA MOLEN Academy) Technical expertise and training programs delivered through PM Academy, with 100% success rate, 88.2% satisfaction (2023), 400+ learners annually, and 60+ courses per year.
• Rental and Installation Services Short and long-term rental solutions for weighing instruments including industrial platforms, bench scales, pallet scales, and truck weighbridges, plus professional installation and commissioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% success rate during training sessions at PM Academy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Samson Materials HandlingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Joint engineering collaboration for Eco Hopper weighing solutions. Samson Materials Handling selected PRECIA MOLEN UK to equip their Eco Hopper systems with ABS HF 06 hopper scales for port and terminal applications, featuring joint engineering for seamless flow-rate control and data communication.
• DEFRA (UK Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration partnership for UK Digital Waste Tracking regulations. PRECIA MOLEN developed TruckFlow DEFRA-compliant module integrating with DEFRA Receipt of Waste API for automatic waste movement reporting as required by UK regulations starting October 2026.
• PRECIA MOLEN Club PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive global network of distributors and agents (including SHERING, CAPI, KASPOLAB, Milviteka) recognized for expertise and commitment, ensuring high level of quality and personalized service worldwide.
• Phoenix Weighing Services LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based channel partner located in Measham, Swadlincote providing local weighbridge services in the UK market.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dini Argeo: Italian manufacturer of industrial weighing instruments, weight indicators, and weighing software for industrial, commercial, and food applications across Europe.
• Mettler-Toledo International: Global leader in precision industrial weighing instruments and solutions, serving the same industrial, food, pharma, and logistics customers with overlapping hardware, software, and service offerings.
• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Direct competitor in industrial weighbridges, bench scales, and weighing software for transport, waste, and manufacturing, owned by Illinois Tool Works.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of industrial scales, weighbridges, and vehicle weighing systems with comparable product breadth across industrial and agricultural verticals.
• Bilanciai Group: Italian manufacturer of industrial and commercial weighing systems, with overlapping electronic scales, weighbridges, and process-weighing offerings for similar European industrial customers.
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems: US-based manufacturer of weighing equipment, load cells, indicators, and industrial scales serving similar industrial, agricultural, and logistics applications.
• Minebea Intec: German manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies for food, pharma, chemical, and logistics, with comparable load cells, indicators, and process-weighing portfolio.
• Schenck Process: Global supplier of weighing and feeding technologies for bulk materials, overlapping with PRECIA MOLEN's hopper scales, belt scales, and process weighing solutions.

Regional players

• Marsden Group: UK-based weighing equipment and service provider focused on healthcare, industrial, and retail scales in the British market, comparable as a UK-centric peer with overlapping service/warranty offerings.

Emerging players

• Adam Equipment: UK-headquartered scale and balance manufacturer with overlapping industrial and laboratory weighing offerings, focused on a similar European and global customer base but at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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