Precia SA

What Precia SA does

PRECIA MOLEN (legal entity Precia SA) is a France-based industrial weighing solutions provider founded in 1951, headquartered in Veyras (Ardèche), and listed on Euronext Paris (EPA:ALPM). The company designs and manufactures precision weighing instruments and integrated systems — load cells, electronic weighing indicators, weighbridges, belt scales, hopper and circuit scales, dynamic checkweighers, laboratory balances, and crane scales — for B2B industrial customers across agriculture, mining and construction, agro-industry, process industries (chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic), general manufacturing, logistics and transport, waste management, and energy. The company is controlled by the Escharavil family through a two-tier governance structure: a Supervisory Board chaired by Anne-Marie Escharavil and a Management Board chaired by Frédéric Mey, with share capital of €2,866,520.

The product portfolio is structured around eight solution categories (vehicle weighing, scale and platform weighing, bulk continuous weighing, bulk discontinuous weighing, tank and silo weighing, batch weighing/dosing, check weighing, logistics weighing) built on proprietary electronic indicators (i5, i20, i25 Touch, i40 EDU, I410 series, I420 PWS, I700+), all-stainless-steel IP68 load cells and receptors, and in-house software (SQC for statistical quality control, DataBulk ABS for circuit-scale supervision, Ipotweb for onboard weighing, PROGIC for grape-harvest traceability, WEIGH2CONTROL for connected weighing, and MRC for multi-ingredient formulation). Specialty lines include OIML Class II load receptors and overhead scales for nuclear applications, ATEX/IECEx-rated hopper scales for explosive environments, glove-box scales, and pallet-truck scales. Products are designed and manufactured primarily in France, with additional manufacturing and assembly operations in Brazil and India.

PRECIA MOLEN distributes through direct enterprise sales via 24 wholly-owned subsidiaries, supported by 40+ local channel partners and distributors spanning more than 100 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Revenue is generated from one-time industrial-equipment sales, recurring maintenance and repair contracts (multi-tier SLAs with multi-brand support), professional services for on-site calibration and verification with traceable certificates, PM Academy technical training, and rental and installation services. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to customer specifications, typically under multi-year contracts. For fiscal year 2025, the company reported turnover of 169 M€ with 1,350+ employees worldwide.

Name

Precia SA

Legal name

PRECIA SA

Website

https://preciamolen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PRECIA MOLEN (Precia SA) is a French industrial weighing solutions provider founded in 1951, designing and manufacturing load cells, scales, electronic indicators, and integrated weighing software for B2B customers across agriculture, mining, processing, manufacturing, logistics, and energy in 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Weighing Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial weighing solutions
• Load cells sensors
• Weighbridges platforms
• Batch dosing systems
• Checkweighing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Privas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Weighing Equipment Sales: Sale of standard and custom-built weighing equipment including scales, platforms, load cells, electronic indicators, and specialized weighing systems for industrial applications.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Preventive and corrective maintenance services for weighing systems including multi-brand support. Service contracts with SLA levels (Base, Standard, Complete) and spare parts management.
3. Calibration and Verification: On-site calibration and verification services using traceable test weights and calibrated equipment. Includes certificates with traceable records and regulatory compliance documentation.
4. Training and Consulting: PM Academy provides technical training and consulting services. Includes on-site and center-based training with certified PRECIA MOLEN experts. Reported 100% training success rate and 88.2% satisfaction rate.
5. Rental and Installation: Flexible weighing solutions rental and professional commissioning services to support operations from day one.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PRECIA MOLEN designs, manufactures and services industrial weighing solutions, including weighbridges, weighing platforms, belt scales, hopper scales, tank/silo weighing systems, dynamic checkweighers, batch dosing systems, load cells, electronic indicators and supporting software. The portfolio is engineered in France and sold globally to industrial operators in agriculture, mining, agro-industry, process industries, manufacturing, logistics, waste and energy. Recurring service contracts cover installation, calibration, verification, multi-brand maintenance, rental, training and consulting.

Product overview

PRECIA MOLEN is a French industrial weighing solutions provider established in 1951, operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform encompasses eight solution categories: Vehicle Weighing (weighbridges, access control), Scale and Platform Weighing (platforms, balances, indicators), Bulk Continuous Weighing (belt scales), Bulk Discontinuous Weighing (hopper scales, circuit scales), Tank Weighing (silos, hoppers, reactors), Batch Weighing (dosing, formulation), Check Weighing (dynamic checkweighers), and Logistics Weighing (dimensioning, MasterData). Supporting these are specialized electronic indicators (i5, i20, i25 Touch, i40, i35, i55 Touch, I420 PWS, I700+, I410 series), load cells and receptors, and software applications (SQC, DataBulk ABS, Ipotweb, PROGIC, WEIGH2CONTROL, MRC). The portfolio extends to compact scales (Ci5, Ci20), laboratory balances (PML series), crane scales (CSi5), overhead scales, and specialized solutions for nuclear, pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries. All products are designed and manufactured in France with global support through 24 subsidiaries, 5 production sites, and 7 assembly sites worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRECIA MOLEN SERVICE: Maintenance, verification and technical support services for weighing systems
• PM ACADEMY
• CAPI
• J&S WEIGHING SOLUTIONS
• SHERING
• Milviteka
• KASPOLAB

Products and services

• Vehicle Weighing Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% training success rate reported by PM Academy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• MilvitekacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLithuanian channel partner representing PRECIA MOLEN in the Baltic region. Located at Pyla st.29, Maciuiciai vlg., Vezaiciai eld., Klaipėda reg., LT-96159.
• KASPO LAB Sp. z o.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish channel partner specializing in laboratory and industrial weighing solutions. Located in Gdańsk, Poland.
• Phoenix Weighing Services LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based channel partner providing weighing services. Located at Unit 5, Measham Lodge Business Park, Swadlincote, DE12 7HA.
• NeueroflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman engineering company collaborating on the CombiFlexiport CF1000 floating grain transshipment project. PRECIA MOLEN provided hopper scales for this innovative offshore weighing application, working with Neuero R&D team.
• Samson Materials HandlingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based partner on bulk handling projects. Collaboration on precision weighing solutions for industrial bulk materials handling, including hopper scale implementations.
• Grupo Servicios Marítimos (GSM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerArgentine maritime services company for whom PRECIA MOLEN supplied weighing equipment for the CombiFlexiport CF1000 floating transshipment unit, addressing challenges of declining river water levels.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CAS Corporation: Korean manufacturer of industrial and retail weighing solutions including platform scales, crane scales, and load cells — directly comparable product range with strong presence in Asia-Pacific, overlapping with PRECIA MOLEN's Asian subsidiaries.
• A&D Company: Japanese manufacturer of weighing and measurement equipment including industrial scales, load cells, and checkweighers — directly comparable in product portfolio with global distribution across Asia and other regions.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: US manufacturer of industrial and retail weighing equipment including vehicle scales, floor scales, and load cells — competing with PRECIA MOLEN in vehicle weighing, platform scales, and bulk material handling segments.
• Minebea Intec (formerly Sartorius Intec): German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies (load cells, platform scales, checkweighers) serving food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and logistics — a direct competitor with overlapping product portfolio and customer base.
• Avery Weigh-Tronix (Illinois Tool Works): Industrial weighing brand owned by Illinois Tool Works, offering vehicle scales, floor scales, and bench scales for industrial and retail applications — a direct competitor with similar product breadth in vehicle and platform weighing.
• Mettler-Toledo International: Global leader in precision instruments and industrial weighing, offering load cells, scales, and laboratory balances across food, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and logistics — directly competing with PRECIA MOLEN across most product categories and customer verticals.
• Bizerba SE & Co. KG: German family-owned provider of weighing, slicing, and inspection solutions for retail, food, and logistics — directly overlapping with PRECIA MOLEN in checkweighing, pricing/labeling, and food-industry applications.
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems: US-based manufacturer of industrial scales, load cells, and weighing systems for agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, and waste management — directly comparable product portfolio and similar multi-vertical go-to-market approach.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens AG (Process Instrumentation): Large industrial conglomerate offering process weighing and instrumentation as part of its broader automation portfolio — competes with PRECIA MOLEN in process industries (chemical, pharma, food) but as one of many automation categories rather than a specialist.

Regional players

• Yamato Scale Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer specializing in checkweighers, combination scales, and industrial weighing for food and packaging — comparable product focus but primarily serving Japan and Asia rather than directly competing in PRECIA MOLEN's core European market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A10 records

Investments

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