Rds Electronics

What Rds Electronics does

RDS Weighing & Safety is a privately held Belgian industrial specialist, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Harelbeke, Belgium. The company designs, sells, installs, and services weighing systems (mobile weighing systems, weighbridges, weighing platforms) and industrial safety equipment (anti-collision systems, beacons, vision/camera solutions, anemometers for wind monitoring) for customers in construction, port operations, road transport, agriculture, mining, recycling, logistics, and air traffic support. Its technology stack combines precision electromechanical weighing hardware with proprietary software (the Kiloweb weighing platform) and integrates complementary vision, positioning, and wind-measurement technologies through a partner ecosystem that includes AMCS, Topcon, Stoneridge Orlaco, Navis, Golstein, Systec, Orga, and Motec.

The business operates a direct-to-B2B go-to-market through a regional sales and service organization, supported by a multi-language website (Dutch, French, English), social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube), and trade show participation such as MatExpo 2025. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time hardware sales (weighing and safety systems), subscription-style equipment rental (Verhuur), official BELAC-accredited calibration services (accreditation number 700-INSP), and installation and repair services (Montage / depannage); pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed.

Geographically, the company concentrates on the Benelux market, with primary operations in Belgium and a dedicated Dutch sales and service channel (phone +31 85 888 09 11) supported by Dutch partner Golstein weegsystemen. Ownership, headcount, financial performance, and any institutional investment are not disclosed in available sources; the company presents itself as an independently operated, long-standing market player emphasizing precision, durability, and operational certainty for industrial buyers.

Name

Rds Electronics

Legal name

RDS Weighing & Safety

Website

https://rdselectronics.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RDS Weighing & Safety, founded in 1987 in Harelbeke, Belgium, provides industrial weighing systems and safety equipment, including weighbridges, anti-collision systems, and BELAC-accredited calibration services, to construction, port, transport, agriculture, mining, recycling, logistics, and aviation customers across the Benelux region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Weighing and Safety Equipment

NAICS

Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAFAF

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement (Industrial sensing, metrology, test)

SECONDARYTLAKANAN

Weighing Systems / Onboard Scales Calibration & Certification

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Calibration, Diagnostics & Emissions/Compliance Testing

SECONDARYTLAJAKAB

Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) Systems & Virtual Weigh Stations

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Weigh Stations & Commercial Vehicle Compliance Infrastructure

SECONDARYTLAJAKAA

Fixed Weigh Stations (Static Scales) Operations

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Weigh Stations & Commercial Vehicle Compliance Infrastructure

SECONDARYTLAJAKAG

CVSA/Regulatory Screening & Bypass Systems (PrePass, Drivewyze, RFID/Transponder)

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Weigh Stations & Commercial Vehicle Compliance Infrastructure

Keywords

• Industrial weighing systems
• Weighbridge solutions
• Industrial safety systems
• Anti-collision systems
• Weighing calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Harelbeke

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Weighing Systems Sales: Sale of mobile weighing systems, weighbridges, and weighing platforms to industrial customers in construction, agriculture, ports, and other sectors
2. Safety Systems Sales: Sale of anti-collision systems, beacons, vision solutions, and anemometers for industrial safety applications
3. System Rental (Verhuur): Rental of weighing and safety systems to customers who prefer not to purchase equipment outright
4. Calibration Services (Ijkingsdienst): Official calibration and certification services for weighing equipment to ensure legal compliance
5. Maintenance and Repair Services: Montage (installation) and depannage (repair) services for installed equipment

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RDS Weighing & Safety designs, sells, and services industrial weighing systems (mobile weighing systems, weighbridges, weighing platforms, Kiloweb weighing software) and industrial safety systems (anti-collision systems, beaconing, visibility solutions, anemometers). The company also provides BELAC-accredited calibration (Ijkingsdienst), installation, repair, and equipment rental services to B2B customers in construction, ports, transport, agriculture, mining, recycling, logistics, and aviation in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Product overview

RDS Weighing & Safety offers a dual-product portfolio comprising weighing solutions and safety solutions for industrial applications. The weighing division includes mobile weighing systems, weighbridges, weighing platforms, the Kiloweb weighing software, and calibration services—providing end-to-end weight measurement capabilities from hardware to software to certification. The safety division encompasses anti-collision systems, beaconing/marking solutions, visibility solutions (cameras), anemometers for wind monitoring, and miscellaneous safety solutions. The company serves diverse markets including agriculture, construction, ports, aviation, mining, recycling, transport, and logistics. Founded in 1987, RDS positions itself as a established market player offering precision, durability, and operational certainty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kiloweb: Weighing software product offered by RDS Weighing & Safety for weight management and data tracking.

Products and services

• Mobiele weegsystemen (Mobile Weighing Systems) Portable weighing systems for measuring weight in various locations, supporting operational flexibility for mobile weighing needs of industrial vehicles and equipment.
• Weegbruggen (Weighbridges) Permanent or semi-permanent bridge-style weighing platforms for heavy-duty vehicle and load weighing applications.
• Weegplateaus (Weighing Platforms) Flat weighing surface solutions for various weighing applications, providing accurate weight measurement for different load types.
• Weegsoftware Kiloweb (Kiloweb Weighing Software) Specialized proprietary weighing software for data management, weight recording, and integration with weighing systems.
• Ijkingsdienst (Calibration Service) Official BELAC-accredited (700-INSP) calibration services to ensure weighing equipment meets legal metrology standards and maintains measurement accuracy.
• Antibotssystemen (Anti-collision Systems) Collision avoidance systems designed to prevent accidents between vehicles, equipment, and personnel in industrial environments.
• Bebakening (Beaconing and Marking) Safety beaconing and marking solutions for industrial sites, warehouses, and work zones to enhance visibility and safety.
• Zichtoplossingen (Visibility Solutions) Camera and visibility systems to improve operator awareness and workplace safety in various industrial settings.
• Anemometers (Wind Measurement Devices) Wind measurement devices for monitoring wind conditions, particularly important for crane and lifting operations safety.
• Verhuur-systemen (System Rental) Rental services for weighing and safety systems, providing temporary access to equipment for short-term or project-based needs.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AMCS technologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for integrated solutions. AMCS is listed as a partner logo on the RDS website.
• NaviscoreTechnology or IntegrationAnemometer technology partner specializing in wind measurement solutions. Navis-Anemometers.com is listed as a partner.
• Golstein weegsystemencoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner specializing in weighing systems, based in the Netherlands (golstein.nl).
• Stoneridge OrlacocoreTechnology or IntegrationVision solutions and camera systems partner for safety and monitoring applications.
• TopconcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor positioning and weighing technology partner for integrated construction and surveying solutions.
• SysteccoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner in weighing systems (systecnet.com), providing integrated weighing solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brigade Electronics: UK-headquartered vehicle safety systems provider specializing in cameras, obstacle detection, and anti-collision solutions. Comparable to RDS's safety division (anti-collision systems, vision solutions) and a complement to its weighing business in the same commercial vehicle market.
• Precia-Molen: French-headquartered weighing and measurement specialist with a strong Benelux footprint and a similar product portfolio (industrial weighbridges, calibration, software). RDS competes most directly with Precia-Molen in Belgium and the Netherlands across construction, transport, and industrial weighing.
• Bilanciai Group: Italian industrial weighing equipment manufacturer with weighbridges, vehicle scales, and process weighing solutions sold across Europe. Operates in overlapping verticals (construction, ports, waste, transport) and competes with RDS for European industrial accounts.
• Tamtron: Nordic-based weighing solutions provider serving construction, transport, waste, and logistics with vehicle scales, weighbridges, and calibration services. Tamtron is a comparable regional specialist with similar verticals and recurring service revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Schenck Process: Global industrial weighing and feeding equipment supplier serving mining, construction, and process industries. Offers a broader industrial portfolio than RDS but competes directly in heavy-duty weighbridge and industrial scale applications.
• Avery Berkel: Long-established UK-based weighing brand with industrial and retail scale offerings. Overlaps with RDS in industrial weighing hardware and after-sales service, especially for European customers with legacy installations.
• Sartorius AG: German-headquartered global life science and industrial weighing company. While primarily lab-focused, Sartorius's industrial weighing solutions compete with RDS in higher-precision weighing use cases across industrial and regulated environments.
• Mettler-Toledo: Global leader in precision weighing and industrial measurement instruments. While much larger and broader in scope, Mettler-Toledo competes in the same industrial weighing verticals and represents the highest-end benchmark for accuracy and brand in RDS's market.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: US-based industrial scale and weighing equipment manufacturer with global distribution. Overlaps with RDS in vehicle scales, weighbridges, and industrial weighing for construction and transport, though primarily a hardware manufacturer without RDS's service depth.

Emerging players

• Flintec Group: Specialized manufacturer of load cells, force sensors, and weighing components serving OEMs and system integrators. Comparable to RDS as a supplier into the industrial weighing stack, though more component-focused and less end-user-facing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RDSWeighingandSafety
• Facebookfacebook.com/RDSWeighingandSafety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rds-electronics-bvba

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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