ZWIEBEL
ZWIEBEL is a French manufacturer of OIML R111-compliant precision weights and masses (0.05 mg to 2 tonnes) and a COFRAC-accredited calibration laboratory, serving metrology institutes, national reference bodies, and regulated industrial customers worldwide since 1828.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1828
- HeadquartersSaint-jean-saverne, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ZWIEBEL does
ZWIEBEL is a French precision metrology manufacturer and accredited calibration service provider founded in 1828 and headquartered in Saint-Jean-Saverne, France. The company manufactures precision weights and masses compliant with the OIML R111 international recommendation, spanning accuracy classes E0 through M3 and nominal values from 0.05 mg to 2 tonnes. Its portfolio covers OIML precision weights (1 mg–50 kg), industrial masses (100 kg–2 t) including hanging masses, cast iron stackable masses, and stainless steel calibration baskets, plus handling accessories and granite anti-vibration tables.
Operations are anchored by three on-site COFRAC-accredited laboratories (accreditation N°2-1218, ISO 17025, held since 1991) that perform calibration and recalibration of weights and masses — and, since 2023, micropipettes (AVAP service) — across all accuracy classes down to 0.1 µg resolution. Manufacturing is fully in-house from raw material selection to shipping, using CAD-CAM and 2D/3D visual systems to support custom special masses (brass, aluminium, stainless steel, cast iron, plastic; monobloc, cylindrical, cubic) and bespoke packaging cases, complemented by refurbishing, adjusting, and marking services.
ZWIEBEL monetizes through four streams: (1) hardware sales of precision weights and masses, (2) recurring COFRAC-accredited calibration and recalibration services (typical cycle 1–3 years), (3) custom special products and packaging, and (4) refurbishment/adjustment services. Distribution combines a direct commercial team at headquarters with an international distributor network spanning multiple countries. Customers include the BIPM, national and primary metrology laboratories, and industrial users across aerospace, food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company is ISO 9001 certified (Bureau Veritas) and exhibits at industry events including ACHEMA and Forum Labo. Pricing is quotation-based and not publicly disclosed.
ZWIEBEL firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ZWIEBEL
- Legal name
- Zwiebel
- Website
- https://www.zwiebel.fr/en
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1828
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ZWIEBEL is a French manufacturer of OIML R111-compliant precision weights and masses (0.05 mg to 2 tonnes) and a COFRAC-accredited calibration laboratory, serving metrology institutes, national reference bodies, and regulated industrial customers worldwide since 1828.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ZWIEBEL industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Metrology Weights & Calibration Services
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)
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Where ZWIEBEL is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-jean-saverne
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ZWIEBEL business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Precision Weights and Masses Sales: Manufacturing and sale of precision weights and masses from 0.05mg to 2t across all OIML accuracy classes (E1 to M3). Products include wire weights, monobloc stainless steel weights, cast iron masses, hanging masses, and industrial masses.
- Calibration and Recalibration Services: COFRAC-accredited calibration and recalibration services for weights, masses, and micropipettes. Includes preventive and corrective maintenance, verification reports, and certificates.
- Custom Special Products: Design and production of bespoke weights and masses with custom specifications including materials, shapes, finishes, and personalized markings (laser marking, impact engraving). Also includes made-to-measure packaging solutions.
- Refurbishing and Adjustment Services: Weight refurbishing (shotblasting, degreasing, polishing, painting) and adjustment services to restore or fine-tune weights to nominal values.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
ZWIEBEL product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ZWIEBEL manufactures and sells precision weights and masses compliant with the OIML R111 recommendation, spanning from 0.05 mg to 2 tonnes across accuracy classes E0/E1/E2/F1/F2/M1/M2/M3. The company also provides COFRAC-accredited calibration and recalibration services for weights, masses, and micropipettes from three on-site ISO 17025 laboratories, complemented by refurbishment, adjustment, marking, and bespoke custom weights and packaging solutions.
Product overview
ZWIEBEL is a specialized manufacturer and service provider of precision weights and masses for metrology, founded in 1828 and based in Saint-Jean-Saverne, France. Its product portfolio consists of two integrated lines: (1) OIML-compliant precision weights and masses covering a wide range from 0.05mg to 2 tonnes across accuracy classes E0/E1/E2/F1/F2/M1/M2/M3, and (2) accredited calibration services for both weights/masses and micropipettes, performed in on-site COFRAC-accredited laboratories. The portfolio is complemented by refurbishing, marking, and adjusting services, custom-made special weights/masses and bespoke cases, and a range of handling accessories and granite antivibration tables. All products and services are governed by OIML R111 international standards and backed by ISO 9001 certification.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Metrology Weights (OIML Precision Weights) OIML R111 precision weights from 1 mg to 50 kg in accuracy classes E1, E2, F1, F2, M1, M2, and M3, including wire-shaped mg weights and monobloc stainless steel weights, intended for metrology laboratories and instrument verification.
- Metrology Masses (Industrial Masses) Industrial precision masses from 100 kg to 2 tonnes in F and M classes, hanging masses from 1 g to 20 kg, and stainless steel calibration baskets (40 kg and 50 kg), all OIML R111-compliant, intended for weighbridge and floor-scale verification.
- Weight & Mass Calibration and Recalibration COFRAC-accredited calibration and recalibration of weights and masses in all OIML classes (E1 to M3), from 1 mg to 2 tonnes, performed in three on-site laboratories using manual comparators and automated systems with resolutions from 0.1 microgram to 1 gram.
- Micropipette Calibration (AVAP) COFRAC-accredited micropipette calibration service for single-channel, multi-channel, repetitive dispensers, and automatic pipettors, offering preventive and corrective maintenance, verification with report, and accredited calibration certificates issued via microbalances with 0.001 mg, 0.01 mg, or 0.1 mg resolution; intended for pharmaceutical, medical, and research laboratories.
- Refurbishing, Adjusting and Marking Services Refurbishing (shotblasting, degreasing, polishing, painting), individual marking (iron, laser, impact, lead seal), and adjusting services that restore or fine-tune weights and masses to nominal values, maintaining calibration compliance.
- Special Weights & Masses and Custom-Made Cases Custom-designed weights and masses in specific materials (brass, aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, plastic) and shapes (monobloc, cylindrical, cubic) with tailored finishes and individualized marking (laser, impact engraving), complemented by made-to-measure packaging cases designed and produced in unit, small, or medium batches.
- Derived Products and Accessories Handling and care accessories for precision weights and masses, including tweezers (1 mg–500 g), brushes, handles (5–50 kg), forks (500 g–2 kg), protective glass bells, slings (100–2000 kg), gloves, cleaning kits, and empty plastic cases; also includes 100% granite tables and aluminum antivibration supports for balance mounting in metrology rooms.
Quantifiable outcome
- Calibration precision from 0.1 microgram (5g range) to 1 gram (2t range)
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use ZWIEBEL
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ZWIEBEL technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
ZWIEBEL partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BIPM (Bureau International des Poids et Mesures)coreZwiebel is a trusted partner for the BIPM, the international reference laboratory for weights and measures. This partnership positions Zwiebel as a preferred supplier for the highest levels of metrology standards worldwide.
- National and Primary LaboratoriescoreZwiebel supplies precision weights and masses to numerous national and primary laboratories globally, serving as a key calibration standards provider for metrology institutions.
- International DistributorsminorZwiebel works with a network of distributors ensuring dynamic and growing presence across multiple countries worldwide.
- COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation)coreAccreditation body providing ISO 17025 certification for Zwiebel's calibration laboratories under accreditation number 2-1218.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ZWIEBEL competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Troemner: US-based manufacturer of precision weights and calibration masses with NIST-traceable calibration services across OIML and ASTM classes, directly competing with Zwiebel in the precision weights and accredited calibration market.
- Kern & Sohn: German manufacturer of precision test weights, calibration weights, and balances across OIML classes E1-M3, offering in-house DAkkS-accredited calibration services in direct competition with Zwiebel's OIML R111 weight portfolio.
- Adam Equipment: Manufacturer and distributor of balances, scales, and precision test weights across OIML and ASTM classes with calibration services; comparable mid-sized competitor serving laboratory and industrial metrology markets.
Broad incumbents
- Mettler-Toledo: Global leader in precision instruments and balances for laboratory and industrial weighing, with a comprehensive portfolio of certified reference weights and accredited calibration services that overlaps Zwiebel's metrology offering across most customer segments.
- Sartorius: Major provider of laboratory balances, weighing solutions, and bioprocessing equipment with extensive calibration services for life sciences customers; overlaps Zwiebel's lab-precision weights and micropipette calibration ambitions.
- Rice Lake Weighing Systems: US manufacturer of industrial weighing equipment, calibration weights, and scale-related services; broader portfolio than Zwiebel but overlaps meaningfully in industrial masses, calibration, and force measurement for regulated industries.
- Avery Weigh-Tronix: Industrial weighing and calibration solutions provider with extensive service network for force and mass calibration in regulated and industrial environments, comparable in service model but with a heavier industrial focus.
Others
- Biopticien / HAUG (not peer - skip): Placeholder removed.
Emerging players
- Scientech: US-based manufacturer of precision balances and weight sets with calibration capability; competes in adjacent high-precision laboratory weighing niches where Zwiebel's E1/E0 weights are typically deployed.
Regional players
- Gibertini (or Labbox): Italian/regional manufacturer of precision balances and metrology accessories primarily serving Mediterranean and European lab markets, with comparable product profile to Zwiebel's lab-precision weights portfolio.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ZWIEBEL social profiles
Digital presenceZWIEBEL compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
ZWIEBEL financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ZWIEBEL leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ZWIEBEL funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ZWIEBEL M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ZWIEBEL
What does ZWIEBEL do?
ZWIEBEL manufactures and sells precision weights and masses compliant with the OIML R111 recommendation, spanning from 0.05 mg to 2 tonnes across accuracy classes E0/E1/E2/F1/F2/M1/M2/M3. The company also provides COFRAC-accredited calibration and recalibration services for weights, masses, and micropipettes from three on-site ISO 17025 laboratories, complemented by refurbishment, adjustment, marking, and bespoke custom weights and packaging solutions.
Is ZWIEBEL a public or private company?
ZWIEBEL is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was ZWIEBEL founded?
ZWIEBEL was founded in 1828. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ZWIEBEL based?
ZWIEBEL is headquartered in Saint-jean-saverne, France, in the Europe region.
How does ZWIEBEL make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Precision Weights and Masses Sales are the primary driver. The others are calibration and Recalibration Services, custom Special Products and refurbishing and Adjustment Services.
Who are ZWIEBEL's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Troemner, Kern & Sohn and Adam Equipment. Broad incumbents are Mettler-Toledo, Sartorius, Rice Lake Weighing Systems and Avery Weigh-Tronix. Biopticien / HAUG (not peer - skip) is listed as an others. Scientech is listed as an emerging player. Gibertini (or Labbox) is listed as a regional player.
Does ZWIEBEL have an API?
No public API is recorded for ZWIEBEL.
What industry is ZWIEBEL in?
ZWIEBEL's product category is Metrology Weights & Calibration Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAL, Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards), with a secondary code of IMAGAFAF, Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3826.