RDS Weighing & Safety

What RDS Weighing & Safety does

RDS Weighing & Safety is a Belgian industrial systems integrator founded in 1987 and headquartered in Harelbeke, Belgium, with 29 employees (27 in Belgium and 2 in the Netherlands). The company delivers two interconnected product portfolios — weighing solutions and safety solutions — to industrial customers across eight verticals: agro-agriculture, construction, ports, air traffic, mining, recycling, transport, and logistics. Operations are concentrated in Belgium and the Netherlands, supported by a multilingual website (Dutch, French, English) that signals broader European reach.

The weighing portfolio encompasses mobile onboard systems (Loadmaster Alpha 100, Weighlog Alpha 10 and 300, Liftlog 100 and 1000), axle weighing systems including the in-house manufactured Asweger AW and Golstein axle load systems, static weighbridges in pit-mounted (VBIN-6, Predel) and floor-mounted (VBO, Modudel, MBO, MBO-L) variants, the PW3000 platform scale, and the proprietary Kiloweb web-based weighing software with ERP integration. The safety portfolio spans AMCS anti-collision systems (DCS60, DCS61-S with IoT Lifting remote monitoring), ICAO-compliant beacon lighting, anemometers (Navis W-series plus the new XL Colour Display system with AnemoWeb cloud), an extensive vision line built on Orlaco and proprietary cameras (360° surround view, Famos, CAM61, CornerEye, FrontView, RearView, ForkView, LoadView, SideEye, AF Zoom, 4G streamer), and complementary accessories (SiteGuard PWS personnel warning, RadarEye, multi-frequency reversing alarm, Red Lines, Blue Spot, Safety Spot, RDS Positioning Laser). Proprietary manufacturing of axle weighers enables custom configurations.

RDS operates a sales-led, direct-to-customer B2B model: sales originate from the multilingual website, MATEXPO trade-show presence, and direct outreach, with all pricing conducted on a quote basis (not publicly disclosed). Revenue is generated through hardware sales (weighing and safety systems), system rentals providing a lower-friction entry point, and recurring professional services including installation, BELAC-accredited calibration (accreditation 700-INSP), and repair delivered by the company's own service technicians. Strategic distribution is anchored by exclusive Belgian partnerships with AMCS (anti-collision) and Stoneridge Orlaco (vision), complemented by partnerships with Topcon (weighing), Golstein (axle load), and Navis (anemometers).

Name

RDS Weighing & Safety

Legal name

RDS Weighing & Safety

Website

https://rds.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Belgian industrial systems integrator founded in 1987, headquartered in Harelbeke with 29 employees, delivering weighing systems and crane/heavy-equipment safety solutions to 8 industrial sectors including construction, ports, logistics, mining, and agriculture across Belgium and the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Weighing and Safety Equipment

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Crane & Hoist Safety & Monitoring Systems (Limiters, Anti-collision, Load Monitoring) (IMAHAJAL), Weighing Systems / Onboard Scales Calibration & Certification (TLAKANAN), Container Weighing & VGM Services (TLAHAAAK), Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) Systems & Virtual Weigh Stations (TLAJAKAB)

Keywords

• Industrial weighing systems
• Onboard weighing systems
• Crane safety systems
• Anti-collision systems
• Vehicle vision cameras

Headquarters

HQ city

Harelbeke

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Hardware Sales - Weighing Systems: RDS generates revenue from the sale of static weighbridges (pit-mounted and floor-mounted), mobile/onboard weighing systems, axle weighers, platform scales, and related weighing components. They manufacture certain products (axle weighers) in-house, enabling custom solutions.
2. Hardware Sales - Safety Systems: Revenue from the sale of safety systems including cameras (Famos, CornerEye, CAM61, etc.), anti-collision systems (DCS60, DCS61-S), beacon systems, anemometers, radar detection, reversing alarms, and various safety accessories (Red Lines, Blue Spot, Safety Spot, RDS Laser).
3. System Rental: RDS offers a rental service for systems, providing flexible access to weighing and safety equipment without full capital purchase. This serves as a lower-barrier entry point for customers.
4. Installation & After-Sales Service: Service technicians perform installation, calibration, and after-sales service including depannage (repair). This includes calibration services for both fixed and onboard weighing systems, supporting regulatory compliance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RDS Weighing & Safety sells and integrates industrial weighing systems (static weighbridges, mobile/onboard weighing systems, axle weighers, platform scales) and industrial safety systems (anti-collision systems, vision cameras, beacon lighting, anemometers, personnel warning systems). The company manufactures axle weighers and weighbridges in-house, supplements its portfolio with exclusive partner brands (AMCS, Orlaco/Stoneridge, Topcon, Golstein, Navis), and supports installations with calibration, after-sales service, and system rental.

Product overview

RDS Weighing & Safety is a Belgian company established in 1987, operating as a systems integrator that delivers two interconnected product portfolios: Weighing solutions and Safety solutions. The Weighing portfolio encompasses mobile onboard weighing systems (Loadmaster Alpha 100, Weighlog Alpha 10, Weighlog 300, Liftlog 100, Liftlog 1000), axle load systems (Golstein Axle Load System, Axle Weigher AW), static weighbridges (pit-mounted VBIN-6 and Predel; floor-mounted VBO, Modudel, MBO, MBO-L), platform scales (PW3000), and the Kiloweb web-based weighing software platform. The Safety portfolio covers anti-collision systems for cranes (AMCS DCS60 and DCS61-S), ICAO-compliant beacon lighting (day/night medium intensity and night low intensity), an extensive range of vision solutions using Orlaco and AMCS cameras (360° surround view, Famos industrial cameras, CAM61 digital camera, FrontView, CornerEye, RearView, ForkView, SideEye, LoadView for tower and mobile cranes, 4G video streamer, AI monitor with person detection, AF Zoom camera), safety accessories (multi-frequency reversing alarm, SiteGuard PWS personnel warning system, RadarEye object detection, Red Lines, Blue Spot, Safety Spot, RDS Positioning Laser), and wind measurement instruments (W410, WR5, WL12, W210, Windy WR4-WP, WL13, XL colour display with AnemoWeb cloud). All products are supported by calibration services and system rental options, distributed across eight industry markets: agro-farming, construction, port, air traffic, mining, recycling, transport, and logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kiloweb: Web-based weighing software package offered by RDS for managing weighing processes and data.
• Loadmaster Alpha 100 (LM-100)
• SiteGuard PWS
• CornerEye
• FrontView
• Famos
• Asweger AW
• DCS61-S
• DCS60

Products and services

• Loadmaster Alpha 100 (LM-100) Onboard Weighing System Advanced onboard weighing system that continuously measures hydraulic pressure via 2-4 pressure sensors and 2 inclinometers to compensate for lift arm position, enabling weighing at any height during lifting for fast and accurate loading in demanding environments.
• Weighlog Alpha 10 Onboard Weighing System Touchscreen onboard weighing system using dynamic weighing technology, allowing operators to enter a target weight and view remaining weight to be loaded, with support for up to 10 different lifting attachments and data export via SD card, USB, or printer.
• Weighlog 300 Onboard Weighing System Entry-level dynamic onboard weighing system for loading vehicles without a cabin, using automatic addition to accumulate multiple basket weights and supporting up to 5 different lifting attachments with multiple calibration memories.
• Liftlog 100 Mobile Weighing System Cost-effective onboard weighing solution for forklifts providing load monitoring to prevent overload and improve operational safety.
• Liftlog 1000 Mobile Weighing System Onboard weighing system for forklifts that increases productivity by enabling fast weighing directly on the forklift, saving time and costs.
• Axle Weigher AW (Asweger) Officially approved static/dynamic axle weigher for inspection centres or companies checking for overloaded axles, available in 3, 6, or 15 ton capacities on 4 load cells, in painted or galvanised versions, with in-house production enabling custom solutions.
• Golstein Axle Load Weighing System Wireless real-time axle load and total weight weighing system for trucks, designed to prevent overloading, paired with the Golstein Axle Load Indicator for simple overload warnings.
• Golstein Axle Load Indicator Simple axle load indicator that warns operators when axle weights exceed legal limits, complementing the Golstein axle load weighing system.
• VBIN-6 Pit-mounted Weighbridge Pit-mounted weighbridge integrated into the ground for accurate vehicle weighing with no height difference from the road surface, suitable for intensive use in transport, logistics, and industry.
• Predel Pit-mounted Weighbridge Heavy-duty pit-mounted weighbridge designed for intensive and heavy-use applications, offering robust construction and reliable accuracy.
• VBO Floor-mounted Weighbridge Above-ground weighbridge ideal for permits or medium-duration construction sites (approximately 3 years), offering easy installation and portability.
• Modudel Floor-mounted Weighbridge Heavy-duty floor-mounted weighbridge for industrial applications requiring robust, high-capacity weighing performance.
• MBO Floor-mounted Weighbridge Classic floor-mounted weighbridge designed for intensive use, offering durable construction and reliable weighing performance.
• MBO-L Floor-mounted Weighbridge Lighter version of the MBO for low to medium use, providing a cost-effective weighing solution for lighter-duty applications.
• Platform Scale PW3000 Versatile platform scale for accurate weighing of various goods and materials, from small packages to heavy pallets, suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
• Kiloweb Weighing Software Web-based weighing software platform providing flexible data management, weighbridge and printer control, data file management, and ERP integration, accessible from any device with internet access for office, mobile, or site use.
• AMCS DCS61-S Anti-collision System Advanced anti-collision system for tower cranes and mobile cranes using GPS positioning and radio network communication, calculating real-time 3D interference zones; automatically slows and stops tower cranes when mobile cranes approach, with IoT Lifting platform for remote device management and data analysis.
• AMCS DCS60 Anti-collision System Anti-collision system for tower cranes preventing collisions with defined exclusion zones and other cranes on site, supporting fixed or rail-mounted configurations and relay or PLC control.
• Night Beacon System (Low Intensity) Low-intensity obstruction lighting system for tower cranes compliant with ICAO regulations, featuring LED lighting with 32 cd intensity, 100,000-hour lifespan, IP68 protection, and visible up to 5.4 km in flashing mode.
• Day/Night Beacon System (Medium Intensity) Medium-intensity day/night beacon lighting system compliant with ICAO regulations, providing 2,000 cd at night and 20,000 cd during day, with optional GPS-synchronised flashing or continuous mode and optional backup power supply.
• 360° Surround View Camera System 360-degree camera system with 4 strategically placed fisheye cameras creating a seamless surround view on a 7" or 10" HD monitor, with automatic day/night adjustment, optional AI-based intelligent people detection, and up to 10m night vision.
• 360° AI Vision Solution 360-degree surround view camera system with integrated AI-based intelligent people detection, automatically alerting operators when pedestrians are detected near the vehicle or machine.
• Orlaco Famos Industrial Cameras Industrial-grade cameras with excellent image quality in all conditions, featuring advanced CMOS sensors, choice of lens angles (80° or 118°), IR LED models with up to 25m night vision, IP68 waterproof housing, heated scratch-resistant lens, and operating range from -40 to +85°C.
• CAM61 Digital Camera System Digital camera system for tower cranes featuring powerful zoom, high light sensitivity, 44-hour battery life with fast charging, digital image quality superior to analog, and permanent software updates.
• FrontView Camera System Front-view camera system providing direct visibility in front of vehicles or machines, eliminating blind spots at the front, available in HD as a digital safety system, compatible with various work vehicles from forklifts to trucks.
• CornerEye Blind Spot Camera 270° 270-degree blind spot camera system for trucks providing real-time images of vehicle blind spots, enabling safer lane changes, turns, and manoeuvring in tight spaces.
• RDS Reversing Camera Complete reversing camera kit with CCD high-resolution sensor, automatic day/night switching, IP68 protection, 120° lens angle, 10m night vision, and 7-inch LCD colour monitor supporting up to 4 camera inputs.
• ForkView Forklift Vision Solution Continuous view of forklift forks to ensure precise load handling and reduce the risk of accidents during pallet placement and load retrieval operations.
• AI Monitor with Person Detection AI-powered monitor that automatically detects people and vehicles in the danger zone around a vehicle or machine, providing real-time visual and auditory alerts to prevent accidents.
• SideEye Active Camera and Detection System Active camera and detection system for optimal lateral visibility, providing side-view monitoring with active detection capabilities.
• Side & RearView Camera System Combined side and rear view camera system providing lateral and rear visibility for vehicles and machines.
• View-On-Forks Continuous Camera System Continuous camera view of forklift forks for uninterrupted visibility during lifting and positioning operations.
• ToolView Vision Solution Vision solution providing clear visibility of processes when direct view is not possible, enabling operators to monitor obscured operations.
• LoadView Tower Crane Visibility System Camera system for tower cranes providing a clear view above the hook and load, enabling operators to raise and lower the hook confidently without relying on third-party spotters, improving both efficiency and safety on site.
• LoadView Mobile Crane Vision System Camera system for mobile cranes providing smooth and safe lifting movements with a clear view of the load and working area.
• 4G Video Streamer with PTZ Camera Wireless multimedia streamer with integrated PTZ camera transmitting live HD video over 4G mobile networks, accessible from anywhere in the world via iOS, Android, Windows apps or web client, with internal storage of 256GB or 512GB.
• Positioning System for Containers Camera-based positioning system for straddle carriers enabling precise container positioning under ship-to-shore cranes, using two cameras with positioning lines on the monitor for accurate alignment.
• Orlaco AF Zoom Camera Auto-focus zoom camera with 216x optical zoom (2.8° to 48° horizontal opening angle), integrated night vision (0 lux mode), nitrogen-filled IP-rated housing, heated lens preventing condensation and frost, and vibration resistance.
• Multi-frequency Reversing Alarm Reversing alarm emitting broadband multi-frequency white noise that is more easily perceived by the human ear, is directional, and does not cause noise pollution; suitable for night deliveries, urban traffic, and busy construction sites, with automatic volume adjustment to ambient noise.
• SiteGuard PWS Personnel Warning System Proximity warning system creating an invisible 360° detection zone around vehicles or machines; when a worker wearing a SiteGuard badge enters the zone, an alarm is triggered, actively protecting workers regardless of the operator's viewing angle or obstacles.
• RadarEye Object Detection System Heavy-duty radar system detecting objects in blind spots and providing visual and auditory warnings to drivers, functioning reliably in difficult conditions including darkness, smoke, and fog, with programmable detection zones up to 60m length.
• Red Lines Boundary Projection Lines Safety projection system projecting red boundary lines on each side of the vehicle, alerting pedestrians to the vehicle's path with a 360° warning light, ideal for warehouses with blind spots.
• Blue Spot Warning Light Blue spot projection light projecting a highly visible blue spot on the ground in front of and behind forklifts and reach trucks, alerting distracted pedestrians to the presence of moving vehicles.
• Safety Spot Security Pictogram Projector Continuous security pictogram projection system with rotating projection ensuring 100% permanent visibility of safety icons, available in models SAF-110, SAF-450, and SAF-700 with different power ratings and custom logo/image options.
• RDS Positioning Laser Positioning laser for forklifts and reach trucks providing visual fork positioning assistance, with automatic shut-off after 2 minutes of inactivity, available with height sensor, vibration sensor, or remote control activation.
• W410 Anemometer Wind measurement system with wireless sensor and magnetic mounting, featuring up to 1300m wireless range, integrated audible alarm, red/yellow warning lights, 4 programmable relay outputs, and Bluetooth connectivity via free application.
• WR5 Anemometer Wireless anemometer with up to 500m range, easy installation without cables, backlit LCD display, wind speed and direction data, 24-hour historical graphs, and acoustic/visual alarms for maximum wind speed.
• WL12 Anemometer User-friendly anemometer for wind site evaluation, storing over a year of historical wind data, up to 300m wireless range (1000m with extended antenna), and SD card data logging with date and time stamps.
• W210 Anemometer Fixed-mount anemometer with relay outputs for alarm triggering, up to 400m range, built-in acoustic alarm and red/yellow indicator lights, calibrated in a wind tunnel.
• Windy WR4-WP Anemometer Fully waterproof and shock-resistant portable anemometer with rubber coating, up to 400m wireless range, USB-C charging, graphic LCD display with backlight for night use, and up to 2000 hours battery life.
• WL13 Anemometer User-friendly wind monitoring solution receiving, displaying and storing data from up to 3 sensors simultaneously, with over a year of historical data storage, wireless range up to 1000m, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and SD card logging.
• XL Colour Display Anemometer System (AnemoWeb) Advanced wind measurement system combining a wireless sensor, fully configurable 120cm colour display showing real-time wind speed, direction, and temperature, cloud-based AnemoWeb platform with GSM/4G connectivity, automatic SMS alert chain, and configurable alarm thresholds.
• Calibration Service for Weighing Devices Certified calibration service for both fixed and onboard weighing systems, ensuring reliable weighing processes and assured accuracy.
• Rental Systems Rental service for weighing and safety systems, offering flexible short-term access to equipment without capital purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multifrequency reversing alarm is audible and directional without causing noise nuisance, even audible to people with hearing impairments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• AMCS TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive partnership for AMCS anti-collision systems (DCS60 and DCS61-S) in Belgium. AMCS provides radio-based crane anti-collision technology with IoT Lifting remote monitoring platform. RDS is the exclusive partner bringing these systems to the Belgian market.
• Stoneridge OrlacocoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive Belgian representative for Orlaco vision solutions including Famos industrial cameras, SideEye, Side & RearView, RearView, ForkView, View-On-Forks, FrontView, LoadView, and AF Zoom cameras. Orlaco provides the camera and monitor hardware for RDS's vision solutions.
• TopconcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Topcon onboard weighing systems including Loadmaster Alpha 100 (LM-100) and related weighing technology. Topcon provides precision weighing hardware integrated into RDS's mobile weighing solutions.
• Golstein WeegsystemenmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Golstein axle load weighing systems. Golstein provides axle load weighing equipment that RDS integrates and distributes as part of their mobile weighing portfolio.
• NavismajorTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Navis anemometers including W410, WR5, WL12, WL13, W210, and Windy WR4-WP models. Navis provides wind measurement technology for crane and site safety applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Terex: Global manufacturer of tower cranes, mobile cranes, and material handling equipment. Broad incumbent whose equipment is the platform on which RDS's anti-collision, anemometer, and vision systems are installed; relevant as a potential OEM bundling competitor.

Direct peers

• Mettler-Toledo: Global leader in precision industrial weighing instruments, including vehicle scales, axle weighing, and onboard weighing systems. Directly comparable as a weighing systems provider serving industrial customers, although at far larger scale and broader geographic reach than RDS.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: Industrial scale manufacturer producing vehicle scales, axle weighers, and onboard weighing systems for agriculture, transport, and waste industries. Directly comparable on vehicle and axle weighing products serving the same customer base.
• Schenck Process: Manufacturer of industrial weighing, feeding, and screening equipment used in mining, ports, and heavy industry. Closely comparable on weighing technology, axle and bulk weighing, and the same end markets (mining, ports, recycling) that RDS targets.
• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Industrial weighing solutions provider offering vehicle scales, axle weighing, and onboard weighing for transport, agriculture, and waste/recycling. Directly comparable product portfolio in static and onboard weighing for the same verticals as RDS.
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems: US-based manufacturer of industrial scales, vehicle scales, and weighing components with strong presence in transport, agriculture, and recycling end markets. Comparable in offering weighbridges, axle weighing systems, and weighing instrumentation.
• Precia-Molen: French-headquartered European manufacturer of industrial weighing equipment, including weighbridges, axle weighing, and onboard systems. Closely comparable as a European regional weighing specialist with similar transport, recycling, and industrial customer base.
• Bilanciai: Italian industrial weighing systems manufacturer specializing in weighbridges, axle weighing, and onboard weighing solutions for transport and industrial sectors. Comparable European peer serving similar weighing applications as RDS.
• AMCS Technologies: French designer and manufacturer of anti-collision systems (DCS60, DCS61-S) and IoT Lifting remote monitoring platform for tower cranes. Comparable as a direct technology partner and product peer for crane safety systems that RDS distributes exclusively in Belgium.

Others

• Orlaco (Stoneridge): Dutch manufacturer of industrial vision systems including Famos cameras, CornerEye, ForkView, and reversing cameras. Closely tied as RDS's exclusive vision technology partner, supplying the camera hardware across RDS's safety portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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