Industry News
Curated headlines from across the weighing industry — regulators, manufacturers, and trade press. Summaries are ours; full stories belong to their sources.
Regulatory & Standards
NCWM, NTEP, and NIST OWM — the rulemaking side of the scale world.
Final NCWM EVSE training for inspectors and service agents set for Annapolis
The third and last run of NCWM's hands-on EVSE course prepares weights and measures officials and Registered Service Agents to inspect retail EV charging stations, with instruction from NCWM, NIST, NEMA, and private-sector experts. Attendance is capped at 100.
111th NCWM Annual Meeting convenes in Philadelphia
State officials, industry, and federal advisors gather at the Philadelphia Marriott Old City for open hearings and the final votes on this cycle's proposed amendments to the U.S. weights and measures standards, including Handbook 44. Exhibitor space is sold out; registration runs through July 30.
NIST OWM Info Hour covers proficiency testing for state weights and measures labs
A free one-hour online session from the NIST Office of Weights and Measures on how its proficiency testing program works for U.S. state weights and measures laboratories — part of the 2026 Info Hours series.
NTEP Certificate of Conformance directory — June 2026 edition posted
NCWM has posted the June 2026 edition of its cumulative directory of active NTEP Certificates of Conformance — the reference list of device types approved for legal-for-trade use. The searchable NTEP database remains the canonical lookup.
Industry & Products
Manufacturers, service networks, and product launches.
Kanawha Scales & Systems acquires Strack Scale Service
KSS adds the Cincinnati-based calibration and service firm to its national platform, deepening coverage across the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana tri-state and reaching 28 branches. Strack keeps its brand, and eligible employees join KSS's employee ownership plan.
UTILCELL relocating to a new Barcelona-area plant built to double capacity
The Spanish load cell maker — part of Rice Lake Weighing Systems since 2023 — is moving its headquarters and production to a 12,500 m² facility in Barberà del Vallès, a phased transition running through 2026 aimed at expanding manufacturing capacity and shortening delivery times.
LAUMAS details ATEX/IECEx-certified weighing components for hazardous areas
The Italian component maker walks through its explosion-rated lineup — load cells, weighing electronics, platforms, and junction boxes certified under ATEX and IECEx, with FM HazLoc, EAC Ex, and NEPSI options — plus fully custom load cells for special applications.
Adam follows its rebrand with a first dynamic inline checkweigher
Fresh off its corporate rebrand from Adam Equipment, the UK scale manufacturer has launched its first-ever dynamic inline checkweigher — a step into automated in-line weight control.
METTLER TOLEDO reports Q1 2026 results; Q2 lands July 30
The industry's largest instrument maker posted first-quarter sales up 7% as reported (3% in local currency) with adjusted EPS of $8.91, up 9% year over year. Second-quarter results follow after market close on July 30.
Rice Lake launches the SCT-1PX high-speed weight transmitter
The newest SCT-series transmitter is built for high-speed, real-time monitoring of load cell performance across a wide range of process and automation applications.
PRECIA moves to acquire Minebea Intec France's truck scale and service business
Minebea Intec's parent company says its French subsidiary has received a binding put option from PRECIA covering the sale of its weighbridge sales-and-service business in France, with exclusive negotiations underway and completion expected by the end of 2026.
Rice Lake shows its automated weighing lineup at Automate 2026
At Automate 2026 in Chicago (June 22-25), Rice Lake demonstrated the automation side of its catalog — the iQUBE³ digital diagnostic junction box, SCT-4X weight transmitter, and 682 Synergy Series indicator — alongside its load cell range.
Guides & Insights
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How Much Does a Goat Weigh? Weight by Breed and Age
Scale Blog Scale Blog - Accurate Advice for Every Weighing Application Goat weight varies more than almost any other common livestock species — from 30–60 lb for a miniature Nigerian Dwarf to 340 lb for a mature Boer buck. Unlike cattle or hogs, where most…
How Much Does a Pig Weigh? Average Hog Weight by Age & Breed
Scale Blog Scale Blog - Accurate Advice for Every Weighing Application A market-ready hog weighs 270 to 290 pounds, typically reached at 22 to 26 weeks of age. Weight climbs fast in the first months — from 2.5 pounds at birth to roughly 50 pounds…
Average Bull Weight by Breed: Yearling to Mature Bull
Scale Blog Scale Blog - Accurate Advice for Every Weighing Application A mature beef bull weighs 1,800–2,400 lb, depending on breed, frame score, and body condition. Yearling bulls (12 months) weigh 1,000–1,300 lb. Two-year-old bulls weigh 1,400–1,800 lb. Bulls are 25–35% heavier than cows of…
How Much Does a Calf Weigh? Average Weight Birth to Weaning
Scale Blog Scale Blog - Accurate Advice for Every Weighing Application A beef calf weighs 60–100 lb at birth and reaches 500–700 lb by weaning at 5–7 months. Daily gain averages 2.0–2.5 lb/day on grass, or up to 3.5 lb/day on creep feed. Birth weight…
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