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Farmers Market

How to Choose the Best Farmer’s Market Scale

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there are more than 8,000 farmer’s markets operating in the United States and listed in the National Farmers Market Directory. The USDA credits farmer’s markets with accounting for a large portion of the more than $11 billion made in local and regional food sales in 2011 alone, making…
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truck scale moisture

4 Ways a Dirty Scale Costs You Money – With Scale Maintenance Tips

Keeping up with your scale maintenance is the easiest way to remain in compliance, save on maintenance costs and prevent downtime. Although it may seem easier to keep a dirty scale, it is actually much better for business and much more efficient to prevent bigger problems with a clean scale. Here are four ways that…
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Harvest Management

Weighing In for Optimal Harvest Management

It’s important for farmers and agricultural producers to invest in accurate, reliable agriculture scales or weighing systems to determine the exact weight of their harvested product and, thus, the actual profitability of their yields. Although every farmer can benefit, high-volume farmers especially need accurate crop yield data. Having the right harvest weighing system can provide…
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explosion proof scale

When Do You Need an Explosion Proof Scale?

If you work with hazardous materials or equipment, safety needs to be a top priority. In 2015, 38 reported fatalities and catastrophes involving an explosion or fire occurred[1].  Of those occurrences, 61 people were killed. Your company needs to ensure that you can handle materials in the safest way possible. If you transport hazardous materials, then…
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Using Scales to Increase Efficiency

Using Scales to Increase Efficiency in Aggregate Output

Make the Fines that Go with Transport a Thing of the Past. The most obvious savings that will come along with integrating an on-site truck scale into your workflow comes from never having to guess whether the weight of the load will meet road regulations for the journey. This is the most basic reason to…
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building efficiency

Building Efficiency with Emerging Technology

It is no secret that the construction industry lags behind other major industries such as the aerospace or defense industries when it comes to utilizing technology to improve efficiency. Efficiency in the construction industry is really about how to recognize and manage costs, trends, suppliers, and relationships. That sounds remarkably like a Hallmark greeting card,…
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Portable Truck Scales

Avoid Hefty Transportation Fines: All you need to know about portable truck scales!

Scales, whatever kind they may be, are a pivotal part of any transportation business. This is especially so because the value of products transported is determined by weight. They are needed by farmers to weigh their harvest, manufacturing companies to weigh their raw materials and products, and other types of business owners to keep track…
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What Should You Look for on an ISO 17025 Accredited Scale Calibration Certificate? | Mansfield OH Scale Calibration Guide

By Brechbuhler Scales | April 6, 2026

A Guide for Truck Scales and Industrial Scales in Mansfield, Ohio   If your business relies on accurate weight measurements,…

Signs Your Truck Scale Needs Calibration or Repair | Cleveland Truck Scale Service

By Brechbuhler Scales | April 3, 2026

A Guide for Truck Scale Operators in Northeast Ohio Truck scales play a critical role in industries such as logistics,…

What Causes Truck Scale Errors? | Truck Scale Troubleshooting in Mansfield, OH

By Brechbuhler Scales | April 1, 2026

Insights from 75+ Years of Experience from Our Expert Technicians When it comes to truck scale accuracy, experience matters. This…

Brechbuhler Scales’ Cleveland team installed a new 120’ x 10’ truck scale for an asphalt plant in Bedford, Ohio—meeting deadlines with teamwork, B-TEK, and expert installation.

By Brechbuhler Scales | March 31, 2026

The Brechbuhler Mansfield team recently completed a truck scale replacement project for a grain facility in North Central Ohio, helping…

Truck Scale Installation in Bedford, Ohio | 120’ Truck Scale Installed by Brechbuhler Cleveland

By Brechbuhler Scales | March 25, 2026

The Brechbuhler Cleveland team recently completed the installation of a new 120’ x 10’ truck scale for an asphalt plant…

How We Monitor Tank Inventory by Weight: A Recent Installation in Fort Wayne

By Brechbuhler Scales | February 26, 2026

Earlier this year, our team got a call from a manufacturer in Fort Wayne that was expanding their storage area.…

A Four-Scale Truck Scale Upgrade in Youngstown: When the Platform No Longer Fits the Operation

By Brechbuhler Scales | February 24, 2026

Every once in a while we get a call that starts the same way: “Our trucks are bigger now, and…

When a Truck Scale Upgrade Becomes the Right Move: A Four-Scale Project in Youngstown

By Brechbuhler Scales | February 24, 2026

Every so often we walk into a facility where the truck scales themselves aren’t failing — they’ve just been outgrown.…

When Repair Isn’t Enough: A Truck Scale Replacement Project in Fort Wayne

By Brechbuhler Scales | February 20, 2026

Not every truck scale problem can be solved with a repair. We see it often: a scale that has been…

Why Truck Scale Automation in Youngstown Requires a Scale-First Approach

By Brechbuhler Scales | February 19, 2026

Youngstown has always been a place where heavy industry gets real work done. Steel, scrap processing, fabrication, aggregates, and bulk…

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