RICE LAKE WEIGHING SYSTEMS’ LIVESTOCK SCALES ARE PROUDLY MANUFACTURED IN THE HEART OF AMERICA’S DAIRYLAND.

Every livestock scale has a story. From the raw materials used in its construction to the people involved in its manufacture, the wide variety of elements involved in the scale’s formation ultimately define its identity. At Rice Lake Weighing Systems, every livestock scale is made tough by Wisconsin hands and a finely tuned production system to ensure consistent quality.

When Rice Lake acquired the MAS-M mobile livestock scale in 2011 from a Canadian manufacturer, the framework of an excellent weighing system was in place; however the design was based on the metric system and many components were manufactured overseas. “The first order of business was to convert the scale to SAE and source more components from the USA,” says Joe Grell, vice president of heavy capacity products for Rice Lake Weighing Systems. “Our name has always stood for quality, and we wanted the new livestock scale line to continue that tradition.”

Located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, the company was established in 1946 to support the area’s thriving dairy industry. What began as a small scale service shop over 70 years ago, has evolved into a first-class manufacturer of a full offering of weighing solutions, from micro-precision to ultra-heavy capacity scales. While the company’s equipment can be found in a wide variety of applications, one principle has never changed through three generations of family ownership—the Rice Lake brand represents superior quality. This is an important factor for customers; however, another differentiator also defines Rice Lake Weighing Systems: commitment to customer service. Both of these qualities are evident in Rice Lake’s livestock scales.

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