A Precision Powerhouse in Ohio & PA: ICS + Brechbuhler Scales Unite for Unmatched Growth

In 2021, Instrument Calibration Solutions (ICS) joined forces with Brechbuhler Scales and B‑TEK Scales to deliver turnkey calibration services across Ohio and Pennsylvania. Today, these two industry leaders are accelerating growth together—combining decades of precision calibration expertise with best-in-class industrial weighing and scale services. The result? A powerhouse delivering end-to-end quality solutions to manufacturing, aerospace, pharma, logistics, and more.

Evolution Timeline: From Partnership to Unstoppable Force

 

• 1929: Brechbuhler Scales opens in Canton, OH and grows into a trusted provider of scale service, sales, rentals, calibration, and engineered weighing systems across the Midwest
• 2004: ICS is founded by Marine Corps metrologists in PA, offering ISO/IEC 17025-calibrated services across electrical, mechanical, dimensional, optical, torque, pressure, force, and temperature equipment
• December 31, 2020: ICS and Brechbuhler formally operationalize a joint venture—tightening integration of calibration and scale services under one flag
• November 2023: ICS expands by acquiring Inspection Technologies (specializing in OGP non-contact optical gaging systems), boosting calibration precision and automation capabilities
• 2024–2025: Continued geographic expansion, mobile lab deployment, open houses, major lab upgrades, and rapid team growth across Ohio and PA

Growth & Opportunity: Why This Union Matters, Now

1. Service Expansion that Hits Industry Sweet Spots

ICS brings A2LA-certified calibration services in Ohio, PA, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and beyond. Brechbuhler brings industry-leading industrial scale calibration, equipment service, and engineered weighing systems, covering scales from bench to truck and rail. Together, they now offer seamless solutions—from calibrating transducers and torque sensors to maintaining full truck scales and batching systems.

2. Operational Synergies & Expanded Footprint

ICS’s mobile labs—now serving a 50‑mile radius around Canton, Cleveland, Dayton, Akron, and Massillon—deliver on-site calibration without downtime or shipping hassle. Meanwhile, Brechbuhler expands through its branches and recent acquisitions (like Advanced Weighing Systems in Illinois) to scale support across the Midwest. Combined, the reach is robust, responsive, and local.

3. Talent Surge and Company Culture

As our service scope widens, our employment numbers are skyrocketing. We’re hiring metrology technicians, scale specialists, engineers, and mobile-lab operators—all invested in fast, accurate, and customer-first service. ICS and Brechbuhler have built culture on precision, integrity, and American Grit. We’re not just growing headcount—we’re growing expertise.

Real Voices from Leadership

“We set out in 2021 to deliver turnkey calibration — today, the value this partnership drives is undeniable. Together, ICS and Brechbuhler are stronger, more capable, and more customer‑focused than ever.”
— Dennis Thomas, President, Brechbuhler Scales

“Investing in our team and emerging technology like laser gaging and mobile labs empowers us to bring precision wherever our customers are—quickly and accurately.”
— Derrick Castello, Operations Manager, ICS

Keywords at Work:

Calibration services: ICS offers A2LA-certified calibration across multiple instrument types—force gauges, torque wrenches, optical comparators, temperature/humidity sensors, pressure transducers, multimeters, and more.

• Industrial weighing: Brechbuhler supports heavy-duty scales including truck, rail, bench, floor, and batching systems. Expert in calibration, service, and engineered solutions.
• Instrument calibration: The company delivers precise, ISO/IEC 17025-backed instrument calibration across PA, OH, WV, IN, KY, and MI.
• Mobile calibration lab: Now serving a 50-mile radius around Canton/Dayton with mobile calibration units—on-site service with no operation downtime.
• A2LA accreditation: ICS maintains strict quality control, documentation, uncertainty reporting, and continual staff training.

What’s Next: Bold Vision, Bright Future

Service Innovation & Tech Integration

• Deploying AI-driven predictive calibration scheduling, enabling customers to proactively manage instrument uptime
• Rolling out asset-tracking portals for calibration visibility, reminders, certificates, and real-time status (leveraging ICS LIVE concepts)
• Expanding non-contact optical/visual inspection services using OGP technologies

Geographic & Team Growth

• Opening new ICS and Brechbuhler branches in strategic Midwest hubs
• Scaling mobile calibration services into adjacent states
• Continuing workforce investments in calibration, engineering, and support

Industry Expansion & Customer Strategy

• Serving critical industries—pharma, aerospace, food & beverage, advanced manufacturing, automotive, biotech—with unified metrology + scale expertise
• Launching combined service packages: Instrument calibration + Industrial scale calibration for full-site calibration programs
• Hosting more open-house events and live demos to showcase labs, equipment, systems, tech, and precision workflows

  

	Strengths & Growth Highlights
Service Portfolio	A2LA-certified calibration + scale service + optical gaging non-contact systems
Coverage & Reach	Ohio, PA, WV, IN, KY, MI; mobile labs for local on‑site support
Headcount & Expertise	Rapid hiring of skilled calibration & scale technicians, engineers, mobile lab staff
Customer Impact	Streamlined vendor management, single-source solutions, faster turnaround times
Future Focus	Predictive tech, expanded labs, integrated service packages, open houses

 

Final Word: One Company, One Mission—Exceptional Accuracy

ICS and Brechbuhler Scales were strong individually—but together, we’re unstoppable. Our combined expertise in instrument calibration, industrial weighing, and metrology services is empowering businesses across Ohio and Pennsylvania. If you’re ready to partner with a precision-driven, growth-minded team that values speed, accuracy, and customer success—this is just the beginning.

Schedule a visit—let’s see what we can build, calibrate, and weigh together during this next exciting chapter.