Back in the early 1900's John Burkholder developed and patented a design for a springless mechanical scale where a ribbon was pulled accross a cam... a design which was innovative and widely copied at the time.  In 1908 the company was established as the National Store Specialty Company on Lancaster Avenue in Lancaster, PA.  The manufacturer was known for a line of gasoline pumps and scales using the ribbon and cam indicating method.  The original building still stands in downtown Lancaster.

 

 

In 1911 the growing company moved to a large industrial building in Leola which was occupied until several years ago.  Our C-200 Counting scale became the standard of the industry and many models like our D-10 and DC-8 continue in wide use.

 

The early '70s brought the first electronic counting scales; our designs were widely known as highly accurate and durable-- many first generation units continue dependable service even today. Our distributors have stocks of our scales for short term rentals for physical inventories and special projects.

 

Today we manufacture the industry's best parts counting scales, all with the reliability and innovation to provide long life and sustained accuracy.  Our electronic scales are highly respected by customers and technicians too!  We take pride in being dealer and customer friendly and that the Pennsylvania Scale brand is consistent with our core values today even as our technology continues to lead the industry.