Trichy: Several fruit vendors on NSB Road in Trichy were found using unstamped and tampered weighing scales during an inspection conducted by the labour department and Fort police on Saturday. Officials seized 11 unstamped tabletop weighing scales, 51 counterweights and 13 non-standard weights. The inspection carried out after customers complained that vendors were cheating them with faulty weighing scales. Ravichandran, a resident of Srirangam, said he purchased 2kg of rambu

"The first summer harvesting campaign for Zetapack's AGV50 and AGV50 Plus weighing machines has concluded with excellent results. Successfully installed and tested at major production sites in Spain, France, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, the two machines have demonstrated their high performance in the field within the fruit and vegetable supply chain in terms of dosing accuracy, operational speed, and reduction in giveaway," stated Nicola Antonacci, sales manager at Ze

The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched a nationwide capacity-building initiative for Legal Metrology Officers across the country following the decriminalisation of provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the introduction of wide-ranging reforms under the Act and Rules, including the Jan Vishwas reforms and measures to promote ease of doing business. The specialised training programme is designed particularly for frontline Legal Metrology Officers of the State

Ghaziabad: Police in the Kavinagar area have busted an inter-state gang allegedly involved in stealing steel reinforcement rods from construction companies by manipulating weighbridge readings using electronic chips and remote devices. Four alleged members of the gang have been arrested, and police have recovered a truck carrying around 42,000 kg, or 42 tonnes, of steel rods. The arrested accused have been identified as Musarruf of Hapur, Osama of Meerut, Imran of Bulandshahr

Weighing System A recent on-site evaluation of Ammann’s as1 Loadout and Weighing system demonstrated improved asphalt plant processes. The as1 Loadout system manages the movement and loading of trucks at an asphalt plant. The as1 Weighing system records the weight of outgoing asphalt and incoming materials, including reclaimed asphalt. The Loadout and Weighing system modules were evaluated on a competitive plant in Switzerland. The facility operates three truck scales – two f

Pralhad Joshi, Union minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. (Photo/File) The Department of Consumer Affairs has opened applications for eligible organisations seeking recognition as Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs), which verify commercial weighing and measuring equipment used in trade across the country. Applications can be submitted through the department’s online portal at emaap.gov.in/gatc until 31 August 2026 at 5pm IST. The application wind

The successor to the checkweigher Econus® combines cost-effective in-line weight control with the excellent Blue HMI user interface. The new checkweigher Essentus® Advanced L combines the proven reliability of the checkweigher Econus® – of which more than 2,000 are installed worldwide – with modern features for operation, analysis and Connectivity. By performing automatic weight checks during the ongoing production process, the system helps manufacturers to ensure product qua

Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug 17: Tensions escalated among truck operators in the Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) transport sector as members of some truck owner groups staged a protest in front of the Ferrargunj Regional Transport Office (RTO) on Monday, alleging harassment, discrimination, and unfair enforcement practices at the Mile Tilak weighbridge. According to protesting truck owners, the facility has become a source of hardship for cargo operators serving North and Middle Andaman. O

Source: L.S. Starrett Co. The L.S. Starrett Co. showcases quality control inspection technology including its HDV 250 Digital Comparator system, electronic height gages, a thread gaging line and the Digital Readout series for advanced gaging applications. Starrett is also featuring its full line of precision solutions from vision metrology systems and measuring tools to granite surface plate, laser, force measurement and custom gaging. The Starrett HDV 250 Digital Comparator

Courtesy of Kardex Kardex’s commitment to innovations for the AutoStore™ automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) has seen the company unveil its new PortScale precision weighing solution in Southeast Asia as part of a new SmartWorkStation. Singapore – Kardex, the most innovative AutoStore partner, has unveiled its new SmartWorkStation, combining its Intuitive Picking Assistant (IPA) with the new PortScale precision weighing solution. Designed to help businesses improve

Minebea Intec will showcase weighing and inspection technologies at Anuga FoodTech, running 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, India (Hall 4, Stand M22), including the Blue HMI interface. Manufacturing companies face growing pressure from rising energy costs, higher quality requirements, stricter sustainability targets and demand for maximum plant availability. At Anuga FoodTech 2026, Minebea Intec will demonstrate how these challenges c

Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare on Tuesday asked FMCG, food and retail industries to strengthen their consumer grievance redressal system to ensure quality products and services, as she expressed concern over rising complaints. Addressing a conference organised by FICCI, she asserted the need to enhance testing infrastructure in the country and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics to boost the capacity to test samples of products on quality standards. K

Mondelēz Italia Biscuits Production operates one of its most important European facilities for snack production – brands such as Ritz and Cipster are manufactured here for a range of international markets. In order to support these volumes and further improve packing line efficiency, the company decided to invest in the upgrade of its weighing technology which resulted in the installation of two Ishida CCW-RVE 14-head multihead weighers. The previous weighers had been in oper

Fortress Technology, a global manufacturer and supplier of inspection systems, is showcasing its new Icon X-ray and Checkweigher Combination System at Pack Expo 2026, booth S-1752. Built on a single-machine platform with an intuitive interface, it delivers efficient product inspection in a space-saving solution. Courtesy of Fortress Technology Designed as one machine rather than a series of connected modules, the Icon X-ray Combination System integrates X-ray inspection, che

In a major reform aimed at promoting Ease of Doing Business and strengthening Consumer Protection, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir has notified the “Jammu & Kashmir Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2026”. Govt notifies Legal Metrology Enforcement Rules to promote EoDB, consumer protection The new rules mark an important milestone for the Legal Metrology Department and are expected to streamline the regulatory processes while ensuring greater transparency and accountabil

Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, will be showcasing its manufacturing expertise from 22-24th September. The focus will not only be on individual products but also on the journey from individual customer requirements to the technically and economically optimal solution. Manufacturing companies are under considerable pressure today: rising energy costs, higher quality requirements, growing sustainability targets an

Traffic Commandant Commissioner Benjamin Mwanthi during a familiarisation visit to the Mariakani Weighbridge Cluster. The tour covered Mariakani, Mtwapa and Dongo Kundu facilities. Images shared by KeNHA Traffic Commandant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Mwanthi has concluded a familiarisation visit to the Mariakani Weighbridge Cluster. The tour covered the Mariakani, Mtwapa and Dongo Kundu weighbridges and aimed to give first-hand insight into axle load control operations al

The Department of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, has invited online applications from eligible industries, laboratories, engineering colleges, polytechnics, ITIs and testing facilities for recognition as Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs) under the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013. Applications can be submitted online through the Department's official portal emaap.gov.in/gatc from 17 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. The portal p

Partnership brings hands-on industry training in load cell design, calibration, and strain gauging to engineering students and faculty in Bengaluru. Bengaluru, India IPA India, a precision load cell, sensor, and weighing systems manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JSS Academy of Technical Education (JSSATE), Bengaluru, formalising a new partnership aimed at building and developing the next generation of engineers. The agreement was signed by Kur

A group of beef farmers from Northern Ireland recently paid a visit to a beef farm in Co. Cavan to see the latest cattle weighing system technology in action A group of beef farmers from Northern Ireland recently paid a visit to a beef farm in Co. Cavan to see the latest cattle weighing system technology in action. The Irish-built technology has been developed by Boyle, Co. Roscommon man Kieran Supple and was first unveiled at Ploughing2024. The technology was recently showca