Enthusiasm, dynamism, determination and innovation are Barcelbal's philosophy.
The Barcelbal
38 years weighing together!With 38 years of activity, Barcelbal is a specialist in the development, manufacture of weighing equipment and maintenance of all types and brands of scales.
Barcelbal began its activity in the Weighing Industry in the 80’s. With 38 years of activity, we present a solid, competent and professional organizational structure.
We are a company that adapts to market changes through continuous investment in the areas of quality, technology, research and innovation. In addition to being specialists in the development, manufacture of weighing equipment and maintenance of all types and brands of scales, we apply technology to the industrial weighing sector for greater competitiveness of our customers.
We work together with our customers, through the personalisation and customisation of our products, to find the best solution for their business.
Mai 1987
Foundation of Barcelbal – Scales and Weighbridges, Lda., in Barcelos.
Jun 1987
Manufacture of the first Analogue Scales.
Jul 1987
Installation of the first Analog Scale, series no. 1.
Jan 1988
Manufacture of the first Mechanical Truck Weighing Bridge Weighbridge, 16x3m 60t.
Mar 1988
Installation of the first anti-fraud device on the Mechanical Truck Weighbridge.
Sep 1988
First approval of Analog Scales by IPQ.
Mar 1989
Manufacture of the first Truck Weighing Bridge Weighbridge, 16×3 m 60 t, fully electronic.
Apr 1989
Installation of the first Barcelbal electronic weighing terminal, at Báscula Ponte Pesa Camiões.
Sep 1989
Installation of the Barcelbal electronic weighing terminal with printer, at Báscula Ponte Pesa Camiões.
1992
Installation of the first AdegaGest software, connected to an Airborne Scale to control the weight upon reception of grapes.
1994
CE approval of all electronic scales manufactured by Barcelbal in accordance with European directives.
1996
Installation of the software – LagarGest, in an olive mill to control the weight of olives when receiving them.
1998
Software update – AdegaGest.
2000
Software update – LagarGest.
2005
New facilities in Maximinos, Braga.
2006
Creation of the Barcelbal Technical Center to centralize all assistance services provided by Barcelbal.
2009
Expansion of the Barcelbal IT Department.
2011
Launch of the first website.
Jan 2012
New facilities with 1500 m2 in the Adaúfe Industrial Park, Braga.
Mai 2012
Expansion of the Barcelbal Technical Center. Barcelbal begins providing 24/7 Technical Assistance Services.
Feb 2013
Expansion of the Commercial Department to consolidate Barcelbal’s internationalization strategies.
Jun 2013
Creation of the Project Department.
Fev 2014
Start of the Internationalization Project in partnership with IAPMEI.
Set 2014
First major international project, with Sonangol.
Mai 2015
NP EN ISO 9001 certification by TUV Rheinland.
Jun 2015
Restructuring and capital increase by the administration to form a Public Limited Company (S.A.).
Sep 2015
Accreditation by CEM for 1st CE Verification – Legal Metrology.
Mar 2017
Strengthening Barcelbal’s position in the Angolan market with the installation of the 18 m 80 t Ponte Pesa Camiões Weighbridges at Grandes Moagens de Angola.
Apr 2017
Barcelbal starts a partnership with Ravas, a world leader in Weigh-in-Motion Systems. This synergy demonstrates and recognizes the quality of Barcelbal products.
Dec 2017
Increase in production capacity to 3000 m2.
2018
Exclusive business partnership with Pfreundt, world leader in Hydraulic Weighing Systems.
Jan 2019
Export to more than 30 countries.
2020
Distinction PME Leader Status.
Mai 2021
Creation of the Barcelbal Marketing and Design Department.
Set 2021
Renewal of approval for 1st CE Verification – Legal Metrology, with the entity NMi, Netherlands.
Dez 2021
Consolidation in the international market, representing 45% of the turnover volume..
Jan 2022
Launch of the new website.
Fev 2022
AdegaGest Software Update with the Traceability Module.
Mai 2022
Barcelbal is elected the best Portuguese weighing company.
Mai 2022
Volumetric and 3D Measurement Scale is elected the best Industrial Scale in the World..
Jun 2022
Expansion of the Barcelbal fleet with the acquisition of another truck with a crane.
Jun 2022
Distinction ‘PME Líder’ Status 21.
Jan 2025
Distinction ‘PME Líder’ Status 24.
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Our mission is to create and develop weighing solutions suited to the needs of each customer. The success of our customers is our success.
We intend to consolidate our position in the national market and increase our notoriety in the international market, in order to continue to be a reference in the weighing industry.
Transparency: We promote the relationship with customers in an ethically responsible and lasting way.
Commitment: We honor our commitments.
Quality: We are based on full customer satisfaction..
Flexibility: We direct our efforts towards the future, looking for long-term success.
Legality: We respect all laws and regulations applicable to our sector of activity.
Individuality: We consider each employee as unique, constantly seeking to improve their individual skills.
Professional development: We provide an environment that allows people to develop their skills, creativity and goals.
Barcelbal in the World
Portugal Angola Moçambique Emirados Árabes Unidos Qatar Brasil França Espanha Holanda Alemanha Noruega Dinamarca Malta Cabo Verde Marrocos Argélia Tunísia Senegal Costa de Marfim Gana Benim Togo Canada Cuba Bélgica Líbano Timor Leste
Quality policy
Define the relations with our suppliers, promoting the improvement of our relationship and ensuring compliance with the requisites of our products.
Ensure the continuous improvement of quality of our services and products, ensuring the satisfaction of current and potential customers.
Continuously re qualify all employees of the company in order to ensure the excellence of their capacities.
Create a solid and close communication with our customers, allowing to know all their implicit and explicit needs.
Involve the whole company in a constant renewal and acquisition of ethical values and principles of social responsibility coupled with all the activities carried out together with the interested parties.
Launch and promote innovation and technological development.
Balancear a sustentabilidade financeira e económica com a redução de custos e maior produtividade.
Expand into the company the application of all legal requirements, standards and compliance of the legislation applicable to all our activity.
Bring to everyone good environmental practices and sustainability.
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