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COMPANY HISTORY
Brecknell has grown over the last century to Today, the Brecknell brand is part of Avery
become a global leader in weighing solutions. Weigh-Tronix, a world leading manufacturer
of industrial scales, weighing equipment and
Charles W Brecknell and Co was founded in 1913 measurement devices. With a long history
in Birmingham, England and was the first firm to dating back to the 1700s, Avery Weigh-Tronix
manufacture visible weighers for the wholesale is headquartered in Birmingham, England and
industry. The company continued to expand into has manufacturing facilities in the UK, USA,
the 1920s and was purchased by W & T Avery Canada, China and India.
Limited in 1926.
Brecknell scales are designed and manufactured
The Salter brand has also played a part in with focus on high-value, easy-to-use and
Brecknell's history. Products were sold under the accurate weighing solutions for the majority of
name Salter Brecknell for several years when industries worldwide, from industrial weighing
Avery Scales and Weigh-Tronix merged to form equipment, to office and medical scales. Our
Avery Weigh-Tronix in 2003. global presence ensures the highest quality
service and support to our customers.
