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Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2018 To 2026

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  • September 2018
  • Region: Global
  • Acute Market Reports
  • ID: 4701641
Electronic Weighing Scales Market (By Product Type (Crane Scales, Pallet Truck Scales, Platform Scales, Precision Scales, Table Top Scales, Others), By End-use Vertical (Healthcare, Industrial, Jewellery, Laboratory, Retail, Vet/Animal, Others)) - Growth, Future Prospects and Competitive Landscape, 2018 – 2026, the global electronic weighing scales market is expected to witness a growth of 4.8% CAGR during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Product Insights
The global electronic weighing scales market projected to demonstrate a significant growth, expanding at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. Electronic weighing scales are measuring instruments used for determining the weight or mass of an object. These scales are used in wide-ranging industrial as well commercial products and applications. Weighing is fundamental to every business, when checking goods in quantifying products for sale or monitoring processes, weight is a vital tool in maintaining quality, controlling costs, and assessing efficiency. Rising need for determining the precise weight of an object is driving the growth prospects of electronic weighing scales market worldwide.

The electronic weighing scales are useful for different purposes from measuring ingredients in the kitchen to the precise measurement of substances in a laboratory. Growing dependence on the electronic weighing scales in various application areas supermarkets, kitchens, hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories, etc. is growing at a substantial rate, which, in turn projected to facilitate the market growth throughout the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Based on the product type, the global electronic weighing scales market was led by table top scales in 2017. Table top scales are light, rugged and compact electronic weighing scales. These scales are mainly used in pharmacies, laboratories, cafes, kitchens, and retail applications. Further, based on end-use vertical, industrial sector dominated the electronic weighing scales market and garnered the largest revenue in 2017. The electronic weighing scales have become a fixture in daily use within the industrial environment. Based on geography, Asia Pacific held the largest market share for electronic weighing scales market in 2017. The presence of prominent players such as Contech Instruments Limited, A&D Company Limited, The Essae Group, Tanita Corporation, etc. are providing varied business opportunities in the region.

Competitive Insights:
Major players in the electronic weighing scales market include Adam Equipment Co. Ltd., Avery Weigh Tronix Ltd., A&D Company Limited, Aczet Pvt. Ltd., Atrax Group NZ, Arlyn Scales, Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company, Contech Instruments Ltd., D Brash & Sons Ltd., Doran Scales, Inc., Fairbanks Scales, KERN & SOHN GmbH, Mettler-Toledo, LLC, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Tanita Corporation, The Essae Group, and Weightron Bilanciai among others.
The electronic weighing scales market is fragmented owing to the presence of regional as well as international players. The players are focusing on implementing new innovation strategies and are strengthening their product portfolio to reach potential customers in the emerging markets. New product development and product innovation are amongst the key strategies adopted by the players operating in the market.

For instance, in August 2017, Adam Equipment, one of the leading manufacturer of balances and scales, introduced a NRCS approved PT platform scales. The platform scales are capable of providing a durable weighing solution for several applications in the industrial settings, such as warehouses, shipyards, receiving and shipping docks, distribution centers and recycling facilities.

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Table of Contents

1. Preface
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Purpose of the Report
1.1.2. Target Audience
1.1.3. USP and Key Offerings
1.2. Research Scope
1.3. Research Methodology
1.3.1. Phase I – Secondary Research
1.3.2. Phase II – Primary Research
1.3.3. Approach Adopted
1.3.4. Top-Down Approach
1.3.5. Bottom-up Approach
1.3.6. Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.3.7. Assumptions
1.4. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot: Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market
2.2. Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market, by Product Type, 2017 (US$ Bn)
2.3. Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market, by End-use Vertical, 2017 (US$ Bn)
2.4. Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market, by Geography, 2017 (US$ Bn)
3. Market Dynamics
3.1. Introduction
3.1.1. Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Drivers
3.2.2. Market Restraints
3.3. See-Saw Analysis
3.3.1. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
3.4. Attractive Investment Proposition, 2017
3.5. Market Positioning of Key Players, 2017
3.5.1. Major Strategies Adopted by the Key Players
4. Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market, by Product Type , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
4.1. Overview
4.2. Crane Scales
4.3. Pallet Truck Scales
4.4. Platform Scales
4.5. Precision Scales
4.6. Table Top Scales
4.7. Others (Pocket Scales, Personnel Scales, etc.)
5. Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market, by End-use Vertical , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
5.1. Overview
5.2. Healthcare
5.3. Industrial
5.4. Jewellery
5.5. Laboratory
5.6. Retail
5.7. Vet/Animal
5.8. Others (Education, Catering/Food Service and Production, etc.)
6. North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Analysis, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.1. Overview
6.1.1. North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
6.2. North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.2.1. Market Analysis
6.3. North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.3.1. Market Analysis
6.4. North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Region/Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.4.1. Market Analysis
6.4.2. U.S.
6.4.2.1. U.S. Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.4.2.2. U.S. Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.4.3. Rest of North America
6.4.3.1. Rest of North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.4.3.2. Rest of North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7. Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Analysis, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.1. Overview
7.1.1. Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
7.2. Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.2.1. Market Analysis
7.3. Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.3.1. Market Analysis
7.4. Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Region/Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.1. Market Analysis
7.4.2. U.K.
7.4.2.1. U.K. Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.2.2. U.K. Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.3. Germany
7.4.3.1. Germany Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.3.2. Germany Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.4. France
7.4.4.1. France Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.4.2. France Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.5. Rest of Europe
7.4.5.1. Rest of Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.5.2. Rest of Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8. Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Analysis, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.1. Overview
8.1.1. Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
8.2. Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.2.1. Market Analysis
8.3. Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.3.1. Market Analysis
8.4. Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Region/Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.1. Market Analysis
8.4.2. Japan
8.4.2.1. Japan Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.2.2. Japan Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.3. China
8.4.3.1. China Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.3.2. China Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.4. India
8.4.4.1. India Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.4.2. India Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.5. Rest of Asia Pacific
8.4.5.1. Rest of Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.5.2. Rest of Asia Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9. Rest of the World Electronic Weighing Scales Market Analysis, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.1. Overview
9.1.1. Rest of the World Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
9.2. Rest of the World Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.2.1. Market Analysis
9.3. Rest of the World Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.3.1. Market Analysis
9.4. Rest of the World Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.4.1. Market Analysis
9.4.2. Middle East & Africa
9.4.2.1. Middle East & Africa Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.4.2.2. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.4.3. Latin America
9.4.3.1. Latin America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.4.3.2. Latin America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
10. Company Profiles
10.1. Adam Equipment Co. Ltd.
10.2. Avery Weigh Tronix Ltd.
10.3. A&D Company, Limited
10.4. Aczet Pvt. Ltd.
10.5. Atrax Group NZ
10.6. Arlyn Scales
10.7. Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company
10.8. Contech Instruments Ltd.
10.9. D Brash & Sons Ltd.
10.10. Doran Scales, Inc.
10.11. Fairbanks Scales
10.12. KERN & SOHN GmbH
10.13. Mettler-Toledo, LLC
10.14. Rice Lake Weighing Systems
10.15. Tanita Corporation
10.16. The Essae Group
10.17. Weightron Bilanciai
List of Figures
FIG. 1 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 2 Market Size Estimation – Top-Down and Bottom Up Approach
FIG. 3 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Segmentation
FIG. 4 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market, by Product Type, 2017 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 5 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market, by End-use Vertical, 2017 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 6 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market, by Geography, 2017 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 7 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Bn) and (Y-o-Y%)
FIG. 8 See-Saw Analysis: Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market
FIG. 9 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017
FIG. 10 Global Market Positioning of Key Electronic Weighing Scales Manufacturers, 2017
FIG. 11 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value Share, by Product Type, 2017 & 2026 (Value %)
FIG. 12 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market for Crane Scales, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 13 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market for Pallet Truck Scales, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 14 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market for Platform Scales, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 15 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market for Precision Scales, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 16 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market for Table Top Scales, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 17 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value for Others, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 18 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value Share, by End-use Vertical, 2017 & 2026 (Value %)
FIG. 19 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value for Healthcare, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 20 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value for Industrial, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 21 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value for Jewellery, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 22 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value for Laboratory, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 23 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value for Retail, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 24 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value for Vet/Animal, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 25 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value for Others, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 26 North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 27 U.S. Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 28 Rest of North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 29 Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 30 U.K. Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 31 Germany Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 32 France Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 33 Rest of Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 34 Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 35 China Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 36 Japan Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 37 India Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 38 Rest of Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 39 RoW Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 40 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 41 Latin America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
List of Tables
TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market
TABLE 2 Impact Indicators
TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 4 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 5 Global Electronic Weighing Scales Market, by End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 6 North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 7 North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 8 North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Region/Country, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 9 U.S. Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 10 U.S. Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 11 Rest of North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 12 Rest of North America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 13 Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 14 Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 15 Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Region/Country, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 16 U.K. Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 17 U.K. Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 18 France Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 19 France Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 20 Germany Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 21 Germany Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 22 Rest of Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 23 Rest of Europe Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 24 Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 25 Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 26 Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Region/Country, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 27 Japan Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 28 Japan Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 29 China Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 30 China Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 31 India Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 32 India Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 33 Rest of Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 34 Rest of Asia Pacific Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 35 Rest of the World Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 36 Rest of the World Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 37 Rest of the World Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Region, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 38 Middle East & Africa Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 39 Middle East & Africa Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 40 Latin America Electronic Weighing Scales Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 - 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 41 Adam Equipment Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 42 Avery Weigh Tronix Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 43 A&D Company, Limited: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 44 Aczet Pvt. Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 45 Atrax Group NZ: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 46 Arlyn Scales: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 47 Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 48 Contech Instruments Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 49 D Brash & Sons Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 50 Doran Scales, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 51 Fairbanks Scales: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 52 KERN & SOHN GmbH: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 53 Mettler-Toledo, LLC: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 54 Rice Lake Weighing Systems: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 55 Tanita Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 56 The Essae Group: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 57 Weightron Bilanciai: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)

Companies Mentioned

  • Adam Equipment Co. Ltd.

  • Avery Weigh Tronix Ltd.

  • A&D Company, Limited

  • Aczet Pvt. Ltd.

  • Atrax Group NZ

  • Arlyn Scales

  • Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company

  • Contech Instruments Ltd.

  • D Brash & Sons Ltd.

  • Doran Scales, Inc.

  • Fairbanks Scales

  • KERN & SOHN GmbH

  • Mettler-Toledo, LLC

  • Rice Lake Weighing Systems

  • Tanita Corporation

  • The Essae Group

  • Weightron Bilanciai