Business Details
45 Years
experience
Industrial Scale Services in Swisher, IA
Hawkeye State Scale has been a trusted provider of scale services since 1981, serving businesses across Iowa, Illinois, Southern Minnesota, and North-East Missouri. Our team of certified technicians brings over 100 years of combined experience to deliver precise scale installations, preventative maintenance, and repair solutions. We are ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited, ensuring our calibration services meet rigorous international standards. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our state-of-the-art equipment and partnerships with world-class manufacturers like Cardinal Scale and Rice Lake Weighing Systems. We prioritize customer satisfaction through tailored consultations and comprehensive service agreements that minimize downtime.Our preventative maintenance programs reduce costs by scheduling calibrations efficiently, while our rapid repair services ensure minimal disruption to clients' operations. With two strategically located offices, including our main facility in Swisher, Iowa, we combine local expertise with nationwide industry knowledge. Our dedication to innovation is evident in our gravimetric prover technology for flow meter testing, which guarantees accuracy for industrial applications. We maintain transparent communication throughout every project, from initial assessment to final implementation. This consistent focus on reliability, technical excellence, and customer-centric solutions has earned us over 1,000 satisfied clients since our founding.
Services
New Scale Installations
Preventative Maintenance
Scale Repairs
Flow Meter Testing
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized scale service expertise
- Our technicians hold ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation
- We provide preventative maintenance agreements with cost savings
- Our team has 100+ combined years of industry experience
- We serve four Midwestern states with local offices
Associations and certifications
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Services
New Scale Installations
We provide complete scale installation services tailored to business requirements. Our process includes needs assessment, manufacturer recommendations, and full system implementation. Certified technicians ensure proper calibration during installation to guarantee measurement accuracy from day one. This service eliminates future calibration issues through proper initial setup.
Preventative Scale Maintenance
Our preventative maintenance programs maintain scale accuracy through scheduled calibrations. Available in annual, semi-annual, or quarterly intervals, these agreements reduce service costs by optimizing technician routing. All calibrations meet ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards and are performed by state-licensed technicians using precision equipment.
Scale Repairs
We offer rapid scale repair services to minimize business downtime. Our technicians carry essential replacement parts and maintain supplier relationships for specialized components. Repairs include diagnostics, part replacement, recalibration, and performance verification. Emergency repair options are available for critical operations.
Flow Meter Testing
Our gravimetric prover technology enables precise flow meter testing for industrial applications. This service verifies measurement accuracy against known standards and adjusts performance as needed. Testing documentation meets regulatory requirements for businesses in regulated industries requiring traceable measurement verification.
People
Gary Knorr
Vice President
With decades of industry experience, Gary oversees operations and strategic direction. He ensures service quality meets company standards and client expectations.
Zach Knorr
General Manager
Zach manages daily operations and client relations. He coordinates service teams to maintain efficiency and customer satisfaction across all service locations.
Matthew Clark
Operations Manager
Matthew supervises technical staff and service execution. He implements process improvements to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.
Ben Lipp
Northern Regional Lead
Ben coordinates services in Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota. He manages regional technicians and ensures consistent service quality across the northern service area.
Anthony Kruse
Service & Repair Manager
Anthony leads repair operations and technician training. He specializes in complex scale diagnostics and maintains relationships with equipment manufacturers for parts support.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Iowa, Illinois, Southern Minnesota, and North-East Missouri from our Swisher, Iowa headquarters.
Are your technicians certified?
Yes, all our calibration services are performed by state-licensed technicians meeting ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.
Do you offer maintenance agreements?
Yes, we provide preventative maintenance plans with annual, semi-annual, or quarterly service intervals to reduce costs.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept checks, major credit cards, and ACH electronic payments for all services rendered.
How quickly can you repair scales?
Our technicians maintain stocked inventories and prioritize urgent repairs to minimize business disruption.
What scale types do you handle?
We service scales from small gram models to large truck scales, including industrial flow meter systems.