From a small family scale business in New Orleans to one of the largest weighing and measurement providers in the United States, Michelli's history is a story of service, reinvestment, technical growth, and customer focus.
Michelli began as a Mom & Pop operation and grew through a strong desire to keep learning, reinvest in training and technology, and serve customers better. That mindset helped the company evolve from a hardworking man and his family into a leader in the weighing and measurement industry.
Our story is not just about locations, logos, or acquisitions. It is about a team that moved from selling and servicing scales to helping customers use weighing and measurement to improve quality, reduce waste, and better understand their operations. We made it our business to get to know yours.
Much has changed at Michelli since 1947, but our mission has not. We show the world what measurement can do by providing our customers with comprehensive service & high-quality equipment that offers each of them an easier, more efficient way to perform their job functions, through the use of weighing & measurement technology.
A family business focused on scales, service, and customer relationships
Decades of growth shaped by service, technical expertise, and reinvestment
A growing support network serving customers across the United States
Explore the milestones that shaped Michelli Weighing & Measurement, from early family-owned scale service roots to nationwide growth, accredited calibration capabilities, and expanded support across the United States.
G.T. Michelli Sr. opened his first company in a 600 square foot store at 4037 Palmyra Street in New Orleans. He was an independent dealer for Exact Weight scale company and added material handling and food processing equipment to serve a larger customer base. The name reflected Louisiana roots: "By" from Bayou and "Pel" from Pelican.
1947 Milestone
G.T. Michelli Sr. and his wife Amy were the only employees. He handled sales and service while Mrs. Michelli kept the books. The scale business had gradually overtaken the cash register and material handling side of the organization.
G.T. Michelli Jr. began working with his father while still in high school. He would later take over the company after serving in the United States Army and attending Tulane University.
The G.T. Michelli Company moved to 526 Metairie Road. The new space was 2,600 square feet, and G.T. Jr. convinced his father to purchase a $300 Michelli fluorescent sign, a major expense for a small business at the time.
Both of G.T. Michelli Sr.'s sons came to work with him. A photo from the Workboat Show in New Orleans reflects the company's growing presence in maritime and industrial measurement markets.
The company moved to a 40,000 square foot multi-unit warehouse built by G.T. Sr. and G.T. Jr. Michelli occupied 7,000 square feet at first, then quickly grew to occupy 9,000 square feet.
Before Michelli owned a heavy duty test truck, the team rented a local lift-gate truck for heavy capacity calibrations and manually moved weights with a two-wheel cart.
1980 Milestone
The company expands into Mobile, Alabama as its regional footprint continues to grow.
1981 Milestone
The company expands into Jackson, Mississippi.
1983 Milestone
The company acquired offices in Shreveport, Louisiana; Monroe, Louisiana; and Texarkana, Texas.
1984 Milestone
The company expands further within Louisiana with a Baton Rouge location.
G.T. Michelli Co., Inc. moved into 130 Brookhollow Esplanade in Harahan, Louisiana. The 20,000 square foot facility includes office space, an ISO 17025 accredited calibration lab, storage, and warehouse areas.
G.T. Michelli Co., Inc. underwent rigorous auditing tied to quality management principles, including continual improvement through leadership, planning, support, operation, and performance evaluation.
2000 Milestone
The company opens a location in Sulphur, Louisiana.
Michelli expands into the Houston, Texas market.
The Harahan corporate headquarters was used as a filming site for Final Destination 4. The building was transformed into Grandstate Customs, an auto body shop featured in the film.
Michelli opens the Olive Branch calibration lab.
2011 Milestone
Michelli opens an Arkansas location.
Michelli opens a Springdale, Arkansas location.
2012 Milestone
Michelli opens an Alabaster, Alabama location.
2012 Milestone
G.T. Michelli, Jr. expanded the ownership group to include Joel McMullen, David Barnett, and Bobby McDill.
G.T. Michelli Co., Inc. received ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation through A2LA and could perform accredited calibration services.
2014 Milestone
Michelli Measurement Group, Inc. was formed as eight Avery Weigh-Tronix factory stores were acquired in the Western U.S.
2016 Milestone
Michelli opens its Scott, Louisiana location.
Southern Scales & Controls and its owners Bobby Feigler and Anthony Michelli joined the G.T. Michelli Co., Inc. team at the Harahan headquarters.
2018 Milestone
Michelli opens Greenwood, Mississippi.
2018 Milestone
G.T. Michelli Co., Michelli Measurement Group, and AMT rebranded as Michelli Weighing & Measurement.
Michelli opens a Bakersfield, California calibration lab.
2019 Milestone
Michelli expands into Reno, Nevada.
Michelli opens a Nashville, Tennessee calibration office.
2020 Milestone
Michelli opens Columbia, Mississippi.
Michelli expands in Hayward, California through the Bay City Scale acquisition.
Michelli Weighing & Measurement celebrates 75 years strong.
2023 Milestone
The Waco, Texas service area opens.
2023 Milestone
Michelli acquires the heavy capacity business of Balance Industrial Scales in Los Alamitos, California.
2023 Milestone
Michelli acquires Brylen Technologies in Santa Barbara, California.
Michelli is recapitalized by Summit Park, a private investment firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The partnership supports Michelli as it works to become a leading global provider of measurement solutions.
Bobby Feigler was named President and CEO, with additional leadership updates across operations, regions, quality, customer service, and finance.
The acquisition expands Michelli locations throughout Arkansas, Texas, and Colorado.
2024 Milestone
Michelli opens service coverage in Yuma, Arizona.
2024 Milestone
Michelli opens service coverage in Spokane, Washington.
Michelli welcomes Perry Scale into the organization.
The acquisition expands Michelli locations to Charleston, South Carolina; Augusta, Georgia; and Savannah, Georgia.
October 2024
Michelli opens service coverage in Boise, Idaho.
The acquisition expands Michelli locations throughout Indiana and Kentucky.
November 2024
Nick Peters, Charles Magee, Sean McMullen, Jay Hays, and Scott McKillip were promoted to regional leadership roles as prior senior leaders retired.
The acquisition expands Michelli with two additional offices in South Carolina.
The acquisition expands Michelli's footprint with two additional locations in Idaho and one additional location in Washington.
Industrial Scale & Measurement reflects Michelli's continued growth through teams that share a commitment to responsive service and measurement expertise.
Florida Industrial Scale Co. further strengthens Michelli's ability to support customers across the southeastern United States with experienced local service teams.
Michelli's story continues through service, calibration, weighing systems, precision measurement, and support that helps customers improve the way they work.
