Michelli History
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.
A company built by people who learned the customer's business.
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.
1947
Michelli Founded
A family business focused on scales, service, and customer relationships
75+
Years Strong
Decades of growth shaped by service, technical expertise, and reinvestment
50+
Service Areas
A growing support network serving customers across the United States
Michelli History Timeline
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.
Key Milestones
1942–1947
Founding Era
1983–2001
Early Growth
2014
Western Expansion
2017–2023
Regional Acquisitions
2024
National Growth
2026
Recent Additions
By-Pel Equipment is founded
G.T. Michelli Sr. opens his first company
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 MilestoneThe G.T. Michelli Company is founded
G.T. Michelli Sr. focuses on scales
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. joins his father
G.T. Michelli Jr. begins working with his father
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.
526 Metairie Road location opens
The company moves to a new location
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.
G.T. Michelli Company is incorporated in Louisiana
Michelli at the Workboat Show
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.
3922 Barron Street location opens
G.T. Michelli Co., Inc. moves to a larger location
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.
Heavy duty scale calibration
Startup and final calibration of a truck scale
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 MilestoneMobile, Alabama location opens
GTM opens Mobile, AL
The company expands into Mobile, Alabama as its regional footprint continues to grow.
1981 MilestoneJackson, Mississippi location opens
GTM opens Jackson, MS
The company expands into Jackson, Mississippi.
1983 MilestoneG.T. Michelli Company expands
Three offices acquired from Toledo Scale Co.
The company acquired offices in Shreveport, Louisiana; Monroe, Louisiana; and Texarkana, Texas.
1984 MilestoneBaton Rouge location opens
G.T. Michelli Company opens Baton Rouge, LA
The company expands further within Louisiana with a Baton Rouge location.
Current corporate location opens
Michelli moves into its Harahan headquarters
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.
Original ISO certification
G.T. Michelli Co., Inc. is ISO certified
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 MilestoneSulphur, Louisiana location opens
GTM opens Sulphur, LA
The company opens a location in Sulphur, Louisiana
Expansion into Houston, Texas
Michelli expands into Houston
Michelli expands into the Houston, Texas market.
Final Destination 4 films at Michelli
The corporate office is used as a movie set
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.
Olive Branch, Mississippi location opens
GTM opens Olive Branch, MS
Michelli opens the Olive Branch calibration lab.
2011 MilestoneAlexander, Arkansas location opens
GTM opens Alexander, AR
Michelli opens an Arkansas location.
Springdale, Arkansas location opens
GTM opens Springdale, AR
Michelli opens a Springdale, Arkansas location.
2012 MilestoneAlabaster, Alabama location opens
GTM opens Alabaster, AL
Michelli opens an Alabaster, Alabama location.
2012 MilestoneNew ownership team is formed
New ownership team at G.T. Michelli Co., Inc.
Joel McMullen, David Barnett, and Bobby McDill became the new ownership team of G.T. Michelli Co., Inc.
ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
Original ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation received
G.T. Michelli Co., Inc. received ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation through A2LA and could perform accredited calibration services.
2014 MilestoneFurther expansion into the Western U.S.
Michelli Measurement Group, Inc. is formed
Michelli Measurement Group, Inc. was formed and eight new Western U.S. locations were acquired.
2016 MilestoneScott, Louisiana location opens
GTM opens Scott, LA
Michelli opens its Scott, Louisiana location.
Ownership team expanded
Southern Scales & Controls joins Michelli
Southern Scales & Controls and its owners Bobby Feigler and Anthony Michelli joined the G.T. Michelli Co., Inc. team at the Harahan headquarters.
2018 MilestoneGreenwood, Mississippi location opens
GTM opens Greenwood, MS
Michelli opens Greenwood, Mississippi.
2018 MilestoneGTM, MMG and AMT rebrand
Michelli Weighing & Measurement brand unifies
GTM, MMG and AMT rebrand as Michelli Weighing & Measurement.
Bakersfield, California location opens
MMG opens Bakersfield, CA
Michelli opens a Bakersfield, California calibration lab.
2019 MilestoneReno, Nevada location opens
MMG opens Reno, NV
Michelli expands into Reno, Nevada.
Nashville, Tennessee location opens
GTM opens Nashville, TN
Michelli opens a Nashville, Tennessee calibration office.
2020 MilestoneColumbia, Mississippi location opens
GTM opens Columbia, MS
Michelli opens Columbia, Mississippi.
Bay City Scale acquired
MMG acquires Bay City Scale in Hayward, CA
Michelli expands in Hayward, California through the Bay City Scale acquisition.
75 Years Strong
Michelli celebrates 75 years
Michelli Weighing & Measurement celebrates 75 years strong.
2023 MilestoneWaco, Texas service area opens
AMT opens Waco, TX service area
The Waco, Texas service area opens.
2023 MilestoneBalance Industrial heavy capacity business acquired
MMG acquires heavy capacity business in Los Alamitos, CA
Michelli acquires the heavy capacity business of Balance Industrial Scales in Los Alamitos, California.
2023 MilestoneBrylen Technologies acquired
MMG acquires Brylen Technologies in Santa Barbara, CA
Michelli acquires Brylen Technologies in Santa Barbara, California.
Summit Park recapitalization
Partnership with Summit Park announced
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.
January 2024Leadership team update
Leadership roles updated
Bobby Feigler was named President and CEO, with additional leadership updates across operations, regions, quality, customer service, and finance.
Pioneer Scale acquired
GTM acquires Pioneer Scale
The acquisition expands Michelli locations throughout Arkansas, Texas, and Colorado.
2024 MilestoneYuma, Arizona service area opens
MMG opens Yuma, AZ service area
Michelli opens service coverage in Yuma, Arizona.
2024 MilestoneSpokane, Washington service area opens
MMG opens Spokane, WA service area
Michelli opens service coverage in Spokane, Washington.
Perry Scale acquired
AMT acquires Perry Scale in Houston, TX
Michelli welcomes Perry Scale into the organization.
Scale South acquired
GTM acquires Scale South
The acquisition expands Michelli locations to Charleston, South Carolina; Augusta, Georgia; and Savannah, Georgia.
October 2024Boise, Idaho service area opens
MMG opens Boise, ID service area
Michelli opens service coverage in Boise, Idaho.
American Scale acquired
GTM acquires American Scale
The acquisition expands Michelli locations throughout Indiana and Kentucky.
November 2024Leadership team update
Regional leadership updates
Nick Peters, Charles Magee, Sean McMullen, Jay Hays, and Scott McKillip were promoted to regional leadership roles as prior senior leaders retired.
Greenville Scale Co. acquired
Michelli acquires Greenville Scale Co.
The acquisition expands Michelli with two additional offices in South Carolina.
Total Scale Service acquired
Michelli acquires Total Scale Service, Inc.
The acquisition expands Michelli's footprint with two additional locations in Idaho and one additional location in Washington.
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Acquisitions
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ISO 17025
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