en.Wedoany.com Reported - Utilcell (Técnicas de Electrónica y Automatismos, S.A.), a Spanish load cell manufacturer, announced on July 13, 2026, that it has officially initiated the relocation of its new headquarters and production facility in Barberà del Vallès, Barcelona province. The new factory covers 12,500 square meters and is located in an independent campus with parking facilities, featuring two functional areas for industrial manufacturing and office use. This relocation aims to significantly enhance the company's operational and production capabilities to meet growing market demand.

Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Utilcell is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the load cell sector. The company specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of load cells, mounting accessories, and weighing instruments, with products widely used in agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, industrial automation, and process control. After 45 years of development, Utilcell has grown into one of the top five global load cell manufacturers, with operations spanning over 90 countries. In 2023, Utilcell was acquired by Rice Lake Weighing Systems, a U.S. company, further strengthening its market position in the global weighing industry.

According to official disclosures from Utilcell, the machining, R&D, and metrology laboratory departments of the new factory have already moved into the new site, with the overall relocation to be completed in phases within 2026. The new facility will significantly boost the company's capacity in machining, production, and electronic manufacturing, while substantially increasing finished product warehousing capabilities to improve supply flexibility and response speed for customers and distributors. Utilcell management stated that the new factory is not just a relocation but a strategic investment for the future, aimed at continuously delivering the highest quality products and services to global customers.

Utilcell is a key player in Spain's Industry 4.0 and smart weighing sectors. The completion of the new factory marks a new milestone in Utilcell's production capacity layout in the global load cell market, helping to further consolidate its industry-leading position.