Sacramento Weighs-in and Chooses A&D; Weights & Measures Selects A&D For Consumer Watchdog.

Business Editors

As far back as the Biblical times mankind has been commanded to "Use honest scales and honest weights" (Leviticus 19:36). That principle has since been supplemented with numerous government statutes for products sold with a statement of weight. Most of what is purchased in stores today has been weighed at some point to assure that the consumer is getting a fair value. However, as with most things, there can be flaws in our processes, equipment, or simple human error. That's why people like Dori Kelsey are important to assure we get our money's worth. Dori is the Sr. Weights and Measures Inspector for the County of Sacramento, CA Department of Weights and Measures and is responsible for the enforcement of county laws regarding weight.

Ms. Kelsey visits stores throughout Sacramento County checking the weights of store packaged and pre-packaged items. This can include anything from hamburger and salads to bread and candy bars. Without warning she appears at a store sets her scale in a cart and proceeds to wander the shop, paying particular attention to meat, bakery and deli departments. Random packages are weighed, the net weight (noted on the label subtracted from the gross and the tare weight (weight of packaging material) determined. If the gross or tare weights are too low the consumer is not getting all that they paid for and a citation may be issued. Surprisingly, in this day of automation and digital scales about 40% of all store packaged products fall short of the labeled content.

Previously Dori was equipped with a scale that, while it did the job, weighed almost 30 pounds. It was cumbersome and tiring to transport from store to store. A scale that was lightweight, portable and accurate was essential to her job. It also had to be able to weigh up to 25 pounds and still have readability to 0.1 ounce and 0.001 pounds. While not frequently used, being able to readout in grams would be an additional benefit for checking pre-packaged items.

When the County of Sacramento purchasing contacted the local Authorized A&D Dealer, Valley Scale, the owner Fred Glass knew exactly what would fill their need and recommended the A&D EK-12KG. While having a capacity of over 26 pounds the balance itself weighs less than 3 pounds. The EK-12KG can quickly change from pounds to ounces to grams as well as other units of measure with just a touch of a key. Additionally the balance has a large easy-to-read LCD display and is effortless to calibrate pressing just one button. At the end of the day, back at the office the balance with its rechargeable battery pack is plugged in and be ready for the next day.

"The A&D EK-G balance is great. I appreciate it being user-friendly plus it is extremely accurate and dependable," exclaimed Dori, "It has made my job much easier and helps assure customers in Sacramento County will get what they pay for."

For more information on the complete line of EK-G balances as well as A&D's other balance and scales visit our web site at www.andweighing.com or call A&D Weighing at [phone].

About A&D

A&D, an ISO 9000 certified company, designs and manufactures a complete line of electronic balances, scales, weighing indicators and controllers for laboratory, food service and industrial applications, as well as advanced electronic blood pressure monitoring equipment for both home health care and professional markets. Founded in 1977, A&D is a multinational company with operations in Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States. A&D products are sold through a nationwide network of independent weighing equipment dealers providing local service and support; and through laboratory distributors.

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