About A&D Instruments

Distributed across Southern Africa by Wirsam Scientific.

A&D Company, Limited is a Japanese manufacturer of precision weighing and measurement instruments, founded in 1977. With its core expertise in analog-to-digital conversion technology, A&D has grown into the third largest balance manufacturer globally, holding approximately 20% of the market share. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Japan, Korea, China and Australia, with subsidiaries across the United States, Europe and Asia.

A&D’s product range includes micro balances, semi-micro balances, analytical balances, precision balances, moisture analysers and portable scales. With around 25% of personnel dedicated to R&D, A&D consistently leads in technical innovation, delivering instruments valued for their speed, accuracy and reliability across laboratory, industrial and field applications.

Wirsam Scientific is the authorised distributor of A&D weighing instruments across Southern Africa, providing sales, technical support and after-sales service.