Origin

The original spark for hive scales came from family and friends being avid beekeepers. The weight of hives is the single most important piece of information in managing bees. Setting out to provide this vital information, O'Keefe Electronics created our Hive Scales.

O’Keefe Electronics Inc. specialize in providing custom electronic monitoring, diagnostics, and control systems for Residential, Consumer, Automotive, and Industrial markets.

Load sensors used in weight scales create the tiniest voltages and O'Keefe's strength in electromechanical systems and noise control is critical in achieving accurate weight data.

Fat Bees Hive Scales is the Australian manufacturer and supplier of Hive Scales. Development and design work continues in the USA, with the Hive Scales assembled here. 

O’Keefe Electronic's motto is, "We are here to help you get your data flowing along with your honey!"

Fat Bee's motto is, "Weigh your bees, know your bees".

8,000-year-old rock painting discovered at Arana Cave near Valencia, Spain
From Ransome, Hilda M. "The Sacred Bee in Ancient Times and Folklore".
London: George Allen & Unwin, 1937. Pp. 19-41.