Our Heritage
Your Partner in Process Measurement Since 1918
Hardy Process Solutions began in 1918 as Hardy Scales. Since then we've designed, built and installed virtually every type of scale imaginable. In 1984 Hardy Scales was purchased by Dynamic Instruments, Inc. and we changed our name to Hardy Instruments, Inc., and in 2011 to Hardy Process Solutions, as we redefined our business focus.
Since 1984 we've developed a full product line of Process Weighing solutions. We have listened to our customers and focused the company's design efforts on solving the most difficult challenges in process control and industrial weighing:
- With WAVERSAVER®, we eliminated the effects of vibration on scale readings
- With Remote I/O, we were the first company to connect weighing instrumentation to Allen-Bradley PLCs without programming software drivers
- C2® eliminated the need for test weights when calibrating and INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN® allows system diagnostics and troubleshooting from the instrument
- For further integration with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs we were the first weighing company to develop add-on-profiles.
Our ADVANTAGE® line of Load Points and Load Sensors have elevated the standard load cell transducer to a new level making extra cost features standard and making their certs available online 24/7.
In 2007 Hardy was acquired by Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) and is now part of its Energy Systems and Controls group. Roper Industries is a market-driven, diversified growth company. It is a component of the Fortune 1000, S&P MidCap 400 and the Russell 1000 Indexes. Roper provides engineered products and solutions for global niche markets, including water, energy, radio frequency and research/medical applications.
Hardy timeline
2013
Introduced the HI 6300 series of weight processors and the HI 6010 Summing Box
2012
Introduced the HI 4050CW Check Weighing System and the HI 1756-nDF dispenser filler for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs. Introduced the Easy 8 for the Micro800 line of Allen-Bradley PLCs
2011
Hardy Instruments becomes Hardy Process Solutions
2007
Hardy Instruments acquired by Roper Industries
2006
Introduction of the HI 4050 Weight Controller
2005
Partnership with B+L to open a European office
2004
Launch of nationwide field service. Introduction of the HI 1769-WS MicroLogix & CompactLogix Weigh Scale Module, and the ANY-WEIGH Floor Scales
2003
Introduction of the HI 3600 Machine Monitor, part of the 3000 Ser9es
2002
Introduction of the HI 3030 Multi-Scale Weight Controller, part of the 3000 Series, and the ANY-WEIGH Bench Scales
Recipient of the 2002 USPS Quality Award
2001
Introduction of the HI 3010 Filler/Dispenser Controller, first of the 3000 Series
Introduction of the HI 2110 Weight Indicator and ADVANTAGE Lite Load Cells
2000
Addition of the HI 1756-WS ControlLogix Weigh Scale Module and the HI 2160RCPlus to the Process Weighing line
1999
Introduction of Cockpit software, and the SLC 500 HI 1746-WS Weigh Scale Module
1998
Introduction of DeviceNet Weigh Scale Module and INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN
1997
Introduction of the Profibus option for the weight and rate controllers
1995
Introduction of the HI 1771WS Weigh Scale Module for Series 5
1994
Introduction of C2, Second Generation Calibration
1993
ISO 9001 registration
1992
Introduction of the world's first Remote IO interface in a weighing instrument
Recipient of the 1992 USPS Top Quality Supplier Award
1991
Introduction of the HI 2160RC Rate Controller
1990
Introduction of WAVERSAVER and Secure Memory Module (SMM)
1987
Recipient of large contract for scales and computers with USPS
1984
Name changed to Hardy Instruments
1918
Hardy Scales founded