Our Story

• Hardy Scales founded

• Name changed to Hardy Instruments

• Recipient of large contract for scales and computers with USPS

• Introduction of WAVERSAVER and Secure Memory Module (SMM)

• Introduction of the HI 2160RC Rate Controller

• Introduction of the world's first Remote IO interface in a weighing instrument
• Recipient of the 1992 USPS Top Quality Supplier Award

• ISO 9001 registration

• Introduction of C2, Second Generation Calibration

• Introduction of the HI 1771WS Weigh Scale Module for Series 5

• Introduction of the Profibus option for the weight and rate controllers

• Introduction of DeviceNet Weigh Scale Module and INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN

• Introduction of Cockpit software, and the SLC 500 HI 1746-WS Weigh Scale Module

• Addition of the HI 1756-WS ControlLogix Weigh Scale Module and the HI 2160RCPlus to the Process Weighing line

• Introduction of the HI 3010 Filler/Dispenser Controller, the first of the 3000 Series
• Introduction of the HI 2110 Weight Indicator and ADVANTAGE Lite Load Cells

• 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

• Introduction of the HI 3600 Machine Monitor, part of the 3000 Series

• Launch of nationwide field service. Introduction of the HI 1769-WS MicroLogix &
• CompactLogix Weigh Scale Module, and the ANY-WEIGH Floor Scales

• Partnership with B+L to open a European office

• Introduction of the HI 4050 Weight Controller

• Hardy Instruments acquired by Roper Technologies

• Hardy Instruments becomes Hardy Process Solutions

• 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

• Introduced the HI 6500 series of weight processors, the HI 6300 series of weight processors, and the HI 6010 Summing Box

• Introduced the new HI 6600 Series of Modular Sensor System, a revolutionary concept that separates communications and weight processing, enabling up to 30 sensors to communicate through one gateway
• Began shipping the HI 6500-PB, a Profibus-DP version of the popular HI 6500
• Introduced a new line of platform scales including Hardy Bench Scales and Hardy Floor Scales
• Greatly expanded Hardy's sensor portfolio, including compression load cells, tension load cells, and a new line of single point load sensors

• Launched a new line of Lift Deck Floor Scales to provide more solutions for washdown environments
• Introduced a wide range of new Load Cell options for OEMs and Systems Integrators and expanded the Advantage and Advantage Lite Shear Beam families

• Introduced Integrated Panel Solutions, a new line of Digital Weight Indicators, and the fastest weight processor in the industry, the HI 6500-XP Extreme Processor
• Introduced Hardy OneMount Load Points, which are extremely easy to install and maintain

• Introduced the Dynamic Checkweigher Series of in-motion checkweighers using a Rockwell platform with open source, off-the-shelf components and premier integration with Rockwell
• Introduced the HI 1734-WS for POINT I/O systems, offering fast stable weight with an AOP and Faceplate

• Hardy Updates its ISO Certification to the ISO 9001:2015 standard.

• Introduced the HI 6200 Single Channel Weight Processor with a color touch screen

• Introduced the HI 8000IS series of Intrinsically Safe Indicators for weighing in hazardous areas

• Hardy Introduces the HIBSD Bench Scale with display.

• Hardy Introduces the HIBSX Washdown, Low-Profile and UL Hazardous Bench Scale 

Predictably High Performance In 2022, Hardy was acquired by Indicor,  which provides specialized, mission-critical products for industrial  manufacturers, and a portfolio of proven, best-in-class companies for their shareholders. With decades of experience producing dependable, highly-engineered  solutions, Indicor businesses deliver performance and value that are difficult to find anywhere else.