Hardy Process Solutions

What Hardy Process Solutions does

Hardy Process Solutions (legal name Hardy Solutions) is an industrial weighing solutions provider founded in 1918 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMETEK (NYSE: AME), a diversified global industrial conglomerate, with all instruments and PLC plug-in weighing modules designed and assembled in the USA at ISO 9001:2015 certified plants. Its product portfolio spans weighing instruments (weight controllers HI6850/HI6800 and weight processors HI6501/HI6500), a deep lineup of PLC plug-in weighing modules for Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley platforms (HI1756 ControlLogix, HI5069 CompactLogix 5380, HI1734 Point I/O, HI5034-WS PointMax I/O, HI1746 SLC500, HI1771 legacy 1771, HI200 DeviceNet), load cells (shear beam, compression, tension, single point, dynamic mounts, OneMount ADVANTAGE) from 300g to 660,000 lb capacity, and a scales line (ANY-WEIGH bench and floor scales, EnviroScale sanitary, washdown, and stainless lift-deck floor scales).

Hardy's core technology is the Hardy Process Toolbox, which embeds proprietary firmware features into the hardware: C2® Electronic Calibration enables weightless calibration without heavy test weights (claimed 4x faster calibration); WAVERSAVER® and WAVERSAVER+ eliminate the effects of environmental vibration on weight signals; INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN® provides operator diagnostics that isolate problems to instrument, cabling, or sensor (claimed 5x faster diagnosis); and adjunct modules (CHECK-MASTER, FEED-MASTER, WEBSERVER remote access, SMM secure configuration) cover checkweighing, feed-rate control, and cybersecurity. Products carry FM Hazardous, IP67, CE, REACH, and RoHS3 certifications for regulated and sanitary environments.

The company generates revenue through two streams: (1) hardware sales of weight controllers, PLC plug-in modules, load cells, and scales sold directly to end-user plants, OEM machine builders, and systems integrators via an enterprise field sales motion with quote-based, configuration-driven pricing; and (2) professional services including installation and startup, calibration and preventive maintenance, onsite field service, and process weighing training. Distribution is hybrid, combining factory-direct technical sales engineers with an authorized distributor network accessible through a 'Where to Buy' portal. Target customer segments are Plant Stakeholders (plant managers, process/controls/packaging/maintenance engineers, purchasing managers, quality control), OEMs and Machine Builders embedding weighing modules into their equipment, and Systems Integrators delivering automated weighing solutions. End markets span Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods, Chemical & Petrochemical, Industrial Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical & Biotech, and Metals, with explicit deep integration into the Rockwell Automation ecosystem serving as both a technical differentiator and a switching-cost anchor.

Name

Hardy Process Solutions

Legal name

Hardy Solutions

Website

https://hardysolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hardy Process Solutions, an AMETEK subsidiary founded in 1918, designs and manufactures industrial weighing instruments, PLC plug-in modules, load cells, and scales with proprietary vibration elimination and electronic calibration technologies, serving process plants, OEMs, and systems integrators across global manufacturing industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Weighing Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM), Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Industrial weighing equipment
• Process weighing solutions
• Load cell sensors
• PLC weighing modules
• Weight controllers

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Weighing Equipment Sales: Hardy Process Solutions generates revenue primarily through the sale of industrial weighing equipment including weight controllers, PLC plug-in weighing modules, load cells, and scales. Products are sold directly to industrial customers with pricing based on quotes and configuration.
2. Professional Services: Revenue generated from support services including installation and startup, calibration and preventive maintenance, onsite field service, and training for process weighing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hardy Process Solutions designs, manufactures, and supports industrial process weighing equipment — including weight controllers, weight processors, PLC plug-in weighing modules for Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms, load cells, and bench/floor scales — assembled in the USA at ISO 9001:2015 plants. The offering bundles the proprietary Hardy Process Toolbox (C2 electronic calibration, WAVERSAVER vibration elimination, Integrated Technician diagnostics, etc.) and is delivered with quote-based pricing, technical consultation, and professional services such as installation/startup, calibration, preventive maintenance, onsite field service, and training.

Product overview

Hardy Process Solutions, an Ametek company, offers a comprehensive industrial weighing solutions portfolio consisting of weighing instruments, PLC plug-in weighing modules, load cells, and scales designed and assembled in the USA. The core product line includes weight controllers (HI6850, HI6800), weight processors (HI6501, HI6500), and specialized PLC plug-in modules (HI1756, HI5069, HI1734, HI5034) that integrate directly with Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley PLC systems. The product line extends to a full range of load cells including shear beam, compression, tension, and single-point configurations with capacities from 300g to 660,000 lbs. Hardy Process Toolbox technologies including C2 electronic calibration, WAVERSAVER vibration elimination, and Integrated Technician diagnostics are built into instruments and modules to reduce integration time by up to 66% and increase calibration speed by 4x. The company serves food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial manufacturing sectors with a focus on lowest total cost of ownership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ANY-WEIGH: Line of bench and floor scales with rugged construction and stainless steel tops for laboratory and industrial installations.
• ADVANTAGE

Products and services

• HI6850 Weight Controller

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers complete calibrations up to 4x faster
• +9 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationRockwell Automation is identified as a Technology Partner and RA Technology Partner. Hardy Process Solutions develops PLC plug-in weighing modules specifically designed for Rockwell Automation platforms including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PointIO, and SLC500 systems. Products feature native integration with EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and ControlNet protocols. Hardy maintains deep engineering partnerships with Rockwell for co-development of automation solutions.
• AMETEKflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHardy Process Solutions is an AMETEK company. AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. As a subsidiary, Hardy benefits from AMETEK's global manufacturing resources, R&D capabilities, and financial strength while maintaining its specialized focus on industrial weighing solutions.
• Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)coreTechnology or IntegrationHardy products are specifically designed to integrate with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers, with dedicated modules for 1756 ControlLogix, 1769 CompactLogix, 1734 PointIO, and 1746 SLC500 chassis platforms.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mettler Toledo: Global leader in precision industrial weighing instruments, load cells, and process weighing solutions; directly competes with Hardy across food, pharma, chemical, and manufacturing verticals with broader scale and a more diversified portfolio.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: US manufacturer of industrial weighing equipment including load cells, indicators, bench/floor scales, and vehicle scales; competes with Hardy across industrial plant and OEM weighing applications.
• Flintec Group: Specialist manufacturer of precision load cells and weighing components for OEM and process applications; competes with Hardy's load cell and weighing electronics product lines, especially in OEM integrations.
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems: US-based manufacturer of industrial weighing equipment including load cells, weight controllers, scales, and process weighing instrumentation; competes head-to-head with Hardy in plant-floor and OEM applications, especially in North America.
• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Manufacturer of industrial scales, load cells, and weighing systems for manufacturing, logistics, and food processing; competes with Hardy in bench scales, floor scales, and OEM weighing modules.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Manufacturer of load cells, weighing electronics, and test & measurement instruments; competes with Hardy in industrial load cells and process weighing, particularly in test/calibration-adjacent applications.
• Minebea Intec: Provider of industrial weighing and inspection solutions (formerly Sartorius Intec) for food, pharma, and chemical industries; offers load cells, weighing electronics, and checkweighers that overlap with Hardy's process weighing portfolio.
• Schenck Process: Global supplier of industrial weighing, feeding, and screening technologies for bulk material handling; overlaps directly with Hardy in process weighing, load cells, and continuous feed/batching applications.

Regional players

• Yamato Scale Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of industrial weighing and packaging equipment including checkweighers and combination weighers; overlaps with Hardy's checkweighing and packaging applications but primarily serves Asia-Pacific.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens (Process Automation & Drives): Global automation incumbent offering weighing modules integrated with SIMATIC PLCs and broader process automation portfolios; competes with Hardy by bundling weighing into large-scale plant automation deals.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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