Unsere Geschichte

Hansford Sensors was founded in 2006, with our core philosophy to work closely with customers to provide reliable, cost-effective, quality products with unrivalled before and after sales service. Manufactured in the UK, Hansford Sensors high-quality vibration monitoring products are used globally by the world’s leading companies. Check out some of our key milestones listed below:

2006

Hansford Sensors was founded by Chris Hansford. Operating in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire

2007

Launched the range of ATEX certified HS-100I Intrinsically Safe Vibration Sensors

2008

4-20mA Vibration Transmitters were introduced to the product range

2009

Moved to a bigger premises at Sands Industrial Estate in High Wycombe, with a team of 20 people

2009

Set up Hansford Sensors in Krakow, Poland to provide a better service to countries in Eastern Europe

2010

Vibration Meter Kits HS-620 and HS-630 launched

2011

First sponsored racing driver Tom Ingram

2011

Introduced Dual Output Sensors and Sensors Modules to the market

2012

HS-105 High Temperature Accelerometers added to the product portfolio

2013

Development and design of the HS-150 Shear Accelerometer series

2014

Opened a new office in India, which further strengthened our position in the Asian manufacturing market

2015

Office opened in Germany in response to the increasing demand for vibration monitoring solutions in the region

2015

Introduced Switch Enclosures with PCB panel mounting board

2016

Celebrated 10 years at the forefront of vibration monitoring

2017

Released HS-173R Triaxial Accelerometer. Capable of providing simultaneous measurement in three axes

2017

Won International Trader of the Year and Growth Business of the Year at Buckinghamshire Business Awards

2018

Expanded presence in the US, opened a dedicated sales operation

2018

Added HS-150I, HS-170I and HS-173I Intrinsically Safe Accelerometers to the product range

2019

Launched the HS-180S Compact Shear Accelerometers, enabling installation in areas with limited access

2020

Introduced Over-moulded Cable Assemblies with Stainless Steel conduit, available with FEP or HFFR cable

2021

Achieved 100,000 sensors in this year

2021

HS-421I and HS-423I added to the range of Intrinsically Safe 4-20mA Transmitters

2022

Tom Ingram wins the British Touring Car Championship

2023

Our office and production facility almost doubled by 2023

2024

Receiving the King’s Award for International Trade 2024

2025

Tom Ingram wins the British Touring Car Championship for the 2nd time!