Our History
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!