Hanna Instruments

Hanna Instruments is a global manufacturer of analytical instrumentation.[1] It was founded in 1978 in Padova, Italy by Oscar and Anna Nardo.[2] Hanna Instruments has a network of over 40 subsidiaries in 32 countries around the world.[3] Hanna Instruments is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island and has manufacturing sites in Mauritius, Singapore, Hungary and Romania.[2] All production facilities are ISO 9001 Certified.[4]

Hanna Instruments
TypePrivately Held
IndustryScientific Instrumentation
Founded1978 by Anna and Oscar Nardo
HeadquartersWoonsocket, Rhode Island, USA
Number of locations
60 (2011)
Key people
Martino Nardo, Owner/CEO
ProductsAnalytical instruments, In-line Process Equipment, Probes, Electrodes and Reagents
Number of employees
1,200 (2010)
Hanna Instruments headquarters in Woonsocket, RI
Hanna portable Multiparameter photometer

Hanna Instruments Developments

According to the company's promotional material:

In 1980, Hanna Instruments developed the first single-probe portable conductivity meter.[5] In 1984, Hanna Instruments developed the first microprocessor-based handheld pH meter.[5] In 1985, Hanna Instruments became the first company to introduce a pH electrode with a built-in temperature sensor[5] In 1988, Hanna Instruments became the first company to introduce the pre-amplified pH electrode.[5] In 1992, Hanna Instruments became the first company to offer a portable pH meter with plain-paper printing.[5] In 1997, Hanna Instruments became the first company to offer a pH tester with double junction electrode.[5] In 2000, Hanna Instruments became the first company to offer a multi-parameter (pH/conductivity/temperature) pocket tester.[5]

References
  1. http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=4639092
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-05-12. Retrieved 2013-05-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-04-01. Retrieved 2010-04-12.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-09-25. Retrieved 2010-04-12.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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