Verified Nov 2026
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Santa Maria, California
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Since 1980
Hardy Diagnostics is a manufacturer and distributor of microbiological products, headquartered in Santa Maria, California, and founded in 1980. The company is employee-owned, with an estimated 200 to 500 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $100 to $250 million. It serves hospitals, universities, food and beverage processors, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, and in late 2025 announced a partnership with NEMIS Technologies to bring rapid on-site pathogen detection to North America.
Hardy Diagnostics at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1980
Headquarters
Santa Maria, California
Certifications
ISO 13485
Import activity
163
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
163
Named foreign suppliers
20
Top origins
Japan · Belgium · Spain · France
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Hardy Diagnostics.
What this tells a buyer
Hardy Diagnostics was awarded a $1,261 supplies contract by the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority in October 2026, according to a civiciq.com report, and a facilities contract from the City of Santa Maria in August 2026.
The company holds ISO 13485 certification, earned in 2005, and its catalog includes blood agar culture plates, culture media, rapid test kits, and microbiology stains.
Hardy Diagnostics is fully employee-owned, with more than 420 co-workers holding shares, and operates facilities in Santa Maria, California and Springboro, Ohio totaling 325,000 square feet.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
46 years in operation (founded 1980).
Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Hardy Diagnostics is a manufacturer and distributor of microbiological products, headquartered in Santa Maria, California, and founded in 1980. The company is employee-owned, with an estimated 200 to 500 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $100 to $250 million. It serves hospitals, universities, food and beverage processors, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, and in late 2025 announced a partnership with NEMIS Technologies to bring rapid on-site pathogen detection to North America.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1980 |
Headquarters | Santa Maria, California |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 13485 |
What Hardy Diagnostics makes
The company holds ISO 13485 certification, earned in 2005, and its catalog includes blood agar culture plates, culture media, rapid test kits, and microbiology stains.
Certifications
Hardy Diagnostics is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — hardydiagnostics.com
Trade and customs footprint
Hardy Diagnostics was awarded a $1,261 supplies contract by the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority in October 2026, according to a civiciq.com report, and a facilities contract from the City of Santa Maria in August 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 163 inbound shipments across 20 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · Belgium · Spain · France.
Latest developments
2026-10-19 — San Elijo Joint Powers Authority Awards $1,261 Supplies Contract to Hardy Diagnostics (October 2026) (civiciq.com)
2026-09-23 — At Hardy Diagnostics, we are fully invested in the future of microbiology. | Hardy Diagnostics (linkedin.com)
2026-08-08 — City of Santa Maria Awards Facilities Contract to Hardy Diagnostics (August 2026) (civiciq.com)
2026-03-11 — Hardy Diagnostics : Defining the Future, Transcending the Ordinary | Healthcare Outlook (healthcare-outlook.com)
2025-12-19 — Hardy Diagnostics Partners with NEMIS Technologies to Bring Rapid On-Site Pathogen Detection to North America (prnewswire.com)
2025-11-19 — Hardy Diagnostics Announces Retirement of Founder and CEO Jay Hardy; Christopher Catani Named New President and CEO (prnewswire.com)
Facilities
Hardy Diagnostics is headquartered in Santa Maria, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Arizona, Washington — healthcare-outlook.com
Company details
Hardy Diagnostics is fully employee-owned, with more than 420 co-workers holding shares, and operates facilities in Santa Maria, California and Springboro, Ohio totaling 325,000 square feet. Hardy Diagnostics was founded in 1980, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Santa Maria, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 46 years in operation (founded 1980). Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hardy Diagnostics do?
Hardy Diagnostics is a manufacturer and distributor of microbiological products, headquartered in Santa Maria, California, and founded in 1980. The company is employee-owned, with an estimated 200 to 500 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $100 to $250 million. It serves hospitals, universities, food and beverage processors, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, and in late 2025 announced a partnership with NEMIS Technologies to bring rapid on-site pathogen detection to North America.
Where is Hardy Diagnostics headquartered?
Hardy Diagnostics is headquartered in Santa Maria, California (1430 West McCoy Lane, Santa Maria, California, 93455).
When was Hardy Diagnostics founded?
Hardy Diagnostics was founded in 1980.
How big is Hardy Diagnostics?
Hardy Diagnostics has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Hardy Diagnostics hold?
Hardy Diagnostics lists ISO 13485 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Hardy Diagnostics import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 163 inbound shipments for Hardy Diagnostics, with top origins including Japan · Belgium · Spain · France.
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