Eurostar

Eurostar

J J Hardy & Sons has worked with the international high-speed rail operator Eurostar for over 30 years. Connecting the United Kington to France, Belgium and the Netherlands, the service is operated by 11 Class 373/1 trainsets, each with 18 coaches and 17 Class 374...
William Cook Defence

William Cook Defence

A working relationship spanning 18 years, J J Hardy & Sons and William Cook Defence have enjoyed a fruitful relationship since the pair were introduced at an NDI meeting. Based in Stanhope, County Durham, the company is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of...
SE Trains Limited

SE Trains Limited

A need for a reliable supplier which could help SE Trains Ltd overhaul a series of safety critical components led the train operator to J J Hardy & Sons. The company required a supplier which it could trust to refurbish the components in a matter of days, which is...
Going underground

Going underground

J J Hardy & Sons has supplied precision engineered components to Transport for London (TfL)’s world-famous London Underground since the late 1980s. The transport operator’s first encounter with the company took place when procuring energy-absorbing D-Bolts during...
Historic manufacturer has the tools to grow

Historic manufacturer has the tools to grow

One of the North East’s longest-standing family-owned manufacturers is celebrating its 165th anniversary in style, after investing in a suite of state-of-the-art machinery as it looks to diversify and grow. Hartlepool-based JJ Hardy & Sons was founded in...
Expansion into Additive Manufacturing

Expansion into Additive Manufacturing

JJ Hardy & Sons has purchased its first ever 3D printer as it looks to expand its manufacturing capability. The five-figure investment into the Ultimaker S5 3D Printer will help the company provide a more streamlined, cost-effective service to its customers....