Founded in 1977, Monarch International, Inc. initially served as a sales and service organization for various instrumentation. In 1982, the Monarch Instrument Division was established, pioneering microprocessor-based portable tachometers. Over the years, Monarch expanded its product line to include the Nova-Strobe Series of portable stroboscopes and the DataChart Paperless Recorder. Today, Monarch continues to innovate, offering advanced data recording solutions with features like color touch screens and multi-channel capabilities, maintaining its reputation for precision and reliability in rotational speed measurement and stroboscopic inspection.