Our Company


Howard Finishing History

In 1947, Howard Plating opened its doors and entered the automotive electroplating industry. Howard quickly became known as a premier automotive coatings company providing: rack zinc and zinc/nickel, barrel zinc and zinc/nickel, barrel phosphate and rack e-coat finishes.


Through the years Howard has kept pace with the technology advancements in the finishing industry and through expansion and acquisition Howard has created the multi faceted company that exists today.


Mission Statement

Howard’s mission is to provide innovative, practical, and top-quality products that improve our customer's products both aesthetically and functionally. We believe our first responsibility is to our customers. In carrying out our day-to-day business we strive to:


  • Follow the philosophy that our customers are the final judge of our performance.
  • Be considered as a responsible corporate citizen in our community.
  • Treat our employees with respect and concern for their well-being.

Through a long-term commitment to this mission, we will be known as a company that meets the needs of all whom we serve. Our customers, vendors, and employees will see Howard Finishing, LLC as offering stability, reliability, and opportunity to achieve their respective goals.


Values

  1. Treat suppliers as members of our team.
  2. Treat each other with respect, honesty, and integrity.
  3. Be involved in the community and industry.
  4. Have a safe, clean, and organized workplace.
  5. Continue to improve through training, involvement, communication, and technology.
  6. Promote an atmosphere of accountability within a team structure that recognizes strong performance.
  7. Be environmentally responsible.
  8. Be committed to provide total customer satisfaction.
  9. Promote a sense of pride.

Why Choose Howard Finishing, LLC?


Sales and Service
  • An experienced, technically astute and dedicated sales/service team that can deliver the quality products and services demanded by your customers.

Operational Excellence
  • A plant-wide commitment to exceed our customer’s quality and delivery needs through highly productive, quality focused and effectively lean plant operations.

Diversified Finishes
  • We offer zinc, nickel-chrome, chrome flash, e-coat and phosphate finishes. Our plating lines offer state-of-the-art, high volume processing for quick turnaround to your customers.

Worldwide Shipping
  • Whether it’s local or around the world, we can deliver your parts to meet your customer’s requirements.

Our Commitment
  • A team of dedicated employees that understand the demands of today’s automotive environment and the individual commitment necessary for delivering exceptional customer products and services.