“As a Senior Purchasing Agent, I have had the extreme pleasure of conducting business with Rob for a couple of years now, and know him to be very professional. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and is very customer service minded. He has a good business sense, and knows how to make quality parts that are delivered on time. Rob is efficient, extremely competent, and has an excellent rapport with his customers. I hope to have the opportunity to do business with Rob in the future.”
Jim, Senior Purchasing Agent
“I have been associated with Robert for approximately 8 years. He has a high regard for customer satisfaction, on time delivery, and quality. His outstanding professionalism, integrity and academics for a successful business are hard to come by these days. I have always known Robert to be upfront and candid and willing to discuss and rectify issues that might present itself during
the daily transactions of a manufacturing business. He has always been proactive instead of reactive.
miracle after miracle to get my orders completed correctly and on time (and this sometimes required overnight and weekend work).
His ability to run a manufacturing facility speaks for itself.”
Rob is very honest, hardworking, and he does what needs to be done to get the job done.”
Brian, Senior Buyer Electronics Industry
“I have always found Mr. Howell to conduct himself in a professional manner. He has been instrumental in resolving crises that have arisen in normal manufacturing with speed and skill. I look forward to continuing a vendor partnership with Mr. Howell. Knowing him for a number of years, I feel he is capable of performing up to our vendor standards.”
Wade, Manufacturing Director, Equipment Manufacturer
“I have been working with Rob for over 2 years in a buyer supplier role. Rob worked
Steven, R&D Procurement Defense Manufacturer
“Rob’s strong work ethics, attention to customer needs, and willingness to do what it takes to help his customers has continued to impress me over the 12 years I have worked with him. I can securely say that without this level of professionalism from Rob, our business would have been negatively impacted. We will keep any and all of our business with Rob no matter where he conducts business.”
Rob, National Sales Manager, Electronic Manufacturer
The facility has 3 weld booths for MIG/ TIG welding, an inspection department, 2 deburr rooms, and its air conditioning system is designed specifically for a weld shop. “With our system, air doesn’t blow down”, Rob said, “as this can cause bad welds”.
build-out to maximize efficiency,” Rob said. Some of the major things customers will appreciate in Howell Precision include: • Experience, commitment to quality, and on time delivery. Howell Precision is ready to support customers in the electronics, medical, semi-conductor, aerospace, and defense industries, and can cut and form stainless steel, aluminum, hard and mild steel, titanium, and armor plate. • Partnerships - Howell Precision is located in a complex near the Deer Park Airport, and is, in essence, part of a “fabrication/ machine network”.Within the complex, you will find a Waterjet company (Harschco Waterjet), and a precision machining company (RPM Industries), and of course, Howell Pre-
cision Fab. So, between the 3 companies, who all work closely together, the network will be able to manufacture anything a customer requires, and they’ll do it with the most cost effective processes, with a key promise of on time deliveries. • A facility that has immediate access to more square footage, as business dictates. It additionally is designed with designated, self contained departments, organized, Rob says, so that work can flow efficiently through the shop. All the necessary tools for operation are contained in each department, with lean manufacturing key to the design. Even the Mitsubishi laser is “automation ready”, which means that as production jobs grow the machine can be expanded to include a multi shelf tower, Howell Precision can quickly support 24x7 unattended (lights-out) production.
Howell Precision is ready to provide superior service and on time deliveries to new and existing customers. And Rob wants to thank all of his new teammates who helped make this possible: long term colleagues and key employees Travis Nelson and Gabe Cruz, Bill Isaac from MC Machinery, Glen Zachman from North-South Machinery, professor Charlie Grantham, and especially wife Leslie.
“I will remain loyal to North-South and MC Machinery. Not only are their machines, service and support superior, but they believed in me. They are even providing me with advertising support to help me create marketing materials to promote my business. It doesn’t stop there. The Open House that we will be announcing, hosted by Howell Precision, is provided courtesy of North-South Machinery and MC Machinery.” For a superior precision fab company, call Howell Precision at 623-582-4776 or visit their website (howellprecisionaz.com). A2Z METALWORKER
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