The Howard Advantage starts with being an actual manufacturer by trade and not simply an integrator of parts. Howard Industries, Inc. was founded in 1968 by Billy Howard, Sr. Over the past five decades, this company has grown to become the nation’s leading manufacturer of distribution transformers, with over ten million transformers in service throughout the United States and abroad. Howard’s firmly established position as a leader in industry served as a springboard for Howard Transportation and Howard Technology Solutions (HTS).
Today, Howard is Mississippi’s largest privately held employer headquartered within the state, employs over 5,000 team members, and generates multi-billion dollars in annual revenue.
Howard Power Solutions:
Howard Power Solutions, originally known as Howard Industries, Inc., was founded in 1968 by
Billy W. Howard, Sr. Over the past five decades, this company has grown to become the world’s
leading manufacturer of distribution transformers, with over ten million transformers in service
throughout the United States and abroad. Located in Laurel, MS, this facility has 2.3 million
square feet, making it the largest transformer plant in the world. Our newest transformer division,
Howard Substation Transformers, located near corporate headquarters, began manufacturing
operations in April 2005, producing power transformers with higher KVA and voltage ratings.
Howard Transportation:
Howard Transportation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Howard Industries, Inc., operates a full-load,
long-haul, flat-bed common-carrier truck line and brokerage firm that transports commodities
and industrial goods throughout the continental United States. This division hauls Howard
Power Solutions’ raw materials and finished products and encompasses over 125 tractor/trailer
trucks, with regional terminal facilities in Mississippi and North Carolina. From coast to coast
and places in between, Howard Transportation has served the shipping needs of our customers
for over four decades.
Howard Technology Solutions:
Howard Technology Solutions (HTS) brings to market cutting-edge technology—high-quality,
reliable, and affordable products. From our Howard-manufactured solutions, such as desktops,
notebooks, servers, kiosks, and medical carts, to partner products from other leading
technology innovators, such as Lenovo, HP, and Microsoft, Howard helps you make the most of
your technology dollars!
