Description

S. I. Howard Glass Co., Inc. is a distinguished manufacturer specializing in precision flat glass fabrication for instrument makers worldwide. Established originally in 1912 as S. I. Howard Plate Co., the company incorporated in 1948 and has since evolved into a leading supplier of high-quality glass components. With over a century of experience, S. I. Howard Glass Co. has built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and reliability, serving a diverse range of industries including military, electronics, medical, aerospace, biomedical, display, microelectronics, and biotechnology. The company's advanced fabrication capabilities encompass CNC machining, CNC scribing, machine edging, precision dicing, lapping, polishing, and metrology, enabling production of glass components with thicknesses ranging from 0.1mm to 16mm and tolerances as tight as ±0.002". Their state-of-the-art equipment supports high precision and speed, ensuring minimal risk of chipping and superior surface finishes. S. I. Howard Glass Co. also offers specialized services such as heat strengthening, high vacuum coatings, drilling, laminating, sandblasting, and frosting. S. I. Howard Glass Co. maintains an extensive inventory valued over $1 million, featuring a broad selection of glass types including borosilicate, colored filter glass, float glass, crown glass, Robax glass, alkali-free glass, signal mirrors, and 94% R front surface mirrors. Their commitment to quality is underscored by ISO 9001:2015 certification and ITAR registration, reflecting rigorous quality assurance practices supported by optical comparators and laser micrometers. The company’s rich history is marked by resilience and visionary leadership, notably under Earl R. Farmer Sr., who saved the business from bankruptcy in 1939 and transitioned its focus from residential and commercial glazing to precision instrument glass fabrication after World War II. Today, the third generation of the Farmer family continues to drive innovation and uphold the company's legacy. S. I. Howard Glass Co., Inc. is dedicated to delivering competitively priced, custom glass solutions tailored to meet the exacting standards of their global clientele. Their customer-centric approach, combined with technical expertise and a comprehensive product catalog, makes them a trusted partner for precision glass needs across multiple high-technology sectors.