James L.  Howard & Company, Inc.
Founded in 1841 as a supplier of fittings for the horse and carriage trade, James L.  Howard & Company was incorporated in 1876.  Very early in it's history, the company began the design and manufacture of hardware products for the Burgeoning railroad industry.  These ties to the rail transportation industry remain strong and James L.  Howard & Company enjoys an unrivaled reputation for innovation and quality in the industry.