"Your Complete Supply Source"

January 1, 2003, Howard Supply's companies now operate under one Trade Name - HSC.

Below is a little bit of history about our company.

 Howard Supply Company

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Their first printed catalog was printed in 1954 and contained 844 pages. In our early years, the Howard Supply Company printed catalog was considered "the source book" for information and ordering of supplies. We hope that you find this website to be as helpful as our customers did fifty years ago.

While the primary focus of the company was and still is the oilfield industry, Howard Supply also became a leading supplier of industrial supplies and gas station equipment. In fact, during the major growth years of Southern California, an entire gas station, building included, could be ordered, delivered and set up by simply calling Howard Supply!

In 1977 Republic Steel Corporation purchased Howard Supply from the late Mr. Howard’s family. Howard Supply Company was the largest distributor of Republic’s OCTG products in California. The company became a division of Republic Supply Company at this time. In 1983, Republic Steel and LTV Steel merged with LTV being the surviving entity. As LTV already had a supply division, Continental Emsco Company, all of the Republic Supply holdings were put up for sale. In 1985 these holdings were purchased by Mr. F M Late of Dallas, TX. Howard Supply Company was spun off from Republic Supply in 1987 and continues today under the same ownership.

The company has seen many changes over the years and is proud of our achievements. In the past few years Howard Supply has grown its Well Service Specialty business into the Largest in the Nation.

October 26, 2000: Howard Supply Company announced that it completed the acquisition of E&H Industrial Supplies, Inc. with store locations in Casper, Rock Springs,  & Gillette, Wyoming and Williston, North Dakota.

September 1, 2001: Howard Supply Company announced that it completed the acquisition of Justis Supply & Machine in Farmington, New Mexico.

Fall 2001: Howard Supply Company opens a new store in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Spring 2003: HSC opens a new store in Vernal, Utah.

Summer 2003: HSC opens a new store in Ft Lupton, Colorado

Fall 2003:- HSC opens Wire Rope & Rigging Operations in Bakersfield, CA

Spring 2004: HSC Announced that it completed the acquisition of Wireline Cable Service, Inc. in Farmington, NM.

Spring 2004: HSC Announced that it completed the acquisition of Coppinger Supply, Inc. in Odessa, TX

E&H Industrial Supplies, Inc.

 They chose the name of Emrick & Hill Engine and Equipment Company. In 1967, the two split the operation. Mr. Emrick went to Denver and Mr. Hill remained in Casper. When Mr. Hill passed away in 1969, his widow Emily ran the store until 1974.

At that time, a gentleman by the name of Chuck Lander bought the Casper operation. The name was then changed to E&H Industrial Supplies, Inc. Two Branch Locations were opened in 1980: Rock Springs, Wyoming and Williston, North Dakota. Mr. Lander sold the company in 1981 to Republic Supply Company.

The company again changed hands in 1985 to Mr. F M Late of Dallas, TX. A fourth location was opened in 1986 in Gillette, Wyoming.  In 1999, the Gillette store expanded their operation with the addition of a new 10,000 sq ft facility.

October 26, 2000: Howard Supply Company in Bakersfield, California announced that it had completed the acquisition of E&H Industrial Supplies, Inc.

Justis Supply & Machine

Our Machine and Welding Shop provides qualified service for the Oilfield and Mining Industries.

With the capability of operating twenty four hours a day, the Machine & Welding Shop provides the Four Corners area a great service with quality people and equipment to machine, weld, repair or manufacturer equipment.

September 1, 2001: Howard Supply Company in Bakersfield California announced that it completed the acquisition of Justis Supply & Machine in Farmington, New Mexico.