About Howick
Company History
Howick Ltd is a well established business that has been manufacturing high technology machinery for over 40 years. During this period, Howick has gained a worldwide reputation as an innovative, reliable and forward thinking company.
With a worldwide network of highly skilled sales representatives in established and emerging markets, Howick is dedicated to providing customers with the best light gauge steel framing solutions. By partnering with industry leaders Howick is able to consistantly deliver flexible and focused solutions to suit customer needs.
1978
Keith and Bruce Coubray start Howick Engineering
1986
Extended Howick factory
1987
Produced a refrigeration tube bender machine for Fisher & Paykel
1993
Built a 12 stand custom multi-section Rollformer 1993
1994
Designed and built 30 seater bike for FADE
1995
Developed automated garage door production line allowing for custom door size manufacture
1996
Designed and built dual raft steel framing machine
1997
Designed and built compact steel framing machine
1998
Designed and built first Speedfloor machine
1999
Designed and built Waterjet Beamline
2000
Launched second generation H300 model steel framing machine
2002
Launched second generation H500 model steel framing machine
2003
Howick opens new research and development facility for rollfoming services
2003
Developed end-bearing detail that opened the opportunity for high rise LGSF buildings
2003
Developed innovative window well corrugator for Canada that formed and processed the final product
2004
First mobile factory operates in Hawaii
2006
Introduction of Windows based open language controller (CSV)
2007
Howick opens sales and support office in the United Kingdom
2008
Designed and built H600 floor joist machine
2009
Howick designs and builds H400 truss machine
2010
Howick holds first International Innovation Conference
2011
Howick recognised by TIN100 as one of NZ’s Top 10 Hot Emerging Companies
2011
Howick receives Westpac Award for Excellence in Exporting
2011
Howick receives NZ Metal Industry Innovation Award
2012
Howick holds second International Innovation Conference
2012
Howick secures Speedfloor partnership with major Indian manufacturer
2013
Introduction of the FRAMA range of framing machines
2015
Introduction of the FRAMA machine Convertible Series
2015
First Howick framing on-site manufacture trailer
2016
Howick partners with Autodesk Buildspace to provide a FRAMA 3200 for their Boston facility
2016
Installed new CNC manufacturing equipment to meet production and R&D growth
2017
Installed 200kN universal testing machine to increase R&D capabilities and product testing
2019
Howick wins ExportNZ Best Medium Business Award, recognising Howick’s role in the automation and future of the global building industry.
2020
Howick launches its best and most forward-thinking product yet, the X-TENDA 3600, which promises to transform interior framing