Howard Industries is a private investing firm that invests in small- and mid-sized companies. Its preferred investments are in privately held companies facing a transition of the company s owner, major shareholders or corporate parent. The company provides consulting services in the areas of strategic planning, people development, financial control and compliance, product innovation, global sourcing and acquisition search. Howard Industries invests in companies with operations in the United States, Europe and China, specifically in the metal processing, electric and electronic equipment, plastic manufacturing, gift products, and specialty food and distribution industries.