Howco’s expansion into aerospace has been gathering pace over the last year. Known globally for supplying high-performance alloys and precision engineered components into oil and gas, energy and other critical sectors, the business is now applying that same expertise to aerospace and space technology.

This summer has marked a milestone in their journey, as the Howco Aerospace Team had their debut at Farnborough International Airshow – and it proved to be a very enjoyable and positive experience. Taking place in July every two years, the event is one of the aerospace industry’s most important international gatherings, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers and innovators from across the sector.

Building Momentum in Aerospace

Exhibiting in Farnborough came shortly after the Howco US Team took part in Space Tech Expo in California. The business used the event to show what its supply chain setup looks like in practice, from material processing through to precision component manufacturing – particularly for applications where tolerances and reliability really matter.

The company’s background in industries where conditions are harsh and expectations are high has naturally shaped the way it approaches these new sectors. Traceability, quality control and repeatable processing are not new disciplines for the business; they’ve been part of its day-to-day work for years.

Jane Savage, Regional Director for Europe at Howco, believes the industries share more common ground than many people realise.

“The environments may look different, but the expectations are very similar,” she said. “In both sectors, components are expected to perform reliably under extremely demanding conditions, and there is no room for compromise when it comes to quality or traceability. Those are standards Howco has worked to for many years; they’re at the core of what we do.”

Alongside global materials distribution, Howco offers a broad range of services including inventory management, machining, heat treatment, testing and additive manufacturing. 

Bringing these capabilities together under one organisation allows the company to maintain closer oversight throughout the supply chain.

While aerospace represents an important new chapter, Howco’s established presence in oil and gas remains central to the business. Rather than moving away from its traditional markets, the company is applying decades of experience in critical industries to support another sector where quality, reliability, technical expertise and supply chain confidence matter every day.

To find out more, visit: www.howcogroup.com or follow the Howco Group on LinkedIn. Howco will be present at Farnborough again in 2028 and is also looking forward to being a part of the BMC Aerospace Conference on 29 October 2026 at Cutlers’ Hall in the Steel City, Sheffield.