Howell Laboratories, Inc.
Defense and Space ManufacturingMaine, United States11-50 Employees
Howell Laboratories, Inc. is a small- to mid-sized defense and space manufacturing company based in Bridgton, Maine. Founded in 1964, it has a long history of designing and building equipment for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, with a focus on adapting products for harsh marine environments. In 1980 it acquired Shively Labs, a wholly owned subsidiary that designs and manufactures FM broadcasting equipment. The firm has been employee-owned since 1995, a structure intended to support competitiveness and workforce engagement. In 2024, Howell Laboratories expanded its manufacturing footprint by acquiring ODAT Machine, Inc., signaling ongoing capability growth within its defense and broadcasting operations.