About the Company

For more than 50 years, S&H Machine has helped our customers increase profitability by reducing the cost of quality and by providing reliable solutions to their complex machining and sub-assembly needs.

We have embraced a Lean manufacturing process to help eliminate inefficiencies and waste. We’ve increased throughput, reduced lead times and we consistently achieve on-time delivery ratings that are considered to be among the best in the industry.

We utilize highly sophisticated multi-axis CNC machining centers to run your most complex products; we incorporate full 5-axis palletized CNC machining centers to produce parts unattended, running seven days a week and twenty-four hours a day if needed. Our custom-built, proprietary software and knowledgeable employees work together to provide greater control over the entire production process. We provide engineering support and manufacturing expertise to your engineering department so that new products can be produced with confidence.

Continued Growth

S&H continues to pursue expansion. In 2010 we acquired an adjacent facility, adding 4,500 square feet of manufacturing space. The S&H campus now occupies five buildings for a total of 22,000 square feet. In 2011 S&H Machine purchased two new CNC machining centers, increasing the total count of CNC turning and milling equipment to twenty-two machines.

Talented staff

S&H is proud to employ a team of highly skilled and motivated employees. It is easy to see how we continue to achieve world class results. S&H is committed to substantial reinvestment each year in order to keep the company and its staff on the cutting edge of technology and performance. Workforce Development and Standard Work remain top priorities for our team members to fully develop their skills and our processes. Employees are well compensated and receive outstanding benefits.This is why S&H is able to achieve our high retention rates. High retention contributes to our outstanding quality and on-time delivery ratings, so that we in turn can better serve our customers.

Five Decades of excellence -- a brief history of s&h

1960 - Five Decades of Excellence Begins

1960 - Founded by Albert “Bert” Stowers and Don Hazeltine. The business was first located at 6 West Burbank Boulevard in Burbank, California, occupying 2,000 square feet. CRANE Hydro-Aire becomes the primary customer of S&H Machine, a strong partnership that continues in the twenty-first century.
December 1962 - Kenneth Fisher joins the company as a machinist.
June 1966 - The business is incorporated in the State of California.
1967 - The business moves to its present location at 900 North Lake Street, occupying 4,300 square feet of manufacturing space.

Passing the Torch

October 1973 - Bert Stowers sells his shares to his two sons, Keith and William Stowers, and to two key employees, Kenneth Fisher and Alfred Graham.
January 1974 - The Corporation purchases the property at 900 North Lake Street.
January 1979 - The company completes the purchase of it's first Mori-Seiki CNC Lathes, an SL-1 and an SL-3.

New Leadership

February 1981 - Kenneth Fisher becomes President of S&H Machine.
April 1985 - Kenneth Fisher becomes the sole owner of S&H Machine.
October 1986 - Dao Ha joins the company as a CNC Lathe machinist.

Explosive growth

1990 - S&H invests nearly three quarters of a million dollars to significantly upgrade the technology in the shop, purchasing five new CNC machines and a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
May 1995 - David Fisher joins the company and takes responsibility for the positions of Vice President, CFO, and Production Manager.
1996 - S&H begins the creation of the database system that will run the company, now known as MAP.
November 1997 - S&H Machine acquires the adjacent building at 830 North Lake Street, doubling the size of its facility to 8,600 square feet.
April 1998 - S&H Machine receives its first order from Vickers Sterer Division, now Eaton Aerospace Hydraulic Systems, Los Angeles.
March 1999 - S&H Machine becomes a Certified Supplier for CRANE Hydro-Aire and is given the authority to ship parts Dock-to-Stock.
August 1999 - S&H Machine receives its first purchase order from Haskel International in Burbank, CA.

A New Foundation

2000 - S&H commits to a new foundation where solutions are delivered and customer success is our Mission!
January 2001 - S&H Machine receives its first order from Pacific Scientific EMC/West, located in Chandler, AZ.
April 2001 - S&H Machine purchases a new Mori-Seiki SL-253, the company’s first CNC Lathe with milling capability.
November 2002 - S&H Machine purchases a new Mori Seiki SL-2500SY, a two-spindle CNC Lathe with live milling capability, utilizing a “Y” axis for advanced milling functionality. The machine significantly increases production capacity and cost effectiveness.
May 2003 - S&H Machine receives its first order from L-3 Ocean Systems in Sylmar, CA.
September 2003 - S&H Machine purchases a new Mori-Seiki SL-204MC CNC Lathe with Mill/Turn capability.
January 2004 - Dao Ha becomes Vice-President of S&H.
February 2004 - S&H Machine adds an additional 4,300 square feet by expanding into the adjacent building at 828 North Lake Street.
April 2004 - S&H is the founding member of the Southern California Manufacturing Group (SCMG), a peer group of companies dedicated to improving their businesses in order to better serve their customers.
June 2004 - S&H is the first machine shop in Southern California to begin using Net-Inspect, a Live Web-based Data Collection site, to record SPC.
September 2004 - S&H Machine purchases two new pieces of Mori-Seiki equipment, an NV5000 CNC Mill with fifth axis capability, and an NL1500MC CNC Lathe with Mill / Turn capability.
June 2005 - S&H Machine purchases a new Haas VF-4 Super High Speed CNC Mill with 4th axis capability.
October 2005 - S&H Joins the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA).
November 2005 - S&H receives its first order from HR Textron in Santa Clarita, CA (now Woodward Governor).
2006 - Sales top $5 Million for the first time in the company's history.
January 2006 - S&H passes the initial AS9100 & ISO 9001 Registration Audit from Orion Registrar with no findings.
May 2006 - S&H begins the journey to become Lean; David Fisher tours a World Class Lean facility in the Pacific Northwest and Sees the Light.
June 2006 - S&H Machine purchases a new Mori-Seiki CL-2000 CNC Lathe.
July 2006 - S&H Machine purchases a second Haas VF-4 Super High Speed CNC Mill with 4th axis capability, creating its first Cellular Machining environment.
November 2006 - S&H Machine purchases a second Mori-Seiki NV5000 CNC Mill with fifth axis capability.
December 2006 - S&H becomes a member of SEA, the Supplier Excellence Alliance.
May 2007 - David Fisher and Sergio Solorzano receive diplomas in Lean Operations from The Tseng College at Cal State Northridge.
June 2007 - S&H Machine adds an additional 4,350 square feet by expanding into the adjacent building at 826 N. Lake Street. Total square footage is now at 17,200.
October 2007 - Richard Martin joins the company as Quality Manager and AS9100 Management Rep.
2008 - S&H achieves the highest Quality and On Time Delivery ratings in its history. As a result, S&H is presented with CRANE Hydro-Aire's Certified Preferred Supplier Award and is also nominated as Eaton Aerospace's Supplier of the Year!
January 2008 - David Fisher becomes President of S&H Machine.
January 2008 - S&H Machine receives its first purchase order from Whittaker Controls in North Hollywood, CA.
February 2008 - S&H Machine creates a new Assembly area to support Sub-Assembly and Testing activities.
February 2008 - S&H Machine goes Green by investing in T-8 Lighting and water saving fixtures, and starts a recycling program.
March 2008 - S&H receives the Certified Preferred Supplier Award from CRANE Hydro-Aire.
March 2008 - S&H purchases an Amada HA250W CNC Band Saw.
June 2008 - S&H Machine makes its largest single capital investment ever with the purchase of a Matsuura MAM 72-35V 5-axis Vertical Machining Center.
August 2008 - S&H Machine receives its first purchase order for developmental parts from Nichols Airborne Division of Parker Aerospace.
October 2008 - S&H Machine receives its first purchase order from Esterline-Mason Controls in Sylmar, CA..
November 2008 - S&H Machine receives its first purchase order from Barry Controls Aerospace in North Hollywood, CA.
December 2008 - S&H is nominated as Eaton Aerospace's Supplier of the Year!
Year End 2008 - S&H Machine invests over 1,800 hours in Workforce Development.
May 2009 - S&H receives the 2008 Premier Supplier Award from Eaton Corporation. One of only two suppliers out of four thousand candidates to receive this prestigious award, S&H achieves a Quality rating of 99.66% and an On Time Delivery rating of 97.74%.

Strategic Growth

March 2010 - S&H receives its first purchase order from Applimotion, Incorporated.
March 2010 - S&H receives the 2009 Premier Supplier Award from Eaton Corporation. This is the second year in a row that S&H has won this prestigious award, as they continue to set World Class levels of performance in Quality, On Time Delivery, and Value Added Services.
June 2010 - S&H celebrates it's 50th Anniversary! The event was held at the S&H campus and open to all employees and their families. Also in attendance were numerous repersentatives from the S&H customer base, their supply chain, and their esteemed group of business consultants. A special slide show commemorating the event was displayed, and David Fisher, President, gave an eloquent speech about the ascension of S&H into one of the most respected aerospace manufacturing facilities in Southern California. A special commendation was presented by Ron Kato, Site Leader of CRANE Aerospace Hydro-Aire, to David and Kenneth Fisher. The award was a blueprint of the very first part S&H manufactured for Hydro-Aire mounted onto a plaque, and celebrates the fifty-year relationship between the two companies.
August 2010 - S&H continues to expand, adding an additional 4,800 square feet at 818 North Lake Street. There are now five buildings on the S&H campus, bringing the total square footage to 22,500.
January 2011 - S&H takes delivery of its first 50-Taper work center, a Toyoda FV1365 Vertical Machining Center with a full 4th Axis Tsudokoma Rotary Table.
March 2011 - S&H receives the 2010 Premier Supplier Award from Eaton Corporation. This is the third year in a row that S&H has won this prestigious award, as they continue to set World Class levels of performance in Quality, On Time Delivery, and Value Added Services.
May 2011 - S&H receives its first purchase order from Esterline Advanced Sensors.
June 2011 - S&H becomes an approved supplier to PARKER Aerospace, Fluid Systems Division.
June 2011 - S&H receives its first purchase order from CIRCOR Aerospace.
August 2011 - S&H receives its first purchase order from MASS Systems.
September 1, 2011 - Sergio Solorzano is promoted to Quality Manager, and Alvaro Tenorio is promoted to Operations Manager.
September 2011 - S&H receives its first purchase order from Canyon Engineering.
September 29, 2011 - S&H breaks the record for Annual Sales, eclipsing the mark set in 2008!
October 2011 - S&H completes construction of a new Inspection Room in Building 4. The room measures approximately 1,100 square feet, includes temperature controls and will allow expansion of the companies Inspection capabilities.
October 2011 - S&H completes the installation of their first Brown & Sharpe DCC CMM! The Global Line technology combines cutting-edge mechanical innovations, state-of-the-art motion controllers, advanced temperature compensation and PC DMIS, the world's most popular and advanced metrology software.
October 13, 2011 - S&H surpasses $6,000,000.00 in annual sales for the first time in its history!