Overview
We are a contract manufacturer of precision machined components and assemblies for aerospace, medical, and other high technology industries. Our core processes include Swiss screw machining, turning, milling, thread rolling, centerless grinding, and assembly. Our extensive supply chain offers our customers a full service logistics solution for managing their precision product requirements. We are ISO9001:2008 and AS9100 registered and proud of our 66 year, three-generation legacy of quality and performance.
Mission
We are a premier supplier of detail parts, assemblies, and services to aerospace and other high precision industries. We focus on manufacturing “jewel-like” components with ultra-modern tools, systems, and management. Our culture is characterized by a three-generation legacy of strong family and business values, and a passion for crafting products that are built to last. Our team of skilled and experienced associates is dedicated to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. This is the Horst Way.
Made in New England
Based in East Hartford, Connecticut, the company has a three generation legacy of supporting the manufacturing economy at the local, regional, and national levels. Horst Engineering is a proud supporter of locally made products. For more than 64 years, Horst Engineering has been fortunate to have the opportunity to draw from the most talented pool of skilled laborers in our region. The lifeblood of the New England industrial economy has always been the diversity of its educated, talented, and conscientious professionals. Horst Engineering has continually maintained a solid profile in the community by supporting civic and professional organizations.
Made in Mexico
In 2006, Horst Engineering established its first international presence with the introduction of a Mexican maquiladora. Horst Engineering began a new era by producing products in Nogales, Sonora with the support of a Mexican shelter partner. The Sonoran culture is exemplified by its talented and hardworking people. In 2009, Horst Engineering de Mexico moved to a larger plant in Guaymas, Sonora.
Tradition and Innovation
The Livingston Family is proud of their company’s accomplishments. Continuous improvement, technological innovation, and change management have always been part of the family tradition. Horst Engineering’s customers benefit from the family controlled enterprise model. Horst Engineering is an organization that combines its rich history and strong values with modern tools, modern thinking, and modern systems. The vision of the late founder, Harry Livingston, has guided Horst Engineering for more than sixty years. His risk taking leap into business, and the continuing generation’s leadership and ability to improve upon his vision have perpetuated his dream.
The Power of the Team
The Livingston Family supports a wonderful team of associates. The business would never have been able to diversify and grow if people had not been enabled to achieve their objectives and work together for a greater good. What began with the vision of one is now the vision of many. The efficiency of the teamwork model produces better quality and more satisfied customers. Efficient management creates a good environment and supports a team of people who have a passion for what they do.
The Horst Way
lean enterprise n.: the process of analyzing the flow of information and materials in a manufacturing environment and continuously improving the process to achieve enhanced value for enterprise.
Horst Engineering is guided by the Horst Mission and driven by our customers’ needs, desires, and challenges. The “Horst Production System” has always been a work in progress with the motivation of a never-ending quest for production efficiency.
