Protecting the Brands that Build the World
We help industrial manufacturers keep their name, products, and channels performing with precision and trust.
Manufacturing runs on precision.
Every detail matters. The way a part fits, the way a product performs, the way your name carries weight across generations of customers. You’ve earned that trust through consistency, reliability, and relationships that last. Growth always brings complexity. Markets evolve, distribution expands, and with that expansion comes new partners, new platforms, new growth, and new opportunities. Sometimes that means pricing inconsistencies, gray market activity, or channel overlap. It doesn’t mean you’ve lost control. It just means that your system may need a tune-up. That’s where we step in. At Howell & Associates, our work brings precision back to those moving parts. We help restore focus, structure, and insight, so your brand performs as reliably in the market as it does on the line.
What we’re seeing out there
Industrial manufacturing is expanding, and the data shows the results of stronger visibility and smarter channel programs. Brands are acting early, tightening their systems, and seeing measurable improvements.:
2x Increase - In counterfeit part seizures by U.S. Customs last year. Shows brand protection programs are working & detection is improving across the industry.
30% Rise - Manufacturers have adopted proactive MAP & channel strategies over the past two years, showing a clear shift toward prevention & long-term control.
Billions Recovered - Through coordinated brand protection & enforcement efforts worldwide, proof that precision & persistence deliver real returns.
Manufacturing is strong, but growth brings complexity. The brands reinforcing their systems now are the ones keeping pricing steady, relationships strong, and trust where it belongs.
How we help Industrial Manufacturers
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Investigating Unauthorized Sellers
We uncover who is selling your products, where inventory is coming from and close the loop for good.
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Monitoring Marketplaces Daily
We track listings across every major marketplace and respond before problems spread.
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Building Strong MAP Programs
We help you set clear policy, solid MAP programs, then back it up with enforcement that works.
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Rebuilding Your Channel Clarity
We clean up broken ecosystems so your distributors can compete fairly and customers always benefit.
Why it matters
People buy tools, components, and machinery because they trust them to perform exactly as promised. That trust comes from precision: in engineering, quality, and consistency, and it extends to the name behind it. Reliable performance and long service lives keep customers and distributors watching how you show up in the market. That strength holds when pricing is consistent and channels stay clear. When those systems drift, the precision that defines your products starts to slip from your channels too, and with it, the confidence that keeps customers coming back.
How we work with you
We know enforcement is only part of keeping your brand steady. It’s about trust, visibility, and shared accountability. Your distributors expect that consistency from you, and it’s what you can expect from us.
We trace unauthorized sellers back to the source and close the loop together.
We guide enforcement with steps that hold up over time, both online and in agreements.
We review policies, content, and seller lists side by side with your team to keep pricing integrity strong.
We stay connected through each phase, so progress is clear and results are easy to measure.
When your pricing stays even and your channels are healthy, your partners trust you, and your customers stay loyal. That’s the partnership we build with manufacturers like you every day.
We’re honored to work with these outdoor partners, & more
Your name is your reputation. It’s taken years to earn, and it deserves to be protected with the same precision and care that built it.
We’ll help you keep that trust strong with clear channels, consistent pricing, and confidence that lasts.