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Your trusted tooling experts with over a century of combined expertise. Top-quality tools, exceptional service, and a world-class supply chain.

About Us

Founded in 1906 by Howard Lee as a hardware and ironmongery shop, the business soon became a well-established Industrial Supply Merchant under the name Howard Lee & Son.​ Client service remains at the heart of the company's ethos, being supplemented by an experienced sales and technical support staff and a distribution network using a large fleet of vehicles.

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Their 30 plus members of staff with an in-depth knowledge of many thousands of specially selected products enable them to offer support to meet the needs of industries and individuals within the region.

Open to trade and the public, they have a Trade Counter strategically located at Dudley (West Midlands).

Howard Lee & Son offer a range of services, including regrinds, cutting tool repairs, key cutting, technical support, consignment stock and vending solutions.

Orders can be pre-ordered by phone or e-mail and collected at your local Trade Counter or use their free delivery service within 15 miles radius of a branch. They also offer rapid same day service on ex stock items, same day local delivery and national delivery via courier service.

“Always a fast and friendly service, attention to detail and technical knowledge is very beneficial when sourcing new products.”
Christina Walker
Knowles (Part of Sentry Doors Ltd)
“We moved our Consumable and PPE requirements to Howard & Lee in June 2002 – we find the service to be very good, competitive prices, and great people to deal with - local excellence on the Door Step.”
Kevin Driscoll
Vertik-Al
“We have been working in partnership with Howard Lee for over 10 years now. They are very supportive and have a can do attitude to support our operations. We highly recommend their business for any potential new customers.”
Lisa Parmar
John Wilde
“Friendly family feel company, will go out of their way to make the customer happy, we have a new valued and trusted supplier with Howard Lee and will continue to grow our relationship for many years to come.”
Peter Coote
Webasto

Product List

With an extensive product range and deep-rooted industry expertise, this company supplies a comprehensive selection of high-performance tools and industrial essentials tailored to meet the needs of professionals across multiple sectors.

Their offerings include everything from precision cutting tools and carbide tooling to abrasives, clamps, and hose systems, ensuring quality and reliability at every stage of a project. In addition, they provide a broad spectrum of cleaning supplies, industrial adhesives, lubricants, aerosols, and painting and decorating materials, alongside a robust selection of power tools.

Backed by over 30 knowledgeable staff members and a large delivery fleet, the company pairs world-class supply capabilities with dedicated technical support and a customer-first approach, making them a vital partner to industries and tradespeople throughout the region.

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Abrasives
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Carbide Tooling
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Clamps
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Cleaning
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Cutting Tools
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Hose Systems
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Industrial Adhesives
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Lubricants and Aerosols
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Painting and Decorating
Power Tools

Location and Contact

Situated in the heart of the West Midlands, Howard Lee & Son is proud to serve customers across the region with unmatched expertise and a wide range of high-quality industrial products.

Whether you're looking for advice, placing an order, or requesting technical support, our team is here to help. We welcome all enquiries and look forward to hearing from you—please find our full contact details and enquiry form below.

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B2B Portal

Howard Lee & Son’s dedicated B2B portal offers trade customers a seamless and efficient way to browse products, place orders, and manage their accounts online.

Designed with convenience and flexibility in mind, the portal provides access to real-time stock levels, pricing, and order history—making it easier than ever to keep your business moving.

Whether you're reordering essential supplies or exploring new product ranges, the portal puts the tools you need at your fingertips, 24/7.

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