About Us

C. Cowles & Company was founded in New Haven, Connecticut over 175 years ago. The company has evolved from a manufacturer of lanterns for horse drawn carriages to a world-class, precision metal stamping company, producing components for U.S. and Japanese automakers.

Today, with five operating divisions, C. Cowles has diversified into plastic injection molding, automotive accessories, boiler controls as well as burners, controls and ignitors for the heating industry. With a constant focus on product development and improved manufacturing methods, C. Cowles and its divisions maintain leadership roles in the industries they serve.