Howard Miller offers the consumer incomparable workmanship and unsurpassed quality with an eye toward perfection. The company was founded by Howard Miller in 1926 at the age of 21. Miller learned the art of clockmaking from his father in the legendary Black Forest region of Germany, an area known for the art. His keen sense of innovation initiated a tradition of excellence that spans three generations of clockmakers. Today the company is known for its iconic chiming wall and mantle clocks, as well as its magnificent floor standing grandfather clocks that earned the firm the distinctive title of .World.s Largest Grandfather Clock Manufacturer.. Howard Miller clocks include trend-setting designs that have become collector.s items displayed in fine galleries. The Howard Miller clocks are produced in an expansive facility in Zeeland, Michigan. His collections now include collector.s cabinets fashioned with hardwood and glass. These cabinets are manufactured with the same Old World craftsmanship and attention to detail found in Howard Miller clocks. Customers choose these cabinets to display family heirlooms, delicate plates and glassware, and other collectible items. The Howard Miller company recently acquired three companies to expand its product line while maintaining high standards of quality. The Hekman Furniture Company produces carefully sculpted hardwood pieces that range from 18th and 19th Century reproductions, to contemporary products with fine metals and exotic woods. The Woodmark Company manufactures fine upholstered pieces, and the exquisite movements in many Howard Miller clocks are now created by craftsmen employed by the Kieninger Company of Germany. The Howard Miller company also offers entertainment cabinets and wall storage units. Howard Miller's expanded line of offerings is designed for customers who desire quality timepieces and furniture in their homes and businesses, as well as purchasing a high quality, enduring gift item.