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The Power of Employee Ownership

At John Henry Foster, being 100% employee-owned means our customers work directly with people who have a personal investment in every interaction. Without outside shareholders, decisions are made closer to you — faster, smarter, and guided by the people who understand your business best. Employee ownership inspires long-term relationships built on accountability and pride in every detail, from the first call to final delivery. It ensures a consistent experience across every department, where service, sales, and support share the same goal: exceeding your expectations. And because our profits stay local, every dollar is reinvested into better tools, training, and resources to serve you even better.

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Proud to Be Employee-Owned

The difference? When you call us, you’re speaking directly to an owner who cares.

  • Personal Investment in Every InteractionEvery person you speak with is an owner. We don’t just represent a company — we represent our shared success, so your satisfaction matters to us personally.
  • Decisions Made Closer to the CustomerWith no outside shareholders, decisions happen right here with the people who know you best — faster, smarter, and focused on your needs.
  • Long-Term Partnerships, Not Quick WinsEmployee ownership means we think years ahead, not quarters ahead. We build relationships designed to last.
  • Quality and Accountability You Can FeelWhen everyone has a stake in the outcome, details matter. From the first call to final delivery, every owner takes pride in doing it right.
  • Consistent Experience Across Every DepartmentOur ownership culture drives alignment — service, sales, and support all share one goal: exceeding your expectations..
  • Profits Stay Local, Fueling Better SupportRevenue isn’t sent to distant investors; it’s reinvested into better tools, training, and resources to serve you better.

 

Meet Our Featured Employee

Understand the John Henry Foster Difference

Accountability Through Ownership

As an ESOP, we encourage our employee-owners to take initiative, be more proactive in problem-solving, and ultimately be more invested in your success and ours.

Problem-Solving, Not Pitching

We have a genuine interest in helping you solve unique challenges. We work collaboratively to find real solutions - not just make a sale.

Ingenuity Is A Way of Life

We foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and service to our customers. This way of life enables us to solve problems better than anyone else.

 


 

Featured Services

Select What Best Describes Your Immediate Needs

Custom Sub-Assemblies

Focus on your core business and leave the custom assembly services to John Henry Foster. Our experts will select the best materials and components for the job.

24/7 Emergency Service & Repair

Your business relies on continuous productivity. With 24/7 service and repair, downtime is one less thing you have to worry about.

Vendor Managed Inventory Solutions

Ensure you have what you need when you need it. Vendor Managed Inventory streamlines inventory management and order fulfillment.

Inventory Services

We believe that physical inventory on the shelf is critical to support many of our customer partnerships.

Kitting, Packaging, & Labeling

Save time and eliminate waste with custom-assembled kits, packaging materials, and labeling from JHF.

 


 

 

 

 

We are ISO Certified

Striving for excellence in meeting your requirements, John Henry Foster completed the International Organization for Standardization- ISO 9001: 2015 certification. This certification provides a host of benefits both internally and to our deserving customers.

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ISO Certified 9001:2015