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WHAT IS
THE HOWE METHOD?
If your production isn’t running the way it should… you’re not alone.
Even the most experienced print shops deal with unpredictable results. Jobs that ran perfectly last week suddenly fall out of registration. Setup takes longer than it should. One press runs smoothly while another struggles to keep up, and despite everyone’s best efforts, the results still vary from day to day.
These issues rarely stem from a lack of skill or effort. In most cases, they come down to one thing: process control. When the variables behind your screen printing process aren’t measured or managed, consistency becomes impossible.
The Howe Method helps print shops take back control by identifying where variation starts, measuring what matters, and establishing systems that keep production consistent—regardless of the operator, shift, or workload.
Created for Shops That Are Tired of Guesswork
Alan Howe developed The Howe Method after decades of helping print shops troubleshoot the same recurring issues: unpredictable prints, wasted time, and production chaos.
His system replaces trial and error with measurable control — giving shop owners and production teams the tools to run confidently, efficiently, and profitably.
“You can’t fix what you don’t measure. The Howe Method shows you how to measure what matters.”
— Alan Howe
A measurable system for screen-printing process improvement designed to help your shop run smoother, faster, and more profitably.
The Howe Method is Alan Howe’s proven approach to process control in screen printing. It’s not a training course or a one-size-fits-all checklist. It’s a consulting framework built around the unique workflow, equipment, and goals of your shop.
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Measure Everything
Control the Process
Standardize the System
Optimize for Profit
Identify where variation occurs using the five fundamentals
By diagnosing variation, defining measurable standards, and guiding your team through the right corrective steps, The Howe Method transforms how your operation runs. The result is a production floor that performs with consistency, precision, and predictability—no matter how busy things get.
Establish precision using measurable parameters
Document your controlled process and make it universal
Fine-tune and refine for efficiency and profit
The goal isn’t to print more—it’s to print better, faster, and with control.
Consistent registration and print quality
Reduced downtime and waste
Measurable efficiency gains
Improved operator confidence
Higher profit margins per job
When shops implement The Howe Method, they typically see faster setups, fewer reprints, and smoother overall production. Teams communicate better because everyone understands what “right” looks like. The press crew stops guessing and starts running with confidence.
See what our clients have to say
Alan has been an incredibly helpful and accessible screen printing consultant for our shop. We’ve struggled with printing whites for years and, even after gathering tips from several industry gurus, we still weren’t getting the results we wanted. After purchasing ink and supplies from Alan, I reached out to him about our white, and he took the time to ask smart, detailed questions and help me connect the dots from everything I’d learned elsewhere. Thanks to his guidance, our white prints are now better than they’ve ever been. He’s been a truly valuable resource for our business.
Tracy Bibb
"Before I met Alan, he came into my shop at a time when I didn’t know much of anything. He made a huge impact on how we imaged and coated screens, and the little takeaways he shared were truly life-changing for our business. Fast forward more than nine years he’s still a great friend who continues to fill us with knowledge and insight. Alan’s a great dude."
Joe Sudrovic
"At Gorilla Joe Printing, I started out as a press operator and would often talk with Alan about different inks, emulsions, and techniques. Now, as the production manager, my questions have gotten bigger but Alan is still always there with the answers. We recently had a huge reflective job that we weren’t getting the best results on, and Alan pointed us in the right direction practically holding our hand through the process. The job turned out perfect and we ended up looking like heroes to our customer."
Nate Perry
"What makes Alan exceptional isn’t just his technical expertise in screen printing but his instinct to teach, to guide, and to help others avoid the pitfalls that quietly drain time and money from a process. He’s a true master of his craft—able to take a chaotic production issue and, with just a few insights or tweaks, turn it into a showpiece of process efficiency and visual excellence."
Kim Jones