A Little History

H & H Specialties was founded by John H. Higgins in 1967 in La Mirada, California. The company initially performed fabrication and installation services for institutional and theatrical products. Several years later, the move was made to South El Monte, California, and the focus of the company shifted from curtain fabrication and installation to manufacturing and distribution of hardware products. The first products introduced were hospital cubicle and stage curtain tracks. The counterweight rigging product line was introduced in 1971. About this time, a nationwide dealer network was established for product distribution. H & H Specialties is proud of our dealer network and the fact that our products are used in many of the most famous venues in North America.

 

Our Capabilities

We currently occupy over 30,000 square feet of manufacturing and distribution space in South El Monte, Ca. Our proximity to Los Angeles gives us access to every manufacturing process required for our product lines. 

Currently we operate our own metal turning, stamping and welding shops; paint facility; and UL listed Industrial Control Panel manufacturing facility.

H & H Specialties Inc. is tooled to perform most of the manufacturing processes required in-house, allowing us strict delivery and quality control of the finished product.

 

Our Staff

Our staff includes employees with degrees in architecture,  theatre, television production, graphic arts and business, most with a minimum of 25 years experience within our industry. Staff credentials also include certified welders and an ETCP Certified Rigger-Theatre. In addition, we have long-standing relationships with various consulting engineers specializing in entertainment engineering.  These engineering specialists work with us according to the specific needs of our projects. 

 

H & H Specialties Inc. or its key employees are currently members of the following trade and professional organizations:

ETCP

H & H Specialties endorses the Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP). ETCP encompasses the creation of exams based upon identified bodies of knowledge, the conducting of those examinations, the awarding of certifications, and re-certifying individuals. Personnel certification is the voluntary process by which a nongovernmental organization grants recognition to an individual who has demonstrated certain abilities, skills and knowledge.

ETCP focuses on disciplines that directly affect the health and safety of crews, performers, and audiences. Two key areas were identified for initial development - electrical skills and rigging skills, and there are currently three certifications: Rigger – Arena, Rigger – Theatre, and Entertainment Electrician. For additional information, please visit ETCP.