Advancing specialty solutions for lubricants and metalworking fluids industries
For decades CBS has partnered with Tower Metalworking Fluids, delivering high-quality ingredients and advanced-generation additives formulated for superior performance and safety in industrial applications. As a specialty chemical and ingredient distributor, CBS has given Tower a competitive advantage through secured supply from its vast network of premium suppliers. This access provides materials that are integral to a differentiated product line.
Supporting Tower means contributing to end-to-end lubrication solutions that are driving efficiencies for a variety of heavy-processes. These include machining and metal removal coolants; lubricant solutions for drawing, stamping and roll-forming; tube bending; and rust and stain preventatives. With safety, performance and sustainability goals top of mind, our Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids team offers technical guidance to support Tower’s innovative machine lubricants portfolio.
Rapid response to help deliver high-quality coolant for aerospace customer
Assuring a consistent supply of product is important for any business, especially when operations can affect national security. In one scenario, Tower relied on CBS to rapidly deliver a high-quality coolant product necessary to keep a government-contracted aerospace company’s production on track. The customer faced the risk of not receiving a time-sensitive shipment, which could have enormous financial consequences and security implications. With this heightened level of scrutiny, we had to pivot quickly and safely to help Tower as a reliable, fast-acting source of the necessary coolant.
As a global supply chain solutions provider, CBS is able to provide both the infrastructure and resources to be flexible, giving partners like Tower the confidence that together we can support customers in maintaining operations that help fuel and power the world. For Tower, that includes receiving a steady supply of surfactants, solvents, amines, polymeric lubricants, preservatives, extreme pressure additives, rust preventatives, organic acids, and more. For us, that means working as an effective and efficient partner, on the loading dock and in the lab, to help them source the right materials at the right time.
Secure operations, sustainable formulations for metalworking
Being at the forefront of innovation and sustainability is a top priority for both Tower and CBS On the specialty side, innovating in the metalworking fluid space, the two companies are bringing sustainable solutions forward. Collaborating at the intersection of science and technology, consulting with global chemists, and formulating using the latest materials keep our labs, suppliers and customers ahead of today’s market demands. This specialized focus and individual attention also drives consistency and vigilance in areas such as environmental responsibility and employee safety.
Working with us means accessing the largest distribution fleet, warehousing, and logistical teams that go the extra mile to get materials shipped in record time. Our technical solutions team also helps specialty providers innovate and grow their differentiated products. With a “do-whatever-it-takes” mentality, we help valued partners like Tower keep operations secure and sustainable.