Discover the Difference

We recognize you have a choice when it comes to selecting your chemistry supplier. So why do our customers choose Columbia Chemical?

It’s our approach to working with our customers as a partner rather than just as their supplier. We strive to provide added value in every aspect of our customer’s experience with us going well beyond the products that we provide. See what sets us apart from other chemistry suppliers and discover how Columbia Chemical’s Finisher’s Advantage® can work for you!

COMPREHENSIVE MANUFACTURING CONTROL

• Full production capabilities unrivalled in the industry.
• Largest privately held chemical manufacturer/supplier dedicated to metal finishing in the United States.
• In-house reactions: from raw material to completed chemistry.
• In-house R&D and Analytical Labs ensure superior quality.
• Trusted source for private Toll Blending.

UNRIVALLED TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

OEM OUTREACH, SUPPORT, & APPROVALS

Overview of work with OEM’s and the support services we offer. CLICK HERE for our interactive OEM Approvals Table.

• Collaborative R&D Initiatives
• Technical Team Troubleshooting
• Annual or Bi-Annual Technology Updates
• Columbia Approved Quality Audit
• Training Sessions and Presentations
• Sustainability Focus

TECH SERVICE RESOURCES & SUPPORT

ANALYTICAL CAPABILITIES

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LAB

Team of Experts: Fully Staffed with Master’s & PhD level Chemists

Innovative & Responsive: We start and finish R&D with the customer in mind. The main focus of our Research and Development Department is to grow our product line through the development of high-quality innovative products that are rooted in our core purpose: Simplifying Surface Finishing®.

COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE

Knowledgeable and Dedicated CS Rep

• Familiar with your ordering patterns, product type and packaging preferences
• Fully certified in DOT, IATA, and IMDG

Tracking: On Time Shipments/Goals

• Commitment to process/prepare orders for outbound shipping within 48 hours.
• Tracking of average transit time for most efficient delivery.

Freight Review: Savings

• Columbia’s national freight contracts provide opportunity for pallet rates, which offer substantial savings over comparable carriers.
• Rush shipments also available if needed.