What separates CSS from other precision manufacturers?
CSS has an unusually broad capabilities base. We offer much more than just springs and stampings. Our precision metalforming capabilities and technical expertise enable us to create innovative, advanced and difficult-to-make parts for our customers. We produce a huge variety of shaped metal parts and precision springs, as well as subassemblies. Our customers appreciate the fact that they can purchase a variety of precision metal parts from one capable supplier, and they can rely on our 87 years of experience.
Do you work with international companies?
CSS has an international presence that allows us to support customers around the world. In addition to our European sales office, we hold strategic alliances with Asian manufacturers for the production of precision springs, stampings and components in Asia. We also have warehousing locations in Puerto Rico, Shanghai, and Dongguan.
How does CSS go above and beyond to be more of a trusted partner than just a supplier?
At CSS we strive to be not just a supplier, but a trusted supply chain partner. CSS is customer focused and dedicated to helping our customers succeed. Our commitment shows through in the countless successful applications we have helped to launch. We collaborate early in the product development cycle to ensure that customers always end up getting just the components and assemblies that they need. Once in production, we take pride in our customer service abilities by offering specialized help and logistics. Whether it’s providing quotations, responding to changing production needs, or communicating a project update, you can count on CSS to deliver.
What skills, capabilities, and machinery does your team have that your competitors don't?
CSS has skilled employees who know how to engineer precision metal forms and springs. Our dedicated employees are backed by a huge collection of state-of-the-art machinery and equipment. From high-speed CNC coil winding machines to CMM measuring machines, from a fleet of EDM machines to an entire department dedicated to testing new tools and production fixtures, CSS has everything necessary to successfully complete a project under one roof.
What types of challenges/projects do OEMs come to you with, and how do you help them?
Customers come to CSS for help with solving their most difficult challenges in designing and producing critical components and assemblies. We are experts at working together to develop solutions that work. We collaborate by reviewing system designs and specs together, then offer suggestions based on the agreed-to design parameters and based on our metalforming expertise. We often assist by sharing CAD files and by building prototypes for testing and evaluation.
