Cincinnati Tool Steel Co. (CTS) is celebrating its 40th year of success in the tool steel industry. Founded by Ronald F. Cincinnati, President and CEO, in December 1976. CTS has proven itself as a quality tool steel plate and bar supplier. CTS Started with only 3 employees and has successfully grown and now employs 170 plus personnel.As one of the largest stocking suppliers and distributors of tool steels, powdered metals and alloys, CTS has created a unique place for itself in the tool steel industry. In addition to cutting material to customer specifications, CTS also offers value added services, such as custom boring, surface grinding, centerless grinding, milling and precision saw cutting.Due to CTS's extensive and diverse inventory, Cincinnati Tool Steel is a supplier and distributor to a variety of industries, which include automotive, computer, aerospace, agriculture, paper and food processing.

History

Ronald began his career in the steel industry working in the mailroom of Jessop Steel, in Pennsylvania. From there, he was steadily promoted: first to the production department, then to the company’s inside sales/tool steel division; in 1969, he was asked to manage Jessop’s outside sales for the Chicago/Midwest region.He moved with his young, growing family in 1971 to Rockford, IL for tool steel sales. Within a few years, he joined J Rubin and Co. as Vice President of Sales to head a tool steel product line.

In 1976, with an entrepreneurial drive, a passion for the steel industry and a vision of what he believed a successful tool steel business should be, he opened Cincinnati Tool Steel Co.His philosophy was simple: Deliver high-quality products and value-added services at competitive pricing that meets the evolving needs of customers.Having started as a small shop of three employees, today Cincinnati Tool Steel is one of the top tool steel distributors in the country, employing over 170 people.Though he left us too soon, his legacy as a leader and icon in the tool steel industry remains. Ronald left the company he so passionately built in the hands of his four children, all of whom work at Cincinnati Tool Steel. They are committed to continuing their father’s vision and strive on a daily basis to maintain his legacy, philosophy, and directive.

MISSION STATEMENT
The vision of CTS is to be the foremost in the tool steel industry. Every employee at CTS is dedicated to ensuring outstanding quality standards in our service and our product. We strive to exceed customer expectations by recognizing and responding to customer requirements, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining competitive pricing. We recognize that our customers are paramount, and require continuous improvement of quality and value.