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Providing designers and equipment manufacturers a simple and reliable option for a high performance bearing material.
Whether you are looking to purchase tubes or sheets to machine your own parts, or require custom machined components, CIP is in the business to serve and solve bearing and wear challenges.
CIP composite bearings and wear materials are best suited for high-load, high-impact, and slow-rotating applications. They are great replacements for bronze, Babbitt, and thermal plastics.
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Columbia Industrial Products (CIP) is a manufacturer and global supplier of custom composite bearing materials. In 1998, after 14 years in the plastics industry, founder Stephen Phillips opened the doors to CIP in Eugene, Oregon and began manufacturing composite bearing materials. For years customers had requested textile reinforced composites to provide high strength, low coefficient of friction, easy machine ability, and custom sizes with fast deliveries. Recognizing this market demand for higher quality products and service, Mr. Phillips established an experienced management team, skilled production crew, and worked with key suppliers to introduce superior composite products. CIP is proud to offer these solutions, along with personalized customer support to its clients, serving a broad range of industries around the world.

As the industrial leader in the manufacturing and distribution of high quality composite laminate materials, our team exceeds customer expectations by providing skillful solutions with on time delivery to global markets, with the highest level of integrity and commitment to Customer First!
To build and nurture sustainable relationships with our employees, customers and suppliers, in order to provide exceptional customer service with the highest quality material performance.