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Consultant Lubricants, Inc. was established in 1976, by Mel Kohl, a petroleum geologist, who is also the company's CEO and President.
CLI has been solving challenging lubrication and coolant issues within the metalworking industry for decades. Our purpose is to create superior products that reduce our client's total operating costs and increase their profits. Our specialty formulas are industry tested for quality and performance, representing the best in the industry.
Our clients appreciate how we're willing to test, formulate, and re-formulate if necessary to blend the most effective solution...at no cost to them. 
Mel Kohl, CEO & President
CLI's laboratory and manufacturing facilities are
located in the University of Missouri Research Park.
We've made an impact in several industries, including: Aerospace, Automotive, Transportation, Industrial Manufacturing, Hardware and Electrical, Lawn and Garden, Pretreatment…just to name a few.
Consultant Lubricants, Inc. has over 40 years of success as a formulator and manufacturer of advanced lubricants for the metalworking industry. We specialize in consulting with our customers to provide them with solutions that precisely match their specific need, often resulting in significant savings for their operations. Our products are designed to improve part quality, reduce scrap rate, extend tool and die life, and complement finishing and welding stages. Our products positively impact your applications, operations, and your bottom line. We leverage scientific advantages to keeping pace with modern production challenges facing many stamping and machining operations. Products include stamping compounds, pre-treatment chemicals, coatings, multi-purpose coolants, corrosion inhibitors and machining oils.