Stay competitive in 2026. Discover 10 CNC shop essentials every Houston manufacturer needs—cutting tools, automation, coolant, and local CTIS support.

Explore the top carbide tooling trends of Fall 2025 and what they signal for machining in 2026. From smart coatings to modular systems, CTIS breaks down what’s driving innovation in Houston and beyond.

Prepare your CNC machines and hydraulic systems for winter with this expert pre-season maintenance guide. Reduce downtime, extend tool life, and keep production running strong with fall-ready tips from CTIS in Houston.

Take control of your shop’s inventory with CTIS’s smart VMI program. No stock-outs, no stress—just seamless supply, tailored to your workflow.

Carbide tooling doesn’t flinch. Discover why it’s the Chuck Norris of the shop floor—and how CTIS delivers it with expert support and fast delivery.

Avoid costly downtime with our expert hydraulic oil maintenance checklist. Learn key service intervals, warning signs, and best practices to keep your equipment running strong — backed by CTIS hydraulic support and supplies.

Neglected coolant kills tools and profits. Learn how proper cutting fluid care boosts tool life, improves finish quality, and reduces downtime. CTIS breaks it down — and introduces HydroCut™, engineered for high-speed CNC success.

Discover the value of tool repair services from CTIS. Reduce costs, extend tool life, and boost productivity with expert industrial refurbishment.

Discover 5 common hydraulic system failures and how CTIS helps prevent them with expert maintenance, fluid care, and proactive service solutions.

From faster cuts to longer life, Superior Abrasives keep your floor moving. Discover five ways they improve performance. CTIS delivers them fast.

Explore what makes Superior Abrasives a top choice for grinding. From flap discs to belts, CTIS supplies the right tools for your toughest metalworking jobs.

Discover why Regal Cutting Tools taps are trusted for precision, durability, and performance. CTIS stocks the full line—find your perfect tap today.

Explore 5 Regal tools every serious shop should run. From taps to carbide drills, CTIS supplies them fast—no backorders, no downtime.

Master tool crib management with CTIS’s step-by-step guide. Boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and organize your industrial tools like a pro. Start now!

Is your tool inventory slowing you down? Spot the signs early and find out how upgrading your system can improve productivity and save money. Read more at CTIS.

Discover how vendor-managed inventory (VMI) can boost your manufacturing efficiency, cut costs, and streamline operations. Learn why CTIS is your trusted partner.

Tomball, Magnolia, and The Woodlands are industrial powerhouses with growing manufacturing, machining, and energy sectors.

Houston’s manufacturing industry is booming, and businesses need reliable tooling to stay competitive.

Businesses in Wallis and Navasota depend on smart inventory management to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.

Discover how strategic asset management improves efficiency, reduces costs, and extends equipment lifespan.